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Uttar Pradesh shocker: Couple and three children found dead in Mathura

Five members of a family, including a couple and their three children, were found dead inside their home in Mathura district’s Mahavan area. Police suspect a case of mass suicide, with a video recovered indicating no third-party involvement. Post-mortem results are awaited

10 February,2026 01:31 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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One minute into proceedings, Lok Sabha adjourned amid Opposition uproar

The Lok Sabha was adjourned just one minute after convening on Tuesday as Opposition MPs continued sloganeering, demanding that Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi be allowed to speak on issues outside the Budget. Persistent disruptions over the past week have repeatedly stalled proceedings

10 February,2026 12:53 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Kiren Rijiju warns Lok Sabha chaos could have escalated over February 4 ruckus

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accused Congress MPs of breaching parliamentary decorum during the February 4 Lok Sabha disruption, claiming women Congress MPs crossed over to the Treasury benches near the Prime Minister’s seat. He said the situation could have escalated had BJP women MPs reacted similarly

10 February,2026 12:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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PM Modi, Mauritius PM Ramgoolam review bilateral ties ahead of AI Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritian PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam held a phone conversation to review progress in bilateral cooperation ahead of their meeting at the upcoming AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. The leaders reaffirmed commitment to strengthening strategic, economic and people-centric ties

10 February,2026 11:41 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Top Iran security official to travel to Oman, site of talks with US

Iran sends security chief Ali Larijani to Oman with response to US nuclear talks in Muscat. Indirect diplomacy continues amid US military buildup, Strait of Hormuz warnings, and post-war tensions. Oman mediates to avert strike

10 February,2026 11:39 AM IST | AP
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US agrees to zero tariff on some Bangladesh garments using American cotton

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 11:37 AM IST | PTI
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Rebels linked to Islamic State group kill 20 in Congo village attack, army says

The attack by the Allied Democratic Forces, or ADF, took place early Saturday in the village of Mambimbi-Isigo in the Lubero territory of North Kivu province, military administrator Col. Alain Kiwewa Mitela told The Associated Press over the phone

10 February,2026 11:10 AM IST | AP
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CII proposes air taxis to cut Delhi-NCR travel time

The 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 | Agencies
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Madhya Pradesh police arrest man for wheat theft after 45 years

Police 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 | Agencies
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Portugal polls let children cast mock votes with cartoon character

Children 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 | Agencies
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West Delhi murder: Minor stabbed to death, police launch probe

A 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 | ANI
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FM Sitharaman outlines Union Budget 2026-27 priorities at US-India Strategic Par

Union 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 | ANI
Punjab: Woman student killed in college, accused critically injured

Punjab: Woman student killed in college, accused critically injured

A 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 | Chandigarh | Agencies
India to diversify crude oil imports, unlikely to stop Russian purchases: Misri

India to diversify crude oil imports, unlikely to stop Russian purchases: Misri

“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 | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mahashivratri: Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple to remain closed, here's why

Mahashivratri: Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple to remain closed, here's why

Earlier, 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 | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sharad Pawar taken to Pune hospital after suspected throat infection

Sharad Pawar taken to Pune hospital after suspected throat infection

A 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 correspondent
Class 10 student stabbed to death while walking to school in Delhi

Class 10 student stabbed to death while walking to school in Delhi

According 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 correspondent
Budget debate row: Tharoor backs Rahul Gandhi’s right to speak in Lok Sabha

Budget debate row: Tharoor backs Rahul Gandhi’s right to speak in Lok Sabha

Congress 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 correspondent
Panchayat Samiti election results: Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate clinches 1-vote win

Panchayat Samiti election results: Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate clinches 1-vote win

The 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 correspondent
Delhi CM inaugurates six new air quality monitoring stations to tackle pollution

Delhi CM inaugurates six new air quality monitoring stations to tackle pollution

Delhi 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 correspondent
SC directs HC to expedited Kuldeep Sengar’s plea in custodial death case

SC directs HC to expedited Kuldeep Sengar’s plea in custodial death case

While 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 correspondent
Maxwell refuses to answer committee amid bombshell claims on Epstein's survival

    Maxwell refuses to answer committee amid bombshell claims on Epstein's survival

     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.

    10 February,2026 01:04 AM IST
    Epstein revelations put's UK PM Starmer’s leadership at risk

    Epstein revelations put's UK PM Starmer’s leadership at risk

    British 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 | London | Agencies

    Japan: PM Takaichi's LDP secures landslide win in general polls with two-thirds

    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 | ANI

    India and Malaysia sign 11 pacts to boost trade, defence and semiconductors

    India 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

    09 February,2026 10:09 AM IST | Kuala Lumpur | Agencies
    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
    Elections are a delightful mystery

    Elections are a delightful mystery

    One of the nicest things about choosing people to represent us is how we never really know much about the process itself

    09 February,2026 07:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira
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