Gold and silver prices plunged on Sunday amid profit booking, higher margin requirements, a stronger dollar, and expectations of a customs duty cut in Budget 2026, with short-term trends turning bearish though gold’s long-term outlook remains bullish
05 February,2026 12:52 PM IST | IANSIran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that indirect nuclear talks with the US will be held in Muscat on Friday. The discussions will focus on Iran’s nuclear programme and sanctions, with Oman mediating, as tensions in West Asia remain high
05 February,2026 12:49 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThree minor sisters died in Ghaziabad early Wednesday after allegedly jumping from the balcony of their ninth-floor apartment. Police said preliminary findings point to possible addiction to a Korean online task-based ‘love game’, which the sisters had reportedly been playing since the COVID-19 period
05 February,2026 09:12 AM IST | AgenciesSaif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was killed on Tuesday in an armed attack at his residence in Zintan, western Libya, according to Xinhua. Reports said masked gunmen disabled surveillance cameras before engaging in a direct confrontation. His political team has called for an international investigation into killing
05 February,2026 09:10 AM IST | AgenciesAustralian scientists have developed a novel strategy to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria by designing antibodies that target a sugar found only on bacterial cells. In laboratory tests, the antibody successfully cleared a normally fatal bacterial infection in mice by binding to pseudaminic acid and triggering the immune system to destroy
05 February,2026 09:08 AM IST | AgenciesRussian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a video call on Wednesday, during which Putin praised the expanding economic cooperation between the two countries. The talks come as Xi continues engagements with Western leaders seeking closer ties with China, even as Beijing maintains trade links with Russia despite pressure
05 February,2026 09:07 AM IST | AgenciesRobotics firm DroidUp has unveiled Moya, billed as the world’s first fully biomimetic embodied AI robot, in Shanghai. Standing 5.5 feet tall and weighing 32 kg, the humanoid can walk naturally, maintain eye contact and display subtle facial expressions. Designed to perceive, reason and act in the physical world
05 February,2026 09:06 AM IST | AgenciesA major traffic gridlock hit the Mumbai-Pune Expressway after a tanker carrying highly inflammable propylene gas overturned near the Khandala Ghat section on Tuesday evening. Gas leakage from the damaged tanker forced authorities to shut down the Mumbai-bound carriageway and adopt extreme safety measures to avert a possible explosion
05 February,2026 08:50 AM IST | Archana DahiwalNCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar met Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar and her sons in Baramati, days after his remarks hinted at hurdles in a possible merger between the two NCP factions. Emphasising family solidarity following the death of Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, Sharad said supporting each other was the current priority
05 February,2026 08:49 AM IST | AgenciesLeader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that PM Modi avoided political responsibility during the 2020 India-China conflict, citing claims from former Army chief MM Naravane’s unreleased memoir. Gandhi said the book suggests the PM left critical decisions to the Army chief during the Ladakh crisis
05 February,2026 08:47 AM IST | AgenciesBMC has notified new Cleanliness and Sanitation Bylaws, 2025, imposing fines ranging from Rs 200 to Rs 25,000 for offences such as spitting, littering, poor waste segregation and illegal dumping of construction debris. With penalties covering 21 violations, the move aims to improve civic hygiene
05 February,2026 08:25 AM IST | The EditorialAs India prepares to host the 2026 T20 World Cup, memories of the 1996 ODI World Cup resurface a tournament marked by controversy, solidarity and unforgettable moments. Australia and West Indies forfeited matches in Sri Lanka over security concerns, while Asian nations stood united in support of the hosts
05 February,2026 08:23 AM IST | Clayton MurzelloRelatives said the women, rescued on Tuesday, were kept isolated after allegedly disturbing neighbours by throwing stones. The room from which they were rescued was found littered with several hundred empty plastic water bottles and emitted a foul smell
04 February,2026 10:47 PM IST | Latur | mid-day online correspondentFollowing the seizure, the police registered a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and arrested Mohammad Changez Haji Abdul Rauf Sheikh (36) and Atish Ganesh Kumare (28), both residents of Valsad in Gujarat
04 February,2026 09:51 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondentRajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the India-US trade deal, saying it threatens Indian farmers and benefits US agriculture. He also raised concerns over inequality, social justice, and unemployment under the current government
04 February,2026 09:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGaurav Jha, Group General Manager, IRCTC West Zone, Mumbai, said the specially curated Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train, comprising both AC and non-AC coaches, has been designed to provide pilgrims and tourists with a comfortable and well-organised travel experience
04 February,2026 07:36 PM IST | | mid-day online correspondentThe airline said that it has completed precautionary re-inspections of the Fuel Control Switch (FCS) on all Boeing 787 aircraft in its operational fleet, the airline said on Wednesday
04 February,2026 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | Madhulika Ram KavatturIndia’s agriculture and dairy sectors are protected under the India-US trade deal, ensuring farmer livelihoods and food security, while exports gain improved access to the US market
04 February,2026 06:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Supreme Court asked the Centre to reconsider climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s detention under the NSA, citing his poor health. Wangchuk, accused of inciting Leh protests in 2025, and his wife argue the detention is illegal and violates his rights
04 February,2026 06:41 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIThe race for Malegaon mayor and deputy mayor intensifies as multiple corporators file nominations, with elections scheduled for February 7 following a closely fought civic poll
04 February,2026 05:56 PM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondentThe US has agreed to cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent from 25 percent under a new trade deal announced by President Donald Trump after talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The move is expected to boost Indian exports, especially labour-intensive sectors, while detailed terms of the agreement are awaited
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Minneapolis has become the center of a national immigration flashpoint after federal authorities announced a major shift in ICE operations. 700 officers have been withdrawn from the city, but federal leaders insist enforcement is not ending, it’s being restructured. Border chief Tom Homan confirmed growing cooperation between local jails and federal agencies, allowing ICE to take custody of undocumented immigrants before release. While city leaders call the reduction progress, nearly 2,000 federal officers remain in the region. WATCH
Israeli fire in Gaza killed at least 17 Palestinians, most of them women and children, hospital officials said Wednesday, while Israel said militant gunfire had injured an Israeli soldier
04 February,2026 03:16 PM IST | Deir Al-Balah (Gaza Strip) | APRussia fired nearly 450 drones and 70 missiles targeting multiple Ukrainian regions, including key power infrastructure, just a day before crucial US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed expanding bilateral and Quad cooperation, focusing on critical minerals, trade opportunities, and Indo-Pacific security during talks in Washington
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Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat
13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentMove to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-
Our sutradhaars Lady Flora and Sir Pheroze discuss why the city ought to extend its cultural footprint with affordable, accessible festivals all year through rather than pack it into a cluster period of a few months
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