Tarun Verma is a journalist with experience of over 4 years in covering news and events across India. With sharp understanding of the national spectrum and ability to decode complex policy matters. A keen eye for detail and a commitment to factual brings clarity to the stories that shape public discourse. Outside the newsroom, Tarun is an avid cricket enthusiast.
Global Punjabi artist Talwiinder while exclusively talking to Mid-Day shares how real emotions shape his songs, why he keeps a painted face and what can fans expect from his upcoming ICONiQ White Nh7 Weekender performance in Pune... [Read More]
13 March,2026 03:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Tarun VermaApple has opened its second Mumbai store at Sky City Mall in Borivali, marking its sixth retail outlet in India. The new store offers the full Apple product lineup, Today at Apple sessions, Apple Pickup services, and personalised support from a 70-member team... [Read More]
26 February,2026 01:27 PM IST | Mumbai | Tarun VermaLeft stranded midway, it was his pilot who helped him find swimmers to support his historic crossing. On February 12, India’s Satendra Singh Lohiya became the first Asian para-swimmer to cross New Zealand’s Cook Strait. At 38, 70 per cent disabled and reliant on a wheelchair... [Read More]
18 February,2026 01:07 PM IST | Mumbai | Tarun VermaApple has unveiled the barricade for its upcoming Apple Borivali store at Oberoi Sky City Mall in Mumbai, marking its sixth retail outlet in India and second in the city. The Borivali store features Apple’s peacock-inspired design identity first seen in Bengaluru, Pune and Noida.... [Read More]
13 February,2026 02:44 PM IST | Mumbai | Tarun VermaUnion Budget 2026: Markets turned volatile on Budget Day as Nifty and Sensex fell sharply after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a steep hike in STT on futures and options trading, triggering panic selling and heavy losses in large-cap stocks... [Read More]
01 February,2026 08:39 PM IST | Mumbai | Tarun VermaThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday announced the launch of a city-wide cleanliness competition titled ‘Mumbai Clean League’ after Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar proposed for the initiative. Pics/Sameer Abedi... [Read More]
17 March,2026 02:49 PM ISTThe General Civil Aviation Authority has announced the temporary and full closure of the United Arab Emirates airspace, Al Jazeera reported. (Pics/AFP)... [Read More]
17 March,2026 02:32 PM ISTA fire has erupted within the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone following a drone strike at the facility, according to a report by Al Jazeera, citing the local government`s media office. The incident occurred at the energy site located approximately 150 km east of Dubai. (Pics/AFP)... [Read More]
17 March,2026 02:23 PM ISTExternal Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held talks with top European Union (EU) leaders and foreign ministers in Brussels to discuss the implementation of recent India-EU agreements. (PICS/ PTI)... [Read More]
17 March,2026 02:43 PM ISTMourners in large numbers gathered to attend funeral in Baghdad on Tuesday for members of Iraq`s Hashed al-Shaabi who were killed in an attack in Al-Qaim province, near the Syria border, the previous evening. (PICS/ AFP)... [Read More]
17 March,2026 02:12 PM ISTResidents of Kandivali East in Mumbai were seen waiting in long queues for six to seven hours on Gaondevi Road at Poisar to collect home cooking LPG gas cylinders amid the ongoing cooking gas crisis. The desperate wait for cylinders highlights the severity of the LPG shortage gripping Mumbai, with households across the city struggling to get timely refills as supply disruptions continue to affect daily life (PICS/SATEJ SHINDE)... [Read More]
17 March,2026 01:42 PM ISTPriyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas joined some of Hollywood`s biggest names at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party. Priyanka and Nick posed together for a photoshoot, offering a closer and more personal look at what the party felt like for them. Priyanka turned heads in a metallic gown paired with a matching fur shrug, while Nick wore a beige coat over a white shirt, paired with a black bow-tie and trousers. ... [Read More]
17 March,2026 01:21 PM ISTOver 400 people have died and hundreds more have suffered injuries after a Pakistani military airstrike hit a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul, Afghan officials said, according to a report by Tolo News. Pics/AFP... [Read More]
17 March,2026 11:27 AM ISTA fresh storm has erupted online after a new video of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared on X, just as viral rumours across social media began falsely declaring him dead. The footage, which shows Netanyahu interacting with civilians in Israel during rising regional tensions, was meant to shut down the speculation. Instead, it triggered a new wave of digital scrutiny. Online users quickly zoomed into a strange moment in the clip where the prime minister’s ring appears to briefly vanish as his hand moves, sparking claims that the video may have been altered or generated using artificial intelligence. WATCH... [Read More]
