The 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | ANIMajor 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 | 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
23 February,2026 12:35 PM IST | AFPNew 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
23 February,2026 11:59 AM IST | AFPArmy 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 | mid-day online correspondentNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been reelected as general secretary of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, with delegates praising his expansion of the country’s nuclear arsenal and strengthened regional posture. According to state media outlet Korean Central News Agency, Kim was unanimously backed at the party congress
23 February,2026 10:16 AM IST | APFormer 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 | mid-day online correspondentMexican security forces have killed Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, alleged head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), triggering a surge of violence across several states. US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau confirmed he had been informed of the operation, calling it a major development in the fight against crime
23 February,2026 10:07 AM IST | IANSTensions 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 | PTIBJP MP Manoj Tiwari hit back at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav over allegations that crime has peaked in Bihar, asserting that strict action is being taken against criminals. The exchange follows protests over a student’s death near AIIMS Patna, intensifying the law and order debate
23 February,2026 09:29 AM IST | Patna | ANINASA has decided to roll back the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft for Artemis II to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center after detecting a helium flow issue in the upper stage. The move delays the March 6 crewed Moon flyby, though the April launch window may still be preserved
23 February,2026 09:27 AM IST | Washington | ANIA section of a railway overbridge on National Highway 45 near Shahpura in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, collapsed during maintenance work, disrupting traffic. Officials said the contractor’s liability period had not expired. No casualties were reported, and traffic has been diverted as investigations begin
23 February,2026 09:25 AM IST | Jabalpur | ANIFormer Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah joined the ruling BJP in the presence of state president Dilip Saikia at Vajpayee Bhawan. Hours later, he was inducted into the party’s State Executive Committee. Borah had resigned earlier, despite efforts by Congress leaders to persuade him to stay
23 February,2026 08:32 AM IST | Guwahati | AgenciesAt least five police personnel were killed and four others injured in a head-on collision between an SUV and a truck on National Highway 49 in Odisha’s Jharsuguda district. The officers were returning from a wedding when the accident occurred near Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya. A case has been registered
23 February,2026 08:26 AM IST | Bhubaneswar | AgenciesPrime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Meerut Metro and dedicated the entire 82 km Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor to the nation. With a design speed of 180 kmph, India’s first regional rapid transit system connects Delhi with Ghaziabad, Modinagar and Meerut, boosting high-speed urban mobility
23 February,2026 08:01 AM IST | Meerut | AgenciesDistrict Magistrate Chandraprakash Singh and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shlok Kumar said elaborate security arrangements have been made from Barsana to the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi
22 February,2026 07:57 PM IST | Mathura | mid-day online correspondentAn encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Kishtwar. Earlier on Sunday, two terrorists were neutralised in a major development in the ongoing anti-terror offensive in the region. Security forces are continuing searches in the Kishtwar area to ensure that no hostile elements remain at large
22 February,2026 07:14 PM IST | Kishtwar | mid-day online correspondentOn Friday, members of the Indian Youth Congress staged a protest inside New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam during the high-profile summit, raising slogans against PM Modi and the Central government over alleged “unemployment, inflation and the reported India-US trade deal”
22 February,2026 05:19 PM IST | Meerut | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
A sudden citywide blizzard emergency has shaken New York City as Mayor Zohran Mamdani issues an unprecedented travel ban amid intensifying snowstorm conditions. Residents’ phones erupted with alerts, sending waves of panic across the city as authorities enforce strict measures to ensure public safety. The state of emergency now restricts all non-essential vehicles, keeping roads clear for first responders, medical services, and critical supply deliveries. The local government has activated a five-day emergency plan, urging New Yorkers to stay updated via official channels and 311 for real-time storm updates. City officials emphasize that this emergency order not only prioritizes life-saving services but also protects residents from price gouging during the severe weather event. Streets are being cleared 24/7, and essential services such as food, fuel and healthcare access are being strictly maintained. WATCH
Pakistan said its military killed up to 80 militants in strikes along the Afghan border, targeting TTP hideouts after recent suicide attacks in Bannu and Bajaur. Afghanistan rejected the claim, alleging civilian casualties and airspace violations, and summoned Pakistan’s ambassador amid rising tensions
23 February,2026 09:33 AM IST | Kabul | APTwo teachers in the United Kingdom have been banned from teaching after being found drunk at their respective schools. Susan Avizius was barred for five years after alcohol was discovered in her classroom, while primary teacher Jemma Kemsley received a three-year ban following a similar incident
US President Donald Trump has urged Netflix to remove board member Susan Rice following her recent podcast remarks. Trump criticised the former US ambassador and national security advisor, questioning her role and warning the streaming giant to “pay the consequences” if no action is taken
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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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