Among those neutralised was Prabhakar, the in-charge of the Gadchiroli Division Committee, West Sub Zonal Bureau, and Company No. 10 of the CPI (Maoist). He hailed from Kamareddy, Telangana, and carried a reward of Rs 25 lakh on his head, an official statement said
06 February,2026 11:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn May 2023, the state government elevated the status of the Jalna Municipal Council to that of a municipal corporation. Last month’s municipal polls were the first elections of the Jalna civic body since the elevation
06 February,2026 07:45 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAlongside Landge’s election, Sharmila Babar was unanimously elected as deputy mayor. Other key appointments include Prashant Shitole as Leader of the House and Bhausaheb Bhor as Leader of the Opposition
06 February,2026 06:32 PM IST | Archana DahiwalAccording to police, the accused officers were working along with a village headman to target the farmer, who had recently received a large sum after selling his property
06 February,2026 06:07 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentRussian military intelligence deputy chief Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev was shot and wounded in Moscow by an unknown assailant. The attack continues a series of killings of senior Russian officers, which Moscow has blamed on Ukraine. Authorities have called for increased protection of top military figures
06 February,2026 05:32 PM IST | APThe work will be carried out in nine phases between km 300.400 and km 365.800, covering stretches in Buldhana (Lonara, Sindkhed Raja, Deulgaon Raja) and Jalna districts (Jalna taluka). Each phase will involve a complete halt of traffic on the affected carriageway for 45 to 60 minutes
06 February,2026 05:27 PM IST | Rajendra B. AklekarUnion Budget 2026 boosts India’s defence spending to Rs 7.8 lakh crore, a 15 per cent jump year-on-year. Capital outlay for military hardware rises 21.8 per cent, with duty waivers on aircraft raw materials to support Aatmanirbhar Bharat
06 February,2026 05:18 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan noted that the girl became pregnant while in a relationship with a neighbourhood boy and had approached the court seeking termination of the pregnancy
06 February,2026 05:07 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA suicide bomber attacked Khadijatul Kubra mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers, killing at least 15 and injuring over 80. The attacker was linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. Authorities condemned the attack
06 February,2026 04:56 PM IST | PTIInstitute of Driver Training and Research Principal said tyres are the only point of contact between a vehicle and the road, bearing the entire weight of the vehicle and playing a critical role in braking, stability, and control
06 February,2026 04:15 PM IST | Archana DahiwalExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday termed the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) a “game-changing development” in bilateral relations while addressing the inaugural India–EU Forum. Highlighting the expanding partnership, he pointed to significant scope for deeper cooperation in security, defence, climate action
06 February,2026 02:52 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA private coaching class teacher in Maharashtra’s Latur was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a 13-year-old student. Police said the accused sent inappropriate messages, made threats and later touched the minor inappropriately. He was booked under the POCSO Act
06 February,2026 02:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSnowfall was witnessed in higher reaches of Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Qazigund area of Kulgam district while many parts of South Kashmir were hit by rains, officials said. They also informed that Srinagar city witnessed early morning rains
06 February,2026 02:43 PM IST | Srinagar | PTILok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Friday after repeated disruptions by opposition members over multiple issues, marking the second consecutive day that discussion on the Union Budget could not be taken up. As the House reassembled at noon following an earlier adjournment, opposition MPs again entered the Well, raising slogans
06 February,2026 02:24 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIDelhi Police PRO Sanjay Tyagi on Thursday said that, compared with previous years, there has been no increase in missing-person reports in the city. In fact, January 2026 saw fewer such cases than in the same period last year
06 February,2026 01:47 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIUnion Budget 2026 extends the Khelo India Mission for 10 years and boosts funding for sports goods manufacturing. The move aims to strengthen infrastructure, nurture talent, generate jobs, and prepare India for global events like the 2036 Olympics
06 February,2026 01:37 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentMeanwhile, another C-60 commando also sustained a gunshot injury during the encounter on Thursday night. He was evacuated from the area and airlifted to Bhamragad taluka. Officials said his condition is stable and he will be shifted to Gadchiroli for further treatment
06 February,2026 01:10 PM IST | Gadchiroli | mid-day online correspondentWhile there is no revision in slabs, the Budget addresses several long-standing concerns of middle-class taxpayers through targeted relief measures, including a reduction in TCS rates, and the introduction of new dividend-related deductions
06 February,2026 12:33 PM IST | New DelhiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underlined the importance of board examinations, calling them the foundation for future opportunities, during the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha. Interacting with students, teachers and parents from across the country, he urged students to prioritise board exams with disciplined preparation
06 February,2026 12:29 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentRescue and recovery operations are underway after an explosion at an illegal rat-hole coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills claimed 18 lives. An NDRF team reached the Thangskai area to assist local authorities. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma assured strict action against those responsible and announced Rs 3 lakh ex-gratia for the victims
06 February,2026 12:17 PM IST | Shillong | mid-day online correspondentAddressing a rally in Telangana's Bhainsa, Owaisi criticised PM Modi for projecting himself as the "biggest backward class leader," while alleging that his government failed to stand by anti-discrimination measures in higher education
06 February,2026 12:00 PM IST | Bhainsa | ANIADVERTISEMENT
In a new celebration at the White House, US President Donald Trump launched his very own TrumpRx,a pharma website for subsidised medicines for all Americans. He emphasized how access to affordable healthcare was a failure of the past governments but he has now made it possible. TrumpRx offers OZEMPIC at flat $199, IVF care at discount and nsulin too at a cheaper cost.
US President Donald Trump has rejected Russia’s proposal to extend the New START treaty as it expired, leaving the US and Russia without legally binding nuclear limits for the first time in over 50 years, raising fears of a renewed arms race
06 February,2026 11:41 AM IST | Washington | ANIChinese robotics firm MirrorMe Technology has unveiled Bolt, which it says is the world’s fastest full-size humanoid robot. Standing 5.7 feet tall and weighing 75 kg, Bolt achieved a peak speed of 10 metres per second during real-world testing, setting a new benchmark in bipedal robotics
The UK’s first battery-only powered passenger train has entered service, with Great Western Railway deploying the Class 230 on the Greenford branch line in West London. The five-mile return route from West Ealing to Greenford replaces a diesel service after a 22-month trial of rapid charging technology
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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-
As India prepares to host the 2026 T20 World Cup, memories of the 1996 ODI World Cup resurface a tournament marked by controversy, solidarity and unforgettable moments. Australia and West Indies forfeited matches in Sri Lanka over security concerns, while Asian nations stood united in support of the hosts
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