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Bombay HC quashes case against octogenarian accused of dishonouring tricolour

The Bombay High Court has ruled that mere presence at a flag-hoisting ceremony does not amount to dishonour and quashed the case against the octogenarian

24 February,2026 08:07 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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RPF, GRP arrest four in train theft cases across Mumbai, Solapur divisions

The Central Railway RPF, in coordination with GRP, busted a gang of thieves in the Igatpuri-Kasara ghat section and cracked another theft case in the Solapur division. Stolen gold jewellery, mobile phones, including an iPhone, and cash worth over Rs 1.5 lakh were recovered

24 February,2026 08:03 PM IST | Rajendra B. Aklekar
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Indian students in Iran write to PM as March exams block return

Many are enrolled in medical programmes at universities across Iran. Their institutions have not announced any postponement of exams despite the current uncertainty. This has placed students in a difficult position: either stay back to complete exams or return to India and risk losing a year

24 February,2026 06:16 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Rahul Gandhi says PM Modi should scrap anti-farmer India-US trade deal

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to scrap the Indo-US trade deal, calling it anti-farmer and done under pressure. Addressing a Kisan Mahachaupal in Bhopal, he also cited former Army chief MM Naravane’s memoir in Parliament and engaged in a verbal spat with Union Minister Ravneet Bittu

24 February,2026 06:05 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Union Cabinet approves Kerala’s name change to Keralam

The Union Cabinet approved Kerala’s proposal to change its name to Keralam. The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 will now go to the state assembly and then Parliament under Article 3 of the Constitution

24 February,2026 06:02 PM IST | PTI
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Russia-Ukraine War: Macron reaffirms France’s support for Kyiv

He said the war had resulted in "15,000 Ukrainian civilians killed" and condemned what he described as "violence, rape, torture, war crimes, and terror," as well as the deportation of thousands of Ukrainian children

24 February,2026 05:34 PM IST | ANI
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Iranian military helicopter crashes into central market, reportedly four killed

An Iranian military helicopter crashed into a market in Dorcheh, Isfahan, killing at least four, including the pilot and co-pilot. This follows a recent fighter jet crash, highlighting risks from Iran’s aging, sanctions-affected aircraft fleet

24 February,2026 05:22 PM IST | AP
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Maharashtra among key states as Centre approves Rs 9,072 crore railway projects

The works will cover eight districts across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. Officials said the improved rail network will enhance connectivity for nearly 5,407 villages with a combined population of around 98 lakh people

24 February,2026 05:08 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Three missing after car falls into Jayakwadi Dam canal near Paithan

According to an official from Paithan Police Station, the car was travelling from Koradgaon in Ahilyanagar district towards Paithan when the driver reportedly took a wrong route

24 February,2026 04:46 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Maharashtra govt tables supplementary demands of Rs 11,995.33 crore

A supplementary demand is an additional budgetary grant requested by the government from the legislature during the financial year. This demand is over and above the authorised annual budget, to cover unforeseen, additional, or new expenditure arising within the financial year

24 February,2026 04:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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45-year-old dies by suicide at Delhi Metro station

Initial inquiry revealed that he had been suffering from depression for many years and was undergoing treatment at the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Delhi. He had visited the hospital on Monday, the DCP said

24 February,2026 03:41 PM IST | PTI
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India, China, Brazil gain; EU, UK, Japan, Singapore in loss: ICICI bank report

The US Supreme Court struck down tariffs that were imposed under IEEPA, effectively nullifying all country-wise reciprocal tariffs as well as fentanyl-related tariffs that were implemented in 2025. This development removes certain trade barriers that had affected multiple countries, reshaping the global trade landscape.

24 February,2026 03:40 PM IST | ANI
J-K Students must leave Iran before panic strikes says Farooq Abdullah

J-K Students must leave Iran before panic strikes says Farooq Abdullah

In its latest advisory, the Embassy of India asked its citizens to "leave Iran by available means of transport, including commercial flights." The advisory comes in the wake of recent protests in Iran following 40-day memorials for people killed in January during anti-government rallies

24 February,2026 03:27 PM IST | Jammu and Kashmir | PTI
All seven onboard die in Jharkhand air ambulance crash; taken for post-mortem

All seven onboard die in Jharkhand air ambulance crash; taken for post-mortem

The Beechcraft C90 air ambulance, operated by Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd, was en route from Ranchi to Delhi when it went down on Monday evening in the Bariatu Panchayat area of Simaria, deep inside a forest

24 February,2026 03:21 PM IST | Ranchi | mid-day online correspondent
 Sam Altman hails India as global AI leader, predicts

