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"Dirty and naked politics": PM Modi slams ‘shirtless protest’ by Youth Congress

On Friday, members of the Indian Youth Congress staged a protest inside New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam during the high-profile summit, raising slogans against PM Modi and the Central government over alleged “unemployment, inflation and the reported India-US trade deal”

22 February,2026 05:16 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Donald Trump hikes global tariff to 15 per cent after US Supreme Court setback

The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Trump administration exceeded its legal authority by invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977 to impose broad-based import tariffs

22 February,2026 04:10 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Maharashtra student drowns off Chennai coast; another missing

The Maharashtra government has appealed to the Tamil Nadu authorities to expedite the search and rescue operations

22 February,2026 02:19 PM IST | PTI
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"It's on the way": Donald Trump dispatches "great hospital boat" to Greenland

He noted that the administration is "Working with the fantastic Governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, we are going to send a great hospital boat to Greenland to take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there. It's on the way!!!"

22 February,2026 12:35 PM IST | ANI
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President Murmu hosts Brazil’s Lula at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi

The President was happy to note that the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership continues to make steady progress across several sectors, including trade and investment, defence, oil and gas, bio-fuels, agriculture and livestock, healthcare and traditional medicine, space, science and technology, digital cooperation, and cyber security

22 February,2026 12:24 PM IST | ANI
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Fire breaks out in a house in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam

Recently, there have been multiple fire incidents in Kulgam, including one in Dragdan village where two residential houses were gutted, and another in the Daderkoot area where three houses were damaged, possibly due to a short circuit

22 February,2026 12:20 PM IST | ANI
World News

Iran declares EU naval and air forces ‘terrorist organisations’ in retaliation

Invoking the Article 7 of the Law on "Reciprocal Action in Response to the Designation of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps as a Terrorist Organization by the US" passed in 2019

22 February,2026 12:17 PM IST | ANI
World News

At least 12 killed in Israeli strikes on Hezbollah command centres in Lebanon

The strikes were among the deadliest since the November 2024 US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

22 February,2026 12:12 PM IST | ANI
World News

Iran refuses to give up nuclear rights amid US pressure

Trump warned on Friday that he believes 10 to 15 days is “enough time” for Iran to reach a deal following recent rounds of indirect negotiations, including this week in Geneva, that made little visible progress

22 February,2026 08:43 AM IST | Agencies
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Ukraine war veterans turn to theatre to heal and rebuild lives

The actors — men and women in their 20s to 60s — included Ukrainian military veterans who had returned from the front with amputations, severe burns and sight loss. Others had endured war on the homefront. Many had never set foot on a stage before this play

22 February,2026 08:40 AM IST | Agencies
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Four Youth Congress workers arrested for protest at AI summit, police seek probe

The arrested protesters were Krishna Hari, national secretary of Youth Congress from Bihar; Kundan Yadav, IYC state secretary, Bihar; Ajay Kumar, IYC state president, Uttar Pradesh; and Narasimha Yadav from Telangana

22 February,2026 08:37 AM IST | Agencies
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Olympic Village runs out of condoms in 72 hours amid high demand

About 10,000 free condoms were used up in just three days at the Olympic Village in Milano-Cortina, Italy, but have been thankfully restocked

22 February,2026 08:27 AM IST | A Correspondent
UP court orders FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand, he rejects allegations

UP court orders FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand, he rejects allegations

Special POCSO Judge Vinod Kumar Chaurasia directed the Jhunsi Police Station in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj to register an FIR on a complaint filed by Ashutosh Brahmachari

21 February,2026 11:18 PM IST | Varanasi | IANS
Put India-US trade deal on hold, renegotiate terms: Congress

Put India-US trade deal on hold, renegotiate terms: Congress

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the government must also ensure that the interests of Indian farmers are fully protected during the renegotiations and asked the government to categorically state that it will not allow any import liberalisation to the American side

21 February,2026 11:00 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Made in India chip very important for developed nation, says PM Modi

Made in India chip very important for developed nation, says PM Modi

PM Modi laid the foundation for the HCL-Foxconn India Chip plant in Jewar, a Rs 3,700 crore facility producing display driver chips to boost India’s semiconductor self-reliance and create over 3,500 jobs

21 February,2026 08:05 PM IST | Greater Noida | PTI
India launches 'Baku Evenings' to promote its culture, heritage in Azerbaijan

India launches 'Baku Evenings' to promote its culture, heritage in Azerbaijan

The Indian Embassy in Azerbaijan launched ‘Baku Evenings’, a cultural series promoting India’s culture, education, arts, and heritage. The inaugural event on February 20 celebrated Sanskrit and Hindi to strengthen people-to-people ties

21 February,2026 08:04 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Delhi govt likely to notify Transgender Welfare rules in 15 days

Delhi govt likely to notify Transgender Welfare rules in 15 days

Delhi will soon notify rules to provide transgender persons with legal recognition, healthcare, education, livelihood support, and protection under the SMILE scheme, Garima Greh shelters, and Ayushman Bharat TG Plus

21 February,2026 05:58 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Maharashtra board chemistry paper goes viral before exam, leak suspected

Maharashtra board chemistry paper goes viral before exam, leak suspected

Police have begun investigating a suspected leak of the Maharashtra Class 12 Chemistry question paper after it was allegedly shared online before the exam. Students and parents expressed concern after what was claimed to be the Maharashtra Board

21 February,2026 02:42 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi on alert over possible LeT threat to religious sites

Delhi on alert over possible LeT threat to religious sites

Delhi Police stepped up security at key religious and heritage sites, including Red Fort and Chandni Chowk, following intelligence inputs about a possible terror threat. Surveillance, vehicle checks and deployment of bomb squads have been intensified.

21 February,2026 02:04 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Surgical instrument found inside woman abdomen five years after operation

Surgical instrument found inside woman abdomen five years after operation

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

21 February,2026 10:13 AM IST | Kochi | Agencies
Angry smoker throws lighter at fuel nozzle, triggering blaze at petrol station

Angry smoker throws lighter at fuel nozzle, triggering blaze at petrol station

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

21 February,2026 10:12 AM IST | Raipur | Agencies
Viral abandoned baby macaque ‘Punch’ draws crowds to the Japanese zoo

Viral abandoned baby macaque ‘Punch’ draws crowds to the Japanese zoo

A six-month-old baby macaque named Punch has captured hearts across Japan after being abandoned by his mother and raised by zookeepers. Punch became an online sensation when videos of him clinging tightly to staff members and dragging around a stuffed orangutan toy were widely shared on X

21 February,2026 05:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Trump to visit China from March 31-April two: White House

US President Donald Trump will visit China from March 31 to April two , signaling improved US-China ties amid shifting global alliances. As trade tensions ease, both sides describe the relationship as stable, with more high-level meetings expected this year

21 February,2026 04:03 PM IST | Washington DC (US) | ANI

Donald Trump says India trade deal remains intact after SC tariff ruling

"I also stopped the war between India and Pakistan. As you know, there were 10 planes were shot down. That war was going and probably going nuclear. And just yesterday, the Prime Minister of Pakistan said President Trump saved 35 million lives by getting them to stop," Trump said.

21 February,2026 10:16 AM IST | New York/Washington | PTI
Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat

13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent

CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-

05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Risky biker behaviour on roads must be penalised

Risky biker behaviour on roads must be penalised

The road is for getting you to a destination.  It is not for inane stunts usually done for thrills.

20 February,2026 08:49 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
18 February,2026 05:17 PM IST | Mumbai | Mayank Shekhar
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