In a key administrative move, the Maharashtra government has appointed Dr Vijay Suryawanshi as the commissioner of Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC). The appointment order was issued by the general administration department (GAD) on Wednesday
11 March,2026 09:47 PM IST | Archana DahiwalFor India, the spike is compounded by heavy reliance on Middle East air corridors for westbound flights to Europe, the UK, and North America. Closures of regional airspace, rerouted flights, and added war-risk insurance premiums are adding as much as Rs 20,000–35,000 per passenger on some routes
11 March,2026 07:22 PM ISTAn Air India Express flight from Hyderabad to Phuket was stranded on the runway at Phuket International Airport after a technical issue with its nose wheel, with all passengers deplaned safely following standard protocols
11 March,2026 05:03 PM IST | ANIEarlier, a report by The New York Times had suggested that Khamenei had been injured and had avoided public appearances for security reasons
11 March,2026 04:37 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Indian National Congress criticised the Centre after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the United States had “permitted” India to temporarily buy Russian oil, calling the remark an insult to India’s sovereignty and questioning the government’s silence
11 March,2026 03:11 PM IST | ANIPrime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kochi where he inaugurated and laid the foundation for projects worth Rs 10,800 crore, including the BPCL polypropylene unit at Kochi refinery. He also launched a floating solar project, flagged off a new train service and highlighted India’s progress in AI
11 March,2026 03:05 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe confrontation took place when Rahul Gandhi interrupted Prasad’s remarks, alleging that he had previously been prevented from raising issues in Parliament related to Prime Minister Narendra Modi
11 March,2026 03:00 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe apex court, while hearing a suo motu case concerning NCERT's Class 8 social science book, which contained "offending" contents on corruption in the judiciary, noted that the chapter was drafted by the textbook development team under the chairmanship of Professor Michel Danino
11 March,2026 02:55 PM IST | PTITwo Iranian drones struck near Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, injuring four people, including an Indian national. Authorities said the injuries were minor to moderate and confirmed that flight operations at the world’s busiest international airport continued despite the incident
11 March,2026 02:30 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the Iranian foreign ministry’s readout of the call, Araghchi held the United States responsible for the disruptions in the flow of oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz
11 March,2026 02:03 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentUS President Donald Trump has announced the first new oil refinery in the United States in 50 years at Brownsville, Texas, with investment support from India’s Reliance Industries. The USD 300 billion project aims to boost energy production, strengthen national security and create thousands of jobs
11 March,2026 01:50 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the data compiled by the National Tiger Conservation Authority, 20 tiger deaths occurred inside tiger reserves, while 16 were reported outside protected areas
11 March,2026 01:46 PM IST | Ranjeet JadhavSpeaking to the media, Kejriwal said that India has always maintained a neutral position during tensions around the world. But amid the escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran, the government allegedly perceived alignment with the west
11 March,2026 01:21 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentDubey shared the document on social media platform X and questioned the political stance of the faction led by Uddhav Thackeray, arguing that Bal Thackeray had historically taken a strong position against the Congress
11 March,2026 12:53 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Supreme Court bench, comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Vishwanathan, emphasised that this decision ensures the patient’s right to die with dignity
11 March,2026 12:44 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentOfficials stated that shipments sourced from alternative locations are expected to arrive in the country soon, helping maintain stable fuel availability for households and industries despite disruptions in global energy supply chains
11 March,2026 12:42 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe CBI arrested a chief electrical distribution engineer of Central Railway and two private individuals in a Rs 10 lakh bribery case linked to a Rs 40.54 crore tender. Searches across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Karjat led to the seizure of cash and jewellery worth Rs 1.47 crore from the accused officer’s premises
11 March,2026 12:26 PM IST | New Delhi | PTITo issue the required project estimate, the accused, posted at the Khalapur unit, initially demanded Rs 1.7 lakh, which he later reduced to Rs 1.5 lakh after negotiations, according to an ACB official
11 March,2026 11:41 AM IST | Raigad | mid-day online correspondentBoth carriers will continue their regular flights to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia and Muscat in Oman. Air India will operate eight flights to and from Jeddah, including one round-trip each from Delhi and Mumbai
11 March,2026 11:08 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the police, the accused, all residents of Uttar Pradesh, had abducted the businessman from the Rahatani area on Monday and escaped in a SUV. After the kidnapping, the victim’s family informed the police, who quickly formed multiple teams to trace the suspects
11 March,2026 10:56 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAs a mark of honour, the family tied a turban on him.
11 March,2026 08:52 AM IST | Chandigarh | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
Is Iran's new Supreme Leader actually alive? Since his sudden ascent to power following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, 2026, Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public. Not a single video. Not a single speech. In this video, we deconstruct the "Information War" currently tearing through Tehran. We dive into the explosive reports from The New York Times and NY Post claiming Mojtaba was severely wounded in his legs during the opening day of the US-Israeli strikes (Operation Epic Fury).
Russia and Ukraine traded rival claims of battlefield gains as the four-year war intensified. Kyiv said its forces pushed Russian troops back in the Dnipropetrovsk region, while Moscow claimed advances in Donbas. Meanwhile, Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities continued and US-brokered peace talks were postponed
11 March,2026 12:29 PM IST | Kyiv | AgenciesWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday (local time) said that the United States has not escorted any vessels or tankers via the Strait of Hormuz amid the developing security situation
The West Asia war has intensified as Washington warned Tehran over possible mines in the Strait of Hormuz while Iran launched missile and drone attacks across Gulf nations. The Pentagon said around 140 US troops have been injured as global tensions and energy market concerns continue to rise
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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-
The city falls woefully short of public spaces to read and consume literature. Sutradhaars Sir Pheroze and Lady Flora wonder if this can be addressed in a metropolis where time and space matter most
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