The owner of a Rottweiler was booked after his pet allegedly mauled a woman during her morning walk here, leaving her with severe facial and neck injuries that required an eight-hour surgery, police said on Tuesday. The incident happened when Shalini Dubey, (31), a techie at Teachers Colony in HSR layout stepped out for a morning walk near her home on January 26, they said. CCTV footage of the attack shows the dog running towards her on the road, knocking her down and biting her repeatedly on the face and neck. The dog was allegedly released onto the road by its owner without a leash or muzzle and attacked her, her family alleged. Following the attack, she sustained severe injuries to her face and neck and received more than 80 stitches across her face, throat and scalp, her husband Satya Prakash Dubey said. She underwent a nearly eight-hour-long surgery. One deep wound, measuring about seven centimetres, was dangerously close to her airway and she is currently hospitalised, he said. The couple has a 17-month-old toddler, and the incident has left her deeply traumatised, Dubey added. Recalling the incident, her husband said on January 26, around 6.50 am, his wife was returning from her morning walk when the neighbour's dog suddenly ran towards her, she fell down, and the dog brutally attacked her. She suffered severe injuries to her neck, the right side of her face, and her scalp, Dubey said. "If the pet owner could not control such a large dog, it should never have been allowed to roam freely. Pet owners are responsible for following safety norms, including using a leash and muzzle, especially in public areas," he told PTI Videos recently. "My wife is in deep trauma and has suffered severe mental shock. As per doctors, the scars on her face and body will remain for life," he added. Following a complaint, a case was registered against the pet owner Amaresh Reddy under Sections 117 (3) (voluntarily causing grievous hurt), 125 (act endangering life or personal safety of others) and 291 (negligent conduct with respect to animal) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and subsequently, he was held in connection with the incident, police 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.
03 February,2026 01:01 PM IST | Bengaluru | PTIThe Rajasthan Police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has issued "leave India" notices to two British nationals for allegedly pasting political stickers in public places in Pushkar, officials said on Monday. The stickers contained messages such as 'Free Palestine, Boycott Israel'. The action came after reports received on January 21 about stickers related to the Israel-Palestine conflict appearing at multiple locations across the town. A CID team conducted an inquiry and traced the activity to the two foreign tourists. Police said the two were in India on tourist visas. The CID found that their actions amounted to a violation of visa conditions, which prohibit engagement in political activities. Additional Superintendent of Police (CID) Rajesh Meena said that engaging in activities that show disrespect towards other countries while staying in India breaches visa norms. He said the notices were issued under provisions of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, directing the two to leave the country. Pushkar attracts a large number of foreign tourists every year, including many from Israel. The officials said no formal complaints were received from tourists in connection with the stickers. After the CID's intervention, the stickers were removed from public places. Police also conducted checks in areas frequented by foreign tourists to ensure no similar material was displayed, they 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.
03 February,2026 01:00 PM IST | Jaipur | PTIA Himachal Roadways bus met with an accident on Tuesday in the remote area of Kwanu-Meenus Road in Kalsi in Uttarakhand's Dehradun district and fell into a deep gorge, the State Disaster Response Force said. Preliminary reports suggested that more than 30 passengers were on board the bus. Following the information and on the orders of SDRF Commandant Arpan Yaduvanshi, SDRF teams from posts at Dakpathar, Chakrata, Mori, and Tyuni were immediately dispatched to the accident site. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke to the District Magistrate and issued necessary instructions to rescue the passengers. In an X post, CM Dhami said that all nearby medical centres have been placed on high alert mode and in case of serious injuries, passengers will be airlifted and admitted to advanced medical centres. "We have received the extremely distressing news of the accident involving a bus of the Himachal Transport Corporation on the Kuanu-Meens Motor Road in the Kalsi area (Dehradun). Upon receiving information about the accident, I spoke with the District Magistrate over the phone and issued necessary instructions. The district administration and police have promptly initiated relief and rescue operations. All nearby medical centres have been placed on high alert mode. If needed, any seriously injured passengers will be airlifted and admitted to advanced medical centres. I pray to God for the safe well-being of all passengers," Dhami said on X. Further details on the incident are awaited. In a separate incident on Sunday, devotees returning after visiting the Samayapuram Mariamman Temple met with an accident when their van overturned on the Tiruchy-Chidambaram National Highway in Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur district, officials said. The incident took place near Poiyyur village. Upon receiving information, Keezhapazhuvur police rushed to the spot, registered a case, and launched an investigation into the incident. 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.
