Iran refuses to give up nuclear rights amid US pressure
Trump warned on Friday that he believes 10 to 15 days is enough time for Iran to reach a deal following recent rounds of indirect negotiations, including this week in Geneva, that made little visible progress
Ukraine war veterans turn to theatre to heal and rebuild lives
The actors men and women in their 20s to 60s included Ukrainian military veterans who had returned from the front with amputations, severe burns and sight loss. Others had endured war on the homefront. Many had never set foot on a stage before this play
Four Youth Congress workers arrested for protest at AI summit, police seek probe
The arrested protesters were Krishna Hari, national secretary of Youth Congress from Bihar; Kundan Yadav, IYC state secretary, Bihar; Ajay Kumar, IYC state president, Uttar Pradesh; and Narasimha Yadav from Telangana
Maharashtra: Suspected Class 12 Chemistry paper leak being investigated by Nagpur cops
Police in Nagpur are probing a suspected leak of the Maharashtra Class 12 Chemistry board exam after questions similar to the paper surfaced in a WhatsApp message on a students phone. The device was seized during the exam following suspicious behaviour. An FIR has been filed, and both police and board authorities have launched parallel investigations.
Olympic Village runs out of condoms in 72 hours amid high demand
About 10,000 free condoms were used up in just three days at the Olympic Village in Milano-Cortina, Italy, but have been thankfully restocked
Whether he played soldiers, cowboys, lawyers or men coming apart at the seams, Duvall brought empathy to the roles not sentimentality
Maharashtra: Robber arrested, Rs 7.4 lakh jewellery recovered
Cobra rescued from school in Navi Mumbai
Man from Navi Mumbai arrested for sexually assaulting woman after promising marriage
Navi Mumbai: Traders evade fee, Rs 18 crore goods seized, Rs 60 lakh fine recovered
Fresh evidence of ancient naval battle found at Sindhudurg in Maharashtra
Mumbai: Tree-destruction in eco-sensitive zone, complaint lodged by NGO
Maharashtra to frame dedicated parking policy for commercial vehicles
After seven years trial, nine charged under MCOCA for dacoity let off in Maharashtra
Bombay high court hears plea over namaz space near Mumbai airport
Maharashtra: 23-year-old arrested in gold-snatching case, Rs 3 lakh stolen goods seized
UP court orders FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand, he rejects allegations
Special POCSO Judge Vinod Kumar Chaurasia directed the Jhunsi Police Station in Uttar Pradesh`s Prayagraj to register an FIR on a complaint filed by Ashutosh Brahmachari
Put India-US trade deal on hold, renegotiate terms: Congress
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the government must also ensure that the interests of Indian farmers are fully protected during the renegotiations and asked the government to categorically state that it will not allow any import liberalisation to the American side
Egg extraction & sale racket in Badlapur busted; 3 women held
Shiny flat, steep outgoings: Life after redevelopment in Mumbai
Plea filed against Maharashtra govt decision to cancel 5 pc Muslim quota
Mumbai: A petition has been filed in the Bombay High Court challenging the Maharashtra governments decision to cancel 5 per cent reservation in education and jobs for the Muslim community, terming the move as racial discrimination. The petition filed by advocate Syed Ejaz Abbas Naqvi challenged the government resolution of February 17 issued by the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
BMC demolishes illegal structures and unauthorised stalls in Borivli and Kandivli
BMC flayed for letting contractor use reserved Bandra garden plot
Made in India chip very important for developed nation, says PM Modi
PM Modi laid the foundation for the HCL-Foxconn India Chip plant in Jewar, a Rs 3,700 crore facility producing display driver chips to boost Indias semiconductor self-reliance and create over 3,500 jobs
India launches `Baku Evenings` to promote its culture, heritage in Azerbaijan
The Indian Embassy in Azerbaijan launched Baku Evenings, a cultural series promoting Indias culture, education, arts, and heritage. The inaugural event on February 20 celebrated Sanskrit and Hindi to strengthen people-to-people ties
Rohit Pawar Seeks Minister's Resignation Over Ajit Pawar Plane Crash
Rohit Pawar, nephew of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, has questioned the ongoing investigation into the plane crash that killed his uncle, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and irregularities.
Maharashtra Class 12 Exams 2026: Chemistry Paper Leak Suspected, Probe Underway
Maharashtra HSC Exams Paper Leak: She was caught using a mobile phone for cheating, which was later seized. Upon analysis, officials found that the question paper had been shared on a WhatsApp group before the examination began.
