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32-year-old Pune IT professional found dead in gorge at Lonavala

A 32-year-old IT professional from Pune was found dead in a gorge near Lion’s Point, Lonavala, in the early hours of Thursday. According to preliminary details from the Shivdurg Rescue Team, the body was located around 250 feet below the viewpoint and retrieved around 4.30 am

13 February,2026 02:40 PM IST | Ranjeet Jadhav
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Bangladesh Polls: Public opinion praises Rahman's leadership as vote count under

Bangladesh elections: As vote counting continues in Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary elections, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is leading with a strong margin. Preliminary reports indicate BNP and its allies have secured 177 of 299 seats, signalling a major political shift

13 February,2026 01:44 PM IST | ANI
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PM Modi congratulates Barbados PM Mia Amor Mottley on third consecutive victory

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has secured a historic third consecutive electoral victory, reinforcing her strong leadership at home and global presence on climate and development issues. India extended warm congratulations, recalling their meeting at the India-CARICOM Summit 2024 and reaffirming to strengthening bilateral ties

13 February,2026 01:31 PM IST | IANS
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BNP wins Bangladesh Elections; PM Modi congratulates Tarique Rahman

The BNP-led alliance has won 210 seats in the 13th parliamentary polls, paving the way for the formation of a new government under Tarique Rahman’s leadership. Local media, citing party sources, said Tarique Rahman is set to become PM

13 February,2026 01:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Trump emphasises need for Iran deal, warns failure could be 'traumatic'

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) emphasised the need for a deal with Iran, warning that failure to reach an agreement could be "traumatic." Here is more about what US president said

13 February,2026 12:50 PM IST | ANI
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EU leaders agree on sweeping economic overhaul to boost competitiveness

European Union leaders have broadly agreed on a plan to restructure the 27-nation bloc's economy to make it more competitive as they face antagonism from US President Donald Trump, here is more on it

13 February,2026 12:49 PM IST | AP
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Trump to meet China's Xi Jinping in April, calls relationship "very good right n

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in April, with Xi expected to visit the United States later this year. While addressing reporters, Trump said, " I'll be visiting President Xi Jinping in April. He's coming here later in the year

13 February,2026 12:47 PM IST | ANI
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami launches one-day medical camp for journalists in Haldwani

District Magistrate Lalit Mohan Rayal, Chief Medical Officer Nainital, and Joint Director Information Nitin Upadhyay attended the camp and reviewed the health services being provided

13 February,2026 12:43 PM IST | ANI
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33-year-old killed, another man critical in firing over old rivalry

A 33-year-old man was killed and another critically injured in a late-night firing in Goregaon town of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, following a long-standing rivalry between two groups. Police have registered a case and launched a probe, with strict action promised against those involved

13 February,2026 12:28 PM IST
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Congress takes early lead in Telangana Municipal Elections

Out of 2,582 wards in municipalities, results were declared for 400 seats by 10.30 am. The Congress party bagged 229 wards while BRS secured 123 wards. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was distant third with 36 seats

13 February,2026 12:27 PM IST | IANS
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MP tiger strike force wins 4-year jail term for international poacher Adin Singh

Based on intelligence input received from the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, the strike force arrested notorious international tiger poacher and smuggler Adin Singh, alias Kalla Bawariya, from Gyaraspur (Vidisha) on August 18, 2023

13 February,2026 12:05 PM IST | Ranjeet Jadhav
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Four of family among six trampled to death by wild elephants in Jharkhand

At least six people, including four members of a family, were trampled to death by a herd of wild elephants in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag district. A child was seriously injured and hospitalised. Forest officials said the herd had been moving across Bokaro, Ramgarh and Hazaribag districts in recent days

13 February,2026 11:38 AM IST | PTI
PM Modi to move to new address 'Seva Teerth' today; details here

PM Modi to move to new address 'Seva Teerth' today; details here

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will move to the newly constructed 'Seva Teerth' today, marking a significant shift for the PMO. He will also inaugurate Kartavya Bhavan-1 and 2, housing key ministries. The inauguration reflects India’s push for modern, citizen-centric governance

13 February,2026 10:42 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Will Maharashtra govt rename 'Ladki Bahin' scheme after Ajit Pawar?

Will Maharashtra govt rename 'Ladki Bahin' scheme after Ajit Pawar?

