A close aide said the 85-year-old veteran leader was shifted from his residence in Baramati to Ruby Hall Clinic, where he is being treated for a throat infection
09 February,2026 07:20 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to police, the student was attacked early in the morning while on his way to school. Following a PCR call, a police team rushed to the spot and shifted the injured boy to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead
09 February,2026 07:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentCongress leader Shashi Tharoor criticised the denial of speaking time to Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha, calling it bizarre, as Budget debate stalled amid opposition-government standoff and microphones being cut
09 February,2026 07:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe victory came after postal ballots were counted, giving Amar Samudre two additional votes. He secured a total of 3,187 votes, while his BJP rival Nihal Qazi received 3,186 votes, including three postal votes
09 February,2026 06:32 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentDelhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurated six new air quality monitoring stations and flagged off 100 ‘Vayu Rakshak’ vehicles to strengthen year-round pollution control, emphasizing long-term solutions, green space protection, and technology-driven monitoring
09 February,2026 06:04 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentWhile refusing to entertain Sengar’s plea challenging a January 19 order of the High Court, a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and N.V. Anjaria said that any appeal filed by the victim’s family should also be heard by the High Court along with Sengar’s petition
09 February,2026 06:03 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPriyanka Gandhi Vadra backed Rahul Gandhi's use of published excerpts from Gen MM Naravane's memoir in Lok Sabha, questioning why he was stopped from speaking. She slammed the 'gag' on the Leader of Opposition as an attack on democracy
09 February,2026 05:55 PM IST | IANSThe bench took note of an affidavit filed by the Election Commission (EC), which alleged that some miscreants had burnt notices issued as part of the SIR process. It directed the West Bengal Director General of Police to file an affidavit in this regard, noting that no FIR had been filed so far
09 February,2026 05:48 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Supreme Court upheld the Madras High Court’s ban on animal sacrifice at Thiruparankundram hills, allowing limited Muslim prayers while ensuring Subramaniya Swamy temple traditions are maintained
09 February,2026 05:18 PM IST | PTIThe Union government has approved the Chandrayaan-4 mission, designed as a lunar sample-return mission and it will be India's most complex lunar endeavour yet. "We are targeting 2028 for Chandrayaan-4," ISRO chairman V Narayanan had earlier said
09 February,2026 05:05 PM IST | PTIRahul Gandhi dismissed claims that opposition members posed a threat to the Prime Minister during proceedings last Thursday. He challenged those making such allegations to file a First Information Report (FIR) against anyone who had allegedly threatened PM Modi
09 February,2026 04:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe BJP took an early lead and is currently leading in around 150 zilla parishad seats, while the Eknath Shinde-headed Shiv Sena is around 90. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has a lead of 88 seats
09 February,2026 04:24 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the police, the Class 7 student was allegedly sexually assaulted by the headmaster on two separate occasions, on February 5 this year and May 1, 2025
09 February,2026 04:19 PM IST | Yavatmal | mid-day online correspondentAngry locals gathered at the spot and surrounded the car, forcing the driver to remain inside. Witnesses alleged that private bouncers accompanying the accused tried to push back the crowd and behaved aggressively, escalating tensions
09 February,2026 04:09 PM IST | Kanpur | mid-day online correspondentPM Modi welcomed Seychelles to the Colombo Security Conclave, launched the India–Seychelles Joint Vision, and announced a 175 million dollar economic package to boost defence, maritime, and climate cooperation.
09 February,2026 03:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCongress MP Rahul Gandhi alleged that PM Narendra Modi has surrendered to US pressure amid the Adani US case and Epstein files revelations, hastily finalizing a trade deal that "sells out" Indian farmers' efforts
09 February,2026 03:36 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIAdani Defence & Aerospace and Italy’s Leonardo have partnered to set up an integrated helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, aimed at meeting the Indian Armed Forces’ needs and boosting Make in India. The collaboration will focus on Leonardo’s AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters, with indigenisation, MRO and training facilities
09 February,2026 03:32 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIThe unopposed elections came after Nationalist Congress Party’s (NCP's) Shital Sawant and Congress leader Ashwini Landge withdrew from the mayoral contest while NCP Corporator Dattatray Bahirat and Congress’s Sahil Kedari pulled out of the deputy mayoral race
09 February,2026 03:27 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentDuring the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, PM Narendra Modi highlighted students’ limitless potential and encouraged them to channel their talent, knowledge, and skills meaningfully. Sharing a Sanskrit Subhashitam, he emphasised that combining knowledge, reasoning, scientific understanding, memory, readiness, and effort can help students
09 February,2026 02:59 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAn email bomb threat to the Patna Civil Court on Monday triggered a security alert and led to the suspension of judicial work. The disruption delayed the bail hearing of Independent MP Pappu Yadav, who remains in jail in a decades-old forgery case
09 February,2026 02:58 PM IST | Patna | PTIA 25-year-old bus helper, Sunil, died after a massive fire engulfed a parked bus in Delhi’s Vikaspuri. The blaze reportedly started after he lit an incense stick inside the vehicle. Firefighters brought the fire under control, but Sunil remained trapped. The private bus, barely a month old, bore a Haryana registration
09 February,2026 02:13 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSADVERTISEMENT
Newly released Department of Justice documents have reignited a storm over President Donald Trump’s cognitive fitness. Among millions of files, an email from convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein to journalist Michael Wolff has resurfaced, claiming that Trump’s inner circle privately expressed concern about his mental health during his first term. According to Epstein, those close to Trump observed troubling signs, including difficulty recognizing familiar faces and unusual behavior at private events. These revelations add a fresh layer to long-standing debates about Trump’s cognitive abilities. Multiple insiders, authors and even family members have reportedly voiced concerns over the years. Notably, Trump’s nephew, Fred C. Trump III, has drawn parallels between the President’s behaviour and a history of cognitive decline in the Trump family. WATCH
Japan’s ruling LDP won a historic two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives, giving Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a strong mandate to push constitutional reforms, fiscal changes, and defence expansion
09 February,2026 10:20 AM IST | Tokyo | ANIIndia and Malaysia agreed to strengthen bilateral ties in areas such as trade, defence, energy, advanced manufacturing and semiconductors during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit. The two sides signed 11 agreements, including a framework pact on semiconductor cooperation, and India announced it will open a Consulate General in Malaysia
Pakistan has delayed granting a licence to Elon Musk-owned Starlink over data security concerns, geopolitical factors and competition from Chinese firms, local media reported. Officials fear the satellite internet service could transmit data beyond Pakistan’s monitoring and regulatory framework
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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-
This goes for other hostels too, where students will be studying for different degrees
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