Kamruddin alias 'Baba', who is an accused in connection with the discovery of three bodies in a car on Peeragarhi flyover, has been sent to 14-day judicial custody. According to Sachin Sharma, Additional DCP (Deputy Commissioner of Police), the accused allegedly used a scheme of "curing illnesses" to trap his victims. "He used to trap people by curing illnesses. The people who have come so far have been illness-related. He has been taken into police custody and is being interrogated. We are looking into the financial aspects," said DCP. He further stated that, "the main method of trapping people that has come to light so far is that he would claim to cure people. If someone has health-related issues, most people we have interacted with so far have said similar things. His card mentions "medicine for every illness" and such things. So, anyone in pain or distress would come to him. But those who have come forward so far have sought him out for illness-related cures. In this case as well, it was similar," DCP further stated. He also said that he targeted everyone who came to him, or some specific people, would be part of the investigation. "Currently, we have him in police custody, and interrogation is ongoing. Based on the places he mentions during the interrogation, whether it's related to this case or any other suspicious thing that comes up, it will be taken under investigation. We are currently looking into the financial aspects. So we are working on that. Whosever role comes up, we cannot say as of now. But as the investigation expands and further developments occur, if anyone else's role emerges, they will also be included in the scope of this entire probe, " DCP added. Earlier, three people, including a woman, were found dead inside a car in the Peeragarhi area of the national capital, with the investigation reportedly leading to a Baba seen with the victims before their deaths. Sources said the Baba had met the three victims prior to their deaths and was acquainted with them, making him a possible crucial link in the case. The incident came to light after Delhi Police received a PCR call reporting three people lying unconscious inside a car near the Peeragarhi flyover. Upon reaching the spot and opening the vehicle, police found the bodies of Randhir, Shivnaresh and Laxmi. Police sources said the car in which the bodies were found had been parked at the spot for nearly an hour. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
16 February,2026 02:10 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIPrime Minister Narendra Modi will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on Tuesday, and during their meeting, the two leaders will review the progress made in the India-France strategic partnership. Modi and Macron's discussions will focus on cementing the strategic ties and further diversifying them into new and emerging areas. PM Modi and President Macron will also exchange views on issues of regional and global importance. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Mumbai on February 17 where he will meet the President of France Emmanuel Macron," an official statement said. During these engagements, both leaders will review the progress made in the India-France strategic partnership, the statement said. President Macron will be on an official visit to India from February 17-19 at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi to participate in the AI Impact Summit hosted by India, as well as hold a bilateral summit with the Prime Minister in Mumbai. This will be President Macron's fourth visit to India and his first visit to Mumbai. Around 3:15 PM on February 17, the two leaders will hold bilateral engagements at Lok Bhavan, Mumbai. Later, around 5:15 PM, the two leaders will inaugurate the India-France Year of Innovation 2026 and address a gathering of business leaders, start-ups, researchers and other innovators from both countries. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
16 February,2026 12:40 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIThe body of a 21-year-old second-year medical student from Bihar was found hanging in a hostel toilet at a private medical college in West Bengal's Durgapur, a police officer said. The deceased, Lavanya Pratap, a resident of Patna, was pursuing an MBBS degree at the institute. His body was discovered on Saturday night, after which local police kept it in the hospital morgue. Preliminary investigation indicates the death may have been a suicide, the officer said, adding that the exact cause would be confirmed after a post-mortem examination. The family has been informed and has arrived in Durgapur. Investigators have spoken to classmates and hostel inmates as part of the probe. Police are also examining reports that the student had failed one subject in the recent semester exams and was under mental stress. A student of the same medical college, who hailed from Odisha, was allegedly gang-raped in October last year, when she went out with a male friend in October last year. The police have arrested the friend and five other accused in the case. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
16 February,2026 12:34 PM IST | Kolkata | PTIFive people were killed in a road accident on Sunday evening in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi, police said. The incident occurred near the East Coast Road in Vaippar-1 village, under Vilathikulam taluk, where 40-year-old Gurusamy, a resident of Pallakulam village, was travelling on a two-wheeler with his relatives. While they were proceeding towards Pallakulam, their vehicle collided head-on with a tourist van travelling from Sayalkudi in Ramanathapuram district towards Thoothukudi, resulting in a severe accident. Expressing shock and grief over the tragic incident, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin conveyed heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the bereaved families. He also ordered immediate relief assistance of Rs 3 lakh each from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund. Further details are awaited. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
