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Amit Shah says, 'India-EU trade deal is a strategic breakthrough for India’

Union Home Minister Amit Shah termed the India-EU trade deal a “strategic breakthrough”, saying it will boost ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, safeguard key sectors, and provide unprecedented market access for 99 per cent of Indian exports, creating jobs and new growth opportunities

27 January,2026 09:59 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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BJP women’s wing seeks FIR against singer for her remars against Amruta Fadnavis

The Nagpur BJP Mahila Aghadi demanded registration of an FIR against singer and YouTuber Anjali Bharti for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Amruta Fadnavis. Political reactions emerged from both BJP and Congress leaders

27 January,2026 08:37 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Explosion-like sounds in Beed spark panic; administration rules out earthquake

Two loud explosion-like sounds were reported in Maharashtra’s Beed district, triggering panic among residents. Authorities confirmed no earthquake or seismic activity and urged people not to believe rumours or misinformation circulating on social media

27 January,2026 08:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Togolese woman caught with drugs worth Rs 2 cr at Kochi airport

Officers discovered a secret "false bottom" hidden under the lining of the woman's suitcase. Tucked away inside this hidden space were two packets of a banned drug called Methaqualone which weighed nearly four kg and are estimated to be worth about Rs two crore.

27 January,2026 07:21 PM IST | PTI
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ICE involvement in Winter Olympics security sparks outrage in Italy

A branch of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement will assist with security at the Winter Olympics in Italy, triggering anger from Italian leaders and rights groups. "All security operations remain under Italian authority." It's not known whether the HSI has in the past been involved in the Olympics, or whether this is a first

27 January,2026 07:13 PM IST | AFP
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North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles amid regional tensions

North Korea on Tuesday fired at least two ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan, according to Japan and South Korea. The Japanese coast guard, citing the defence ministry, said it had detected two ballistic missiles fired towards the Sea of Japan

27 January,2026 07:11 PM IST | AFP
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Berlin blackout: Germany seeks far-left militants with 1 million euro reward

Germany has announced a 1 million euro reward for information leading to the arrest of far-left militants accused of causing a major blackout in Berlin. The electricity outage left roughly 45,000 homes and 2,200 businesses without power for nearly a week in the middle of winter in the southwest of the German capital

27 January,2026 07:00 PM IST | AFP
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BRO rescues 60 people, including 40 soldiers, from snowbound area in Doda

Border Roads Organisation rescued 60 people, including 40 Rashtriya Rifles soldiers, stranded at Chatergala Pass in Jammu and Kashmir Doda district after heavy snowfall. The high-altitude rescue was carried out under Project Sampark with zero casualties

27 January,2026 06:56 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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EU–India seal historic trade pact creating market of two billion people

India and the European Union on Tuesday announced a landmark free trade agreement aimed at boosting economic ties and reducing strategic dependencies. EU chiefs and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hope the pact will help shield against challenges from the world's two leading economies, the United States and China

27 January,2026 06:34 PM IST | AFP
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India will remains fastest growing economy in the world: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India said India will remain the fastest-growing major economy in 2025-26, citing strong domestic fundamentals, export diversification, stable inflation and resilient banking systems, offering optimism ahead of the Union Budget 2026

27 January,2026 06:32 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Delhi Police issues advisory for motorists ahead of Beating Retreat rehearsals

According to the traffic advisory, Vijay Chowk will be completely closed to general traffic during the restricted hours. Vehicular movement will also not be allowed on several roads leading towards Vijay Chowk.

27 January,2026 06:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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SBI report projects govt capex to cross Rs 12 lakh crores in 2026-27

India is expected to remain a global bright spot as government capital expenditure may cross Rs 12 lakh crore in FY27, marking 10 per cent annual growth, according to an SBI Research report. Fiscal deficit is projected at 4.2 per cent of GDP amid stable macro fundamentals

27 January,2026 06:03 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Budget 2026: Pramod Tiwari outlines opposition's agenda

Budget 2026: Pramod Tiwari outlines opposition's agenda

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Tuesday criticised the Centre ahead of the Budget 2026 Session, alleging erosion of constitutional institutions, economic distress and growing unemployment. Tiwari stressed that the opposition will collectively raise these concerns with full force

27 January,2026 05:21 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | ANI
Sitharaman set to present 9th straight budget, nears Morarji Desai’s record

Sitharaman set to present 9th straight budget, nears Morarji Desai’s record

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth consecutive Union Budget 2026 on February 1, creating history as the longest-serving finance minister to deliver back-to-back budgets in India. This will take Sitharaman closer to the record of 10 budgets that were presented by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai

27 January,2026 05:21 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | PTI
Budget 2026: Actual economic growth often exceeds Economic Survey's projections

