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West Asia conflict: British Airways extends Middle East flight cancellations

The airline has temporarily reduced its flying schedule, cancelling all services to and from Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, and Tel Aviv until later this month. Flights to and from Abu Dhabi remain suspended until later this year

10 March,2026 10:47 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Baloch Liberation Army executes seven Pakistani military personnel

In a statement, the group said the seven individuals belonged to regular units of the Pakistani armed forces and had been convicted by what it referred to as the "Baloch National Court" for alleged involvement in enforced disappearances, abuses against civilians, and other war crimes

10 March,2026 08:55 PM IST | ANI
India News

MP highway to be upgraded to boost Ujjain and Delhi–Mumbai E-way connectivity

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a four-lane upgrade of the 80.45 km Timarwani–Badnawar section of NH-752D, improving connectivity to the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway and easing traffic during Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2028

10 March,2026 08:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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West Asia conflict: India approved docking of 3 Iranian ships, says Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told Parliament that India granted permission to three Iranian ships to dock at Indian ports following Tehran's request on February 28. One Iranian vessel, IRIS LAVAN, docked at Kochi on March 4. The development comes amid rising tensions in the Indian Ocean

10 March,2026 08:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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PM to launch Rs 16,400 crore projects in Kerala and Tamil Nadu tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kerala and Tamil Nadu on March 11, 2026, to launch projects worth over Rs 16,400 crore across infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors

10 March,2026 07:52 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Months after flight disruptions, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers steps down

In a filing to stock exchanges, the airline said Rahul Bhatia, managing director of InterGlobe Aviation, has taken charge of the airline’s management on an interim basis. Vikram Singh Mehta, Chairman of the Board, said Bhatia has returned to oversee the airline’s management

10 March,2026 07:14 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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'Steps being taken to boost LPG production, prioritise domestic supply'

In a post on social media platform X, the company said LPG availability is being prioritised for households as well as essential non-domestic sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions. Requests from other non-domestic sectors will be examined by a committee

10 March,2026 06:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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BJP slams Mamata alleging that her government "exploited" the minority community

The BJP condemned Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's government, alleging it has deliberately kept the Muslim community impoverished and denied them jobs, education, and opportunities to ensure their dependence on the ruling syndicate

10 March,2026 05:57 PM IST | IANS
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Gujarat cuts industrial gas use by 50 pc, domestic LPG supply unaffected

The Gujarat government has imposed a 50 per cent cut on industrial gas consumption and 40 per cent on fertiliser and milk processing amid the West Asia conflict, while assuring that domestic LPG supply remains uninterrupted. Energy Minister Rushikesh Patel said the state and Centre are coordinating closely

10 March,2026 05:55 PM IST | PTI
India News

Commercial LPG supply temporarily halted in Bhopal amid West Asia conflict

Commercial LPG cylinder distribution has been temporarily stopped in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, with an exemption granted only to hospitals and educational institutions. The booking period for domestic LPG cylinders has been increased from 21 to 25 days

10 March,2026 05:54 PM IST | ANI
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Pakistan's war on Afghanistan casts shadow over IMF funding

The IMF team is currently visiting Pakistan for its third-round review of the country’s economy, ahead of the next tranche of funding. The team is looking at whether the economic decisions that Islamabad is taking meet the requirements that have been fixed by the multilateral lending institution

10 March,2026 05:29 PM IST | IANS
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Oppn flags LPG shortage in country, demands debate in Parliament

Opposition leaders also highlighted the impact of geopolitical tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States, which have disrupted fuel shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz

10 March,2026 04:33 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Opposition walks out of Rajya Sabha over SIR row; Nadda slams disruptive tactics

Opposition walks out of Rajya Sabha over SIR row; Nadda slams disruptive tactics

Rajya Sabha proceedings turned chaotic on Tuesday as Opposition members staged a walkout over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge calling the SIR process a "fraud" before being rebuked by Chairman Radhakrishnan

10 March,2026 04:10 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | IANS
Sanjay Raut says govt avoiding Parliament debate on West Asia conflict

Sanjay Raut says govt avoiding Parliament debate on West Asia conflict

Raut said the opposition had demanded a discussion in both Houses on the geopolitical developments in the region, but the government had not allowed a debate

10 March,2026 04:02 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Oppositions raised concerns over rising LPG crisis; questions India's strategy