16 February,2026 12:33 PM IST | Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | ANISecurity forces have arrested two women militants belonging to different banned outfits for their alleged involvement in extortion in Manipur, police said on Monday. The arrests were made in Imphal West and East districts on Sunday, a police statement said. Twenty-nine-year-old Sanasam Ongbi Santikumari Devi, an insurgent of the United National Liberation Front (Koireng) outfit, was nabbed from Nongpok Ingkhol area in Imphal East district. Another woman militant, identified as Mutum Joshika Chanu (19), of Kangleipak Communist Party (Apunba) outfit, was apprehended from her residence at Lamdeng in Imphal West district, it added. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
16 February,2026 12:33 PM IST | Imphal | PTIAs India gets ready to host the International Fleet Review and Exercise MILAN, the Indian Navy welcomed naval ships from Thailand, Australia and Sri Lanka on Sunday. Sharing the details in a series of posts on X, the Indian Navy's Eastern Naval Command said, "Welcome! | Indian Navy welcomes HTMS Krabi, an offshore patrol vessel of the Royal Thai Navy, on her arrival at #Visakhapatnam to participate in #IFR2026_India and #MILAN2026, as navies from across the world assemble for the International Fleet Review." Welcoming the Australian Navy, it said, "Welcome! From across the ocean to the shores of #Visakhapatnam- HMAS Warramunga, a frigate of the Royal Australian Navy, joins #IFR2026_India and #MILAN2026, reinforcing our strong professional maritime ties." Underlining the close regional maritime ties, the Eastern Naval Command welcomed Sri Lankan Navy ships and said, "Welcome! SLNS Nandi Mitra and SLNS Sagara of the Sri Lanka Navy arrive at #Visakhapatnam to join #IFR2026_India and #MILAN2026, reinforcing our close regional maritime ties." The International Fleet Review (IFR), one of the largest naval events in independent India, is set to witness participation of 71 ships, including 19 foreign warships, with representation from 65 nations during the Milan exercise. The IFR will be reviewed by the President at sea on February 18. A total of 71 ships will be participating in the event, arranged in six lines, including 19 foreign warships and 45 vessels from the Indian Navy. The remaining ships comprise the Coast Guard, Merchant Navy, and research vessels. The Milan exercises, which began in 1995 with just four countries, have now expanded to involve 65 navies worldwide. India is set to host Milan 2026 once again. As part of the IFR celebrations, an International City Parade will also take place along Visakhapatnam's Beach Road on the evening of February 19. Seven to eight foreign bands will also perform in the event, with 45 contingents participating in the parade. Notably, INS Vikrant has already arrived in Visakhapatnam and will be part of this grand IFR. India's IFR tradition began with the 2001 Mumbai edition, which hosted 20 foreign navies, and reached new heights with the 2016 Visakhapatnam IFR, which welcomed navies from around the world. Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla emphasised the scale and significance of this event in strengthening international naval cooperation and showcasing India's maritime capabilities. The mega event will mark a key step in operationalising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of MAHASAGAR, while highlighting India's indigenous naval capabilities and its commitment to being a Preferred Security Partner across regions. India will host three major international maritime events in Feb 2026 at Visakhapatnam, namely, the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026, Exercise MILAN 2026, and Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs, scheduled to be conducted from 15 to 25 Feb 2026. This marks India's first simultaneous hosting of these major maritime events. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
16 February,2026 12:00 PM IST | Vishakhapatnam | ANIThe tech leaders of the World are in India today as the medga AI-India Impact summit gets underway in the capital. The AI India Expo will be inaugurated later in the day by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister on Monday welcomed the delegates to the mega event highlighting the role of the country's youth in driving technological progress. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote," It is a matter of immense pride for us that people from all over the world are coming to India for the India AI Impact Summit. This also shows the capability of our country's youth. This occasion is further proof that our country is progressing rapidly in the field of science and technology and is making an important contribution to global development." Earlier today, PM Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. The India AI Impact Expo 2026 will be held from February 16 to 20 alongside the India AI Impact Summit and is envisioned as a national showcase of artificial intelligence in action, bringing together policy, innovation, and large-scale implementation under one platform. The Expo will be held across 10 arenas covering more than 70,000 square metres and will host global technology companies, startups, academia, research institutions, Union Ministries, State Governments, and international partners. Thirteen country pavilions will highlight international collaboration in the AI ecosystem, including participation from Australia, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia, Tajikistan and African nations. More than 300 curated exhibition pavilions and live demonstrations will be organised across three thematic "chakras"--People, Planet, and Progress--reflecting AI's broad-based impact across sectors. Over 600 high-potential startups are set to participate, many of which are building globally relevant and population-scale AI solutions already deployed in