Police identified the British Columbia school shooter as an 18-year-old transgender female who killed eight people, including her mother and stepbrother, before dying by suicide. Police also revised on Wednesday the number of victims in Tuesday's shootings at a school and a home downwards to eight
12 February,2026 11:28 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentA Thane court has acquitted three men accused of conspiring to cause harm using explosives allegedly found in an SUV in Mumbra in 2017. The court cited lack of eyewitnesses and ruled that the prosecution failed to establish a clear link between the accused and the seized explosive materials
12 February,2026 11:17 AM IST | PTIThe incident occurred around 3.15 pm on February 8 when a Lamborghini Revuelto — an Italian luxury sports car worth over Rs 10 crore — rammed into pedestrians and vehicles in the upscale Gwaltoli area near Rev-3 Mall
12 February,2026 11:11 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentFormer Devaswom Board President N Vasu was released on statutory bail in the Sabarimala gold theft case after spending 90 days in custody. Bail was granted as the charge sheet has not yet been filed. Concerns remain over potential destruction of evidence in the ongoing investigation
12 February,2026 09:46 AM IST | ANIDuring MIT-WPU’s World Cultural Festival in Pune, a Bangladesh food stall was allegedly vandalised and its flag burned. The university has lodged a police complaint and is investigating the incident, reaffirming its commitment to a safe and inclusive campus environment
12 February,2026 09:26 AM IST | ANITaiwan’s Ministry of National Defense detected 17 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels, and an official ship near its territorial waters, with 14 sorties crossing the median line into northern, southwestern, and southeastern ADIZ. Authorities are monitoring and responding to the activity
12 February,2026 09:20 AM IST | ANIUS President Donald Trump hailed the India-US trade deal as "historic," highlighting plans to boost coal exports and strengthen bilateral trade. The framework includes India’s intent to purchase USD 500 billion of US energy, technology, and industrial products over five years
12 February,2026 09:14 AM IST | PTIVoters in Bangladesh queued from 6 am for the 13th parliamentary elections, expressing hope for free and fair polls. First-time and experienced voters alike showed enthusiasm, with tight security and orderly arrangements marking a significant day in the nation’s political history
12 February,2026 09:09 AM IST | ANIThe notice was served as claims over the status of the book and the alleged circulation of unauthorised versions intensified, drawing the publisher, the former Army chief and senior political figures into a widening public dispute
12 February,2026 09:03 AM IST | AgenciesFour robotic tele-surgeries were successfully performed at Delhi’s Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, with surgeons remotely operating from Vapi, Gujarat, using the Mizzo Endo 4000 system. High-speed networks enabled real-time transmission of surgical commands and visuals
12 February,2026 08:57 AM IST | AgenciesEarlier this year, the company showcased is Lingxi X2 robot cycling in an open space, and also the robot performing the notoriously difficult Webster flip — a gymnastics move that involves a forward somersault with a back-leg take-off
12 February,2026 08:54 AM IST | AgenciesThe White House has revised its India-US trade deal factsheet a day after its initial release, softening several key commitments. References to agricultural products were removed, and firm purchase promises were changed to intentions, signaling a more cautious approach
12 February,2026 08:52 AM IST | AgenciesAround 120 students were hospitalised in Farrukhabad and Mainpuri districts after falling ill during a school deworming drive. Children complained of headache and vomiting shortly after receiving Albendazole tablets, prompting immediate medical attention. Authorities are investigating the incident
12 February,2026 08:47 AM IST | Farrukhabad | AgenciesIn a January 28 directive, the Home Ministry stated that Vande Mataram will be sung before Jan Gana Mana when both are played together, marking the 150th year of the national song
12 February,2026 08:37 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesDuring the Union Budget debate, Rahul Gandhi accused the government of “selling Bharat Mata” through the India-US interim trade agreement, claiming it weakens India’s energy independence
12 February,2026 08:15 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesA bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing pleas, including one filed by the father of late Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, the Pilot-in-Command of Air India flight AI-171 that crashed June on 12, 2025, seeking an independent, court-monitored investigation into the tragedy
11 February,2026 10:55 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSRatnagiri 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
11 February,2026 09:01 PM IST | MumbaiThe incident occurred on Tuesday during the English examination conducted by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education in Ambad tehsil
11 February,2026 08:27 PM IST | Jalna | mid-day online correspondentThe 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
11 February,2026 07:59 PM IST | Nanded | mid-day online correspondentThe 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
11 February,2026 07:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe 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
11 February,2026 07:14 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIADVERTISEMENT
Tensions between the United States and Iran are rising after President Donald Trump warned Tehran it could face military consequences if it refuses limits on nuclear enrichment and missile programs. The remarks come as negotiations remain uncertain. At the same time, new allegations claim Iran’s protest crackdown may have expanded into medical facilities treating injured demonstrators.
During events marking the 1979 Islamic Revolution anniversary, President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed regret to those affected by the violent crackdown on protests, while rejecting Western narratives around the unrest
12 February,2026 08:13 AM IST | Dubai | AgenciesNearly one million security personnel have been deployed as Bangladesh gears up for parliamentary elections. The polls come 18 months after the interim government assumed power following the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s regime
The US and Iran may hold a second round of nuclear talks amid tensions after Israel’s 12-day war on Iran and Tehran’s crackdown on protests. Trump has increased military pressure while pushing diplomacy, but disagreements over uranium enrichment and Iran’s nuclear program persist, raising global security concerns
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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-
Hawkers will certainly exacerbate that situation as they constrict the space and may have to run out themselves, with or without their goods
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