State Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal accused the BJP government at the Centre of pushing common citizens into the “deep pit of inflation” by raising LPG prices by Rs 60 per kg. He demanded that the hike be rolled back immediately and called on PM Modi to hold discussions with all stakeholders
13 March,2026 04:54 PM ISTOfficials said the email, received on Friday, claimed that there was a plan to blow up the Assembly complex, prompting authorities to initiate immediate security checks
13 March,2026 04:50 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn a post on social media platform X, Jaishankar confirmed the conversation and said the discussions covered both bilateral and multilateral issues
13 March,2026 04:12 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn an advisory shared on social media, Delhi Police said that fraudsters are circulating suspicious links and impersonating gas agency representatives in an attempt to steal personal and financial details
13 March,2026 03:57 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe warning was highlighted in an interview shared by the UAE Public Prosecution featuring Khalid Al Madhani, who stressed the importance of responsible information sharing in the digital age
13 March,2026 03:52 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe soldier has been identified as Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion of the 7th Battalion of Chasseurs Alpins. In a message posted on X, Macron said Frion “died for France” during the attack and expressed condolences to his family and fellow soldiers
13 March,2026 03:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe US has issued a temporary waiver allowing the purchase of Russian crude and petroleum products already at sea, freeing around 20 million barrels for immediate distribution. This move comes as global oil prices surpass USD 100 per barrel
13 March,2026 03:10 PM IST | IANSTwo loud blasts rattled buildings in Dubai after air defences intercepted an incoming attack, sending debris into a central district, authorities said
13 March,2026 03:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Union Ministry of Civil Aviation said that it is closely monitoring the situation in West Asia and its impact on air travel between India and countries in the region
13 March,2026 02:57 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentLeaders from BJP and Shiv Sena inlcluding Milind Deora, Naresh Mhaske and Ravi Kishan accused opposition parties of spreading rumours about energy shortages and urged citizens to remain calm
13 March,2026 02:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMany bird species travel thousands of kilometres along this route every year, depending on wetlands, forests and coastal habitats across several countries
13 March,2026 01:10 PM IST | Ranjeet JadhavThe IMD said that light rain was expected in Uttarakhand until March 14, followed by more widespread rainfall and snowfall on March 15 and 16. The weather activity was likely to increase again in parts of the country between March 15 and March 18
13 March,2026 12:33 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA 25-year-old woman was found dead in a hotel room in North Delhi's Lahori Gate area in the intervening night of March 11 and 12, police said. According to Delhi Police, around 12:30 am, staff of Prince Hotel located at SPM T-point on Church Mission Road
13 March,2026 12:16 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIThe Congress slammed the Modi government for staying silent on the US-Israel assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, accusing it of avoiding parliamentary debate and prioritising ties with the US and Israel over regional accountability
13 March,2026 12:12 PM IST | New Delhi | PTISpeaking to reporters after meeting industrial associations and factory owners in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the minister said the state would raise issues includuing export finance, banking challenges and fuel supply with the central government
13 March,2026 12:04 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondentBut he still needs to make sure that the people of India are protected and “our energy security is managed by us”
13 March,2026 08:33 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesRescue teams broke windows to evacuate them, police said
13 March,2026 08:29 AM IST | Noida | AgenciesKonkan Railway officials conducted a two-day pre-monsoon inspection across the 741-km route covering Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka, reviewing tracks, bridges, tunnels, slopes and landslide-prone zones to ensure infrastructure readiness and safe train operations during the upcoming southwest monsoon
12 March,2026 10:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDuring a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government is closely monitoring the evolving situation and has taken several steps to support Indian citizens currently in Iran
12 March,2026 09:03 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIn Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the ongoing commercial LPG cylinder shortage—triggered by West Asia geopolitical tensions—has forced many restaurants to curtail menus, switch to low-flame or traditional cooking methods like wood/coal-fired stoves, or shut down temporarily
12 March,2026 08:59 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondentMore than 190 MPs, including 130 from the Lok Sabha and 63 from the Rajya Sabha, have signed notices seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Opposition-backed motion is expected to be submitted in Parliament soon
12 March,2026 08:17 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIADVERTISEMENT
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel is “crushing” Iran and Hezbollah, mocking Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as a “puppet of the Revolutionary Guards.” In a detailed war briefing, Netanyahu outlined the relentless Israeli strikes targeting Iranian bases, checkpoints and elite units, while signaling potential ground action against Hezbollah in Lebanon. The Prime Minister highlighted his close daily communication with US President Donald Trump and emphasized swift regional campaigns aimed at blocking Iran’s nuclear ambitions, eliminating key scientists, and establishing new alliances for future generations. Meanwhile, Iran has issued threats over the Strait of Hormuz, calling for its closure and promising continued attacks on Gulf states, further escalating tensions as global oil prices soar above $100 per barrel.
The Cuban government said it will free 51 inmates in the coming days, saying the move reflects goodwill and its relationship with the Vatican. Authorities did not reveal the identities of those to be released
13 March,2026 12:21 PM IST | Havana | APAn American military refuelling plane taking part in the operation against Iran crashed in Iraq and rescue efforts were underway, US Central Command said Thursday. It was not immediately clear if there were any casualties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the deteriorating security situation in the Gulf region amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, backed by the US, involving Iran and Israel
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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-
While India’s fast bowling great will be coy to rate himself, England’s Fred Trueman was never hesitant to state that he was the greatest
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