Viral abandoned baby macaque Punch draws crowds to the Japanese zoo
A six-month-old baby macaque named Punch has captured hearts across Japan after being abandoned by his mother and raised by zookeepers. Punch became an online sensation when videos of him clinging tightly to staff members and dragging around a stuffed orangutan toy were widely shared on X
Trump to visit China from March 31-April two: White House
US President Donald Trump will visit China from March 31 to April two , signaling improved US-China ties amid shifting global alliances. As trade tensions ease, both sides describe the relationship as stable, with more high-level meetings expected this year
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has fulfilled a court requirement by presenting Harshwardhan Sapkal as his new surety. This action follows the passing of the previous guarantor, Shivraj Patil. The legal formality relates to a 2014 defamation case filed by an RSS activist. Gandhi appeared in person to complete the process.
Maharashtra minister withdraws defamation case against Raut after latter expresses regret in court
MUMBAI, Feb 21: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday said Maharashtra Minister Dada Bhuse withdrew a defamation case filed against him after he expressed regret before a court in Nashik, stating that his allegation of corruption was based on incorrect information. The two leaders appeared before the court in Malegaon together in the morning. Speaking to reporters after the proceedings, Bhuse, a leader of the ruling Shiv Sena, said that they both made it clear in court that [] The post Maharashtra minister withdraws defamation case against Raut after latter expresses regret in court appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
If Sharad Pawar wishes to fight RS polls, MVA allies will have to discuss, says Sanjay Raut
A political tussle is underway in Maharashtra's Maha Vikas Aghadi over a Rajya Sabha seat. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut indicated that discussions will occur if Sharad Pawar expresses a desire to contest. The opposition alliance faces a challenge in securing its single winnable seat.
Colaba footballers protest conversion of mud maidan to turf
Football players and coaches protested the conversion of a mud ground to artificial turf in Colaba, citing lack of consultation and potential for injuries. They claim the project, allegedly backed by local politicians, will reduce playing space and alter the natural field. Officials maintain all permissions are in place.
Gokul raises price of buffalo milk by Rs 2 per litre
Gokul Dairy has raised the price of full cream buffalo milk by Rs 2 per litre to Rs 76, effective February 21. This price adjustment is attributed to a severe shortage of green fodder for milch animals, impacting fodder availability by approximately 10% in one month.
475-year-old Vasai cathedral wins UNESCO Award for conservation
Our Lady of Grace Cathedral in Vasai has won a UNESCO Award of Merit. The 475-year-old structure was restored through community funding. The project cost approximately Rs 4.5 crore. The restoration revived a sixteenth-century building embodying Portuguese colonial architecture. Traditional craftsmanship was used to reinstate the interior as a living place of worship. The work took place from 2023-24.
Maharashtra board chemistry paper goes viral before exam, leak suspected
Police have begun investigating a suspected leak of the Maharashtra Class 12 Chemistry question paper after it was allegedly shared online before the exam. Students and parents expressed concern after what was claimed to be the Maharashtra Board
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis presented the award to Aryan Khan. The debutant director was also recently honoured with the Debutant Director of the Year award at the NDTV Indian of the Year 2025.
Delhi on alert over possible LeT threat to religious sites
Delhi Police stepped up security at key religious and heritage sites, including Red Fort and Chandni Chowk, following intelligence inputs about a possible terror threat. Surveillance, vehicle checks and deployment of bomb squads have been intensified.
Rahul Gandhi Appears In Maharashtra Court In RSS Defamation Case
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday appeared before the Bhiwandi magistrate's court to furnish a fresh surety in a 2014 defamation case filed by an RSS activist, naming the party's Maharashtra chief Harshwardhan Sapkal as his new guarantor.
Mumbai Queer Pride 2026: Sweet 16, still marching for equality
Mumbai's 16th Pride March at August Kranti Maidan showcased a vibrant display of solidarity and a continued call for systemic change. Thousands gathered, demanding comprehensive anti-discrimination laws, horizontal reservation for transgender persons, and legal recognition of unions, emphasizing that full citizenship and belonging are still being claimed.
Man Allegedly Kills Mother With Kicks And Punches Over Bitter Gourd Curry In Maharashtra
According to the police, the accused has been identified as Jagdish Petkule. He was arrested shortly after the incident.
Four Including Toddler Die As Tractor-Trailers Overturn Near Jamkhandi
Labourers from Maharashtra were travelling in two trailers attached to a tractor after completing sugarcane harvesting work.
