Himgauri Aher-Adke and Machhindra Sanap, son of former mayor Balasaheb Sanap, filed their nomination papers as BJP candidates for the posts of mayor and deputy mayor, respectively, on the final day for submitting nominations
03 February,2026 10:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentReferring to comments made by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said questions had emerged following contradictory explanations surrounding the crash
03 February,2026 09:57 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentY Khemchand Singh was elected BJP legislature party leader in Manipur and is set to become the state’s chief minister. Nemcha Kipgen, a senior BJP leader, is likely to be appointed deputy chief minister as the new government forms ahead of the end of President’s rule
03 February,2026 08:56 PM IST | PTIA technical snag delayed Maharashtra Minister Pankaja Munde’s helicopter by two hours during her Zilla Parishad poll campaign, though she continued despite safety concerns after Ajit Pawar’s recent crash
03 February,2026 07:43 PM IST | PTIThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it has urged Australia to take immediate action to recover the missing statue and bring those responsible to justice
03 February,2026 07:21 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSpeaking to reporters in Delhi, Praful Patel expressed concern that people not connected with the NCP were commenting on the party’s internal decisions after Pawar’s tragic death in a plane crash last week
03 February,2026 06:45 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentCongress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Modi “sold out” Indian farmers under US pressure by rushing the India-US trade deal, linking it to the Adani case and Epstein files, and claimed the country’s interests were compromised
03 February,2026 06:42 PM IST | PTIIn her budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman framed agriculture within the broader vision of Viksit Bharat, highlighting productivity enhancement, entrepreneurship, and non-crop income avenues as central to making farming more resilient amid climate and global supply chain challenges
03 February,2026 06:37 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIndiGo issued a travel advisory and cancelled flights to Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku and Tashkent until February 28 amid the evolving situation around Iran
03 February,2026 06:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Kremlin spokesman said that Russia intends to continue to develop its relations with India in every possible way, according to Russian media reports. Sources in Russia's energy ministry said they have not received any notice from Indian refiners to cancel contracts
03 February,2026 05:27 PM IST | PTIEight Congress MPs were suspended from the Lok Sabha for unruly behaviour including for tearing papers and throwing them at the Chair after Rahul Gandhi was barred from citing former Army chief M.M. Naravane’s memoir, prompting protests outside Parliament
03 February,2026 04:26 PM IST | PTIMaharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar has been appointed guardian minister for Pune and Beed, filling the posts left vacant after the demise of her husband, Ajit Pawar. She will oversee development work and government schemes in both districts
03 February,2026 03:54 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentCongress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi raised the Ladakh standoff issue during the Budget Session 2026, triggering a heated exchange in the House. Opposition MPs protested after the Chair denied permission to quote sources, leading to sloganeering and adjournment
03 February,2026 03:35 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAdani Defence & Aerospace and Italy’s Leonardo have partnered to set up an integrated helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, aimed at meeting the Indian Armed Forces’ needs and boosting Make in India. The collaboration will focus on Leonardo’s AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters, with indigenisation, MRO and training facilities
03 February,2026 02:47 PM IST | New Delhi | PTILeading industry bodies said the deal would enhance the global competitiveness of Indian products, boost manufacturing growth, create jobs and strengthen supply chains. The agreement could benefit key export sectors such as textiles and apparel, gems and jewellery, as well as industrial and engineering goods
03 February,2026 02:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA Himachal Roadways bus carrying over 30 passengers fell into a deep gorge on the Kwanu-Meenus Road in the Kalsi area of Uttarakhand’s Dehradun district on Tuesday. Following the incident, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) launched a large-scale rescue operation, deploying teams from multiple locations
03 February,2026 02:46 PM IST | Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | ANIThe US has agreed to cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent from 25 percent under a new trade deal announced by President Donald Trump after talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The move is expected to boost Indian exports, especially labour-intensive sectors, while detailed terms of the agreement are awaited
03 February,2026 02:40 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIPresident Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday visited the Biraja temple in Odisha’s Jajpur district, where she performed the ‘pinda daan’ ritual at the sacred ‘Navi Gaya’ pool for the salvation of her ancestors’ souls. Elaborate security arrangements were made for the visit, with around 600 personnel deployed
03 February,2026 02:32 PM IST | Bhubaneswar/Jajpur | PTIA groom allegedly murdered his friend in Maharashtra’s Beed district fearing disruption of his wedding over an unpaid Rs 1.5-lakh loan. The 30-year-old victim was found bludgeoned to death during the early hours of Monday on the outskirts of Khokarmoh village in Shirur Kasar tehsil
03 February,2026 01:48 PM IST | Beed | mid-day online correspondentA Rottweiler owner has been booked after his pet allegedly attacked and mauled a 31-year-old woman during her morning walk in Bengaluru’s HSR Layout, leaving her with severe facial and neck injuries. The woman underwent an eight-hour surgery and received over 80 stitches
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 related to the Israel–Palestine conflict in public places in Pushkar. The tourists, who were in India on tourist visas, were found to have violated visa conditions that prohibit political
03 February,2026 01:00 PM IST | Jaipur | PTIADVERTISEMENT
Explosive revelations links former UK ambassador and senior Labour figure Lord Peter Mandelson to financial transactions connected to convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein. Newly surfaced documents and email records reveal three payments of $25,000 made between 2003 and 2004 from Epstein-linked accounts to entities connected with Mandelson. Investigations show the first transfer moved through a Barclays account belonging to Mandelson’s partner, Reinaldo da Silva, with Mandelson listed as the beneficiary. Freshly released Epstein files have also surfaced a redacted image placing Mandelson beside a woman in underwear, intensifying political pressure and public scrutiny. Additional records indicate Epstein-funded flights in 2003 that were allegedly not declared in parliamentary disclosures. WATCH
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is on a three-day official visit to the United States and is scheduled to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Tuesday. The talks will focus on cooperation in critical minerals, supply chain resilience and broader strategic and economic issues
03 February,2026 12:59 PM IST | Washington | IANSUS President Donald Trump lashed out at Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah after jokes targeting him during the ceremony, calling the show “the worst” and threatening legal action over alleged false remarks
Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened for limited traffic as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Only a small number of people will be allowed to cross, with no goods entering the war-hit territory.
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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 correspondentMove to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
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-
In her post, she alleged that she was scammed shortly after landing in Mumbai and also shared the registration number of the taxi
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