Sam Altman hails India as global AI leader, predicts "new and better" jobs

Sam Altman said at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 that India is leading global AI adoption and will be a major AI market. OpenAI also announced a strategic AI partnership with Tata Group and Tata Consultancy Services

24 February,2026 03:19 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
SpiceJet flight makes emergency return to Delhi after mid-air engine failure

SpiceJet flight makes emergency return to Delhi after mid-air engine failure

A Leh-bound SpiceJet flight SG-121 returned to Delhi after a mid-air engine failure, carrying around 150 passengers. Citizens urge the DGCA to investigate amid rising aviation safety concerns

24 February,2026 01:49 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Pune records over 14,500 property registrations in January

Pune records over 14,500 property registrations in January

In January 2026, Pune registered 14,537 properties and collected Rs 609 crore in stamp duty. While registrations declined 17 per cent year-on-year (YoY) compared to January 2025, stamp duty collections saw a relatively smaller dip of 5 per cent YoY

24 February,2026 01:22 PM IST | Pune | A Correspondent
Haryana resort faces outrage over portraits resembling Shivaji on washroom doors

Haryana resort faces outrage over portraits resembling Shivaji on washroom doors

The short clip, which circulated rapidly online, appeared to show framed images of the two revered historical figures placed on restroom doors designated for men and women

24 February,2026 01:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Andamans: Pawan Hans helicopter crashes into sea, all seven on board rescued

Andamans: Pawan Hans helicopter crashes into sea, all seven on board rescued

"The helicopter took off from Sri Vijaya Puram around 8.45 am, and it crashed into the sea around 9.30 am. A preliminary inquiry revealed that there was some technical snag, and the pilot made a crash-landing on the sea," a senior civil aviation official said

24 February,2026 01:18 PM IST | Andaman | PTI
Jharkhand air ambulance crash: Council of Indian Aviation expresses grief

Jharkhand air ambulance crash: Council of Indian Aviation expresses grief

In a press statement, the President of the Council of Indian Aviation, Dr Nitin Jadhav, on Monday, said, "The Council of Indian Aviation expresses its deepest concern and heartfelt condolences following the tragic crash of a Redbird Airways air ambulance aircraft near Simaria, in the state of, on 23 February 2026"

24 February,2026 12:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shirtless protest at AI Summit: Delhi police arrest IYC president Uday Bhanu

Shirtless protest at AI Summit: Delhi police arrest IYC president Uday Bhanu

Following Chib’s arrest, security has been intensified across key locations in New Delhi, taking the total number of people detained in the case to eight

24 February,2026 12:37 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Jharkhand Air Ambulance Tragedy: Seven Killed as Redbird Airways Crash

    Jharkhand Air Ambulance Tragedy: Seven Killed as Redbird Airways Crash

    A critical medical evacuation mission from Ranchi to New Delhi ended in devastating tragedy after a Beechcraft C90 air ambulance crashed inside the dense forest region near Simaria in Jharkhand’s Chatra district. The aircraft, operated by Redbird Airways, was transporting a severely burnt patient identified as Sanjay Kumar from Latehar district, who had been admitted to Devkamal Hospital in critical condition. India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has launched a full investigation into the crash. A specialized team from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has been deployed to determine the exact cause, with weather conditions, technical factors and operational procedures all under examination.

    24 February,2026 12:20 PM IST
    WATCH: 158 giant tortoises return to Ecuador’s Floreana Island after a century

    WATCH: 158 giant tortoises return to Ecuador’s Floreana Island after a century

    The Galapagos Islands, a World Heritage Site, are situated some 1,000 kilometers off the coast of Ecuador. They are famous for their unique flora and fauna and are where British scientist Charles Darwin developed his theory of evolution

    24 February,2026 01:03 PM IST | Quito, Ecuador | AFP

    US raises fresh claim of China nuclear test, urges global disarmament push

    Christopher Yeaw, assistant secretary of state for the bureau of arms control and nonproliferation, spoke to a UN-backed body after the last nuclear arms pact between the United States and Russia expired this month

    24 February,2026 10:35 AM IST | Geneva | AP

    Mexico violence: 25 National Guard troops killed after El Mencho’s death

    Garcia Harfuch said that 30 suspected criminals were also killed in Jalisco during the clashes, while four others died in neighbouring Michoacan

    24 February,2026 10:24 AM IST | Mexico City | ANI
    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
    Infra hubs urgently need emergency medical rooms

    Infra hubs urgently need emergency medical rooms

    EMRs are already operational at the Byculla, Kalyan, and Vashi railway stations. Additionally, Kalwa, Titwala, and Karjat stations’ EMRs have also become operational under newly awarded contracts

    23 February,2026 06:33 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
    22 February,2026 07:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha
    20 February,2026 08:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Aastha Atray Banan
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