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said the government will consider renaming the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme after late Ajit Pawar. The demand was raised by NCP MLC Amol Mitkari, calling Pawar a beloved leader among women across the state

13 February,2026 10:12 AM IST | Dehradun | mid-day online correspondent
Pune senior citizen duped of Rs 22 crore in massive online trading scam

Pune senior citizen duped of Rs 22 crore in massive online trading scam

Investigators revealed the gang used 26 mobile numbers, fraudulent websites and a fake trading app to gain the victim’s trust. Pune Cyber Police said funds were transferred in phases under the guise of high investment returns

13 February,2026 09:40 AM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal
JeM links to Nov 10 Red Fort attack: UN

JeM links to Nov 10 Red Fort attack: UN

In its report, the UN Security Council stated that JeM claimed responsibility for a series of attacks and was also linked to the assault on the Red Fort. The report also stated that Jaish leader Masood Azhar has formally announced a women-only wing, Jamaat ul-Muminat, intended to support terror ops

13 February,2026 09:14 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Ex-DD news reader Sarla Maheshwari dies at 71

Ex-DD news reader Sarla Maheshwari dies at 71

Sarla Maheshwari, a pioneering Doordarshan newsreader from 1976 to 2005, passed away in Delhi at 71. She was one of the most recognisable faces of Indian TV news in the 1980s and 1990s

13 February,2026 09:08 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Odisha is home to 765 dolphins

Odisha is home to 765 dolphins

The count of the species in the brackish water lagoon was 159 in 2025, too, they said. Besides the Irrawaddy dolphins, Chilika also recorded 16 humpback dolphins. In 2025, the lake had reported 15 humpback dolphins. In all, 765 dolphins of six species were sighted along the Odisha coast

13 February,2026 09:06 AM IST | Berhampur | Agencies
Notice filed to cancel Rahul’s LS membership

Notice filed to cancel Rahul’s LS membership

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has given a notice to initiate a substantive motion against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging collusion with anti-India elements and demanding his Lok Sabha membership be cancelled and election ban for life

13 February,2026 09:00 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
India unveils ‘world’s smallest’ AI laser sniper

India unveils ‘world’s smallest’ AI laser sniper

India has developed a compact AI-powered 2 kW laser sniper mounted on an unmanned ground vehicle, designed for close-combat and perimeter defence with rapid, non-kinetic precision strikes

13 February,2026 08:45 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Man steals passenger's gold, cash worth Rs 32L from train; nabbed in Bengal

Man steals passenger's gold, cash worth Rs 32L from train; nabbed in Bengal

The incident took place on 17 January 2026 on Train No. 12104 Vidarbha Express. The complainant was travelling in Coach S3, Seat No. 32. While he was asleep, the train passed Nashik Road railway station at around 2:42 am. During this time, an unknown person stole his green bag

12 February,2026 09:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Tom Homan ends

    Tom Homan ends "Operation Metro Surge" after fatal shootings & 4,000 arrests

    Border Czar Tom Homan has officially declared an end to "Operation Metro Surge," announcing a full withdrawal of thousands of federal agents from Minnesota. Following a high-stakes meeting with President Trump, Homan confirmed that the massive enforcement blitz has reached its conclusion as a "significant success."

    13 February,2026 01:36 AM IST
    Obama says Trump climate repeal leaves Americans 'less safe, less healthy'

    Obama says Trump climate repeal leaves Americans 'less safe, less healthy'

    Former US president Barack Obama criticised Donald Trump’s decision to repeal a key climate regulation known as the “endangerment finding,” warning it would leave Americans “less safe, less healthy” and weaken efforts to combat climate change

    13 February,2026 11:36 AM IST | Washington, United States | AFP

    Donald Trump to visit China in April for summit with Xi Jinping

    US President Donald Trump said he will visit China in April for a summit with President Xi Jinping, with Xi expected to travel to the United States later this year. Trump described current US-China relations as “very good,” even as the two powers continue to compete over trade, technology and security issues

    13 February,2026 11:14 AM IST | Washington | IANS

    "Very traumatic": Trump warns Iran of consequences if nuclear deal fails

    Iran’s nuclear programme has remained a major flashpoint in West Asia. The US had withdrawn from the 2015 nuclear deal during Trump’s first term. Since then, tensions have persisted over enrichment levels and regional security concerns

    13 February,2026 11:05 AM IST | Washington   | 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
    Always confirm identity of callers asking for money

    Always confirm identity of callers asking for money

    Always check and double-check the veracity of requests for money

    12 February,2026 08:27 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
    10 February,2026 07:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
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