The Rajya Sabha saw a stormy start to Thursday’s session, with uproar over the denial of permission for Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi to speak. Opposition accused the government of gagging the LoP, while Leader of House J.P. Nadda and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended procedures and blamed the Opposition
13 February,2026 04:46 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentFPCE has urged the Ministry to direct all RERA authorities to publish Annual Reports in the prescribed format. It has also called on state governments to take action under Sections 82 and 83 of the Act against non-compliant authorities
13 February,2026 04:26 PM IST | Vinod Kumar MenonLeader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi met farm union leaders at Parliament House to oppose the India-US interim trade deal and protect farmers’ livelihoods. He urged a nationwide movement and said he will continue to fight for farmers even if the government takes legal or parliamentary action
13 February,2026 03:42 PM IST | PTIWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated Prime Minister-designate Tarique Rahman and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on their emphatic victory in Bangladesh’s general elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his congratulations, expressing hope for stronger bilateral ties
13 February,2026 03:04 PM IST | IANSA 32-year-old IT professional from Pune was found dead in a gorge near Lion’s Point, Lonavala, in the early hours of Thursday. According to preliminary details from the Shivdurg Rescue Team, the body was located around 250 feet below the viewpoint and retrieved around 4.30 am
13 February,2026 02:40 PM IST | Ranjeet JadhavBangladesh elections: As vote counting continues in Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary elections, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is leading with a strong margin. Preliminary reports indicate BNP and its allies have secured 177 of 299 seats, signalling a major political shift
13 February,2026 01:44 PM IST | ANIBarbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has secured a historic third consecutive electoral victory, reinforcing her strong leadership at home and global presence on climate and development issues. India extended warm congratulations, recalling their meeting at the India-CARICOM Summit 2024 and reaffirming to strengthening bilateral ties
13 February,2026 01:31 PM IST | IANSThe BNP-led alliance has won 210 seats in the 13th parliamentary polls, paving the way for the formation of a new government under Tarique Rahman’s leadership. Local media, citing party sources, said Tarique Rahman is set to become PM
13 February,2026 01:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentUS President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) emphasised the need for a deal with Iran, warning that failure to reach an agreement could be "traumatic." Here is more about what US president said
13 February,2026 12:50 PM IST | ANIEuropean Union leaders have broadly agreed on a plan to restructure the 27-nation bloc's economy to make it more competitive as they face antagonism from US President Donald Trump, here is more on it
13 February,2026 12:49 PM IST | APUS President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in April, with Xi expected to visit the United States later this year. While addressing reporters, Trump said, " I'll be visiting President Xi Jinping in April. He's coming here later in the year
13 February,2026 12:47 PM IST | ANIDistrict Magistrate Lalit Mohan Rayal, Chief Medical Officer Nainital, and Joint Director Information Nitin Upadhyay attended the camp and reviewed the health services being provided
13 February,2026 12:43 PM IST | ANIA 33-year-old man was killed and another critically injured in a late-night firing in Goregaon town of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, following a long-standing rivalry between two groups. Police have registered a case and launched a probe, with strict action promised against those involved
13 February,2026 12:28 PM IST | MumbaiOut of 2,582 wards in municipalities, results were declared for 400 seats by 10.30 am. The Congress party bagged 229 wards while BRS secured 123 wards. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was distant third with 36 seats
13 February,2026 12:27 PM IST | Hyderabad | IANSBased on intelligence input received from the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, the strike force arrested notorious international tiger poacher and smuggler Adin Singh, alias Kalla Bawariya, from Gyaraspur (Vidisha) on August 18, 2023
13 February,2026 12:05 PM IST | Narmadapuram | Ranjeet JadhavAt least six people, including four members of a family, were trampled to death by a herd of wild elephants in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag district. A child was seriously injured and hospitalised. Forest officials said the herd had been moving across Bokaro, Ramgarh and Hazaribag districts in recent days
13 February,2026 11:38 AM IST | Ranchi | PTIPrime Minister Narendra Modi will move to the newly constructed 'Seva Teerth' today, marking a significant shift for the PMO. He will also inaugurate Kartavya Bhavan-1 and 2, housing key ministries. The inauguration reflects India’s push for modern, citizen-centric governance
13 February,2026 10:42 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said the government will consider renaming the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme after late Ajit Pawar. The demand was raised by NCP MLC Amol Mitkari, calling Pawar a beloved leader among women across the state
13 February,2026 10:12 AM IST | Dehradun | mid-day online correspondentInvestigators revealed the gang used 26 mobile numbers, fraudulent websites and a fake trading app to gain the victim’s trust. Pune Cyber Police said funds were transferred in phases under the guise of high investment returns
13 February,2026 09:40 AM IST | Pune | Archana DahiwalIn its report, the UN Security Council stated that JeM claimed responsibility for a series of attacks and was also linked to the assault on the Red Fort. The report also stated that Jaish leader Masood Azhar has formally announced a women-only wing, Jamaat ul-Muminat, intended to support terror ops
13 February,2026 09:14 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesSarla Maheshwari, a pioneering Doordarshan newsreader from 1976 to 2005, passed away in Delhi at 71. She was one of the most recognisable faces of Indian TV news in the 1980s and 1990s
13 February,2026 09:08 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
Border Czar Tom Homan has officially declared an end to "Operation Metro Surge," announcing a full withdrawal of thousands of federal agents from Minnesota. Following a high-stakes meeting with President Trump, Homan confirmed that the massive enforcement blitz has reached its conclusion as a "significant success."
Former US president Barack Obama criticised Donald Trump’s decision to repeal a key climate regulation known as the “endangerment finding,” warning it would leave Americans “less safe, less healthy” and weaken efforts to combat climate change
13 February,2026 11:36 AM IST | Washington, United States | AFPUS President Donald Trump said he will visit China in April for a summit with President Xi Jinping, with Xi expected to travel to the United States later this year. Trump described current US-China relations as “very good,” even as the two powers continue to compete over trade, technology and security issues
Iran’s nuclear programme has remained a major flashpoint in West Asia. The US had withdrawn from the 2015 nuclear deal during Trump’s first term. Since then, tensions have persisted over enrichment levels and regional security concerns
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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-
Always check and double-check the veracity of requests for money
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