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Akasa Air introduces fuel surcharge of Rs 199-Rs 1,300 on tickets from March 15

In a statement on Saturday, Akasa Air said it would levy fuel surcharge for each flight and the quantum would vary based on the duration of the flight

14 March,2026 03:29 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launches 48th wave of strikes

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran now makes no distinction between the United States and Israel following escalating conflict, accusing both nations of acting jointly against the Iranian people

14 March,2026 01:28 PM IST | ANI
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Four militants of United National Liberation Front (P) arrested in Imphal

Police said four militants linked to the banned United National Liberation Front (P) were apprehended from the New Checkon area of Imphal during a security operation

14 March,2026 01:26 PM IST | PTI
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PM Modi to visit Bengal on Saturday to launch projects worth Rs 18,680 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal to address a massive rally at Brigade Parade Ground and unveil development projects worth Rs 18,680 crore ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections.

14 March,2026 01:23 PM IST | PTI
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Massive search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba after Pak drone spotted

The enemy drone movement was noticed for a few minutes over the villages of Kandral, Abtal and Bahadurpur in Ramgarh sector late Friday night, officials said.

14 March,2026 01:20 PM IST | PTI
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All 6 crew members on US refuelling plane that crashed in Iraq dead

Six US service members were killed after a KC-135 Stratotanker refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq while supporting operations in the ongoing Operation Epic Fury against Iran, officials confirmed

14 March,2026 01:19 PM IST | AP
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India to extend visas for stranded travellers amid West Asia War

Amid disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia War, the Consulate General of India, Dubai has announced visa extensions and other relief measures for foreign nationals stranded in India

14 March,2026 12:53 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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New catfish species Amblyceps vayavy discovered in the Western Ghats

Researchers have discovered a rare new catfish species, Amblyceps vayavy, in hill streams of the Western Ghats spanning Goa and Maharashtra, highlighting the region’s rich but fragile freshwater biodiversity

14 March,2026 10:44 AM IST | Ranjeet Jadhav
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Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli strikes killed Iranian nuclear scientists

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli attacks have killed several Iranian nuclear scientists, escalating tensions between Israel and Iran amid the widening regional conflict

14 March,2026 08:51 AM IST | Agencies
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Gunman rams Michigan synagogue, shot dead

A man armed with a rifle rammed his vehicle into the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, a suburb of Detroit, before being fatally shot by security. The vehicle caught fire after the crash, according to officials familiar with the incident

14 March,2026 08:35 AM IST | Agencies
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Drones intercepted in United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia

Air defence systems in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia intercepted multiple aerial threats amid rising tensions linked to the widening Iran-US-Israel conflict, with debris from one interception causing minor damage to a building in Dubai

14 March,2026 08:33 AM IST | Agencies
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SC declines PIL seeking nationwide paid menstrual leave policy

The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a PIL seeking a nationwide policy on paid menstrual leave for women students and workers, observing that such provisions might unintentionally discourage employers from hiring women in the job market

14 March,2026 08:31 AM IST | Agencies
Maharashtra Health Minister orders speedy completion of hospital projects

Maharashtra Health Minister orders speedy completion of hospital projects

He emphasised that health institutions where 80 per cent of construction work is complete should have their pending works expedited immediately and made ready for inauguration. For institutions where 50 per cent work is done, proposals related to manpower should be submitted without delay

13 March,2026 10:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
IndiGo to levy fuel charge for domestic, international flights from March 14

IndiGo to levy fuel charge for domestic, international flights from March 14

IndiGo will start levying fuel surcharges ranging from Rs 425 to Rs 2,300 on domestic and international flight tickets from March 14, citing a steep surge in aviation turbine fuel prices due to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war

13 March,2026 09:50 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | PTI
Marathwada travellers among dozens stranded as Middle East tensions escalate

Marathwada travellers among dozens stranded as Middle East tensions escalate

As Gulf airspace remains closed following the US-Israel strike on Iran, 61 people from Maharashtra’s Marathwada region are stranded in Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar and Abu Dhabi. UAE air defences intercepted missiles, while BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi announced temporary closure amid tensions

13 March,2026 07:48 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondent
Total Lunar Eclipse to grace skies on March 3; visible across most of India

Total Lunar Eclipse to grace skies on March 3; visible across most of India

The eclipse will be observable across eastern Asia, Australia, the Pacific Ocean, and the Americas, as per reports. In India, most areas will witness the end of the eclipse at moonrise, while parts of North-East India and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands will see the end of totality as well

13 March,2026 07:46 PM IST |
Govt assures uninterrupted LPG supply, urges public to avoid panic booking

Govt assures uninterrupted LPG supply, urges public to avoid panic booking

Addressing a media briefing, Sujata Sharma said the government has taken several measures to ensure continuous availability of LPG for households

13 March,2026 05:43 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Congress holds protests in Maharashtra demanding rollback of LPG price hike

Congress holds protests in Maharashtra demanding rollback of LPG price hike

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 05:41 PM IST | Mumbai
MEA debunks fake claim on Iran rejecting PM Modi’s request on Strait of Hormuz

MEA debunks fake claim on Iran rejecting PM Modi’s request on Strait of Hormuz

In a clarification, the MEA stated that the viral claim is completely fake and has no basis in fact. The MEA urged citizens to remain cautious and not fall for misleading information being shared online

13 March,2026 05:16 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Bomb threat email sent to Bihar Assembly ahead of Rajya Sabha elections

Bomb threat email sent to Bihar Assembly ahead of Rajya Sabha elections

Officials 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 | Patna | mid-day online correspondent
West Asia conflict: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Iranian counterpart

West Asia conflict: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Iranian counterpart

In 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 | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Iran grants ‘friend’ India Strait of Hormuz access, LPG tankers cross passage

    Iran grants ‘friend’ India Strait of Hormuz access, LPG tankers cross passage

    Amid the Oil crisis due to ongoing Iran war, two LPG tankers bound for India have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz. The development came shortly after Iran’s Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali signaled that Indian vessels could receive safe passage through the critical shipping route. The envoy described India as a friend and highlighted the longstanding relationship between the two countries, saying Iran and India share common interests in the region. The development also comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian about the escalating conflict in West Asia and emphasized the need for safe energy supply routes and protection of Indian citizens.  

    14 March,2026 12:54 AM IST
    Several US military aircraft crash in Kuwait; crews evacuated safely

    Several US military aircraft crash in Kuwait; crews evacuated safely

    Kuwait's Ministry of Defence confirmed that several US military aircraft crashed on Monday morning, with all crew members evacuated and reported to be in stable condition. Iran had earlier claimed a US F-15 fighter jet crashed in Kuwait, with videos circulating online showing a pilot ejecting

    13 March,2026 07:18 PM IST | Kuwait City | mid-day online correspondent

    UAE warns against spreading misleading content and inaccurate news online

    The 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 | Abu Dhabi | mid-day online correspondent

    French soldier killed in attack at Iraq’s Erbil region: Macron

    The 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 | Paris | 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
    The curious case of Prajakta Koli

    The curious case of Prajakta Koli

    You either like her, or you can’t stand her — for me, the influencer is an enigma. On some days, she is smart, sorted, and sensible, and on some days, she is hella annoying

    13 March,2026 07:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Aastha Atray Banan
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