03 February,2026 12:59 PM IST | Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | ANIOpposition leaders on Tuesday raised concerns over the India–United States (US) trade deal after Washington claimed the agreement would allow it to export more agricultural products to India and that New Delhi would stop purchasing oil from Russia. Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) lawmaker Priyanka Chaturvedi claimed the agreement would enable it to export more agricultural products and that New Delhi would stop purchasing oil from Russia. While welcoming the reduction in tariffs on Indian goods, she expressed reservations, stating that the agreement does not appear to be a “win-win situation” for all stakeholders. “The US–India trade agreement was important. It had been stalled for so long, and India had become the country with the highest tariffs. They’ve now brought them down to 18 per cent, which I welcome. But the way we have brought tariffs and trade barriers down to zero. We agree to buy Venezuelan oil, stop buying Iranian oil, and stop buying Russian oil. Then, the trade barriers on agricultural goods have been removed from our markets. I will still wait for the details, but it is not what the Indians expected,” the Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) told ANI. “What has come from Trump’s side doesn’t seem like a win-win situation at all,” added the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader. #WATCH | Delhi: On India-US trade agreement, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi says, "The US-India trade agreement was important. It had been stalled for so long, and India had become the country with the highest tariffs. They've now brought them down to 18%, which I… pic.twitter.com/zudoVMIbg3 — ANI (@ANI) February 3, 2026 Congress MP Ujjwal Raman Singh questioned Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi over the reduction of tariffs to 18 per cent by the US President Donald Trump, asking why it was not announced by an Indian government official. Referring to Trump’s claim that India had agreed to stop purchasing oil from Russia, the Congress MP raised concerns over India’s sovereignty. “We were forced. If the PM had announced it in Parliament… Trump’s announcement of the deal means that he had already decided that the agreement would happen only if India purchased oil from Venezuela. There has been a compromise with India’s interests. The Prime Minister and the BJP government have made the nation bow down, and we are paying the price. We are breaking away from the decades-old ties with Russia,” Singh told ANI. India-US Trade Deal: India’s capital appears to have shifted to Washington, says Congress MP “If oil is cheaper in Venezuela, Iran or Russia, we should have the autonomy to choose. We are not under somebody, but today, when the US President wants, he stops the war and makes us buy Venezuelan oil. This is like mortgaging India’s foreign policy,” he added. Another Congress MP, Pramod Tiwari, urged PM Modi to address the issue in Parliament. “Looking at recent events, it seems as if India’s capital has shifted from New Delhi to Washington, DC, and PM Modi has gone on a long vacation. We are learning about all of India’s decisions from Washington, DC, and its President Donald Trump, who is making the announcements. Prime Minister, your silence is troubling us. This is against the self-respect of the country, against its sovereignty, and against its glorious history. Take action and speak the truth; we want to hear it from you, in the Indian Parliament, and in the country’s capital, Delhi,” Tiwari said. On Monday, President Trump announced that the US and India “have agreed to a trade deal”, with Washington reducing the reciprocal tariff from 25 per cent to 18 per cent “out of friendship and respect” for PM Modi. He also claimed that PM Modi had agreed to “stop buying Russian oil” and to significantly increase purchases from the US. Following Trump’s social media post, PM Modi confirmed the deal on X, saying he was delighted that “Made in India products will now have a reduced tariff of 18 per cent”. “Wonderful to speak with my dear friend President Trump today. Delighted that Made in India products will now have a reduced tariff of 18 per cent. Big thanks to President Trump on behalf of the 1.4 billion people of India for this wonderful announcement,” PM Modi stated. “President Trump’s leadership is vital for global peace, stability, and prosperity. India fully supports his efforts for peace,” he further said. (With ANI inputs)
