The US will remove the additional 25 percent tariff on Indian goods from February 7, 2026, after India committed to stopping direct or indirect imports of Russian oil. The White House said India also agreed to purchase US energy products and expand defence cooperation with the US over the next decade
07 February,2026 10:14 AM IST | PTIUS researchers have developed a disposable wearable sensor that can protect cancer patients and military personnel from harmful radiation exposure. Designed to be worn on the skin or clothing, the patch combines light-sensing polymers with microelectronic grids to measure radiation dose in real time
07 February,2026 09:51 AM IST | AgenciesIn a rare blend of science and public participation, researchers have named a newly identified deep-sea chiton Ferreiraella populi after an online naming campaign. The initiative, led by the Senckenberg Ocean Species Alliance along with Pensoft Publishers and science YouTuber Ze Frank, drew over 8,000 name suggestions from the public via social
07 February,2026 09:50 AM IST | AgenciesUS researchers have developed a synthetic “smart skin” that can dynamically change its shape, texture, and appearance in response to heat, liquids, or mechanical stress. Created using a novel 4D-printing technique, the material is based on a hydrogel a soft, water-rich polymer embedded with digitally encoded instructions that control how it reacts
07 February,2026 09:49 AM IST | AgenciesIndia’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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Ranjeet JadhavThis goes for other hostels too, where students will be studying for different degrees
07 February,2026 07:51 AM IST | The EditorialCoalitions work only when power is shared. With Ajit Pawar gone, that balance is disturbed, paving the way for the BJP to become the single strongest force in the Mahayuti, not just one among equals
07 February,2026 07:49 AM IST | Sanjeev ShivadekarAmong 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 | mid-day online correspondentIn 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 | mid-day online correspondentAlongside 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 DahiwalAccording 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 correspondentThe work will be carried out in nine phases between km 300.400 and km 365.800, covering stretches in Buldhana (Lonara, Sindkhed Raja, Deulgaon Raja) and Jalna districts (Jalna taluka). Each phase will involve a complete halt of traffic on the affected carriageway for 45 to 60 minutes
06 February,2026 05:27 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarUnion Budget 2026 boosts India’s defence spending to Rs 7.8 lakh crore, a 15 per cent jump year-on-year. Capital outlay for military hardware rises 21.8 per cent, with duty waivers on aircraft raw materials to support Aatmanirbhar Bharat
06 February,2026 05:18 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentA bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan noted that the girl became pregnant while in a relationship with a neighbourhood boy and had approached the court seeking termination of the pregnancy
06 February,2026 05:07 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentInstitute of Driver Training and Research Principal said tyres are the only point of contact between a vehicle and the road, bearing the entire weight of the vehicle and playing a critical role in braking, stability, and control
06 February,2026 04:15 PM IST | Pune | Archana DahiwalExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday termed the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) a “game-changing development” in bilateral relations while addressing the inaugural India–EU Forum. Highlighting the expanding partnership, he pointed to significant scope for deeper cooperation in security, defence, climate action
06 February,2026 02:52 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentA private coaching class teacher in Maharashtra’s Latur was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a 13-year-old student. Police said the accused sent inappropriate messages, made threats and later touched the minor inappropriately. He was booked under the POCSO Act
06 February,2026 02:51 PM IST | Latur | mid-day online correspondentSnowfall was witnessed in higher reaches of Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Qazigund area of Kulgam district while many parts of South Kashmir were hit by rains, officials said. They also informed that Srinagar city witnessed early morning rains
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In a new celebration at the White House, US President Donald Trump launched his very own TrumpRx,a pharma website for subsidised medicines for all Americans. He emphasized how access to affordable healthcare was a failure of the past governments but he has now made it possible. TrumpRx offers OZEMPIC at flat $199, IVF care at discount and nsulin too at a cheaper cost.
Russian military intelligence deputy chief Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev was shot and wounded in Moscow by an unknown assailant. The attack continues a series of killings of senior Russian officers, which Moscow has blamed on Ukraine. Authorities have called for increased protection of top military figures
06 February,2026 05:32 PM IST | Moscow | APA suicide bomber attacked Khadijatul Kubra mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers, killing at least 15 and injuring over 80. The attacker was linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. Authorities condemned the attack
US President Donald Trump has rejected Russia’s proposal to extend the New START treaty as it expired, leaving the US and Russia without legally binding nuclear limits for the first time in over 50 years, raising fears of a renewed arms race
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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-
As India prepares to host the 2026 T20 World Cup, memories of the 1996 ODI World Cup resurface a tournament marked by controversy, solidarity and unforgettable moments. Australia and West Indies forfeited matches in Sri Lanka over security concerns, while Asian nations stood united in support of the hosts
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