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MSRDC to impose temporary traffic blocks on Samruddhi Expressway

The work will be carried out in nine phases between km 300.400 and km 365.800, covering stretches in Buldhana (Lonara, Sindkhed Raja, Deulgaon Raja) and Jalna districts (Jalna taluka). Each phase will involve a complete halt of traffic on the affected carriageway for 45 to 60 minutes

06 February,2026 05:10 PM IST | Sanjeev Shivadekar
India News

SC directs Mumbai's JJ Hospital to terminate 30-week pregnancy of minor

A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan noted that the girl became pregnant while in a relationship with a neighbourhood boy and had approached the court seeking termination of the pregnancy

06 February,2026 05:07 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Pakistan: 15 killed, 80 injured in suicide bomb attack at Shia mosque

A suicide bomber attacked Khadijatul Kubra mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers, killing at least 15 and injuring over 80. The attacker was linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. Authorities condemned the attack

06 February,2026 04:56 PM IST | PTI
India News

Lack of tyre awareness behind fatal road accidents in Pune: Expert

Institute of Driver Training and Research Principal said tyres are the only point of contact between a vehicle and the road, bearing the entire weight of the vehicle and playing a critical role in braking, stability, and control

06 February,2026 04:15 PM IST | Archana Dahiwal
India News

EAM Jaishankar: FTA transforms India–EU partnership, boost trade and cooperation

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday termed the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) a “game-changing development” in bilateral relations while addressing the inaugural India–EU Forum. Highlighting the expanding partnership, he pointed to significant scope for deeper cooperation in security, defence, climate action

06 February,2026 02:52 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Maharashtra: Teacher arrested for sexually harassing a minor in Latur district

A private coaching class teacher in Maharashtra’s Latur was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a 13-year-old student. Police said the accused sent inappropriate messages, made threats and later touched the minor inappropriately. He was booked under the POCSO Act

06 February,2026 02:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Fresh snowfall witnessed in higher reaches of South Kashmir

Snowfall was witnessed in higher reaches of Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Qazigund area of Kulgam district while many parts of South Kashmir were hit by rains, officials said. They also informed that Srinagar city witnessed early morning rains

06 February,2026 02:43 PM IST | PTI
India News

Budget debate stalled as disruptions force early adjournment

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Friday after repeated disruptions by opposition members over multiple issues, marking the second consecutive day that discussion on the Union Budget could not be taken up. As the House reassembled at noon following an earlier adjournment, opposition MPs again entered the Well, raising slogans

06 February,2026 02:24 PM IST | PTI
India News

No need for fear or panic over missing children's reports, say Delhi Police

Delhi Police PRO Sanjay Tyagi on Thursday said that, compared with previous years, there has been no increase in missing-person reports in the city. In fact, January 2026 saw fewer such cases than in the same period last year

06 February,2026 01:47 PM IST | ANI
India News

Govt extends 'Khelo India' for 10 years in a boost to sports manufacturing

Union Budget 2026 extends the Khelo India Mission for 10 years and boosts funding for sports goods manufacturing. The move aims to strengthen infrastructure, nurture talent, generate jobs, and prepare India for global events like the 2036 Olympics

06 February,2026 01:37 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Gadchiroli C-60 commando killed in anti-Maoist operation in Abujhmaad forest

Meanwhile, another C-60 commando also sustained a gunshot injury during the encounter on Thursday night. He was evacuated from the area and airlifted to Bhamragad taluka. Officials said his condition is stable and he will be shifted to Gadchiroli for further treatment

06 February,2026 01:10 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Income Tax slabs after Budget 2026: What has changed and what has not?

While there is no revision in slabs, the Budget addresses several long-standing concerns of middle-class taxpayers through targeted relief measures, including a reduction in TCS rates, and the introduction of new dividend-related deductions

06 February,2026 12:33 PM IST
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: PM Modi stresses the importance of board exams

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: PM Modi stresses the importance of board exams

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underlined the importance of board examinations, calling them the foundation for future opportunities, during the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha. Interacting with students, teachers and parents from across the country, he urged students to prioritise board exams with disciplined preparation

06 February,2026 12:29 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Meghalaya Coal Explosion: NDRF rescue operations underway, 18 killed in blast

Meghalaya Coal Explosion: NDRF rescue operations underway, 18 killed in blast

Rescue and recovery operations are underway after an explosion at an illegal rat-hole coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills claimed 18 lives. An NDRF team reached the Thangskai area to assist local authorities. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma assured strict action against those responsible and announced Rs 3 lakh ex-gratia for the victims

06 February,2026 12:17 PM IST | Shillong | mid-day online correspondent

"Modi calls himself biggest backward leader but...": Owaisi slams PM over UGC re

Addressing a rally in Telangana's Bhainsa, Owaisi criticised PM Modi for projecting himself as the "biggest backward class leader," while alleging that his government failed to stand by anti-discrimination measures in higher education

