NSA Ajit Doval and Canadian counterpart Nathalie Drouin met in Ottawa, agreeing on a shared security work plan to address transnational crime and cybersecurity, marking progress in mending ties strained by the 2023 Nijjar case.
Cuba has suspended jet fuel supplies to airlines for a month due to an energy crisis triggered by US actions against Venezuela, forcing carriers to refuel elsewhere in the Caribbean.
Depalpur police in Indore intercepted an SUV carrying 40 boxes of country-made liquor worth Rs 1.44 lakh, arresting two individuals and seizing the vehicle valued at Rs 5 lakh in a crackdown on illegal activities.
A woman, her daughter, and a man suffered burns in an explosion in Shrirampur when a scrap collector tried to break open a refrigerator compressor near a fire. The teenage daughter is in serious condition.
Pune's pay-and-park scheme remains unimplemented two months post-announcement, with PMC considering retendering. Residents and activists debate its efficacy amid parking woes.
Mandsaur police raided a major MD drug manufacturing unit in Surjana village, seizing 12.5 kg of chemicals worth Rs 12 crore internationally. Two locals were arrested using a buttermilk machine for production.
Former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav refuted social media claims of fathering a daughter, accusing RJD leaders of a conspiracy. He named five individuals as 'Jaichands' and vowed legal action.
Results from 12 Maharashtra zilla parishads will test the electoral alliance between NCP and NCP(SP), potentially shaping their merger discussions post-elections, say political observers.
Japan's first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi leads her coalition to a commanding majority in a snap election, but now faces diplomatic, economic, and coalition challenges.
A Lamborghini driven by a businessman's son in Kanpur plowed into people, injuring six. The car hit an auto-rickshaw and a parked motorcycle, flinging a rider 10 feet into the air.
The investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie takes a dramatic turn as police search her elder daughter Annie's residence multiple times, seizing evidence amid ransom demands.
With the collapse of the START treaty, global arms control is in crisis, risking nuclear proliferation. India must actively engage with major powers to develop new stabilising mechanisms for a multipolar nuclear world.
On February 9, 1986, suspected terrorists killed the son of a senior Akali Dal leader in Punjab. The day also saw PM Rajiv Gandhi address global economic issues and a Delhi bandh protest price hikes.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemns US CENTCOM commander's visit to USS Abraham Lincoln, warning military moves undermine diplomacy amid ongoing nuclear negotiations.
Ahead of the International Fleet Review 2026, TOI and the Eastern Naval Command offer readers a chance to win naval memorabilia by identifying a ship from three cutouts. Submit entries by Feb 14, 2026.
Live coverage of the Dharashiv Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti election results for 2026 in Maharashtra. Get real-time updates on seat tallies, political party performances, and key trends from the crucial local body polls.
The Maharashtra local body election results for Kolhapur Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti seats in 2026 have been announced, marking a significant political development in the state.
Live updates and analysis of the 2026 Maharashtra Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti election results, covering key districts like Pune, Satara, Solapur, and Kolhapur.
Indore Municipal Corporation has intensified its drive against industrial units releasing untreated water into public drains, imposing fines exceeding Rs 8 lakh in two weeks. Inspections in multiple zones led to penalties for improper effluent treatment p
Pune Municipal Corporation intensifies action against authorized roadside vendors violating rules and failing to pay dues, with plans to blacklist repeat offenders and suspend licenses.
Pune Municipal Corporation aims to complete a major portion of the new Sadhu Vaswani Bridge within four months, before monsoon. Technical pipeline issues under railway tracks have caused delays, pushing the project back by at least two months.
Khargone police arrested five individuals, including three women, for allegedly running a honeytrap and blackmail racket. The accused lured victims, recorded videos, and extorted money by threatening to make clips viral and file false cases.
Construction of a grade separator at Nashik's Dwarka junction and heavy vehicle diversions disrupt city bus routes, leaving passengers stranded at stops like Bodhale Nagar and Nasardi Bridge.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis pledges stable industrial power tariffs for five years to boost business, warns against extortion, and details Rs 55,000 crore investment from Davos deals for north Maharashtra districts.
Indore Crime Branch arrested a repeat offender with over 100 grams of brown sugar near Laxmibai Nagar railway yard. The contraband, valued at Rs 11.5 lakh, was seized after a brief chase.
Indore's transport office earned Rs 11.40 crore from VIP number auctions in 2025, with plate 0001 fetching Rs 5.50 lakh and 20,239 vehicle owners paying premiums for coveted sequences.
Pratapgarh police and power department conducted 'Operation Andhkar' raids, arresting 10 people for electricity theft, filing 35 cases with Rs 23.8 lakh penalty, and seizing illegal equipment worth lakhs.
Kotwali police in Chittorgarh raided a residential house in Gandhi Nagar, arresting 13 individuals for illegal gambling. Authorities seized Rs 75,000 cash, three scooters, two motorcycles, and gambling equipment in the operation.
Maharashtra's local body elections recorded a 68.28% voter turnout across 12 districts. Parbhani district led with 74.89% participation. Results are seen as a crucial political litmus test.
Baner police have started proceedings to register an abetment of suicide case against a pharmacy store owner after his 20-year-old niece was found dead in his flat. The victim's brother alleges mental and physical harassment led to the tragedy.