Nepali Congress leader and former minister Deepak Khadka was arrested in Kathmandu in a money laundering case linked to last year’s Gen Z movement unrest. He is the third leader from the Oli-era cabinet to be taken into custody amid ongoing investigations
29 March,2026 05:22 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThree soldiers were injured in a suspected fratricidal firing incident at an army camp in Kupwara’s Trehgam area. The accused soldier was overpowered, and the injured are under treatment. The incident again highlights stress-related concerns among troops
29 March,2026 05:06 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPM Narendra Modi’s indirect criticism of the opposition during Mann Ki Baat triggered sharp reactions. While the Centre maintains that it is managing the situation effectively, the opposition continues to question its response
29 March,2026 03:28 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPolice said that the case first came to light following protests by local residents outside the Curchorem police station, demanding swift action against the accused, the news agency reported
29 March,2026 02:49 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe region remains seismically active due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, which continues to shape the Himalayan landscape
29 March,2026 02:18 PM IST | PTIDeepak Khadka, former energy minister and Nepali Congress leader, has been arrested by Nepal Police in connection with a money laundering case. The action follows findings linked to alleged financial misconduct during his tenure and comes amid a wider crackdown involving leaders like K P Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal
29 March,2026 02:15 PM IST | PTIThe incident took place on Saturday evening in the Lalapur locality of the Dewa area during a wedding function hosted by a resident of Khijna village, officials said
29 March,2026 01:47 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentNarendra Modi will inaugurate nearly 39,000 rural homes in Gujarat under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin, aimed at providing housing for low-income families. Built at a cost of Rs 651 crore, the initiative includes financial assistance, incentives, and convergence benefits under schemes like MGNREGA and Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin
29 March,2026 01:35 PM IST | IANSPakistan is hosting a high-level quadrilateral meeting with foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey to discuss escalating tensions in West Asia and explore diplomatic solutions. Key leaders including Ishaq Dar, Hakan Fidan, and Badr Abdelatty are participating, with Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud expected to join
29 March,2026 01:10 PM IST | PTIPM Modi said a “fierce war” has been ongoing in India’s neighbourhood for over a month, calling it a difficult period that requires collective responsibility and awareness from all citizens
29 March,2026 12:47 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe “No Kings” protests saw millions of Americans across more than 3,300 events nationwide rally against President Donald Trump’s policies. Organisers called it a stand against misuse of power and economic inequality
29 March,2026 12:12 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIran has accused the United States and Israel of targeting its universities to weaken the country’s scientific and cultural infrastructure. The Iranian Foreign Ministry called the attacks a cover for broader aggression, while the IRGC warned that Western-linked universities in West Asia could become legitimate targets for retaliation
29 March,2026 10:33 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentOfficials said the initiative marks India’s first inter-state “jumpstart” effort for the critically endangered bird
29 March,2026 09:34 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesPreliminary investigation suggests the man was in an inebriated state, Vijay Nagar SHO Dharampal Singh said, adding that, “He was sitting on the edge of the drain when he apparently lost balance and fell into the deep water"
29 March,2026 09:32 AM IST | Ghaziabad | AgenciesIndia can breathe easy as 47,000 metric tonnes of LPG arrive in Gujarat
29 March,2026 09:14 AM IST | Ahmedabad | AgenciesIndian Railways has introduced the ‘RailOne’ mobile application to enhance passenger convenience. The app enables users to book both reserved and unreserved tickets directly from their smartphones. As of March 15, 2026, the integrated ticketing platform has recorded 2.57 crore downloads
28 March,2026 11:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe six-year-old girl was passing in front of the house of the accused when he lured her by offering fruit. The boy then took the girl on the first floor of his house and sexually abused her on Monday evening
28 March,2026 10:04 PM IST | Beed | mid-day online correspondentThe President performed special rituals at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and installed a 150-kg gold-plated Shri Ram Yantra. The ceremony was attended by top dignitaries. Temple trust member Anil Mishra said the metal plate, based on Vedic mathematics, is designed to generate positive energy
28 March,2026 09:58 PM IST | Ayodhya (UP) | mid-day online correspondentAssam MP Pradyut Bordoloi said his decision to quit Congress and join the BJP was the result of prolonged dissatisfaction, citing a lack of responsiveness from party leadership, a trust deficit among senior leaders, and being ignored by the leadership
28 March,2026 09:49 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | mid-day online correspondentThe Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition strongly condemned the Uttam Nagar violence incident which took place in Delhi earlier this month and accused BJP of instigating communal tensions. He urged citizens to maintain peace and unity amid ongoing investigations into the case
28 March,2026 09:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, there have been no reports of shortages at LPG distributorships across the country, and deliveries continue as per schedule
28 March,2026 07:27 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Tensions in West Asia are hitting a critical point as Iran signals a conditional willingness to engage in talks with the United States, using Pakistan as a key diplomatic bridge. This comes in the wake of a deadly strike on Bandar Khamir port, which killed five people and triggered sharp accusations from Tehran against the US-Israel alliance. Sources indicate that Iran has laid down five non-negotiable conditions, including firm security guarantees against future strikes and an immediate halt to ongoing military operations. While the door to diplomacy is not fully open, it’s no longer shut either.
Brig Gen Yahya Saree, a military spokesman for the Houthis, issued the claim in a statement aired Saturday morning by the rebels Al-Masirah satellite television
29 March,2026 09:06 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesThe missile takes up to two years to build and costs USD 3.6 million each
The vape frenzy has left not even wild critters alone — squirrels have been spotted with fruity smokes between their paws, puffing away for some flavoured air
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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 correspondentMove to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
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-
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