06 February,2026 12:00 PM IST | Bhainsa | ANI
Lawyer murdered over property dispute in Telangana; brother among four arrested

Lawyer murdered over property dispute in Telangana; brother among four arrested

According to police, the murder took place on Wednesday at Kethireddypally village when the victim had gone to survey her ancestral land along with her mother. Her elder brother and three others allegedly conspired to eliminate her to grab her share of the disputed four acres, said police

06 February,2026 11:51 AM IST | Moinabad | ANI
AAP's leader Lucky Oberoi shot dead outside a gurdwara in Jalandhar

AAP's leader Lucky Oberoi shot dead outside a gurdwara in Jalandhar

Aam Aadmi Party leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside a gurdwara in Jalandhar’s Model Town on Friday morning. The attackers, who were on a two-wheeler, opened fire as Oberoi arrived at the gurdwara in his vehicle. He was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries

06 February,2026 11:42 AM IST | Chandigarh | PTI
Lok Sabha to hold general discussion on Union Budget 2026

Lok Sabha to hold general discussion on Union Budget 2026

The Lok Sabha will begin the general discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27 on Friday. The session comes amid opposition protests and political sparring, with private members’ bills and key legislative matters also lined up for discussion

06 February,2026 11:40 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
HAL says five Tejas Mk-1A aircraft cleared for IAF delivery amid engine delays

HAL says five Tejas Mk-1A aircraft cleared for IAF delivery amid engine delays

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Thursday said five Tejas Mk-1A light combat aircraft are fully ready for delivery to the Indian Air Force. While deliveries have been delayed due to GE Aerospace missing engine supply timelines, HAL said it is in discussions with the IAF to hand over the jets at the earliest and remains confident of meeting

06 February,2026 09:40 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Amit Shah launches cooperative-led Bharat Taxi, surge-free ride-hailing

Amit Shah launches cooperative-led Bharat Taxi, surge-free ride-hailing

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, following a successful pilot. Initially rolled out in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat, the service aims to expand nationwide within two to three years, operating on a zero-commission, surge-free model with profits shared directly

06 February,2026 09:06 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Maoist killed in encounter near Gadchiroli-Chhattisgarh border, AK-47 recovered

Maoist killed in encounter near Gadchiroli-Chhattisgarh border, AK-47 recovered

According to an official statement issued by the Gadhchiroli Police, based on credible intelligence about the presence of remaining Maoist members of Company Number 10 and an unidentified Maoist group from Chhattisgarh, a large-scale search operation was launched

05 February,2026 11:18 PM IST | Gadchiroli | A Correspondent
FBI & DOJ Clash With Slotkin: Challenges Trump's Team In ‘Illegal Orders’ Video

    FBI & DOJ Clash With Slotkin: Challenges Trump's Team In ‘Illegal Orders’ Video

    Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin is now at the center of a rapidly escalating political and legal confrontation that’s drawing in the Justice Department, the FBI, the Pentagon and the White House. What started as a 90-second video message directed at U.S. service members has turned into a full-scale federal standoff. Slotkin has formally refused a voluntary interview request from the Department of Justice and rejected direct cooperation with federal investigators, signaling a hardline legal strategy that challenges the authority of the federal government itself. WATCH 

    06 February,2026 01:16 AM IST
    Trump rejects Putin’s proposal as New START nuclear arms treaty expires

    Trump rejects Putin’s proposal as New START nuclear arms treaty expires

    US President Donald Trump has rejected Russia’s proposal to extend the New START treaty as it expired, leaving the US and Russia without legally binding nuclear limits for the first time in over 50 years, raising fears of a renewed arms race

    06 February,2026 11:41 AM IST | Washington | ANI

    Chinese firm MirrorMe unveils worlds fastest running humanoid robot

    Chinese robotics firm MirrorMe Technology has unveiled Bolt, which it says is the world’s fastest full-size humanoid robot. Standing 5.7 feet tall and weighing 75 kg, Bolt achieved a peak speed of 10 metres per second during real-world testing, setting a new benchmark in bipedal robotics

    06 February,2026 09:44 AM IST | Beijing | Agencies

    Great Western Railway launches battery-only train on West London route

    The UK’s first battery-only powered passenger train has entered service, with Great Western Railway deploying the Class 230 on the Greenford branch line in West London. The five-mile return route from West Ealing to Greenford replaces a diesel service after a 22-month trial of rapid charging technology

    06 February,2026 09:43 AM IST | London | Agencies
    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    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 correspondent

    CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

    Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

    20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

    Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

    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-

    05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    The shows and no-shows of 1996

    The shows and no-shows of 1996

    As 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 | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello
    03 February,2026 06:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
    03 February,2026 06:37 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
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