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 | A CorrespondentThe initiative, called the Transformation Cell, will focus on delivering quick and visible improvements rather than large infrastructure projects that take years to complete, officials said
05 February,2026 10:50 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentTraffic on the expressway remained disrupted for more than 30 hours after the accident, which occurred on Tuesday evening. Movement was suspended as a safety measure after the tanker began leaking highly flammable propylene gas
05 February,2026 09:40 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIndia and the US are set to finalise a trade agreement, aiming to double bilateral trade to USD 500 billion by 2030, protect sensitive sectors like agriculture and dairy, and benefit MSMEs, farmers, and manufacturers
05 February,2026 08:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentUP CM Yogi Adityanath orders deaths from “Chinese manja” to be treated as murder and strict action against offenders, following a fatal incident in Lucknow
05 February,2026 08:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMallikarjun Kharge said Opposition parties staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha in protest against the government not allowing Leaders of Opposition to speak during parliamentary proceedings
05 February,2026 08:06 PM IST | PTIThe Rajya Sabha saw a stormy start to Thursday’s session, with uproar over the denial of permission for Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi to speak. Opposition accused the government of gagging the LoP, while Leader of House J.P. Nadda and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended procedures and blamed the Opposition
05 February,2026 07:40 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde said that protecting human lives was state government’s responsibility and it will create a leopard attacks-free environment
05 February,2026 06:18 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn a major relief for citizens, Union Budget 2026 exempts Income Tax on interest earned from motor accident compensation claims. The decision removes TDS, ensuring victims and families receive the full awarded amount without deductions
05 February,2026 05:50 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to East Coast Railway (ECoR) officials, the incident occurred at around 8.51 am while the train was passing through Jakhapura Yard. One AC coach and two general coaches derailed within the yard limits
05 February,2026 05:38 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said he advised Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to attend the House during the Budget Session after receiving information that some Congress MPs could carry out an “inappropriate act”
05 February,2026 05:36 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee called the state’s Rs 4.06 lakh crore interim budget “pro-people” and fiscally disciplined, prioritising welfare for women, youth, and workers, while criticising the Union Budget as “directionless and rudderless”
05 February,2026 05:23 PM IST | PTIThe Lower House witnessed dramatic scenes as women Members of Parliament (MPs) from Opposition parties marched towards the treasury benches holding banners ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled reply to the discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address
05 February,2026 04:57 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentLeader 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 02:29 PM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThe UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) sent a letter to the airline on Tuesday, warning that regulatory action could be taken against Air India and its Boeing 787 fleet if a full response is not provided within a week
05 February,2026 02:24 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondentThe net GST revenue for January stood at Rs 1,70,719 crore, up 7.6 per cent from the same month last year. Year-to-date net revenue reached Rs 15,95,752 crore, an annual growth of 6.8 per cent. Domestic GST collections rose 4.8 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,41,132 crore
05 February,2026 02:12 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSThree terrorists were killed in separate counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur and Kishtwar districts ahead of Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit. While the BJP praised the security forces, the National Conference reiterated its demand for statehood, and the Congress questioned the government’s claims of normalcy in the region
05 February,2026 02:12 PM IST | Mumbai | 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 01:16 PM IST | Ghaziabad | AgenciesThe modular Bailey bridges will play a critical role in the rapid restoration of damaged road connectivity, facilitating civilian movement and enabling the smooth conduct of relief and rehabilitation operations in affected areas
05 February,2026 01:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGold 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 | Mumbai | IANSA 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 | Mumbai | Archana DahiwalADVERTISEMENT
President Donald Trump described Renee Good and Alex Pretti, two U.S. citizens fatally shot during federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis this winter, as “not angels”, highlighting the complex and tragic nature of the incidents. Trump expressed sorrow over the deaths, emphasizing that they were avoidable, while reaffirming strong support for law enforcement and national security measures. The Minneapolis incidents have sparked widespread public outrage, leading the federal government to scale back its operations in the city. Trump suggested that lessons could be learned, indicating a potential “softer touch” in future immigration enforcement, while critics remain deeply divided on the approach. Local leaders and national figures, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, have called for immediate reforms, arguing that federal actions made residents feel unsafe and demanded accountability. WATCH
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor welcomed recent high-level interactions between India and the US, expressing Washington’s readiness to further elevate bilateral relations. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington
05 February,2026 05:17 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | mid-day online correspondentRussian 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
Iran’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
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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-
Officials acknowledged crowd management needs attention and that will be addressed once work is complete.
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