Four-lane Mira Bhayander flyover narrows to two, MMRDA defends design amid criticism
A flyover in Mira-Bhayander, part of Mumbai’s Metro Line 9 project, has come under the spotlight after a social media post showed a four-lane section suddenly narrowing to two lanes. The post, shared by the account Gems of Mira Bhayandar, went viral, raising questions about commuter safety and design planning.
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Android 17 leak reveals Apple-like blur effects coming to system UI
Google appears to be taking inspiration from Apple as it prepares to roll out blur effects across Android 17. The tech giant had earlier introduced subtle blur elements in the notification shade and Quick Settings panel with the Material 3 Expressive redesign in Android 16.
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Global Firepower Rankings cement India’s supremacy; Pakistan slides further down | Check full list
The United States has retained its position as the world’s strongest military in the 2026 Global Firepower rankings. The country achieved a Power Index (PwrIndx) score of 0.0741, continuing a streak that has kept it at the top since 2005.
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Jharkhand municipal polls to be held on February 23, counting on February 27
The State Election Commission has announced the schedule for municipal elections in Jharkhand. State Election Commissioner Alka Tiwari confirmed that polling will be held on February 23 across all municipal bodies in the state.
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Hailstorm likely in Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut and other NCR cities; orange alert issued: Details
An orange alert has been issued for Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut and other NCR cities, warning of rain, thunderstorm and possible hailstorm in the next three hours. Weather officials said moderate storms accompanied by lightning and strong winds are likely, with wind speeds ranging between 30–40 kmph and gusts up to 50 kmph in some areas. The alert also covers several districts of western Uttar Pradesh, including Agra, Aligarh, Amroha, Bulandshahr, Etah, Etawah, Firozabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Hapur, Hathras, Jalaun, Kasganj, Mainpuri, Mathura and Sambhal. People have been advised to stay indoors, avoid open areas during lightning, and take precautions to protect crops and vehicles.
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‘Largest trade deal in India’s history’: PM Modi sends strong message after India-EU FTA
India and the European Union on Tuesday concluded negotiations on a historic and ambitious Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking the largest trade deal ever signed by either side. The agreement comes at a time when the global economy is under stress and geopolitical tensions are rising, sending a clear signal of confidence in open and rules-based global trade. Speaking at the India-EU Business Forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered one of his strongest statements on India’s global economic partnerships. He underlined the scale and depth of India-EU ties and called the FTA a turning point.
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EU Council President Antonia Costa shows his passport mid speech, calls India-EU ties ‘personal’
European Council President Antonio Costa drew attention on Tuesday when he held up his Overseas Indian Citizen (OCI) card during a joint press meet in the national capital. The gesture added a personal touch to a major diplomatic moment between India and the European Union. Calling the occasion special, Costa said his connection with India goes beyond politics.
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Carlos Alcaraz equals Bjorn Borg, Rafael Nadal’s historic record as he enters in maiden Australian Open semis
Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz has equalled a historic record jointly held by legends Bjorn Borg, Rafael Nadal, and Boris Becker as he made his way into the Australian Open semifinals for the first time in his career. The World No.1 Alcaraz defeated Australian favourite Alex de Minaur in straight sets 7-5, 6-2, 6-1.
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‘Dragon and Elephant dance together’: China’s Xi Jinping sends warm Republic Day greetings to India
At a time when India grapples with the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariff measures, Beijing offered a cordial note on the occasion of India’s 77th Republic Day. Chinese President Xi Jinping sent greetings to Indian President Droupadi Murmu, describing India and China as “good neighbours, friends and partners.” He added that the “dragon and elephant dancing together” is the right choice for both countries, underlining Beijing’s vision of cooperation and mutual growth.
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‘Financing the war against themselves’: US Treasury Secretary flags concerns over India-EU trade deal
As India and the European Union have finalised the free trade deal, the United States (US) has taken a jibe at the EU, with Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent saying the Europeans are “financing the war” against themselves. It should be mentioned here that India and the EU are yet to sign the deal, though they have declared it has been “finalised”.
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