Class 10 students sat for the Mathematics examination, while Class 12 students appeared for Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, Shorthand (Hindi) and Shorthand (English) on February 17
17 February,2026 06:59 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe incident took place on Monday night at Ruinalkol village in Ashti tehsil. Two suspects, including a minor, have been detained in connection with the case, officials said
17 February,2026 06:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMumbai-Pune Expressway theft: Thane couple lost Rs 7 lakh worth of gold jewellery during a brief halt at a Mumbai–Pune Expressway's Grand Ocean Cube. Police only recorded a complaint, no FIR was filed and recovery came in a shocking, unexpected way
17 February,2026 05:57 PM IST | Archana DahiwalExpelled BJP leader Kuldeep Sengar's brother Jaideep Sengar had approached the court seeking a three-month extension of his interim bail in the custodial death case of the Unnao rape survivor’s father. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) opposed the plea.
17 February,2026 05:31 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentJaishankar said India is engaging global partners from a “position of strength,” citing recent trade deals with the US, EU, UK, New Zealand, and Oman. He warned of a turbulent global economy and emphasised self-reliance, trusted partnerships, and strategic engagement in trade, technology, and security
17 February,2026 04:53 PM IST | PTIA 24-year-old MBA student was allegedly strangled to death by her classmate in Indore. Police said the accused abused the body after the murder and later performed occult rituals while absconding. He was arrested from Mumbai and is being interrogated
17 February,2026 02:48 PM IST | PTIThe Supreme Court of India declined to hear a PIL seeking guidelines on political speeches but said leaders must promote fraternity. The bench asked petitioners, including Roop Rekha Verma, to file a more neutral plea
17 February,2026 02:46 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSergey Lavrov said BRICS is expanding its global role as economic power shifts, noting its GDP (PPP) surpasses the G7 and highlighting its push for stronger trade and regional cooperation
17 February,2026 02:27 PM IST | ANISahyadri Tiger Reserve has signed a five-year MoU with Last Wilderness Foundation to strengthen community-based conservation and promote human–wildlife coexistence in the Western Ghats. The partnership will focus on awareness, capacity building, and conflict mitigation in buffer villages
17 February,2026 02:15 PM IST | Ranjeet JadhavA fire broke out in the SLR coach of Train No. 12616 running from New Delhi to Chennai in the Nagpur division of Central Railway. Further details are awaited
17 February,2026 01:47 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAs board exam pressure mounts, former HCL CEO Vineet Nayar shared his own marksheet and a powerful message on X, reminding students that exams test memory, not courage. Recalling his teenage panic and mindset shift, he urged students to stay calm, sleep well and not treat exams as life-or-death
17 February,2026 11:40 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the "Mukhya Sevak Ki Chaupal" in Aryanagar, Haridwar, under the “Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar” campaign. He interacted directly with villagers, listened to their grievances, and directed officials to ensure prompt resolution
17 February,2026 09:33 AM IST | ANIBharatiya Janata Party MP Raju Bista launched the Chakri Chai Bangla Campaign to spotlight the rising job crisis in West Bengal under the Trinamool Congress. Bista alleged that local youth are forced to migrate to other states for work, citing rising unemployment, industrial closures, and settlement of Rohingya and Bangladeshi citizens
17 February,2026 09:32 AM IST | Siliguri | ANIThe Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has fined Snapdeal Rs 5 lakh for selling toys that did not meet mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification, breaching the Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020. Notices have also been issued to other e-commerce platforms including Amazon and Flipkart, as well as several sellers
17 February,2026 09:31 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesUnder directives from Amitesh Kumar, Pune traffic police booked 2,649 triple-seat riders during a two-day drive, seizing 988 vehicles and collecting Rs 21.37 lakh in fines. Led by Himmat Jadhav, the crackdown also saw over 13,000 challans issued
17 February,2026 08:27 AM IST | Pune | Archana DahiwalThe examination was conducted in January 2026 across 658 centres in 326 cities, including 15 cities outside India. A total of 13,55,293 candidates registered, and 13,04,653 candidates appeared, resulting in a high attendance rate of 96.26 per cent
16 February,2026 11:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPM Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo featuring 600 startups and 13 country pavilions, highlighting global collaboration in artificial intelligence
16 February,2026 08:51 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIThe board is introducing two board examinations for Class 10 students starting in 2026. However, officials have made it clear that students cannot skip the first exam and appear directly for the second one
16 February,2026 07:07 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentChief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu explained to Bill Gates how faster civic services are being provided and the results being achieved through Real Time Governance
16 February,2026 06:07 PM IST | Amaravati | IANSThe fire broke out at around 9.30 am at plot number G-1-118 B in the Khushkheda Industrial Area. Around 25 workers were reportedly present when the blaze started
16 February,2026 05:57 PM IST | Jaipur | mid-day online correspondentThe Supreme Court has given UPSC one week to file a compliance affidavit on using screen-reader software and allowing scribe changes for visually-impaired candidates, emphasizing accessibility as a constitutional right
16 February,2026 05:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
An Indian national has been taken into custody in the United States following serious allegations of sexual assault against a minor. The incident, which occurred in Oregon, comes as US immigration authorities intensify nationwide enforcement operations targeting undocumented immigrants and criminal offenders. The accused, identified as Vodela Yashaswi Kottapalli, is now facing removal proceedings under US immigration law. Federal agencies, including US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), have confirmed the detention but withheld key details regarding the alleged offense. This case forms part of a broader crackdown on undocumented immigrants, with thousands being deported across 2025 under policies implemented during the second term of Donald Trump.
An international team of researchers has developed a method to forecast hotspots for some of the world’s most venomous scorpion species. By analyzing environmental factors that support their survival and spread, the study aims to help predict where dangerous scorpions are most likely to occur, improving awareness and safety measures
17 February,2026 09:33 AM IST | Nairobi | AgenciesChina’s Robotera unveiled the L7 humanoid robot performing a traditional Chinese sword dance to mark the Year of the Fire Horse. Developed with Tsinghua University, the 5.6-foot, 65-kg robot is built from titanium and carbon fiber, combining strength and agility to execute the fluid, precise movements of the centuries-old performance
Weave Robotics has introduced Issac 0, a stationary home robot capable of folding laundry in 30 to 90 minutes. Currently shipping in the Bay Area, the robot still uses human teleoperators to improve accuracy. Issac 0 runs on a 600W system with Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi support, paving the way for the fully autonomous Issac robot planned
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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-
It is only through more taxpayer-funded trips abroad that our ministers can bring genuine change to India
16 February,2026 08:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay PereiraADVERTISEMENT
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