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The race for Malegaon mayor and deputy mayor intensifies as multiple corporators file nominations, with elections scheduled for February 7 following a closely fought civic poll

Manipur had been under Presidents Rule since February 13 last year, four days after then-Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned amid prolonged ethnic violence

A Thane court has acquitted three men accused in a 2017 explosives conspiracy case after ruling that the prosecution failed to prove their involvement. The court cited the absence of eyewitnesses and no clear link between the accused and explosives found in an unused SUV in Mumbra, granting them the benefit of doubt

Urging the top court to save democracy and intervene to ensure fair special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by the Election Commission keeping in mind the fact that people alive have been declared dead by the poll panel

The February 7-8 visit would be Prime Minister Modi`s third to Malaysia, and the first after the elevation of the India-Malaysia bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in August 2024

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

Night temperatures in Srinagar showed marginal improvement on Wednesday, settling at 3 degrees Celsius, while Gulmarg remained severely cold at minus 8 degrees Celsius, the Meteorological Department said

Israeli fire in Gaza killed at least 17 Palestinians, most of them women and children, hospital officials said Wednesday, while Israel said militant gunfire had injured an Israeli soldier

Budget Sessions 2026: Union Minister Piyush Goyal told Parliament that India and the US are complementary economies and the bilateral trade deal protects sensitive sectors like agriculture and dairy. He said lower tariffs will boost exports, MSMEs and manufacturing while advancing Indias Viksit Bharat 2047 vision

The meeting took place at Vidya Pratishthan, an educational institute in the Pawar familys hometown of Baramati, and lasted around one-and-a-half hours. There was no official word on the agenda, though sources indicated the discussions may have focused on the possible merger of the two NCP factions

Delhi woke up to dense fog on Wednesday, affecting visibility and disrupting vehicular movement across the city. The IMD issued a yellow alert, warning of dense fog conditions during the morning and forenoon

A senior police officer said preliminary investigations indicate the three sisters were hooked on a Korean task-based interactive love game, and their parents had raised concerns about their excessive mobile phone use in recent days

Tamil Nadu is likely to witness light rainfall in southern and delta districts, while early-morning fog may affect visibility in western, and north-western regions. Most other parts of the state, including Puducherry, will remain dry with a slight rise in daytime temperatures

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has reached the Supreme Court for a crucial hearing on petitions challenging the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. She sought permission to argue in person amid tight security

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy reviewed the progress of AIIMS Bibinagar in Telangana, stating that Ayush treatment services will be available once the hospital becomes fully operational. He said most new buildings and the emergency block are nearly complete and highlighted the institutes super-speciality status and improved connectivity

Tremors were felt in parts of Kolkata on Tuesday following a series of earthquakes in neighbouring regions, including Myanmar and Bangladesh, according to the National Centre for Seismology. Residents reported shaking of household items and sudden jerks

The joint operation involves troops from CIF Delta, the White Knight Corps, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the CRPF

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

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

Looking at how an old capital, of the youngest state in India, became its most liveable metropolitan city!

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

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