External 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 | 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 | 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
06 February,2026 02:43 PM IST | PTILok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Friday after repeated disruptions by opposition members over multiple issues, marking the second consecutive day that discussion on the Union Budget could not be taken up. As the House reassembled at noon following an earlier adjournment, opposition MPs again entered the Well, raising slogans
06 February,2026 02:24 PM IST | PTIDelhi Police PRO Sanjay Tyagi on Thursday said that, compared with previous years, there has been no increase in missing-person reports in the city. In fact, January 2026 saw fewer such cases than in the same period last year
06 February,2026 01:47 PM IST | ANIUnion Budget 2026 extends the Khelo India Mission for 10 years and boosts funding for sports goods manufacturing. The move aims to strengthen infrastructure, nurture talent, generate jobs, and prepare India for global events like the 2036 Olympics
06 February,2026 01:37 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMeanwhile, another C-60 commando also sustained a gunshot injury during the encounter on Thursday night. He was evacuated from the area and airlifted to Bhamragad taluka. Officials said his condition is stable and he will be shifted to Gadchiroli for further treatment
06 February,2026 01:10 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentWhile there is no revision in slabs, the Budget addresses several long-standing concerns of middle-class taxpayers through targeted relief measures, including a reduction in TCS rates, and the introduction of new dividend-related deductions
06 February,2026 12:33 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underlined the importance of board examinations, calling them the foundation for future opportunities, during the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha. Interacting with students, teachers and parents from across the country, he urged students to prioritise board exams with disciplined preparation
06 February,2026 12:29 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentRescue and recovery operations are underway after an explosion at an illegal rat-hole coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills claimed 18 lives. An NDRF team reached the Thangskai area to assist local authorities. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma assured strict action against those responsible and announced Rs 3 lakh ex-gratia for the victims
06 February,2026 12:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAddressing a rally in Telangana's Bhainsa, Owaisi criticised PM Modi for projecting himself as the "biggest backward class leader," while alleging that his government failed to stand by anti-discrimination measures in higher education
06 February,2026 12:00 PM IST | ANIAccording to police, the murder took place on Wednesday at Kethireddypally village when the victim had gone to survey her ancestral land along with her mother. Her elder brother and three others allegedly conspired to eliminate her to grab her share of the disputed four acres, said police
06 February,2026 11:51 AM IST | ANIAam Aadmi Party leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside a gurdwara in Jalandhar’s Model Town on Friday morning. The attackers, who were on a two-wheeler, opened fire as Oberoi arrived at the gurdwara in his vehicle. He was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries
06 February,2026 11:42 AM IST | Chandigarh | PTIThe Lok Sabha will begin the general discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27 on Friday. The session comes amid opposition protests and political sparring, with private members’ bills and key legislative matters also lined up for discussion
06 February,2026 11:40 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIHindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Thursday said five Tejas Mk-1A light combat aircraft are fully ready for delivery to the Indian Air Force. While deliveries have been delayed due to GE Aerospace missing engine supply timelines, HAL said it is in discussions with the IAF to hand over the jets at the earliest and remains confident of meeting
06 February,2026 09:40 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesUnion Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, following a successful pilot. Initially rolled out in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat, the service aims to expand nationwide within two to three years, operating on a zero-commission, surge-free model with profits shared directly
06 February,2026 09:06 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesAccording to an official statement issued by the Gadhchiroli Police, based on credible intelligence about the presence of remaining Maoist members of Company Number 10 and an unidentified Maoist group from Chhattisgarh, a large-scale search operation was launched
05 February,2026 11:18 PM IST | Gadchiroli | A CorrespondentThe initiative, called the Transformation Cell, will focus on delivering quick and visible improvements rather than large infrastructure projects that take years to complete, officials said
05 February,2026 10:50 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentTraffic on the expressway remained disrupted for more than 30 hours after the accident, which occurred on Tuesday evening. Movement was suspended as a safety measure after the tanker began leaking highly flammable propylene gas
05 February,2026 09:40 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentUP CM Yogi Adityanath orders deaths from “Chinese manja” to be treated as murder and strict action against offenders, following a fatal incident in Lucknow
05 February,2026 08:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMallikarjun Kharge said Opposition parties staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha in protest against the government not allowing Leaders of Opposition to speak during parliamentary proceedings
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Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin is now at the center of a rapidly escalating political and legal confrontation that’s drawing in the Justice Department, the FBI, the Pentagon and the White House. What started as a 90-second video message directed at U.S. service members has turned into a full-scale federal standoff. Slotkin has formally refused a voluntary interview request from the Department of Justice and rejected direct cooperation with federal investigators, signaling a hardline legal strategy that challenges the authority of the federal government itself. WATCH
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
06 February,2026 11:41 AM IST | Washington | ANIChinese robotics firm MirrorMe Technology has unveiled Bolt, which it says is the world’s fastest full-size humanoid robot. Standing 5.7 feet tall and weighing 75 kg, Bolt achieved a peak speed of 10 metres per second during real-world testing, setting a new benchmark in bipedal robotics
The UK’s first battery-only powered passenger train has entered service, with Great Western Railway deploying the Class 230 on the Greenford branch line in West London. The five-mile return route from West Ealing to Greenford replaces a diesel service after a 22-month trial of rapid charging technology
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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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