RSS defamation case: Rahul Gandhi appears in Bhiwandi court
Thane: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday appeared before the Bhiwandi magistrates court to furnish a fresh surety in a 2014 defamation case filed by an RSS activist, naming the partys Maharashtra chief Harshwardhan Sapkal as his new guarantor. Gandhi, who faced a black-flag protest by BJP workers on his way to Bhiwandi in Thane Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Aaditya Thackeray voiced support for architects opposing the Mahalaxmi Racecourse redevelopment, citing concerns over concretization and unnecessary facilities. Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora countered, expressing disappointment and highlighting the project's potential to create India's largest urban green zone with an underground sports complex.
BJP gets crucial standing committee heads post for the 1st time in BMC
In a significant political development, the BJP has secured the chairmanship of the BMC's powerful standing committee for the first time, with Prabhakar Shinde elected unopposed. Rajeshree Shirwadkar also took charge as chairperson of the education committee. Meanwhile, the opposition has demanded a white paper on civic works from the past four years.
Rebel rise continues in Maharashtra as Congress-backed mayor elected in Bhiwandi
BJP State president Ravindra Chavan warned of strict disciplinary action against its rebel corporators
Donald Trump says India trade deal remains intact after SC tariff ruling
I also stopped the war between India and Pakistan. As you know, there were 10 planes were shot down. That war was going and probably going nuclear. And just yesterday, the Prime Minister of Pakistan said President Trump saved 35 million lives by getting them to stop, Trump said.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis slams Youth Congress for defaming nation at Global AI Summit
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condemned the Indian Youth Congress protest at the India AI Impact Summit. He stated the protest defamed the nation on a global stage. Youth Congress workers staged a shirtless protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They accused the Prime Minister of compromising the country's identity. Police detained the protesters.
Sikh man Avtar Singh kidnapped from Tracy area in California
A 57-year-old Sikh man, Avtar Singh, was allegedly kidnapped from the Tracy area in California, police said. Singh was reportedly forced into a white SUV by three individuals dressed in dark clothing around 2.30 pm on Tuesday. Authorities are investigating the incident and searching for the suspects
Surgical instrument found inside woman abdomen five years after operation
An artery forceps was discovered inside a womans abdomen five years after she underwent surgery at Alappuzha Medical College in Vandanam. Usha Joseph, a native of Punnapra, had surgery in May 2021 to remove a uterine fibroid but reportedly continued to suffer recurring abdominal pain. An X-ray later revealed the surgical instrument had been left
Study finds genetic similarities in feline and human breast cancer mutations
A new international study has found that gene mutations driving breast cancer in cats closely resemble those seen in humans, raising hopes for improved treatments in both species. Researchers from the UK, Canada and Switzerland analysed tumour samples and identified key genetic changes that could help advance understanding of cancer development
Routine eye exam may help detect Alzheimers years before symptoms
A new study suggests that changes in the peripheral retina the outer area of the eyes light-sensitive layer may help detect Alzheimer`s disease at an early stage. Researchers found that a routine eye examination could potentially reveal warning signs of the condition long before irreversible brain damage occurs
Six-year-old killed in Janakpuri crash, grandmother says no one stopped to help
A six-year-old girl was killed after a car rammed into an e-rickshaw in Janakpuri, Delhi. The childs grandmother recounted the traumatic moments, saying no one came forward to help as the girl lay critically injured. The tragic incident has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over road safety and bystander apathy in the city
US business groups hail Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs
US business leaders and advocacy groups welcomed the Supreme Courts 6-3 decision invalidating Donald Trumps emergency tariff powers, calling it a relief for companies burdened by rising costs and supply-chain disruptions
Meet Neal Katyal, Indian-American lawyer who stopped Trump`s tariffs
Indian-American attorney Neal Katyal successfully argued before the US Supreme Court against Donald Trumps sweeping tariffs, securing a landmark ruling that reaffirmed Congresss exclusive authority to impose taxes
ePlane allies with NVIDIA to develop Indias 1st air taxi
Chennai-based The ePlane Company has partnered with NVIDIA to develop Indias first electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) air taxi. Announced at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the collaboration will see ePlane create a high-fidelity digital twin of its e200x aircraft to enhance aerospace simulation and performance
Countries with Trump trade deals to face temporary 10 per cent tariff
Countries including India, the UK, EU and Japan will face a temporary 10 per cent global tariff after the Supreme Court restricted the use of emergency powers under IEEPA. The White House said the move shifts legal authority to Section 122 without altering trade commitments
Trump signals new global tariff after Supreme Court setback at press conference
At a combative White House press conference, President Donald Trump said tariff rates could rise further, stressing that alternative statutes give him broader authority. He insisted the Supreme Court ruling would not moderate his trade agenda
Teen kills man for talking loudly on video call in Mumbai; hits his head against cement road
A 19-year-old unemployed youth was arrested for allegedly killing his acquaintance in Mumbai after an argument over speaking loudly on a video call. The accused beat the victim, Vipul Karamkar, and hit his head against the cement road, leading to his death. Both resided in the same locality.
