President Donald Trump said he would impose an additional global tariffs of 10% over and above the rates currently applicable on exports from each country sending goods to America.
21 February,2026 12:32 AM IST | AgenciesTrump had made tariffs the bedrock of his economic pitch to voters ahead of the midterm elections, even describing tariffs as his “favourite word in the dictionary.” He promised that factories would relocate from overseas and bring jobs with them, and he warned that losing the tariffs could plunge the US into a deep recession
20 February,2026 11:24 PM IST | APAccording to WR Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek, the special services will connect Mumbai, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan with Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi and West Bengal, offering additional capacity during the peak travel season
20 February,2026 09:20 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPunjab families struggle for subsidised food ahead of Ramazan as government rolls out Nigehban Card and special bazaars, while welfare groups provide limited support
20 February,2026 06:50 PM IST | ANIAccording to official notices issued on Friday, the registration deadline for MAH-MBA/MMS CET has been extended to February 25, while for MAH-MHT CET (PCM/PCB), it closes on February 24, with an additional window from February 25 to 27 for late registrations, subject to an extra fee of Rs 500
20 February,2026 06:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentResponding to concerns raised by Congress MLAs Gulam Ahmed Mir and Nizam-ud-Din Bhat in the Assembly on Thursday, Abdullah said he looked into the matter and found that the deputy commissioner did not issue the order arbitrarily
20 February,2026 06:22 PM IST | PTITension gripped Sihora town in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district after members of two communities clashed near Azad Chowk. Stone-pelting and vandalism were reported, prompting police to fire eight to 10 teargas shells. Authorities said the situation is now under control
20 February,2026 06:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAuthorities in Jyotirmath, Uttarakhand, locked an under-construction building after a video showed namaz being offered there, sparking tensions. Officials held a community meeting and police are monitoring the situation, while some Hindu groups demanded an investigation
20 February,2026 05:27 PM IST | PTIThe protesters marched into Exhibition Hall No 5, wearing or holding white T-shirts printed with images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, along with slogans such as “India–US Trade Deal”, “Epstein Files” and “PM is compromised”, creating a commotion
20 February,2026 05:16 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThese measures are part of the Rs 25,060-crore export promotion mission. Out of 10 components of the mission, three have already been rolled out in January. To support exporters using digital channels, the commerce ministry announced credit facilities with interest subvention
20 February,2026 04:48 PM IST | PTIRahul Gandhi appeared in a Sultanpur court on Friday for a 2018 defamation case over remarks about Amit Shah. The next hearing is on March nine. Senior Congress leaders accompanied him and expressed full support, while the court directed the complainant to produce evidence
20 February,2026 03:40 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentUS Ambassador Sergio Gor said the US opposes purchases of Russian oil and noted India has diversified its energy sources. He added that the India-US interim trade deal will be signed soon and highlighted growing AI cooperation between the two countries
20 February,2026 01:52 PM IST | ANILaunched in December, Pax Silica seeks to create a secure, resilient and innovation-driven supply chain ecosystem spanning critical minerals, semiconductors and AI infrastructure. The Pax Silica Summit was held in Washington on December 12, where partner countries signed the declaration
20 February,2026 01:26 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentHe claimed that the high court made a mistake by handing the case over to the CBI, saying they won't admit their involvement in the crime. The victim's family is seeking custodial interrogation of police officers and doctors, including Sudipto Roy, who they believe are involved in the conspiracy
20 February,2026 12:51 PM IST | Kolkata | ANIAddressing the gathering, the Maharashtra CM said the world was at a “very defining moment”, pointing out that global food systems are under severe stress due to rising climate volatility, depleting water tables, deteriorating soil health, fragile supply chains and unpredictable markets
20 February,2026 12:34 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentSpeaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Antonio Guterres warned of rising AI fragmentation due to technological rivalry and incompatible standards. The United Nations chief called for global interoperability benchmarks, science-led guardrails, and the creation of a Global Fund on AI to ensure inclusive access, risk-based govt
20 February,2026 12:27 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSVeteran journalist and author K Govindan Kutty passed away at the age of 81 after a brief illness. He was widely known for breaking the news of the 1977 air crash involving then Prime Minister Morarji Desai at Jorhat in Assam. Kutty had a distinguished career as a reporter and editor in Thiruvananthapuram and New Delhi
20 February,2026 09:44 AM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | AgenciesIndia is set to formally join Pax Silica, a US-led initiative on artificial intelligence and supply chain security, on the sidelines of the Global AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also unveiled the MANAV vision for ethical and inclusive AI governance
20 February,2026 09:43 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIThe Supreme Court has granted bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt in a multi-crore cheating case lodged in Rajasthan. The bench also regularised interim bail granted to his wife, Shwetambari Bhatt. The couple had earlier been denied bail by the Rajasthan High Court
20 February,2026 09:40 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThe Supreme Court has criticised the growing freebies culture, observing that blanket subsidy schemes could hamper economic development. Hearing a plea related to free electricity in Tamil Nadu, the bench said states must balance welfare measures with fiscal responsibility
20 February,2026 09:30 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesA six-year-old girl died after an e-rickshaw collided with a car and overturned in Janakpuri, Delhi. Police have seized the car and apprehended the accused driver. In a separate incident in Dwarka, 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra was killed in a crash allegedly caused by a juvenile driving without a licence, who was later granted interim bail
20 February,2026 09:24 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
After weeks of relentless freezing temperatures, communities across Indiana are now facing a new threat, violent storms and tornado warnings that have left visible destruction and widespread disruption. The National Weather Service office in Indianapolis issued urgent tornado warnings after sightings near the Monroe County Airport triggered immediate alerts. Severe weather rapidly intensified over Bloomington and surrounding parts of Monroe County, damaging homes, businesses and critical infrastructure. Storm damage was reported at several locations, including facilities linked to Fifth Third Bank, local dealerships, and the campus of the Monroe County Humane Association. Roof sections were torn apart, structures were battered and debris scattered across roads and open areas. WATCH
A police officer said that the reason for the explosion apparently was a gas leakage. Due to gas shortage in Pakistan's biggest city, many families especially in lower income residential areas use liquid petroleum gas cylinders at their homes
20 February,2026 12:57 PM IST | Karachi | PTINew Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez has reopened an investigation into alleged illegal activities at Jeffrey Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch. The move follows newly released FBI files and comes alongside a truth commission probe into possible sexual abuse and trafficking linked to the property
Iran held annual military drills with Russia as the US deployed additional warships and fighter jets to West Asia amid stalled nuclear talks. President Donald Trump warned that failure to reach a meaningful deal could lead to consequences, raising fears of potential military confrontation in the region
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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-
All 14 ex-captains played strokes that drew emphatic applause. But the open letter to the Pakistan government about the need to treat jailed Imran Khan well is deserving of kudos from a world audience
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