Florida-based Hard Rock International has terminated its franchise agreements with JSM Corporation Pvt Ltd, resulting in the closure of Hard Rock Cafe outlets across 10 locations in India including Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, New Delhi and Pune
16 March,2026 08:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe BJP released its first list of 47 candidates for the Kerala Assembly elections, fielding BJP Kerala President Rajeev Chandrasekhar from Nemom and former Union Minister of State V Muraleedharan from Kazhakoottam
16 March,2026 07:35 PM IST | ANIThe BJP released its first list of 144 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections, with Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari fielded from both Nandigram — where he defeated Mamata Banerjee in 2021 — and Bhabanipur, the TMC chief's current constituency
16 March,2026 07:34 PM IST | ANIA viral video showing several people walking behind a tiger on the Moharli–Padmapur road near Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve has sparked outrage among wildlife conservationists, who warned the reckless act could have triggered a dangerous human-wildlife conflict incident
16 March,2026 06:39 PM IST | Ranjeet JadhavAfter a surge in panic bookings, LPG cylinder demand has begun to ease across the country. Authorities have launched raids in multiple states to check hoarding and black marketing while urging consumers to avoid unnecessary bookings
16 March,2026 06:36 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Indian Embassy in Tehran has again warned Indian nationals in Iran not to attempt to cross any land border without prior coordination with the Embassy, cautioning that uncoordinated movement could lead to serious logistical and immigration difficulties
16 March,2026 05:59 PM IST | IANSTwenty passengers were injured when a tourist bus overturned after a tyre burst at a sharp curve near Surani in Beed district. The vehicle later caught fire, destroying passenger belongings and spreading flames to nearby farmland
16 March,2026 05:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA 33-year-old woman was killed after a pack of stray dogs attacked her in the early hours of Monday in Pune’s Chakan area. The victim, identified as Shobha Waghmare, was walking along a service road near the Pune-Nashik Highway when the incident occurred
16 March,2026 05:12 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked the Government and people of Armenia for facilitating the safe evacuation of over 550 Indian nationals from Iran, as the conflict entered its third week
16 March,2026 04:33 PM IST | ANIThe ECI has deployed over 5,173 flying squads and more than 5,200 Static Surveillance Teams (SSTs) across the poll-bound states to address complaints within 100 minutes, the poll body said
16 March,2026 03:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSpeaking in Delhi, NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule said that the NCP (SP) will not field a candidate against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Sunetra Pawar in Baramati
16 March,2026 02:22 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentUS allies including Australia and Japan have declined while some are reviewing Donald Trump’s request to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran
16 March,2026 02:21 PM IST | ANIAn Air India spokesperson said the flight, AI102, landed safely at 0430 hours local time in Shannon. "All passengers and crew are safe. The aircraft is currently undergoing detailed technical inspections as per established safety protocols," a spokesperson said
16 March,2026 01:56 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIndia's wholesale price index inflation edged up to 2.13 per cent in February from 1.81 per cent in January, driven by higher prices of manufactured goods, basic metals, food articles and textiles, according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
16 March,2026 01:53 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSThe airline said that besides the scheduled operations, the Air India group will also operate 26 non-scheduled flights connecting destinations in United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia with India
16 March,2026 12:28 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIn a statement posted on social media, Dubai Airports stated that flights at the airport, commonly known by its code DXB, were suspended to ensure the safety of passengers and staff
16 March,2026 12:27 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the IMD’s district forecast, districts including Sholapur, Parbhani, Latur, Dharashiv and Chandrapur are likely to experience heavy rain over the next few days
16 March,2026 11:21 AM IST | MumbaiGlobal supply challenges from Gulf disruptions have led to some tightness worldwide, compounded locally by rumours sparking unnecessary panic-buying. Sirsa urged calm, noting that certain opposition voices are unnecessarily heightening fears, which only benefits those looking to exploit the situation
16 March,2026 10:32 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIIn a post on X, Birla on Sunday underscored the Prime Minister's "unwavering faith" in Parliamentary rules, procedures, and the fundamental nature of debate and dialogue. He shed light on the PM's celebrated public life as the PM and as the former Chief Minister of Gujarat
16 March,2026 10:31 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIThe victims included citizens of the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh, while the injured suffered minor to moderate wounds, UAE's Defence Ministry said
16 March,2026 09:28 AM IST | Abu Dhabi | mid-day online correspondentChief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a judicial inquiry to determine the cause of the fire and directed officials to ensure that all affected patients receive uninterrupted medical care
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According to intelligence inputs cited by CNN-News18, Mojtaba Khamenei is believed to be alive but gravely wounded following the February 28 US-Israel strikes that reportedly killed his father. Sources claim the injured cleric is now under extremely tight security, with his movement restricted and all communication being closely monitored and filtered by the IRGC. Reports further suggest that the IRGC has assumed complete control over the messaging attributed to Mojtaba, carefully managing any public statements in order to maintain stability inside Iran’s political system. Adding to the intrigue, intelligence chatter indicates that Mojtaba may have been secretly transported to Moscow for emergency medical treatment, possibly undergoing surgery aboard a Russian military aircraft before being moved to a high-security hospital inside the presidential palace complex. WATCH
US President Donald Trump urged NATO allies and China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iran blocked the key oil route, pushing global oil prices higher as the Middle East conflict enters its third week
16 March,2026 01:40 PM IST | Tehran, Iran | AFPUS President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to NATO allies, saying the alliance faces a "very bad" future if member nations do not assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz, in a telephone interview with the Financial Times. Trump called on countries benefiting from the waterway to share the burden of its protection
The US-Iran conflict enters its third week, disrupting oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and raising prices. 13 US troops have died, Democrats criticise Trump for bypassing Congress, and economic impacts are being felt in gas, food, and mortgage costs
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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-
Together, Ram and Krishna created a balanced political theology. Ram gave structure to power. Krishna made power lovable.
15 March,2026 07:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Devdutt PattanaikADVERTISEMENT
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