Bangladesh has secured a reduced 19 per cent US tariff under a new trade agreement, with zero duty for select textiles and garments made using US cotton and fibres. Interim chief Muhammad Yunus said the deal followed nine months of negotiations
10 February,2026 10:03 AM IST | PTIThe Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has proposed a pilot air taxi corridor in the Delhi-NCR region linking Gurugram, Connaught Place and the upcoming Jewar International Airport. The report says electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft could significantly reduce travel time and help ease urban infrastructure stress
10 February,2026 10:00 AM IST | AgenciesPolice in Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone district have arrested a 65-year-old man for allegedly stealing wheat worth Rs 100 in 1980. The accused, Salim, was 20 at the time of the theft and was arrested along with six others. The case resurfaced decades later, leading to his arrest nearly 45 years after the incident
10 February,2026 09:57 AM IST | AgenciesChildren who accompanied their parents to polling stations during Portugal’s presidential election were given a chance to cast mock votes featuring popular fictional characters like Super Mario and Roblox instead of real candidates. The initiative aimed to introduce youngsters to the idea of democracy in a fun and engaging way
10 February,2026 09:56 AM IST | AgenciesA minor boy, identified as Sohail, was stabbed to death late Monday night in the Khyala area of West Delhi. Police have launched a manhunt for the accused and are scanning CCTV footage from the area. Further details are awaited as the investigation continues
10 February,2026 09:54 AM IST | ANIUnion Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman shared the key priorities and reform direction of the Union Budget 2026-27, with a focus on policy stability, manufacturing growth and long-term investment
10 February,2026 09:51 AM IST | ANIA first-year law student allegedly shot dead his woman classmate inside a classroom in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district before shooting himself. The accused is critically injured, while the woman died on the spot. Police have launched an investigation to ascertain the motive
10 February,2026 09:44 AM IST | AgenciesBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting to hold on to his job amid mounting pressure from within the Labour Party following fresh revelations about former ambassador Peter Mandelson’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer is set to address Labour lawmakers as he faces growing dissent over his 2024 appointment of Mandelson
10 February,2026 09:43 AM IST | AgenciesIt would be naive not to believe that shows, entertainment events, and food fests bring in the big money
10 February,2026 07:42 AM IST | The EditorialWith the recent passing of the writer, the curtains come down on the lives of India’s decorated chronicler couple who made wanderlust cool, well before Instagrammers called the shots
10 February,2026 07:41 AM IST | Fiona Fernandez“National interests will be the guiding factor for us in our choices for energy procurement,” Misri emphasized, adding that India’s key priorities are adequate supply, fair pricing, and reliability
09 February,2026 09:00 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentEarlier, the district administration had announced that the temple would be closed for three months from September 9, 2026 to complete the construction, but it had also stated that the shrine would reopen for devotees during the Mahashivratri
09 February,2026 08:58 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA close aide said the 85-year-old veteran leader was shifted from his residence in Baramati to Ruby Hall Clinic, where he is being treated for a throat infection
09 February,2026 07:20 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentAccording to police, the student was attacked early in the morning while on his way to school. Following a PCR call, a police team rushed to the spot and shifted the injured boy to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead
09 February,2026 07:15 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentCongress leader Shashi Tharoor criticised the denial of speaking time to Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha, calling it bizarre, as Budget debate stalled amid opposition-government standoff and microphones being cut
09 February,2026 07:11 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe victory came after postal ballots were counted, giving Amar Samudre two additional votes. He secured a total of 3,187 votes, while his BJP rival Nihal Qazi received 3,186 votes, including three postal votes
09 February,2026 06:32 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondentDelhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurated six new air quality monitoring stations and flagged off 100 ‘Vayu Rakshak’ vehicles to strengthen year-round pollution control, emphasizing long-term solutions, green space protection, and technology-driven monitoring
09 February,2026 06:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWhile refusing to entertain Sengar’s plea challenging a January 19 order of the High Court, a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and N.V. Anjaria said that any appeal filed by the victim’s family should also be heard by the High Court along with Sengar’s petition
09 February,2026 06:03 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentPriyanka Gandhi Vadra backed Rahul Gandhi's use of published excerpts from Gen MM Naravane's memoir in Lok Sabha, questioning why he was stopped from speaking. She slammed the 'gag' on the Leader of Opposition as an attack on democracy
09 February,2026 05:55 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSThe bench took note of an affidavit filed by the Election Commission (EC), which alleged that some miscreants had burnt notices issued as part of the SIR process. It directed the West Bengal Director General of Police to file an affidavit in this regard, noting that no FIR had been filed so far
09 February,2026 05:48 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Supreme Court upheld the Madras High Court’s ban on animal sacrifice at Thiruparankundram hills, allowing limited Muslim prayers while ensuring Subramaniya Swamy temple traditions are maintained
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After Jeffrey Epstein’s death in 2019, online communities began questioning the official ruling of suicide. Several claims spread widely — though none have been verified by investigators. Some users point to alleged timeline inconsistencies and missing surveillance footage inside the jail. Others cite internet posts claiming sightings of a man resembling Epstein outside the United States.
Japan’s ruling LDP won a historic two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives, giving Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a strong mandate to push constitutional reforms, fiscal changes, and defence expansion
09 February,2026 10:20 AM IST | Tokyo | ANIIndia and Malaysia agreed to strengthen bilateral ties in areas such as trade, defence, energy, advanced manufacturing and semiconductors during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit. The two sides signed 11 agreements, including a framework pact on semiconductor cooperation, and India announced it will open a Consulate General in Malaysia
Pakistan has delayed granting a licence to Elon Musk-owned Starlink over data security concerns, geopolitical factors and competition from Chinese firms, local media reported. Officials fear the satellite internet service could transmit data beyond Pakistan’s monitoring and regulatory framework
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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-
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