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Parliament witnessed chaos during the Motion of Thanks debate as eight opposition MPs were suspended and Rahul Gandhi accused the government of blocking his speech on national security and Ladakh standoff issues

Russia fired nearly 450 drones and 70 missiles targeting multiple Ukrainian regions, including key power infrastructure, just a day before crucial US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

Two Mumbai cancer fighters- teacher Neha Kale and teenager Shourya Devrukhkar have shown remarkable courage in their battle against cancer. Their journeys of painful treatments, emotional struggles, and determination highlight resilience and hope.

Kurar police busted a fake packers and movers gang that allegedly cheated TV actress Khushi Chaudhary and fled with her valuables. Police recovered the stolen goods from a Sakinaka godown and arrested one accused, while two others remain absconding

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city is expected to witness haze in the morning and mainly clear sky towards afternoon/evening, with temperatures ranging between 20 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed expanding bilateral and Quad cooperation, focusing on critical minerals, trade opportunities, and Indo-Pacific security during talks in Washington

Former chemistry professor Shubhada Rohit Kawale continues to teach and mentor underprivileged Std XII students in Sangamner years after retirement. Through free classes, counselling, and emotional support, she helps rural students overcome academic stress and financial barriers to succeed in Maharashtra State Board examinations

Sweden-based Candelas electric hydrofoiling ferry P-12 has completed a record 160-nautical-mile journey from Gothenburg to Oslo, marking the longest electric sea voyage by a passenger vessel. Using submerged hydrofoil wings to lift its hull above water, the ferry cuts drag significantly and reduces energy consumption by nearly 80 per cent

French prosecutors have raided the offices of Elon Musks social media platform X as part of a preliminary investigation into alleged cybercrime offences, including the spread of child sexual abuse material, sexually explicit deepfakes and Holocaust denial. Authorities have summoned Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino for voluntary interviews

Canadian police have arrested three Indian nationals after shots were fired outside a residence in Surreys Crescent Beach neighbourhood during an anti-extortion patrol. The accused were taken into custody following reports of gunfire and a small fire outside the home and have been remanded until Thursday

A 13-year-old boy swam for nearly four hours to shore after his family was swept out to sea in Geographe Bay while kayaking and paddleboarding. After his kayak capsized, the boy continued swimming and alerted authorities, enabling marine rescue teams to locate and save his family 14 km offshore

A bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi was cut and stolen from the Australian Indian Community Centre in Rowville, Melbourne. The statue, gifted by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations and inaugurated in 2021 by former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, was allegedly stolen by three unidentified offenders

The Bihar government on Tuesday tabled a Rs 3.47 lakh crore budget in the state Assembly, projecting a strong economic growth rate of 14.9 per cent for the current financial year. Presented by Finance Minister Bijendra Yadav, the budget allocates an annual scheme outlay of Rs 1.22 lakh crore

Traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway came to a standstill for over seven hours after a chemical gas tanker overturned near the Adoshi tunnel in Khandala Ghat. Hazardous gas leakage prompted emergency response teams to prioritise safety while clearing the accident site

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Officials acknowledged crowd management needs attention and that will be addressed once work is complete.

The India-US trade deal strengthens one of the most consequential economic partnerships

Residents of GTB Nagar in Sion have alleged that redevelopment work at CGS Colony has severely damaged a narrow DP road due to heavy construction vehicles. Locals claim BMC denied granting permission for its use and have raised safety concerns for pedestrians and school children

The Bombay High Court ruled that basements and parking spaces are common amenities and cannot be sold as independent units or used to claim housing society membership. The judgment strengthens rights of co-operative housing societies across Maharashtra

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The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation demolished unauthorised constructions in Airolis Sector 2 after MRTP Act notices were ignored. Civic officials imposed penalties and warned of continued strict action against illegal building activities across the city

Parth Pawar is likely to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha following his mother Sunetra Pawars appointment as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister. However, controversy surrounding a Pune land deal has prompted discussions within the NCP about considering his brother Jay Pawar instead

A male Sambar deer was rescued from Sanjay Gandhi National Park after it was found trapped in an illegal wire snare, suffering severe injuries and maggot infestation. Wildlife teams tracked and tranquillised the animal before removing the wire and providing treatment

Restoration of Swami Vivekanand Sarovar in Bandra West will begin soon after months of delay. The Rs 15.6 crore project includes lake rejuvenation, desilting, promenade repairs, and three years of maintenance, with work expected to be completed within 18 months

Mumbai education inspectors warn schools not to withhold HSC admit cards over fees. Flying squads, police presence and surprise checks planned for copy-free board exams 2026

The BMC will temporarily move Byculla Zoos Humboldt penguins from public display during June to August to expand their enclosure. The upgraded habitat will increase capacity from 25 to 40 birds, enhancing living conditions as part of the zoos aquarium expansion project

A 26-year-old history-sheeter known as Masoom was arrested by Dindoshi police for allegedly robbing a waiter at knifepoint in Goregaon, Mumbai. The accused, Sabir Islam Sheikh, had created fear in the locality and faces multiple criminal cases, police said.

