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Assembly Election 2026 ECI unveils poll schedule today; check details

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, announces poll timetable

15 March,2026 10:18 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Crew of fatal US military crash included Alabama father and several from Ohio

The Ohio Air National Guard's 121st Air Refuelling Wing said in a Facebook post late Friday that three of the dead were airmen who served in the Columbus-based unit.

15 March,2026 09:41 PM IST | AP | PTI
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Bypolls to 8 assembly seats on April 9 and 23; counting on May 4: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced bypolls to eight assembly seats across Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland, Tripura, Gujarat and Maharashtra, with voting scheduled on April 9 and April 23 and counting on May 4

15 March,2026 06:56 PM IST | PTI
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Bengal polls: SIR, infiltration, corruption to dominate campaign rhetoric

With West Bengal's poll season officially underway, several contentious issues are set to dominate campaign rhetoric, including the SIR-driven deletion of 63.66 lakh names from the voter list, BJP's infiltration plank targeting illegal Bangladeshi migrants, corruption allegations over the school jobs scam

15 March,2026 06:11 PM IST | PTI
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IMD issues orange alert as rain, thunderstorm hits Delhi-NCR

Residents across Delhi-NCR woke up to rain, thunder and strong winds on Sunday morning, providing relief after several days of unusually high temperatures

15 March,2026 02:47 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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NHAI raises FASTag annual pass fee from April 1, check details

The National Highways Authority of India has increased the FASTag Annual Pass fee from Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,075 for the financial year 2026–27, effective April 1, 2026

15 March,2026 02:37 PM IST | IANS
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ECI likely to announce polling dates for Assam, Bengal, Kerala and TN on Sunday

Officials said that the poll body has completed its review of election preparedness in these regions and is now ready to finalise the election timetable

15 March,2026 02:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
World News

Trump urges allies to send warships to secure Strait of Hormuz amid tensions

Missile and drone attacks were reported across Gulf states as Iran escalated its conflict with the US and Israel, threatening strikes near UAE ports while tensions rose in the region

15 March,2026 02:31 PM IST | AP
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Beed Police recovers 29 LPG cylinders illegally stored for black marketing

Following the seizure, a case has been registered at Pethbeed Police Station in Beed district of Maharashtra under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Essential Commodities Act

15 March,2026 02:12 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Seven Indian pilgrims killed in road accident in Nepal

At least seven Indian pilgrims were killed and seven others injured after a micro-bus plunged into a gorge in the Kantar area of Gorkha district, Nepal, on Saturday evening while returning from the Manakamana Temple

15 March,2026 02:05 PM IST | IANS
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TDP MP, ex-BRS MLA test positive for drugs after Hyderabad cops bust rave party

Police in Hyderabad detained six individuals, including the Member of Parliament and the former legislator during a raid at a farmhouse on the city’s outskirts

15 March,2026 01:48 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Kuwait Airport hit by drone attack; radar system struck, no casualties reported

Several drones struck Kuwait International Airport on Saturday, hitting its radar system, Kuwait's civil aviation authority confirmed. No injuries were reported in the attack, which comes amid escalating tensions across the Gulf region following the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict

15 March,2026 01:38 PM IST | AFP
Govt restricts LPG cylinders for PNG households, issues official notification

Govt restricts LPG cylinders for PNG households, issues official notification

The government notification stated that such consumers must immediately surrender their LPG connections and will not be eligible to receive LPG cylinder refills from government oil companies or their authorised distributors

15 March,2026 12:59 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
IndiGo announces 'Fuel Charge' on flight tickets amid rising gas prices

IndiGo announces 'Fuel Charge' on flight tickets amid rising gas prices

The airline stated that Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) forms a significant portion of operating costs for airlines. A steep increase in global fuel prices has placed considerable financial pressure on carriers

15 March,2026 12:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
CBSE cancels Class XII board exams in seven Middle East countries amid tensions

CBSE cancels Class XII board exams in seven Middle East countries amid tensions

CBSE has cancelled Class XII board exams for students in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, including previously postponed exams. The Board will announce the mode of result declaration separately

15 March,2026 11:17 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
SIT formed to probe firing attempt on Farooq Abdullah in Jammu

SIT formed to probe firing attempt on Farooq Abdullah in Jammu

The team has been directed to conduct a thorough investigation and complete the probe within the statutory timeframe.