03 February,2026 12:33 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe National Democratic Alliance (NDA) convened a Parliamentary Party meeting on Tuesday to deliberate on the Union Budget 2026 and the government's vision for Viksit Bharat 2047. The meeting is being held at the Parliament Library Building in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, BJP National President Nitin Nabin, and all other NDA ministers and MPs are present at the meeting. Upon arriving at the meeting, the Prime Minister was congratulated by an enthusiastic group of reporters regarding the India-US trade deal. PM Modi smiled and waved his hands to the reporters, saying, "Thank you!" India and the US reached a trade deal on Monday following a phone call between PM Modi and US President Donald Trump. This is also the second trade deal India has reached in the past ten days. During the meeting, the NDA leaders congratulated the Prime Minister on all the recent trade agreements. Newly elected BJP chief Nitin Nabin was also warmly welcomed by the leaders. PM Modi will also address the NDA parliamentary party meeting. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget's features and forward-looking vision through a presentation, highlighting how it is a major step towards creating a Viksit Bharat by 2047. During the meeting, guidelines will be provided on how to communicate the budget's features and benefits to the public, and a roadmap for this will be presented. Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026 in the Lok Sabha on Sunday. This was her ninth budget and was motivated by three 'kartavyas' or duties aimed at boosting and maintaining economic growth by improving competitiveness, meeting aspirations, and ensuring that every family, community, and region has access to resources and opportunities for engagement. The Prime Minister on Sunday hailed the budget, calling it a "highway of immense opportunities" and said that the "Reform Express" on which India is riding, "will gain new energy and momentum through this budget". 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.
03 February,2026 12:17 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that the India-US trade deal will benefit the people of "two large democracies" and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump for reaching an agreement. Taking to X, Sitharaman said, "Good news for Made In India products. They will now face reduced tariff of 18 per cent. Thanking the leadership of PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump for this development. People of our two large democracies stand to benefit." Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics; Information Technology, also took to social media and welcomed the trade deal between India and the US. "US and India are world's largest democracies. Both countries are natural allies. Together, India and US have huge potential to work for peace and development. US and India have complementary strengths. Both countries can co-create technologies and co-develop solutions that will benefit the world," Vaishnaw posted on X. "Trade deal between US and India will lead to brighter future for both countries. India-US Trade deal is a win-win deal. Citizens and industries of both countries will benefit greatly from this deal," he added. Earlier on Monday, Trump said a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi led to the deal, cutting US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent and easing Indian trade barriers on US products. Trump said India would also stop buying Russian oil and increase purchases of US energy, technology and agricultural products. He said the agreement would strengthen ties between the two countries and support efforts to end the war in Ukraine. PM Modi also took to X and said, "Wonderful to speak with my dear friend President Trump today. Delighted that Made in India products will now have a reduced tariff of 18 per cent. Big thanks to President Trump on behalf of the 1.4 billion people of India for this wonderful announcement." He said that when two "large economies" and the "world's largest democracies" work together, "it benefits our people and unlocks immense opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation". Hailing President Trump's "leadership" in advocating for global peace, stability, and prosperity, the Prime Minister said, "India fully supports his efforts for peace". "I look forward to working closely with him to take our partnership to unprecedented heights," PM Modi 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.
