The vessel, identified as MT SafeSea Vishnu, was reportedly struck by an explosive-laden unmanned speedboat while operating in the region. Fifteen other Indian crew members on board were rescued and are safe, officials said on Thursday
12 March,2026 01:07 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentRaut accused the Centre of failing to adequately address the issue and demanded a broader discussion on how the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel could affect India’s energy security
12 March,2026 12:55 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe tanker, Safesea Vishnu, sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, was reportedly targeted during an attack that involved underwater drones; Iranian authorities have claimed responsibility for the strike, which also damaged another oil tanker operating in the region
12 March,2026 12:46 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentBahrain Ministry of Interior urged residents in parts of Muharraq Governorate to remain indoors after a major blaze triggered heavy smoke. The advisory comes amid escalating regional tensions involving Iran and missile and drone interceptions across Gulf states
12 March,2026 12:45 PM IST | ANIThe Uttarakhand Government has decided to prioritise commercial LPG supply for hospitals and educational institutions amid concerns over disruptions caused by tensions in West Asia. Authorities also prepared backup plans, including wood supply for commercial use
12 March,2026 12:42 PM IST | PTIMirwaiz Umar Farooq condemned the attack on former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah after a gunman allegedly opened fire at him during a wedding function in Jammu. The veteran leader escaped unhurt and the accused has been arrested
12 March,2026 12:40 PM IST | PTIAt least five members of a family were killed after a mortar shell struck a residential area in the Tirah Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The blast occurred in the Khyber District near the Afghanistan border, triggering panic and calls for an investigation
12 March,2026 12:37 PM IST | PTIIndia supports more than 60 per cent of the world’s population of Asian Elephant. Major elephant habitats extend across eastern, north-eastern, southern and central regions of the country, an official statement said
12 March,2026 12:35 PM IST | Ranjeet JadhavThe Trump Administration has launched a new trade investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to examine foreign manufacturing practices and potential unfair trade advantages after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down earlier tariffs
12 March,2026 12:24 PM IST | APAssam Police urged the public not to believe or circulate unverified messages related to shortages of LPG, petrol, diesel, or other petroleum products. The police said misinformation could create unnecessary panic among consumers and disrupt normal supply mechanisms
12 March,2026 12:16 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe molestation incidents took place between July 2025 and March 7, 2026, at the government-run school in Pauni taluka of the Bhandara district, police said
12 March,2026 12:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSunetra Ajit Pawar paid tribute to Yashwantrao Chavan on his 113th birth anniversary at his memorial in Karad. The Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister offered floral respects at the samadhi at Preeti Sangam and remembered his contribution to modern Maharashtra
12 March,2026 11:58 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe ongoing West Asia conflict has disrupted LPG supplies in India, forcing a halt to commercial gas distribution in Pune. Industry bodies warn that over 10,000 restaurants, snack centres and mess facilities could face shutdowns if supplies are not restored soon
12 March,2026 10:49 AM IST | Pune | Archana DahiwalIn the first operation, a police team intercepted a tractor fitted with a water tanker during naka checking under Rajbagh police station area, officials said
12 March,2026 10:05 AM IST | Jammu | AgenciesHis predecessor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, has been appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh
12 March,2026 10:00 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesPassive euthanasia is the intentional act of letting a patient die by withholding or withdrawing life support or the treatment necessary to keep him alive
12 March,2026 09:51 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThe decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by CM Vishnu Deo Sai at the legislative assembly premises
12 March,2026 09:25 AM IST | Raipur | AgenciesIndustry bodies warn that if supplies are not restored within days, thousands of eateries could close temporarily, disrupting daily meals for residents and threatening the livelihoods of thousands of workers dependent on the sector
12 March,2026 09:13 AM IST | Pune | Archana DahiwalPrime Minister Narendra Modi launched and dedicated development projects worth over Rs 10,000 crore in Kerala. The initiatives include a Rs 5,500 crore polypropylene unit at the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited Kochi refinery, two major highway projects, and railway initiatives worth Rs 142 crore
12 March,2026 08:33 AM IST | Kochi | AgenciesThe board said a Telegram group claiming to provide exam papers appears to be part of an attempt to financially cheat students. An FIR has been filed at Shivajinagar Police Station, initiating a formal investigation into the matter
11 March,2026 11:26 PM IST | Pune | Archana DahiwalGovernment measures have led to a 25 per cent rise in LPG production, according to the ministry. A senior official said that there is no need for panic booking of cooking gas cylinders and assured that the normal delivery cycle for domestic households remains at two-and-a-half days
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The United States military has issued a major warning to civilians near Iranian ports along the Strait of Hormuz, saying safety cannot be guaranteed as military operations intensify in the region. US Central Command warned that Iranian naval forces are using civilian ports to conduct military activities, potentially making those facilities legitimate military targets under international law. Dockworkers, port personnel, and commercial ship crews have been urged to avoid Iranian naval vessels and military equipment.
Lawmakers have forced Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government to disclose thousands of files about the decision to name Mandelson to the key diplomatic post at the start of US President Donald Trump’s second term, despite a past friendship with the convicted sex offender
12 March,2026 09:47 AM IST | London | AgenciesAirstrike that reportedly killed bank staff in Tehran pushes Iran-Israel war into financial arena, with Tehran warning banks across the Gulf could become targets as uncertainty grows around Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Earlier, a report by The New York Times had suggested that Khamenei had been injured and had avoided public appearances for security reasons
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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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