Pune: Pangolin scales worth 3 kg seized in Pune wildlife trafficking bust
A blue car intercepted near Manchar led to the seizure of pangolin scales, claws and sambar antlers. The accused from Raigad were booked under Crime No. 09/2026 and later granted bail by a local court
Thailand cops dress as lion dancers to nab serial burglar
Police in Bangkok pulled off a dramatic arrest by disguising themselves as lion dancers during a Lunar New Year fair at a temple in Nonthaburi. Officers hid beneath a traditional red-and-gold lion costume before lunging at and arresting a 33-year-old suspect. The man is accused of breaking into the home of a local police commander three times
Osaka receives gold bar donation to repair ageing water pipes
The city of Osaka has received gold bars worth 560 million yen (approximately Rs 32.75 crore) from an anonymous donor to help repair its ageing water pipeline system. The 21-kg gold donation was handed over to the Osaka City Waterworks Bureau. Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama said the city would honour the donors request and prioritise improvements to water
Allow devotees to use Mahalaxmi Temple walkway
The access road to their homes is choked by devotees, mounds of footwear that are piled Everest high at times just outside their building gates.
Seeds of equality are bearing fruit
The legacy of reforms pioneered by Savitribai Phule and gradually carried forward by other trailblazers is plain to see, with the levers of power in a male-dominated arena now firmly in womens hands
Navi Mumbai tops Maharashtra in City E-Governance Index-2026 report
Chargesheet filed against 5 accused in Kandivli land-grab case
Leopard kills cow in Navi Mumbai
Activists to protest against illegal buildings at Belapur Hills in Navi Mumbai on Feb 22
Rape charge not proved, man who spent 8 yrs in jail let off
Activists oppose proposed development on CRZ land in Nerul, Navi Mumbai
House and Opposition leaders selected at Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporations general body meeting
Navi Mumbai: 180 auto drivers penalised, Rs 1.7 lakh collected for violation
Navi Mumbai: Labourer arrested for murdering friend within 12 hours of FIR
Maharashtras Ladki Bahin Yojana: Waiting for 1,500
The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana was rolled out ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections in mid-2024. It assured women between the ages of 21 and 65 a monthly stipend of 1,500, and the first tranche of payouts were made. After the Mahayuti government returned to power, it introduced mandatory e-KYC verification, which led to a reduction in the number of eligible beneficiaries, reportsVinaya Deshpande Pandit
Mlaya-ko April jaoni SIR-ko kana tarichina EC geeta
NEW DELHI: Meghalaya adokko manchape asongni dam 22 adokrango, April jaonin Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-ko abachengna manna gita iano nangchakegipa pilak kamrangkon matchotatchina Election Commission, geetaniko onangaha. Iani bidingo Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Ladakh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, []
Enforce clean air, medical service norms: Congress to BMC ahead of budget
KEM Hospital to inaugurate MAA, its affordable IVF treatment centre
Trump says US Supreme Court tariff ruling `deeply disappointing`
President Donald Trump said he would impose an additional global tariffs of 10 per cent over and above the rates currently applicable on exports from each country sending goods to America
Maharashtra Recommends CBI Probe Into Ajit Pawar Aircraft Crash
If the CBI agrees to take over the case, it may initiate an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Maharashtra Rolls Out Revenue Camps To Clear Pending Cases
A Government Resolution (GR) issued in this regard stated that the campaign will cover all revenue circles, as well as areas under municipal councils and nagar panchayats. Special eight-day camp schedules have been planned across March, April and May.
WR announces Holi special trains, extends Rajkot-Mahbubnagar service
According to WR Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek, the special services will connect Mumbai, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan with Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi and West Bengal, offering additional capacity during the peak travel season
Maharashtra scraps 5% muslim reservation What does it mean? | Pulse Maharashtra
Maharashtra has officially scrapped the 5% Muslim reservation introduced in 2014. But the quota had already lapsed years ago, so what really changes now?
CM Devendra Fadnavis launches AI tools and signs AI agreements for implementation in Maharashtra
2 Women Run Over By Tempo In Maharashtra, Cops Say Driver Was Learning
Two women were killed on Friday in Palghar district after they were hit by a pick up tempo allegedly driven by a person learning to drive the vehicle, a police official said.
4 arrested for collecting ransom from Mumbai jeweller by posing as Lawrence Bishnoi gang members
Raj Kundra appears before court, gets bail in 2018 Bitcoin money laundering case
