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French President Emmanuel Macron to visit Mumbai, meet PM Modi on February 17

During the Mumbai visit, Prime Minister Modi and President Macron are scheduled to exchange memorandums of understanding (MOUs), followed by a joint press statement

15 February,2026 02:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
India News

Delhi weather update: City's AQI dips to ‘poor’ at 221, CPCB data shows

The air quality in Delhi deteriorated to the ‘poor’ category on Sunday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 221 around 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This marks a marginal decline from Saturday’s AQI of 197

15 February,2026 12:30 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
World News

JSMM objects to Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir at Munich conference

Members of the JSMM protested outside the venue, highlighting the human rights violations in Pakistan.

15 February,2026 12:18 PM IST | ANI
World News

Massive Munich protest seeks tougher global pressure on Tehran

At a news conference, the crown prince warned of more deaths in Iran if "democracies stand by and watch" following Iran's deadly crackdown on protesters last month

15 February,2026 12:08 PM IST | AP | PTI
World News

Myanmar jolted by twin 3.2 magnitude tremors early Sunday

Earlier on Friday, an earthquake of magnitude 2.8 occurred in Myanmar at a depth of 35 kilometres

15 February,2026 12:06 PM IST | ANI
World News

US-Iran likely to hold nuclear deal talks on Feb 17 in Geneva

According to CNN, US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to attend the meetings.

15 February,2026 12:03 PM IST | ANI
World News

Feds open criminal probe into ICE officers’ testimony about Minneapolis shooting

Those included the fatal Minneapolis shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, where bystander video quickly raised questions about how they were initially described.

15 February,2026 11:58 AM IST | Agencies
World News

China: Three-foot humanoid robots rehearse lion dance for Lunar New Year

“This year, the number of our robots has increased a lot,” said Qiu Feng, a member of the organising committee.

15 February,2026 11:51 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Trump vows executive order on voter ID ahead of midterm elections

Ahead of US midterm elections, President Trump seeks to impose voter ID requirements whether approved by Congress or not

15 February,2026 11:49 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Bihar govt earns Rs 6 cr in 2 months from VIP number plates

Patna topped the list, while vehicle owners in Khagaria and Sheohar showed the least interest in fancy numbers

15 February,2026 11:12 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Jharkhand’s Ramgarh opens three exclusive toilets for transgender community

The DC directed all departmental officials concerned to ensure the effective implementation of the schemes being run, the statement said

15 February,2026 11:09 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

BCCI, the benevolent boss

With almost 90 per cent of ICC revenues coming from Indian companies, BCCI can truly be called boss, and despite regular cribbing about stadia, facilities, weather, travel etc. at world events, the revenue is shared in a manner that is best for all member countries

15 February,2026 10:56 AM IST | Sunil Gavaskar
Woman YouTuber attacked amid student protests in DU

Woman YouTuber attacked amid student protests in DU

Tensions broke out between AISA and ABVP as Left groups put up demonstration to implement new UGC policy

15 February,2026 09:19 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
SIR hearings end in West Bengal; final rolls to be out on Feb 28

SIR hearings end in West Bengal; final rolls to be out on Feb 28

The hearings, which addressed omissions and inconsistencies in name spellings, began on December 27 and continued across the state at camps set up in schools, club rooms and administrative buildings

15 February,2026 09:16 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies
Punjab AAP leader Lucky Oberoi shot dead outside Jalandhar gurdwara

Punjab AAP leader Lucky Oberoi shot dead outside Jalandhar gurdwara

The incident took place in the morning, a senior police official from Jalandhar said over the phone. Oberoi had arrived at the gurdwara in his Thar vehicle when the assailants, who were on a two-wheeler, opened fire at him

14 February,2026 10:56 PM IST | Chandigarh | PTI
India’s energy decisions guided by national interest, says MEA Jaishankar

India’s energy decisions guided by national interest, says MEA Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India remains committed to strategic autonomy and will make independent energy decisions based on national interest. He stressed that oil imports are guided by availability, pricing, and reliability

14 February,2026 09:38 PM IST | Munich, Germany | ANI
Maharashtra sizzles in mid-February; Amravati hottest at 35.8 degrees

Maharashtra sizzles in mid-February; Amravati hottest at 35.8 degrees

In its latest updates on Saturday, IMD highlighted that Amravati in Vidarbha is the hottest spot in the state, recording a maximum temperature of 35.8 degrees Celsius, which is 4.3 degrees Celsius above normal, marking the highest maximum reported

14 February,2026 09:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Indian Railways rolls out major reforms to improve passenger services

Indian Railways rolls out major reforms to improve passenger services

Indian Railways has rolled out two major reforms aimed at enhancing passenger comfort through improved on-board services and expanding Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals to boost multi-modal freight logistics and reduce transport costs nationwide

14 February,2026 08:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Opposition alleges conspiracy in Sabarimala gold loss case; accused secures bail

Opposition alleges conspiracy in Sabarimala gold loss case; accused secures bail

Leader of the opposition in the assembly, VD Satheesan, said the bail granted to the prime accused, Unnikrishnan Potty, was part of a larger conspiracy. He also claimed that delays in the investigation could lead to evidence being destroyed

14 February,2026 08:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
UP CM declares “Chinese Manja” deaths as murder, orders strict action

UP CM declares “Chinese Manja” deaths as murder, orders strict action

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed that deaths caused by “Chinese manja” be treated as murder after a motorcyclist died in Lucknow. He ordered strict action and a statewide crackdown on its manufacture and sale

14 February,2026 08:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Three terrorists neutralised in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of Amit Shah’s visit

Three terrorists neutralised in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of Amit Shah’s visit

Three terrorists were killed in separate encounters in Udhampur and Kishtwar ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir. BJP hailed the operations, while NC and Congress raised issues of statehood and security concerns

14 February,2026 05:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Going for seconds?

Going for seconds?

Floridian TikToker Gray Davis has gone viral for cooking green iguana, an invasive species in South Florida

15 February,2026 08:16 AM IST | Los Angeles | Agencies

Drone strikes kill 2 in Ukraine and Russia ahead of US-brokered peace talks

Drone strikes in Ukraine and Russia killed two civilians ahead of new US-brokered peace talks in Geneva. Zelenskyy stressed security guarantees and thanked allies for air defense support amid ongoing frontline attacks

14 February,2026 10:55 PM IST | Kyiv | AP

Joint statement on India–US trade deal to be expected in four-five days : Goyal

India and the US are set to finalise an agreement, aiming to double bilateral trade to USD 500 billion by 2030, protect sensitive sectors such as agriculture and dairy, and benefit MSMEs, farmers, and manufacturers

14 February,2026 08:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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
Silence surrounding safe sex must be shattered

Silence surrounding safe sex must be shattered

It was also heartening to witness the collaboration extended by MSACS and the health minister of Mizoram

14 February,2026 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
12 February,2026 08:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Clayton Murzello
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