17 March,2026 09:38 AM ISTAmid the Iran War, U.S. President Donald Trump said he is unsure whether Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is even alive, noting that the Iranian leader has not appeared publicly since his appointment. Trump made the remarks while addressing reporters amid the escalating Iran conflict and rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. president also criticized allies for refusing to send naval forces to help protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route. Trump also answered on the possiblity of Israel using nuclear power to dismantle the Iran regime. ... [Read More]
16 March,2026 02:31 AM ISTA massive fire erupted near Dubai International Airport after a suspected drone strike hit a fuel tank in the vicinity of DXB, forcing the temporary suspension of flight operations at one of the world`s busiest airports. Civil defence teams rushed to the scene and battled the blaze for nearly two hours before bringing the fire under control. Air defence alarms sounded across parts of Dubai as the UAE intercepted missiles and drones launched amid the escalating US–Israel–Iran conflict.... [Read More]
16 March,2026 02:05 AM ISTIsrael has claimed it destroyed an aircraft linked to Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a strike at Tehran’s Mehrabad International Airport. According to the Israeli military, the aircraft was a Boeing 747 belonging to the Iranian Air Force and used by senior Iranian officials and military leaders. The strike is part of a broader Israeli air campaign targeting strategic infrastructure across Iran. Israeli officials say more than 200 targets have been hit, including missile production sites and defence installations.... [Read More]
16 March,2026 02:05 AM ISTIndia is negotiating with Iran to ensure safe passage for Indian-flagged and India-bound vessels through the Strait of Hormuz as tensions in the Gulf disrupt global shipping routes. According to sources, Tehran has asked New Delhi to release three tankers seized by Indian authorities earlier this year as part of a potential arrangement to allow safe transit for Indian vessels. India had detained the Iran-linked tankers in February, alleging that the ships had concealed their identities and were involved in illegal ship-to-ship transfers at sea.... [Read More]
16 March,2026 02:04 AM ISTIran`s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has reportedly been secretly airlifted to Russia for urgent medical treatment following severe war-related injuries. Sources suggest that the 56-year-old leader was transported under the cover of military operations to a private medical facility linked to Vladimir Putin, sparking intense speculation about the geopolitical implications. With Iranian hospitals unable to handle the complexity of his wounds, Khamenei is said to be undergoing critical surgery while shielded from public view. WATCH... [Read More]
16 March,2026 02:03 AM ISTAccording to intelligence inputs cited by CNN-News18, Mojtaba Khamenei is believed to be alive but gravely wounded following the February 28 US-Israel strikes that reportedly killed his father. Sources claim the injured cleric is now under extremely tight security, with his movement restricted and all communication being closely monitored and filtered by the IRGC. Reports further suggest that the IRGC has assumed complete control over the messaging attributed to Mojtaba, carefully managing any public statements in order to maintain stability inside Iran’s political system. Adding to the intrigue, intelligence chatter indicates that Mojtaba may have been secretly transported to Moscow for emergency medical treatment, possibly undergoing surgery aboard a Russian military aircraft before being moved to a high-security hospital inside the presidential palace complex. WATCH... [Read More]
16 March,2026 02:59 PM ISTThe Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil trade, has once again become the center of international tension. In this latest update, US President Trump is pressuring oil-dependent nations to deploy naval forces and patrol the strategic strait, raising questions about allied commitments and global security. Despite Trump’s heavy appeals, countries like Japan and Australia have firmly declined immediate military engagement. The stakes are high as global energy markets react to the uncertainty, with oil prices surging amid mounting tension. While the US stresses the strait’s importance to allies, it notes its own lower dependency on Hormuz oil flows. China remains a major player with strong self-interest in securing energy supply routes, though its participation in any international coalition remains unclear. WATCH... [Read More]
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