03 February,2026 11:52 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSUnion Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Jammu and Kashmir for three days on Thursday for a comprehensive review of the security situation. Amit Shah, during his visit, will launch various developmental projects and will also interact with political leaders. The officials, while stating about Amit Shah’s visit to Jammu Kashmir, said, “The Union Home Minister will reach Jammu in the evening on February 5. He will meet political leaders at the Lok Bhawan the same evening. In the morning on February 6, the Union Home Minister will visit the international border in the Hiranagar sector of Kathua district," as reported by news agency IANS. The Union Home Minister will also inspect the latest equipment installed by the Border Security Force (BSF) to prevent infiltration. The officials further added, "In the afternoon of February 6, he will chair a high-level security review meeting in Jammu. Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, senior officials of MHA, IB, chiefs of CAPFs, and senior officers of Jammu Kashmir's civil administration, police, and intelligence agencies will attend the security review meeting," as per IANS. Amit Shah to launch various development projects in Jammu and Kashmir As reported by IANS, “On the morning of February 7, he will leave for Srinagar, where he is scheduled to launch various developmental projects. In the afternoon, he will leave from Srinagar for Chhattisgarh,” official sources said. This will be the second time in less than one month that the Union Home Minister will be reviewing Jammu and Kashmir’s security at the highest level. Earlier on January 8, he chaired a high-level security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi. Amit Shah’s review of the security situation was followed by the visit of the Union Home Secretary, Gobind Mohan, the Intelligence Bureau (IB) chief Tapan Deka, chiefs of CAPFs and other agencies to Jammu on January 14 and 15. Official sources reveal that the Home Minister is concerned about the presence of foreign terrorists in the upper reaches of the Jammu division, including the Kathua, Doda, Kishtwar and Udhampur districts. The sources further said, “A comprehensive strategy is in place to neutralise the terrorists through joint operations in the entire Jammu and Kashmir,” as per IANS. They also added that the high-level meeting is likely to review and fine-tune the strategy further. Search operations still on to eliminate terrorists Search operations have been going on in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district, besides the upper reaches of Billawar in Kathua and some other districts, to eliminate the foreign terrorists. A paratrooper of the Army was martyred, and seven soldiers were injured in Chatroo (Kishtwar) in an encounter between joint forces and the terrorists on January 18. Also, a top commander of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit was killed by the security forces in the upper reaches of Billawar in the Kathua district. The Union Home Minister directed to ensure zero infiltration on the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir while carrying out aggressive operations against terrorists, their over-ground workers (OGWs) and sympathisers to usher in complete peace in the valley. (With inputs from IANS)
03 February,2026 11:14 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentSenior Scientist at India Meteorological Department (IMD), Sandeep Kumar Sharma, on Monday, stated that there has been an active western disturbance with light to moderate rainfall and snowfall across Himachal Pradesh, with the highest rainfall received across Kangra and Mandi. "In the last 24 hours, due to the active western disturbance, light to moderate rain and snowfall were recorded across Himachal Pradesh. The highest snowfall of 15 cm was reported from Kothi in Kullu district, followed by 13 cm in Kalpa, 8 cm in Sangla, and 7 cm in Jot. Light snowfall was observed in Kufri in Shimla and Manali..." he told ANI. Sharma said that various parts of Mandi and Kangra received the highest rainfall of 20 cm, followed by a dip of seven degree Celcius in temperature. "Rain accompanied by thunderstorms was recorded in parts of Mandi and Kangra, with Gohar in Mandi district receiving the highest rainfall of about 20 mm. Daytime temperatures dropped sharply due to snowfall and cloud cover, falling by as much as seven degrees Celsius in some places. Cold wave-like conditions were recorded in Manali and Mandi, where maximum temperatures remained significantly below normal. Dense fog was reported in Bilaspur, while shallow to moderate fog was observed in Mandi and Sundernagar this morning..." he added. Regarding the upcoming weather, on Monday and Tuesday, he said that the higher altitude regions such as Kullu, Spiti, Kangra, and Chamba might witness rain and light snowfall. Although for most regions, the weather will mostly remain clear from February 4 to February 8. "The highest districts like Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, and Spiti may experience rain and light snowfall. Shimla and Mandi have a slight chance of light rain in only one or two areas, that too in the late afternoon or evening. In other areas like Una, Bilaspur, Nurpur, Solan, etc., the weather will remain mostly clear. The forecast is similar for today and tomorrow. From February 4 to 8, the weather will remain mostly clear throughout the state..." he said. Further, he informed of a weak western disturbance on February 6, which will cause light snowfall in areas like Chamba and Lahore. "Only on February 6, there will be a feeble Western Disturbance that affect the region. Due to this, there has been a light snowfall in some areas in Chamba and Lahore. In the last 24 hours, the temperature of the day has fallen significantly due to the rainfall and snowfall activity..." he stated. Sharma said that the temperature will rise till February 4. After that, there will be no significant change till February 5. The temperature from February 6 to 8 will gradually rise by 2 to 3 degree Celcius. There is no possibility of any significant change in the forecast. When the weather opens up, it can fall 2 to 3 degrees, he said. Meteorologist GNRS Srinivasa Rao told ANI that the cold conditions across Telangana are heading towards the end, with temperatures rising since mid-January. Minimum temperatures now range between 14 and 19 degrees Celsius, while maximum temperatures are around 28 to 32 degrees. He said early-morning fog may continue for the next three to four days due to moist easterly winds, warning highway travellers of low visibility between 3 am and 8 am. In Hyderabad, temperatures are also climbing, though fog may persist in the outskirts and near Shamshabad airport. 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.
