Ratnagiri emerged as the hottest location, recording a maximum temperature of 35.4 degrees Celsius with 50 per cent humidity. Solapur followed at 34.4 degrees Celsius, while the Thane Belapur Industrial Area recorded 34.0 degrees Celsius
The incident occurred on Tuesday during the English examination conducted by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education in Ambad tehsil
The quake, measuring 3.0 on the Richter Scale, was felt at around 3:25 pm in parts of Mukhed tehsil, including Hibbett, Kolgaon, Dhamangaon, Motarga, Dhanaj and Jamkhed, officials said
The Thane Industrial Court directed TMTU to continue the services of 30 contract workers, ruling that terminating them during a pending dispute amounts to unfair labour practice
The opposition’s notice to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was found to contain errors and was resubmitted after corrections. The motion is likely to be taken up when the House resumes on March 9
India’s medical devices industry is set to grow from USD 15.2 billion in 2025 to USD 50.1 billion by 2030, driven by government initiatives, rising healthcare demand, and investment. Exports reached USD 4.1 billion in FY25, while imports of advanced devices remain high. The sector includes around 800 manufacturers
The incidents occurred during the morning session across several divisions, according to the State Education Board. Amravati recorded the highest number, 22, followed by Pune, 10. Nashik reported four cases, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar three, Latur two, and Nagpur one
Indian Railways advises commuters to switch to the newly launched RailOne platform as the UTS on Mobile (UTS) app will be phased out from March 1. Passengers can log in using their existing IRCTC or UTS credentials and book reserved, unreserved, and platform tickets with multiple payment options
Kiren Rijiju accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading “lies” in his Lok Sabha speech on the Union Budget and said the ruling alliance will seek to expunge his statements. He criticized Gandhi for making unnotified allegations, leaving the House immediately, and failing to contribute substantively
Uttar Pradesh will present its biggest-ever budget today for 2026-27, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said. The budget aims to improve living standards for women, youth, farmers and the poor while strengthening infrastructure, health, education and basic services
Rahul Gandhi alleged in the Lok Sabha that Anil Ambani’s name appears in Epstein-related files and questioned government inaction, while the MEA dismissed earlier claims linking Prime Minister Modi to Epstein emails as baseless
While speaking at a press conference, he questioned the role of the aviation company. Citing statements from Manoj Pawar, the handler of the Arrow company, the NCP (SP) leader indicated that poor visibility in Baramati may not have caused the crash
Rahul Gandhi alleged in the Lok Sabha that Anil Ambani’s name appears in Epstein-related files and questioned government inaction, while the MEA dismissed earlier claims linking Prime Minister Modi to Epstein emails as baseless
11 February,2026 03:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWhile speaking at a press conference, he questioned the role of the aviation company. Citing statements from Manoj Pawar, the handler of the Arrow company, the NCP (SP) leader indicated that poor visibility in Baramati may not have caused the crash
11 February,2026 03:28 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe case was registered on Tuesday following a complaint that the officer, posted at the CR Park police station, had demanded Rs 25 lakh to ensure no legal action would be taken against the complainant in connection with the property dispute
11 February,2026 03:28 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe court also imposed a fine of Rs one lakh on each convict under section 21 (c) of the NDPS Act. They were additionally sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment and a fine of Rs.
11 February,2026 03:08 PM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesLeader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said India’s greatest assets are its 1.4 billion people and their data, asserting that the Union Budget fails to adequately protect them. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the Budget debate, he highlighted AI, food and energy as key pillars of national strength and accused the government of compromising
11 February,2026 03:05 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
A thick layer of smog enveloped Rashtrapati Bhavan, Samvidhan Sadan and Parliament House in New Delhi on Wednesday, as deteriorating air quality pushed pollution levels higher across the national capital. (PICS/PTI)
The Lok Sabha reconvened on Wednesday and began Question Hour amid continued Opposition sloganeering. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi highlighted allocations of Rs 22,000 crore for Green Energy Corridor projects, while discussion on the Union Budget is set to continue later in the day
11 February,2026 03:04 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said an INDIA bloc government would have negotiated with the US on “equal” terms and not allowed India to be equated with Pakistan. Speaking during the Union Budget discussion in the Lok Sabha, he emphasised protecting India’s data, energy security and farmers
11 February,2026 03:03 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested a self-styled ‘baba’ in connection with the deaths of three people whose bodies were found inside a locked car near the Peeragarhi flyover. The accused, identified as Kamaruddin, was reportedly in contact with the victims for a year and is being questioned to determine the motive and sequence of events
11 February,2026 02:24 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
The BJP on Wednesday accused Rahul Gandhi of misleading the nation over former Army chief Gen M.M. Naravane’s unpublished memoir, asserting that the book has not been released. While the ruling party demanded an apology, Opposition leaders questioned the government’s response, keeping the controversy alive in Parliament
11 February,2026 01:37 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
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