real-world settings. The Expo is also expected to attract over 2.5 lakh visitors, including international delegates, and aims to foster global partnerships and business opportunities within the AI ecosystem. In addition, more than 500 sessions featuring over 3,250 speakers and panellists will be conducted during the event. Meanwhile, the Impact Summit, the first international AI summit hosted in the Global South, will showcase New Delhi's ambition: to shape an AI future that is inclusive, responsible, and impactful. Under the IndiaAI Mission, the country is unveiling 12 indigenous foundation models developed by homegrown startups and consortia, trained on vast Indian datasets and tailored to the nation's 22 official languages. The summit will showcase them alongside the AI Impact Expo, a sprawling 70,000-square-metre showcase of real-world applications, from precision farming to accessible education. For India, a nation projected to see its AI market surge past USD 17 billion by 2027, this summit is more than a diplomatic triumph - it's a declaration of intent. With 800 million internet users, a booming startup scene, and world-class digital public infrastructure, India is positioning itself as the bridge between innovation and impact. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
16 February,2026 11:58 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIJamie from the YouTube channel Jamie’s Brick Jams has built a fully working electric motor using mostly ordinary LEGO bricks, a handful of basic electronic parts, and simple electromagnetic principles. No advanced motor modules. No complex control boards. Just magnets, copper wire, a transistor, and a 9-volt battery. Through this project, Jamie shows that the core ideas behind modern machines can be understood with simple components. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
16 February,2026 09:13 AM IST | Tasmania | AgenciesOdisha Police have rescued a two-and-a-half-year-old boy who was allegedly sold by his father to a man for Rs 1 lakh, officials said. Both the seller and the buyer have been detained. The incident, which took place at Barisahi village in Nilgiri Notified Area Council area, came to light after a video purportedly showing the father bargaining with a prospective buyer went viral on social media. A local activist subsequently lodged a complaint at Nilgiri police station. “The baby was rescued from the Chiminibhati area and handed over to the child welfare committee. Further investigation is underway,” Nilgiri Sub-divisional Police Officer Pramod Kumar Mallick said, adding police have detained two persons in this connection. Police identified the father as Rakesh Kumar Behera alias Kua, a mason, who allegedly received Rs 50,000 as the first instalment. Behera claimed financial hardship prompted the move. “We have four children and are facing difficulty in raising them. A known person arranged the buyer and I handed over the baby,” he told reporters. Police sources said Behera had married twice and the child allegedly sold was born to his second wife, who was living separately from him. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
16 February,2026 09:09 AM IST | Bhubaneshwar | AgenciesPrime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 on Monday at the Bharat Mandapam, his office said. The India AI Impact Expo 2026 will be held from February 16-20, alongside the India AI Impact Summit at the Bharat Mandapam, a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. The exhibition will serve as a national demonstration of AI in action, where policy meets practice, innovation meets scale, and technology meets the everyday citizen. PM Modi will inaugurate the Expo at 5 pm at Bharat Mandapam here, the statement said. The Expo will also feature 13 country pavilions, showcasing international collaboration in the AI ecosystem. These include pavilions from Australia, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia, Tajikistan and Africa. It will host over 300 curated exhibition pavilions and live demonstrations, structured across three thematic chakras — people, planet and progress, the statement said. The India AI Impact Expo 2026 is expected to witness the participation of over 2.5 lakh visitors, including international delegates. The event aims to foster new partnerships and create business opportunities within the global AI ecosystem. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
16 February,2026 09:09 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesAll India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi has alleged that the BJP-led Central government was attempting to “snatch citizenship rights” through the SIR of electoral rolls. The Hyderabad MP claimed that after Bihar, the Special Intensive Revision would be undertaken in Telangana and Maharashtra. “I appeal to the people to ensure that when the SIR is conducted, all genuine names are included. The BJP wants to snatch citizenship through the SIR. It is attempting to do so by conducting the revision through the Election Commission of India [ECI],” he alleged. Election authorities in Telangana have said that the SIR of electoral rolls in the state is likely to be announced during April-May this year. Owaisi also condemned the alleged harassment of a Muslim bun vendor by certain YouTubers during the recently held Medaram Jatara tribal festival in Telangana. He demanded that the Telangana Police register cases against those who harassed the vendor, stating that such acts of intimidation and communal targeting are unacceptable and must be dealt with firmly under the law. “He [the vendor] was selling kova bun, but you [YouTubers] see 'food jihad' in it. If you did not like the food, you should have informed the police. You are enemies of the country. I condemn this and demand that action be taken against the YouTubers,” Owaisi claimed. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
16 February,2026 09:08 AM IST | Hyderabad | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