03 February,2026 11:13 AM IST | Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | ANIAn Air India pilot on Monday reported a possible defect with the fuel control switch of a Boeing 787-8 plane, which has now been grounded for checks, and the incident comes amid the ongoing probe into the airline’s Dreamliner crash last June. The aircraft operated the flight AI132 from London to Bengaluru, and it landed at Bengaluru on Monday morning. There were more than 200 people on board, according to sources. Another source aware about the incident said the fuel control switch failed to be in the ‘RUN’ position and moved towards ‘CUT OFF’ position. ‘RUN’ and ‘CUT OFF’ are used to start or shut down engines, respectively. It could not be immediately ascertained at what stage of the flight did the Air India pilot notice the possible malfunctioning of the fuel control switch. The functioning of the fuel control switch is in focus following the crash of Air India’s Boeing 787-8 aircraft or Dreamliner that killed 260 people last June, as the preliminary probe report mentioned about fuel supply being cut off soon after take-off. 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
03 February,2026 10:15 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesFormer Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao was questioned by the state police’s SIT at his residence here on Sunday in connection with a case related to alleged “phone tapping” during the previous BRS regime. A team of SIT officials questioned the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president for nearly five hours. After the questioning, flanked by his son and BRS working president K T Rama Rao and other leaders, the former chief minister greeted the party cadre and supporters who had gathered in large numbers outside his residence. In a post on X, Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar said: “The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has concluded the questioning of Gajwel MLA and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao in connection with the illegal phone-tapping 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
03 February,2026 10:14 AM IST | Hyderabad | AgenciesA thick blanket of fog enveloped Delhi on Tuesday morning, blurring skylines, slowing traffic and sharply reducing visibility across several areas. Minimum temperatures remain above seasonal average The minimum temperature was recorded at 9.4 degrees Celsius, a notch above the normal for this time of the year, according to official data. Among stations, Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 9.4 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average; Palam logged 8.6 degrees Celsius, while Lodhi Road reported 9.6 degrees Celsius, about two notches above the season's average. The Ridge station recorded 11 degrees Celsius, three notches above normal, and Ayanagar registered 10.3 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal. Visibility dropped to 100 metres at both Palam and Safdarjung, the weather office said. Air quality slips into ‘poor’ category across city The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was clocked at 256 at 9 am, placing it in the 'poor' category. Station-wise data according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed air quality at 19 stations in the poor category, 10 in very poor and 10 in moderate. Several parts of the national capital experienced dense fog on Tuesday morning. The Air Quality Index stood at 256 at 7 am, placing air quality in the poor category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Several monitoring stations across the city reported AQI levels in the poor-to-very poor range. Ashok Vihar stood at 287. Bawana reported an AQI of 239, Burari 234, and Chandni Chowk 324. Dwarka Sector 8 recorded 293, ITO 248, while Mundka recorded 297 and Wazirpur recorded 316. Okhla Phase-2 logged an AQI of 310, Rohini 281, Punjabi Bagh 295, and RK Puram 300. Lower readings were recorded in Narela (168) and Alipur (212), according to the CPCB. According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'. Rahul Gandhi seeks parliamentary debate on air pollution Meanwhile, on Sunday, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, called for a parliamentary debate on air pollution and asked the government to ensure "enough money" in the Union Budget to tackle the issue. In a Facebook post, Gandhi read messages from citizens, and in a self-made video, he urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to declare air pollution a national health emergency. In the self-made video, Lok Sabha LoP said, "It is about time the government allows a discussion in Parliament and the Prime Minister should declare pollution a national health emergency. We need to come together and develop a serious plan. We need to make sure there is enough money in the budget to tackle this problem."
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