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Himgauri Aher-Adke and Machhindra Sanap, son of former mayor Balasaheb Sanap, filed their nomination papers as BJP candidates for the posts of mayor and deputy mayor, respectively, on the final day for submitting nominations

Referring to comments made by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said questions had emerged following contradictory explanations surrounding the crash

Y Khemchand Singh was elected BJP legislature party leader in Manipur and is set to become the states chief minister. Nemcha Kipgen, a senior BJP leader, is likely to be appointed deputy chief minister as the new government forms ahead of the end of Presidents rule

A technical snag delayed Maharashtra Minister Pankaja Mundes helicopter by two hours during her Zilla Parishad poll campaign, though she continued despite safety concerns after Ajit Pawars recent crash

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it has urged Australia to take immediate action to recover the missing statue and bring those responsible to justice

Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Praful Patel expressed concern that people not connected with the NCP were commenting on the partys internal decisions after Pawars tragic death in a plane crash last week

In her budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman framed agriculture within the broader vision of Viksit Bharat, highlighting productivity enhancement, entrepreneurship, and non-crop income avenues as central to making farming more resilient amid climate and global supply chain challenges

IndiGo issued a travel advisory and cancelled flights to Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku and Tashkent until February 28 amid the evolving situation around Iran

The Kremlin spokesman said that Russia intends to continue to develop its relations with India in every possible way, according to Russian media reports. Sources in Russia`s energy ministry said they have not received any notice from Indian refiners to cancel contracts

Eight Congress MPs were suspended from the Lok Sabha for unruly behaviour including for tearing papers and throwing them at the Chair after Rahul Gandhi was barred from citing former Army chief M.M. Naravanes memoir, prompting protests outside Parliament

Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar has been appointed guardian minister for Pune and Beed, filling the posts left vacant after the demise of her husband, Ajit Pawar. She will oversee development work and government schemes in both districts

Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi raised the Ladakh standoff issue during the Budget Session 2026, triggering a heated exchange in the House. Opposition MPs protested after the Chair denied permission to quote sources, leading to sloganeering and adjournment

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Modi sold out Indian farmers under US pressure by rushing the India-US trade deal, linking it to the Adani case and Epstein files, and claimed the countrys interests were compromised

Adani Defence & Aerospace and Italys Leonardo have partnered to set up an integrated helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, aimed at meeting the Indian Armed Forces needs and boosting Make in India. The collaboration will focus on Leonardos AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters, with indigenisation, MRO and training facilities

Leading industry bodies said the deal would enhance the global competitiveness of Indian products, boost manufacturing growth, create jobs and strengthen supply chains. The agreement could benefit key export sectors such as textiles and apparel, gems and jewellery, as well as industrial and engineering goods

A Himachal Roadways bus carrying over 30 passengers fell into a deep gorge on the Kwanu-Meenus Road in the Kalsi area of Uttarakhands Dehradun district on Tuesday. Following the incident, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) launched a large-scale rescue operation, deploying teams from multiple locations

The US has agreed to cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent from 25 percent under a new trade deal announced by President Donald Trump after talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The move is expected to boost Indian exports, especially labour-intensive sectors, while detailed terms of the agreement are awaited

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday visited the Biraja temple in Odishas Jajpur district, where she performed the pinda daan ritual at the sacred Navi Gaya pool for the salvation of her ancestors souls. Elaborate security arrangements were made for the visit, with around 600 personnel deployed

A groom allegedly murdered his friend in Maharashtras Beed district fearing disruption of his wedding over an unpaid Rs 1.5-lakh loan. The 30-year-old victim was found bludgeoned to death during the early hours of Monday on the outskirts of Khokarmoh village in Shirur Kasar tehsil

A Rottweiler owner has been booked after his pet allegedly attacked and mauled a 31-year-old woman during her morning walk in Bengalurus HSR Layout, leaving her with severe facial and neck injuries. The woman underwent an eight-hour surgery and received over 80 stitches

The Rajasthan Polices Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has issued leave India notices to two British nationals for allegedly pasting political stickers related to the IsraelPalestine conflict in public places in Pushkar. The tourists, who were in India on tourist visas, were found to have violated visa conditions that prohibit political

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is on a three-day official visit to the United States and is scheduled to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Tuesday. The talks will focus on cooperation in critical minerals, supply chain resilience and broader strategic and economic issues