An artery forceps was discovered inside a woman’s abdomen five years after she underwent surgery at Alappuzha Medical College in Vandanam. Usha Joseph, a native of Punnapra, had surgery in May 2021 to remove a uterine fibroid but reportedly continued to suffer recurring abdominal pain. An X-ray later revealed the surgical instrument had been left
21 February,2026 10:13 AM IST | AgenciesA new international study has found that gene mutations driving breast cancer in cats closely resemble those seen in humans, raising hopes for improved treatments in both species. Researchers from the UK, Canada and Switzerland analysed tumour samples and identified key genetic changes that could help advance understanding of cancer development
21 February,2026 10:12 AM IST | AgenciesA man allegedly caused a fire at a petrol pump after being asked by staff not to smoke on the premises. According to reports, he attempted to light a cigarette but was stopped by employees. In anger, he threw his lighter towards a fuel nozzle, which ignited a fire. The incident highlights the serious dangers of smoking at fuel stations
21 February,2026 10:12 AM IST | AgenciesA new study suggests that changes in the peripheral retina — the outer area of the eye’s light-sensitive layer — may help detect Alzheimer's disease at an early stage. Researchers found that a routine eye examination could potentially reveal warning signs of the condition long before irreversible brain damage occurs
21 February,2026 10:12 AM IST | AgenciesA six-year-old girl was killed after a car rammed into an e-rickshaw in Janakpuri, Delhi. The child’s grandmother recounted the traumatic moments, saying no one came forward to help as the girl lay critically injured. The tragic incident has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over road safety and bystander apathy in the city
21 February,2026 10:11 AM IST | AgenciesUS business leaders and advocacy groups welcomed the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision invalidating Donald Trump’s emergency tariff powers, calling it a relief for companies burdened by rising costs and supply-chain disruptions
21 February,2026 10:09 AM IST | IANSIndian-American attorney Neal Katyal successfully argued before the US Supreme Court against Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, securing a landmark ruling that reaffirmed Congress’s exclusive authority to impose taxes
21 February,2026 10:08 AM IST | IANSChennai-based The ePlane Company has partnered with NVIDIA to develop India’s first electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) air taxi. Announced at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the collaboration will see ePlane create a high-fidelity digital twin of its e200x aircraft to enhance aerospace simulation and performance
21 February,2026 09:37 AM IST | AgenciesCountries including India, the UK, EU and Japan will face a temporary 10 per cent global tariff after the Supreme Court restricted the use of emergency powers under IEEPA. The White House said the move shifts legal authority to Section 122 without altering trade commitments
21 February,2026 09:36 AM IST | IANSAt a combative White House press conference, President Donald Trump said tariff rates could rise further, stressing that alternative statutes give him broader authority. He insisted the Supreme Court ruling would not moderate his trade agenda
21 February,2026 09:35 AM IST | IANSHomebuyers who booked flats in 2013–14 at Marvel Isola Phase II in Mohammadwadi say they are still waiting for possession or refunds. With EMIs, rent and legal costs mounting, families allege years of delays despite MahaRERA orders and insolvency proceedings
21 February,2026 09:02 AM IST | Archana DahiwalA blue car intercepted near Manchar led to the seizure of pangolin scales, claws and sambar antlers. The accused from Raigad were booked under Crime No. 09/2026 and later granted bail by a local court
21 February,2026 08:54 AM IST | Ranjeet JadhavTrump had made tariffs the bedrock of his economic pitch to voters ahead of the midterm elections, even describing tariffs as his “favourite word in the dictionary.” He promised that factories would relocate from overseas and bring jobs with them, and he warned that losing the tariffs could plunge the US into a deep recession
21 February,2026 12:53 AM IST | Washington | APAccording to WR Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek, the special services will connect Mumbai, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan with Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi and West Bengal, offering additional capacity during the peak travel season
20 February,2026 09:20 PM IST | | mid-day online correspondentAccording to official notices issued on Friday, the registration deadline for MAH-MBA/MMS CET has been extended to February 25, while for MAH-MHT CET (PCM/PCB), it closes on February 24, with an additional window from February 25 to 27 for late registrations, subject to an extra fee of Rs 500
20 February,2026 06:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentResponding to concerns raised by Congress MLAs Gulam Ahmed Mir and Nizam-ud-Din Bhat in the Assembly on Thursday, Abdullah said he looked into the matter and found that the deputy commissioner did not issue the order arbitrarily
20 February,2026 06:22 PM IST | Jammu | PTITension gripped Sihora town in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district after members of two communities clashed near Azad Chowk. Stone-pelting and vandalism were reported, prompting police to fire eight to 10 teargas shells. Authorities said the situation is now under control
20 February,2026 06:13 PM IST | Jabalpur | mid-day online correspondentAuthorities in Jyotirmath, Uttarakhand, locked an under-construction building after a video showed namaz being offered there, sparking tensions. Officials held a community meeting and police are monitoring the situation, while some Hindu groups demanded an investigation
20 February,2026 05:27 PM IST | Gopeshwar (Uttarakhand) | PTIThe protesters marched into Exhibition Hall No 5, wearing or holding white T-shirts printed with images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, along with slogans such as “India–US Trade Deal”, “Epstein Files” and “PM is compromised”, creating a commotion
20 February,2026 05:16 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThese measures are part of the Rs 25,060-crore export promotion mission. Out of 10 components of the mission, three have already been rolled out in January. To support exporters using digital channels, the commerce ministry announced credit facilities with interest subvention
20 February,2026 04:48 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIRahul 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
20 February,2026 03:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
India has officially joined the US-led Pax Silica alliance — a coalition focused on securing critical minerals, silicon supply chains, and artificial intelligence infrastructure. But the timing is crucial. This move comes shortly after India signed multiple defence and technology agreements with France, deepening bilateral cooperation.
Police in Bangkok pulled off a dramatic arrest by disguising themselves as lion dancers during a Lunar New Year fair at a temple in Nonthaburi. Officers hid beneath a traditional red-and-gold lion costume before lunging at and arresting a 33-year-old suspect. The man is accused of breaking into the home of a local police commander three times
21 February,2026 08:10 AM IST | Bangkok | AgenciesThe city of Osaka has received gold bars worth 560 million yen (approximately Rs 32.75 crore) from an anonymous donor to help repair its ageing water pipeline system. The 21-kg gold donation was handed over to the Osaka City Waterworks Bureau. Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama said the city would honour the donors request and prioritise improvements to water
President Donald Trump said he used tariffs to end war between India, Pakistan. He called the SC ruling against his sweeping global tariffs “deeply disappointing,” saying he was “absolutely ashamed” of certain conservative justices who opposed him
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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
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Influencer Malvika Sitlani posted aesthetic, Insta feed-friendly pictures of her mother’s grave with the family mourning beside it. We ask: Did she really have to?
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