On Wednesday, she will attend the ‘National Arogya Fair 2026’, organised by the Union Ministry of AYUSH in Shegaon, Buldhana district. Later that day, she will grace the state-level launch of ‘Golden Era of Maharashtra through Unity and Trust’, organised by the Brahma Kumaris in Nagpur
23 February,2026 10:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe accused, identified as Ujjwal Prakash Soni, suspected that the students had damaged his motorcycle. Acting on this suspicion, he allegedly lost his temper and assaulted dozens of minor students with a bamboo stick
23 February,2026 10:40 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentParts of Renapur tehsil witnessed strong winds and hail during the day, damaging tin-roofed houses in several villages. Standing crops were also affected in multiple areas
23 February,2026 10:29 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Rs 86,300 crore expressway is planned to stretch 810 kilometres and pass through 12 districts of Maharashtra. The corridor is expected to cut travel time between Nagpur and Goa to around eight hours
23 February,2026 09:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentJalgaon recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 35.8 degrees Celsius, followed by Solapur at 35.4 degrees Celsius and Jeur at 35.0 degrees Celsius
23 February,2026 09:03 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe protesters assembled outside the administrative building in the town, holding placards and paying tribute to Pawar while pressing for a detailed and transparent probe into the incident
23 February,2026 09:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPolice had opposed the bail, stating that the accused caused physical and mental distress to his wife, 28-year-old wife, who tragically died by suicide in her Worli flat in Mumbai on November 22, 2025. The incident followed a domestic dispute, occurring about nine months after their marriage
23 February,2026 08:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentCongress claims nine of its AI videos were deleted by BJP-led governments, calling it misuse of IT Rules and a suppression of political satire. Social media head Supriya Shrinate said the videos were clearly labeled, highlighted India’s AI issues, and accused PM Modi of prioritising rhetoric over national interest
23 February,2026 06:56 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe comprehensive policy establishes a structured national framework to address evolving security threats, including cross-border terrorism, drone-based attacks, cyber-enabled risks and organised terror networks
23 February,2026 06:49 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA Bench headed by CJI Surya Kant observed that the administrative inquiry ordered by the state government and the top court-directed investigation by SIT operate in distinct spheres and can continue simultaneously
23 February,2026 04:44 PM IST | IANSFour people have died in Rajamahendravaram in the past 48 hours after allegedly consuming adulterated milk supplied by an unauthorised vendor, police said. Food Safety officials have collected samples for testing, while N. Chandrababu Naidu has ordered strict action and directed authorities to provide the best possible medical care to affected
23 February,2026 04:03 PM IST | PTIThe advisory comes after thousands of Iranian students staged anti-government protests at universities in Tehran and other cities for a second consecutive day on Sunday, as campuses reopened a month after deadly nationwide unrest
23 February,2026 03:32 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAntonio Guterres warned of rising AI fragmentation due to technological rivalry and incompatible standards. The UN 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
23 February,2026 02:49 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSRahul 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
23 February,2026 02:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe accused, a resident of Khagrachari district of Bangladesh, was apprehended while attempting to cross into India through Gate No 2 of Amrit Para BSF camp in Dhalai district of Tripura. During the operation, BSF recovered a walkie-talkie set from his possession
23 February,2026 02:36 PM IST | Agartala | mid-day online correspondentGurugram has overtaken Mumbai in ultra-luxury housing sales, recording 1,494 units worth Rs 24,120 crore in 2025, according to a joint report by India Sotheby's International Realty and CRE Matrix. The surge, driven by rising volumes and prices, highlights strong demand in emerging micro-markets such as Dwarka Expressway and Golf Course Road
23 February,2026 02:19 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIThe Centre has generated Rs 4,405.28 crore in revenue from scrap sales under the Swachhata campaign between 2021 and January 2026, according to the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). The report stated that Rs 200.21 crore was earned from scrap disposal during December 2025–January 2026 alone
23 February,2026 01:28 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSThe Bihar government will prohibit the open sale of meat and fish near educational institutions, religious places, and crowded public areas, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha announced on Monday. Speaking to the media in Patna, Sinha said the decision was taken after deliberations under the Urban Development Department and consultations
23 February,2026 01:01 PM IST | Patna (Bihar) | ANIArmy Public School in Delhi Cantonment received a bomb threat email on Monday, prompting evacuation and a multi-agency search operation. Delhi Police, bomb disposal squad, dog squad and fire officials are conducting checks, while the cyber cell traces the email source. No suspicious item has been found so far
23 February,2026 10:36 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentFormer Railway Minister and senior TMC leader Mukul Roy passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest at a private hospital in Salt Lake, Kolkata. A founding member of the Trinamool Congress, Roy had also served as a Rajya Sabha MP and briefly joined the BJP before returning to TMC
23 February,2026 10:15 AM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentTensions flared at Jawaharlal Nehru University after Left- and Right-aligned student groups accused each other of violence during a late-night “Samta Juloos” march. Several students were reportedly injured in alleged stone pelting near the East Gate, with rival groups trading blame as campus authorities remained silent
23 February,2026 09:35 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIADVERTISEMENT
India has issued a fresh and urgent advisory asking all its citizens in Iran to leave immediately as tensions with the United States escalate sharply. With President Donald Trump openly considering limited military options and Tehran warning of “ferocious” retaliation, the region appears to be edging closer to a dangerous flashpoint.
Major US and Canadian airlines have canceled dozens of flights to parts of Mexico after violence erupted following the killing of a prominent drug kingpin. Carriers including Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines, along with Canada’s WestJet and Air Canada, suspended flights to destinations
23 February,2026 12:35 PM IST | New York | AFPMore than 200 political prisoners at Rodeo I prison near Caracas have launched a hunger strike, demanding inclusion under a newly approved amnesty law that excludes several categories of detainees. Families said around 214 inmates, including foreigners, began refusing food after learning that cases involving the military and terrorism charges
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ordered a citywide travel ban as a powerful snowstorm barrels through the northeastern United States, bringing heavy snowfall, strong winds and the threat of coastal flooding. The National Weather Service warned that blizzard conditions would rapidly develop from Washington to Maine with snowfall
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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-
The access road to their homes is choked by devotees, mounds of footwear that are piled Everest high at times just outside their building gates.
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