According to DrikPanchang, Holi in 2026 will be observed over two days — Holika Dahan on March 2 and Rangwali Holi on March 3. The festival marks the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring, celebrated with bonfires, colours, sweets and community gatherings across India
25 February,2026 10:04 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentA tense situation unfolded in Shivarampalli after alleged Gow Rakshak members stopped a truck transporting cows. Attapur Police intervened, shifted the animals and seized the vehicle. An investigation is currently underway
25 February,2026 08:26 AM IST | ANIUP CM Yogi Adityanath arrived in Tokyo for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening investment ties and promoting industrial growth in Uttar Pradesh. The visit follows major investment commitments secured in Singapore
25 February,2026 08:23 AM IST | ANIThe Union government will soon introduce a countrywide HPV immunisation programme for girls aged 14. Health officials say early vaccination offers maximum protection against cervical cancer and other HPV-linked diseases
25 February,2026 08:19 AM IST | AgenciesResearchers in Belgium have developed a solar-powered technique that converts plastic waste into acetic acid, the primary component of vinegar. The process relies on a specially engineered catalyst that breaks down plastics at the molecular level using sunlight
25 February,2026 08:17 AM IST | AgenciesDays after Prince Andrew was taken into custody over alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein, former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson was arrested and later released on bail in a related misconduct investigation
25 February,2026 08:14 AM IST | AgenciesProfessor Omar Yaghi of the University of California, Berkeley has developed a device that can extract up to 1,000 litres of clean water daily from thin air. Built by his company Atoco, the machine works even in regions with less than 20 per cent humidity, offering hope for water-scarce areas
25 February,2026 08:12 AM IST | AgenciesA shooting incident in Calgary has drawn attention after alleged members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility through a social media post. Security agencies are verifying the authenticity of the claims and examining a viral video linked to the incident
25 February,2026 08:08 AM IST | AgenciesImran Khan was moved from jail to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences for further treatment related to right central retinal vein occlusion. After being assessed by a board of specialist doctors, he underwent the procedure and was later returned to custody
25 February,2026 08:05 AM IST | AgenciesFrance has formally summoned US Ambassador Charles Kushner after comments by the Trump administration sparked objections in Paris. Officials confirmed that failure to comply with the summons could limit diplomatic engagement at the highest levels
25 February,2026 08:01 AM IST | AgenciesFearlessness needs spine. Without it, it becomes chaos. Except for Bumrah, the rest of the Indians couldn’t scare the South African opposition in A’bad
25 February,2026 07:52 AM IST | Balvinder Singh SandhuDid a Saturday walk-through India’s iconic Prasad Labs in Chennai; and no, seriously, what did I see?
25 February,2026 06:50 AM IST | Mayank ShekharAccording to the regulator, a multi-disciplinary audit team found several non-compliances in areas including airworthiness, air safety and flight operations. The DGCA said there were serious gaps in maintenance procedures
24 February,2026 10:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra Police have formed a six-member SIT to investigate the suspected leak of HSC class 12 chemistry and physics papers. The leak surfaced in Nagpur, with four arrested so far. Authorities are probing WhatsApp circulation and verifying if the viral paper matches the original exam
24 February,2026 10:02 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondentThe first round of India-Israel FTA negotiations has begun in New Delhi and will run till February 26, coinciding with PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel. The proposed pact aims to boost bilateral trade, strengthen supply chains and create new opportunities across key sectors
24 February,2026 09:30 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentPM Modi will begin a two-day Israel visit to strengthen defence, trade, and strategic ties. He will meet PM Netanyahu and President Herzog, and discuss regional and security issues
24 February,2026 09:21 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIChib was produced before the Patiala House Court after his arrest by the Delhi Police earlier in the day. The investigating agency sought seven days of custodial interrogation, submitting that Chib was the “main conspirator and mastermind” behind the incident
24 February,2026 08:33 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSThe 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 | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe 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 | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarMany 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 | Tehran | mid-day online correspondentCongress 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
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Iran is reportedly close to finalizing a deal to acquire China’s CM-302 supersonic anti-ship cruise missile — a system often described as a “ship killer” due to its speed, sea-skimming flight path, and long strike range. The development comes as the United States positions major naval assets, including two aircraft carriers, within operational range of Iran. At the same time, reports suggest Russia is deepening military coordination with Tehran.
The municipality of Juiz de Fora recorded 16 deaths, while four people died in the city of Uba, about a two-hour drive away. The tragedy included a river overflowing its banks, landslides and buildings collapsing. Juiz de Fora's mayor, Margarida Salomao, declared a state of emergency
24 February,2026 09:09 PM IST | Brazil | AFPHe 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
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
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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-
Criticism about how bridges and flyovers are being built undermines the intelligence behind our infrastructure
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