Oppositions raised concerns over rising LPG crisis; questions India's strategy

Opposition leaders raised alarms over growing LPG shortages in major Indian cities in Parliament on Tuesday, demanding a detailed debate on India's energy security amid the West Asia conflict

10 March,2026 03:47 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Centre prioritises LPG, CNG and PNG in revised gas allocation order

Centre prioritises LPG, CNG and PNG in revised gas allocation order

The revised order, issued through a gazette notification, aims to ensure uninterrupted supply of cooking fuel and transport gas as global energy markets face volatility due to the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East

10 March,2026 03:21 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Crude oil prices fall by 30 per cent after Trump indicates end to West Asia War

Crude oil prices fall by 30 per cent after Trump indicates end to West Asia War

Global crude oil prices dropped sharply after Donald Trump indicated the Middle East conflict could end soon. Brent crude slipped below USD 90 per barrel amid easing geopolitical tension

10 March,2026 02:18 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
LPG shortage hits several Indian cities; hotels warn of shutdowns

LPG shortage hits several Indian cities; hotels warn of shutdowns

Hospitality industry bodies in cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai say irregular gas supplies over the past few days have disrupted kitchen operations, forcing some eateries to cut menus, reduce working hours and temporarily halt services

10 March,2026 02:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
SpiceJet revises Delhi-Kolkata flight SG 263 timing due to operational reasons

SpiceJet revises Delhi-Kolkata flight SG 263 timing due to operational reasons

SpiceJet on Tuesday informed passengers that flight SG 263 from Delhi to Kolkata on March 10 will now depart at 9:40 am, urging travellers to check their itinerary and flight status before heading to the airport

10 March,2026 12:16 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Punjab woman murder case: Suspect held after 18 days of manhunt in Maharashtra

Punjab woman murder case: Suspect held after 18 days of manhunt in Maharashtra

The accused, identified as 34-year-old Gurvinder Singh, also known as Goldie, had allegedly been on the run after the killing, which took place in Patiala on February 19

10 March,2026 12:12 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondent
SC to hear Mamata Banerjee’s plea against voter roll revision in West Bengal

SC to hear Mamata Banerjee’s plea against voter roll revision in West Bengal

The Supreme Court will hear West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s plea challenging the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state. Banerjee has alleged that the process could lead to the deletion of names of lakhs of voters from marginalised communities

10 March,2026 11:00 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Iran Shoots Down US MQ-9 Reapers During ‘Operation Epic Fury’; Losses $330M

    Iran Shoots Down US MQ-9 Reapers During ‘Operation Epic Fury’; Losses $330M

    The skies over Iran are becoming increasingly dangerous for US surveillance and strike drones. Multiple MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicles have reportedly been shot down in Iranian airspace during the ongoing Operation Epic Fury, exposing a serious vulnerability in America’s drone operations. According to defense reports, the number of destroyed MQ-9 Reaper drones has climbed to 11, with the financial damage now crossing $330 million. These drones, widely used by the US military for intelligence gathering, surveillance missions, and precision strikes, were originally designed for counter-terrorism environments where air defenses are limited. WATCH

    10 March,2026 12:25 PM IST
    India advises nationals in Bahrain to stay vigilant amid West Asia tensions

    India advises nationals in Bahrain to stay vigilant amid West Asia tensions

    The Indian Embassy in Bahrain advised Indian nationals to remain vigilant and follow official advisories amid escalating West Asia tensions, releasing a standard operating procedure for transit through Saudi Arabia for stranded Indians

    10 March,2026 04:32 PM IST | Manama | mid-day online correspondent

    Centre invokes Essential Commodities Act to ensure LPG supply

    According to officials, the government has asked refineries and petrochemical plants to divert key hydrocarbon streams to the LPG production pool to increase availability of domestic cooking gas

    10 March,2026 12:40 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

    About 1,900 Iranian soldiers killed since start of conflict, claims IDF

    Israeli Military spokesperson Effie Defrin said that the casualties were the result of Israel's airstrikes launched since the conflict escalated in late February

    10 March,2026 11:12 AM IST | Jerusalem | mid-day online correspondent
    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
    More musical streets, please

    More musical streets, please

    The appearance of India’s first musical road sends a strong message about the govt’s commitment to overall well-being

    09 March,2026 08:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira
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