15 March,2026 09:30 AM IST | Jammu | ANI
Kolkata: TMC, BJP supporters clash ahead of PM’s rally

Kolkata: TMC, BJP supporters clash ahead of PM’s rally

Police sources said Bowbazar police station officer-in-charge Bappaditya Naskar was injured while trying to control the situation.

15 March,2026 08:59 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies
Teen becomes North East’s first chess Grandmaster

Teen becomes North East’s first chess Grandmaster

“It’s a dream come true. I’ve worked towards this moment for years, and I’m grateful for the support of my family and coaches,” Chakraborty said after sealing the title.

15 March,2026 08:54 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
MEA confirms five Indians dead, one missing in US-Iran conflict

MEA confirms five Indians dead, one missing in US-Iran conflict

Meanwhile, two Indian ships with 92,700 tonnes of LPG clear Hormuz, to arrive soon

15 March,2026 08:50 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Centre revokes Wangchuk’s detention; leaders in Ladakh celebrate

Centre revokes Wangchuk’s detention; leaders in Ladakh celebrate

Ladakh MP Mohamad Hanifa welcomed the move but said the government must go further.

15 March,2026 08:46 AM IST | Leh | Agencies
We had to wash dishes due to PHF: Pak hockey captain Shakeel lashes out

We had to wash dishes due to PHF: Pak hockey captain Shakeel lashes out

Pakistan hockey captain Shakeel Ammad Butt slammed the Pakistan Hockey Federation after the team faced severe mismanagement in Australia, including delayed flights, lack of hotel bookings despite PSB funding, and being forced to wash dishes before matches

14 March,2026 08:47 PM IST | Karachi | PTI
Netanyahu ALIVE or MISSING? IRGC Vows to ELIMINATE Israel PM

    Netanyahu ALIVE or MISSING? IRGC Vows to ELIMINATE Israel PM

    The tension in West Asia escalates as the IRGC declare a deadly hunt for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, branding him a "child-killing criminal" and vowing to "eliminate him if alive." Footage released by the IRGC shows precision drone strikes allegedly targeting US military bases across UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, intensifying fears of a broader conflict. As the war enters its sixteenth day, rumours about Netanyahu’s whereabouts have gone viral after he missed a key military briefing earlier this week, with viewers questioning a March 12 video that hinted at possible AI manipulation. Political commentators, including Candace Owens, have raised concerns over Netanyahu's sudden disappearance, fueling speculation and panic in global media circles.

    15 March,2026 03:21 PM IST
    Kim Jong Un, his teenage daughter observes rocket test

    Kim Jong Un, his teenage daughter observes rocket test

    North Korea, led by Kim Jong Un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae, conducted a live-fire rocket test off its east coast, prompting South Korea to call it a U.N. violation amid ongoing U.S.-South Korea military exercise

    15 March,2026 12:03 PM IST | Seoul | AP

    Iran FM Araghchi accuses the US of attacking Kharg and Abu Musa islands from UAE

    Iran accused the United States of launching HIMARS missile strikes on Kharg and Abu Musa islands from UAE territory, causing damage to military sites, and warned that Tehran will respond while urging UAE residents to avoid ports and docks

    15 March,2026 10:26 AM IST | Tehran | ANI

    UAE intercepts 9 ballistic missiles, 33 UAVs launched from Iran

    According to the ministry, the attacks have resulted in six fatalities involving nationals from the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh so far.

    15 March,2026 10:14 AM IST | Abu Dhabi | ANI
    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat

    13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent

    CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

    Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

    20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

    Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

    Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-

    05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Waivers won’t wipe out farmers’ woes

    Waivers won’t wipe out farmers’ woes

    They are a temporary measure at best. If Maharashtra wants to secure the future of its cultivators, the focus must shift from periodic debt relief to building a more resilient agricultural system

    14 March,2026 08:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
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