Budget 2026: Actual economic growth often exceeds Economic Survey's projections

India’s economic growth has often outperformed Economic Survey projections, with 2025-26 expected at 7.4 percent versus the projected 6.3–6.8 percent. While growth broadly matched estimates in 2024-25, earlier years saw sharp swings due to COVID, base effects, and recovery, setting the backdrop ahead of the Union Budget on February 1

27 January,2026 05:20 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
IMD issues yellow alert for parts of Maharashtra, predicts light rains

IMD issues yellow alert for parts of Maharashtra, predicts light rains

The warning, issued at 4 pm, covers Nashik, Ahilya Nagar, Pune, Satara and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. Separately, Dhule and Jalgaon districts are likely to witness light rain accompanied by the possibility of thunder and lightning in some areas

27 January,2026 05:20 PM IST | | mid-day online correspondent
Govt turns down Oppn's demands for discussions on V-B G RAM G Act, SIR

Govt turns down Oppn's demands for discussions on V-B G RAM G Act, SIR

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju turned down Opposition demands for discussions on the VB-G RAM G Act and Special Intensive Revision (SIR) during the Budget Session, saying the issues were already debated in Parliament and cannot be revisited

27 January,2026 05:07 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
All eyes on February 1: What to expect from Union Budget 2026

All eyes on February 1: What to expect from Union Budget 2026

A report by State Bank of India (SBI) has highlighted that the upcoming budget 2026 should announce reforms across taxation, insurance and pension sectors to boost household financial savings, reduce compliance challenges and improve social security coverage in the country

27 January,2026 04:58 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Budget should announce tax relief on bank deposits, insurance, pensions: SBI

Budget should announce tax relief on bank deposits, insurance, pensions: SBI

A report by SBI highlighted that bank deposits as a share of household financial savings have declined from 38.7 per cent in FY24 to 35.2 per cent in FY25. To encourage savings through the banking system, SBI suggested tax relief measures for depositors

27 January,2026 04:58 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Blinkit launches NCMC Bharat Yatra Card to enable seamless public transport

Blinkit launches NCMC Bharat Yatra Card to enable seamless public transport

Blinkit has launched the NCMC Bharat Yatra Card, a zero-KYC, RuPay-powered prepaid card priced at Rs 50, enabling unified, cashless access to metro and bus services across multiple Indian cities with instant UPI top-ups

27 January,2026 04:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Muslim body calls Gangotri entry ban divisive, warns it harms communal harmony

Muslim body calls Gangotri entry ban divisive, warns it harms communal harmony

"A strange spectacle has been created in India by a few people with communal mindsets. Whenever a Hindu festival or fair starts, a signboard is displayed beforehand, indicating that Muslims are not allowed. Recently, at Gangotri Dham, the committee announced that Muslims would not be allowed," the Muslim body chief said

27 January,2026 03:34 PM IST | Bareilly | mid-day online correspondent
Mamdani Demands Abolition: Calls ICE Raids ‘Inhumane’ After Minneapolis Shooting

    Mamdani Demands Abolition: Calls ICE Raids ‘Inhumane’ After Minneapolis Shooting

    New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani publicly condemns the recent deadly federal immigration enforcement actions in Minneapolis, calling them cruel, inhumane, and dangerous to public safety. Following the fatal shootings of U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents, Mayor Mamdani reignites a nationwide debate over ICE’s role, accountability and future. Mayor Mamdani’s remarks, shared on social media and aired in national news interviews, describe scenes of violence and fear that he says Americans are being urged to ignore, and he intensifies his call to abolish the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) entirely. WATCH 

    27 January,2026 04:25 PM IST
    Japan's beloved last pandas leave for China as ties fray

    Japan's beloved last pandas leave for China as ties fray

    Panda twins Lei Lei and Xiao Xiao were transported by truck out of Ueno Zoological Gardens, their birthplace, to China, disappointing many Japanese fans who have grown attached to the furry four-year-olds. This happened amid diplomatic tensions sparked by Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan, China

    27 January,2026 03:38 PM IST | Tokyo, Japan | AFP

    Carney calls Trump's tariff threats bluster ahead of US-Canada free trade talks

    Trump threatened this past weekend to impose a 100 per cent tariff on goods imported from Canada if America's northern neighbour went ahead with a trade deal with Beijing, something Carney said Canada has no interest in

    27 January,2026 11:41 AM IST | Toronto | AP

    At least 6,126 killed in Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests, say activists

    The new figures came from the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which has been accurate in multiple rounds of unrest in Iran. The group verifies each death with a network of activists on the ground in Iran

    27 January,2026 11:29 AM IST | Dubai | AP
    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 crisis at the heart of politics

    The crisis at the heart of politics

    Parties seem to be focusing on increasing their numbers, with prolonged political games breaking out over power and positions, instead of stable governance being provided to the masses

    24 January,2026 07:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
    22 January,2026 10:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello
    22 January,2026 09:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
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