An artery forceps was discovered inside a woman’s abdomen five years after she underwent surgery at Alappuzha Medical College in Vandanam. Usha Joseph, a native of Punnapra, had surgery in May 2021 to remove a uterine fibroid but reportedly continued to suffer recurring abdominal pain. An X-ray later revealed the surgical instrument had been left
A man allegedly caused a fire at a petrol pump after being asked by staff not to smoke on the premises. According to reports, he attempted to light a cigarette but was stopped by employees. In anger, he threw his lighter towards a fuel nozzle, which ignited a fire. The incident highlights the serious dangers of smoking at fuel stations
A new study suggests that changes in the peripheral retina — the outer area of the eye’s light-sensitive layer — may help detect Alzheimer's disease at an early stage. Researchers found that a routine eye examination could potentially reveal warning signs of the condition long before irreversible brain damage occurs
A six-year-old girl was killed after a car rammed into an e-rickshaw in Janakpuri, Delhi. The child’s grandmother recounted the traumatic moments, saying no one came forward to help as the girl lay critically injured. The tragic incident has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over road safety and bystander apathy in the city
Chennai-based The ePlane Company has partnered with NVIDIA to develop India’s first electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) air taxi. Announced at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the collaboration will see ePlane create a high-fidelity digital twin of its e200x aircraft to enhance aerospace simulation and performance
Homebuyers who booked flats in 2013–14 at Marvel Isola Phase II in Mohammadwadi say they are still waiting for possession or refunds. With EMIs, rent and legal costs mounting, families allege years of delays despite MahaRERA orders and insolvency proceedings
A blue car intercepted near Manchar led to the seizure of pangolin scales, claws and sambar antlers. The accused from Raigad were booked under Crime No. 09/2026 and later granted bail by a local court
Trump had made tariffs the bedrock of his economic pitch to voters ahead of the midterm elections, even describing tariffs as his “favourite word in the dictionary.” He promised that factories would relocate from overseas and bring jobs with them, and he warned that losing the tariffs could plunge the US into a deep recession
According to WR Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek, the special services will connect Mumbai, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan with Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi and West Bengal, offering additional capacity during the peak travel season
According to official notices issued on Friday, the registration deadline for MAH-MBA/MMS CET has been extended to February 25, while for MAH-MHT CET (PCM/PCB), it closes on February 24, with an additional window from February 25 to 27 for late registrations, subject to an extra fee of Rs 500
Responding to concerns raised by Congress MLAs Gulam Ahmed Mir and Nizam-ud-Din Bhat in the Assembly on Thursday, Abdullah said he looked into the matter and found that the deputy commissioner did not issue the order arbitrarily
Tension gripped Sihora town in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district after members of two communities clashed near Azad Chowk. Stone-pelting and vandalism were reported, prompting police to fire eight to 10 teargas shells. Authorities said the situation is now under control
Responding to concerns raised by Congress MLAs Gulam Ahmed Mir and Nizam-ud-Din Bhat in the Assembly on Thursday, Abdullah said he looked into the matter and found that the deputy commissioner did not issue the order arbitrarily
20 February,2026 06:22 PM IST | Jammu | PTITension gripped Sihora town in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district after members of two communities clashed near Azad Chowk. Stone-pelting and vandalism were reported, prompting police to fire eight to 10 teargas shells. Authorities said the situation is now under control
20 February,2026 06:13 PM IST | Jabalpur | mid-day online correspondentAuthorities in Jyotirmath, Uttarakhand, locked an under-construction building after a video showed namaz being offered there, sparking tensions. Officials held a community meeting and police are monitoring the situation, while some Hindu groups demanded an investigation
20 February,2026 05:27 PM IST | Gopeshwar (Uttarakhand) | PTIThe protesters marched into Exhibition Hall No 5, wearing or holding white T-shirts printed with images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, along with slogans such as “India–US Trade Deal”, “Epstein Files” and “PM is compromised”, creating a commotion
20 February,2026 05:16 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThese measures are part of the Rs 25,060-crore export promotion mission. Out of 10 components of the mission, three have already been rolled out in January. To support exporters using digital channels, the commerce ministry announced credit facilities with interest subvention
20 February,2026 04:48 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIADVERTISEMENT
Devotees across the nation gathered at mosques in large numbers to offer the first Friday (Juma) prayers of Ramzan. Special sermons focused on peace, compassion, charity, and self-discipline, reflecting the spiritual significance of the holy month. With heightened security and organized arrangements in several cities, the prayers were conducted peacefully, marking an important moment of faith and unity during Ramzan (Pics/PTI)
Rahul Gandhi appeared in a Sultanpur court on Friday for a 2018 defamation case over remarks about Amit Shah. The next hearing is on March nine. Senior Congress leaders accompanied him and expressed full support, while the court directed the complainant to produce evidence
20 February,2026 03:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
US Ambassador Sergio Gor said the US opposes purchases of Russian oil and noted India has diversified its energy sources. He added that the India-US interim trade deal will be signed soon and highlighted growing AI cooperation between the two countries
20 February,2026 01:52 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Launched in December, Pax Silica seeks to create a secure, resilient and innovation-driven supply chain ecosystem spanning critical minerals, semiconductors and AI infrastructure. The Pax Silica Summit was held in Washington on December 12, where partner countries signed the declaration
20 February,2026 01:26 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
He claimed that the high court made a mistake by handing the case over to the CBI, saying they won't admit their involvement in the crime. The victim's family is seeking custodial interrogation of police officers and doctors, including Sudipto Roy, who they believe are involved in the conspiracy
20 February,2026 12:51 PM IST | Kolkata | ANI
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India has officially joined the US-led Pax Silica alliance — a coalition focused on securing critical minerals, silicon supply chains, and artificial intelligence infrastructure. But the timing is crucial. This move comes shortly after India signed multiple defence and technology agreements with France, deepening bilateral cooperation.
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-1771574916880_d.png "'Not about India; US doesn't want to see anyone buying Russian oil,' says Gor")
