He also said that India is in active dialogue for similar pacts with several countries, including Chile, Peru and Canada. Trade negotiations with Chile, he said, are almost at conclusion, where India has interests in critical minerals
The tigress was captured on Thursday around 5 pm from the Nagalwadi forest range of Pench Tiger Reserve in central India, following which she was transported to the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve. After the road journey, the wild cat was taken by boat into the Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary
According to officers, the operation began late on Tuesday after intelligence inputs indicated the presence of Company No 10 cadres and other Maoist members from Chhattisgarh in the border forests, allegedly planning violent activities
In Thane, the crime branch arrested an autorickshaw driver allegedly in possession of heroin worth Rs 6.68 crore. In Palghar’s Talasari area, police intercepted a tempo on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Highway and found a large quantity of liquor concealed among medicines
The Bihar Legislative Assembly on Saturday celebrated its 105th Foundation Day in Patna, with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh and Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju in attendance. The occasion marked the Assembly’s historic first sitting on February 7, 1921
PM Modi said the interim trade agreement with the US will strengthen Make in India, create jobs for women and youth, and open new opportunities for farmers, MSMEs and startups, while deepening India-US economic ties
Security forces in Manipur carried out coordinated operations against illegal poppy cultivation, militant activity and drug trafficking across several districts. Three acres of poppy fields were destroyed in Senapati and 80 acres in Ukhrul, with huts burnt at the sites
Sonia Gandhi has opposed a revision petition in the Rouse Avenue Court, calling it baseless and politically motivated. She denied allegations about her electoral roll inclusion before citizenship and argued the matter falls under the Central Government and Election Commission, not criminal courts. She has sought dismissal of the petition
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla launched the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) at the Bihar Assembly to enable paperless legislative work, while Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav were absent. NeVA provides lawmakers digital access to bills, notices, questions, and committee reports
Maharashtra local body elections, Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar on Saturday exercised her right to vote in the Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections in Baramati
Delhi Police apprehended over 500 people under Operation Cyber Hawk 3.0 as part of an ongoing crackdown on organised cybercrime networks. The drive builds on earlier phases that led to large-scale arrests, major seizures and the exposure of cyber fraud transactions worth nearly Rs 1,000 crore
India’s recently concluded FTA with the European Union is expected to boost exports across textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, agriculture and marine products, with zero-duty access on most tariff lines, according to ICRA
Delhi Police apprehended over 500 people under Operation Cyber Hawk 3.0 as part of an ongoing crackdown on organised cybercrime networks. The drive builds on earlier phases that led to large-scale arrests, major seizures and the exposure of cyber fraud transactions worth nearly Rs 1,000 crore
07 February,2026 12:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndia’s recently concluded FTA with the European Union is expected to boost exports across textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, agriculture and marine products, with zero-duty access on most tariff lines, according to ICRA
07 February,2026 09:48 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIA delegation of transport and delivery gig workers met Rahul Gandhi, seeking central legislation and faster implementation in Congress-ruled states. The meeting comes ahead of a nationwide strike protesting falling incomes and lack of minimum fares
07 February,2026 09:47 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIA 25-year-old motorcyclist, Kamal Bhayani, died after falling into a 15-foot-deep pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board for construction work in west Delhi’s Janakpuri area. The incident came to light on Friday morning when police found his body and motorcycle inside the pit
07 February,2026 09:45 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThirteen Phipson’s shieldtail snakes, a rare and vulnerable species of the Western Ghats, were discovered inside a small polyhouse in Vadgaon village of Pune’s Maval taluka. Wildlife rescuers examined the non-venomous snakes and safely released them into suitable natural habitats under forest department guidance
07 February,2026 08:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavADVERTISEMENT
Rescue 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 (Pics/PTI)
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 | Gadchiroli | mid-day online correspondent
In 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 | Jalna | mid-day online correspondent
Alongside 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 | Pune | Archana Dahiwal
According 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 | Mathura (UP) | mid-day online correspondent
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