Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Kuwait Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah on the West Asia crisis, condemning attacks on Kuwait and emphasising the need for safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Both leaders underscored continued diplomatic engagement for regional stability
18 March,2026 07:59 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Israeli military also announced plans to strike river crossings in southern Lebanon. Lebanon was drawn into the broader Middle East war on March 2, when Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
18 March,2026 07:04 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry, said the increase in domestic LPG production is part of efforts to ensure uninterrupted supply
18 March,2026 06:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIndian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has launched the “Astonishing Australia” tour package, offering a 10-night, 11-day itinerary covering top destinations like Melbourne, Cairns, Gold Coast, and Sydney with all-inclusive services
18 March,2026 06:41 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe event has sparked optimism among conservationists, who see it as a positive sign for ongoing efforts to protect marine biodiversity along Odisha’s coastline
18 March,2026 05:33 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAfter recent dry heat in Vidarbha, weather patterns are shifting as pre monsoon instability develops over central India. The IMD indicates a short spell of showers and isolated thunderstorms in parts of the region over the next few days
18 March,2026 05:29 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentDuring a telephonic conversation, Modi strongly condemned the attacks on the UAE and reiterated India’s support for peace and stability in the region. Both leaders agreed to continue working together for the early restoration of peace, security and stability in West Asia
18 March,2026 05:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA Bengaluru family’s stunt to go viral by packing an elderly man in a sack as a “human parcel” to protest bus seat shortages during the festive season backfired, sparking panic and going viral for all the wrong reasons
18 March,2026 05:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentINS Trikand participated in the 58th Mauritius National Day parade at Champ de Mars with a marching contingent, naval band, and helicopter flypast, enhancing the ceremonial grandeur
18 March,2026 04:18 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe apex court stated that the observance of the Eid holiday will depend on the official announcement made by the government, which is based on the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of Shawwal
18 March,2026 04:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Aframax tanker Aqua Titan, carrying Urals crude, is expected to arrive at New Mangalore Port on March 21, according to ship-tracking data
18 March,2026 03:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to local authorities, the helicopter went down while landing on a field in Khotang district at around 11:51 am. Officials said the aircraft crashed onto farmland during the final phase of landing
18 March,2026 03:28 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured in the Indore fire tragedy that killed seven people. The fire broke out at a 3-storey residential building in Brijeshwari Annexe at around 4 am
18 March,2026 03:23 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | mid-day online correspondentDelhi government floats Rs 6.2 crore tender for two high-spec boats on the Yamuna, to be used for river monitoring, surveys, flood management and official inspection visits
18 March,2026 03:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentElaborate arrangements are underway in Ayodhya for President Droupadi Murmu's visit on March 19, during which she will participate in the installation of the Ram Yantra on the second floor of the Ram Mandir, Vedic rituals by 51 scholars, and honour nearly 400 workers who contributed to the temple's construction
18 March,2026 02:49 PM IST | Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | mid-day online correspondentThe vessel was loaded at Fujairah Port and reached Mundra amid heightened global energy concerns and ongoing disruptions in key shipping routes
18 March,2026 02:36 PM IST | Bhuj | mid-day online correspondentCongress leader Priyanka Gandhi termed Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi’s resignation from the Indian National Congress as “unfortunate” and “regrettable,” suggesting he was upset over ticket allocation. Bordoloi submitted his resignation to party president Mallikarjun Kharge after a long association with the party
18 March,2026 02:03 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe extension was granted after a request from the Special Judge of the CBI court at the City Civil and Sessions Court in Mumbai, seeking more time to conclude the long-pending trial
18 March,2026 02:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAssam Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party hours after resigning from the Indian National Congress, alleging humiliation and lack of support within the party’s state unit. He was inducted in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in New Delhi
18 March,2026 02:02 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAddressing the Upper House during the biennial farewell, PM Modi said such occasions transcend political divisions and bring members together in a shared spirit of respect and reflection
18 March,2026 01:52 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentSinha alleged that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had created a “syndicate” within the state police by appointing loyalists, but claimed the EC’s move had “broken” this network
18 March,2026 12:27 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
The West Asia is witnessing unprecedented military and diplomatic activity as tensions escalate across Saudi Arabia and surrounding regions. Saudi defense forces successfully intercepted a ballistic missile near the Prince Sultan Airbase, showcasing heightened security measures amid rising West Asia threats. Meanwhile, drone strikes rocked Doha, Beirut, and Baghdad, targeting key embassies and critical infrastructure, marking a new phase in the Iran-Israel conflict which has now entered its nineteenth day. In Tehran, Israeli airstrikes reportedly eliminated Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani and former speaker Ali Larijani, intensifying international scrutiny and geopolitical instability. Saudi Arabia is gearing up to host high-stakes Arab-Islamic talks in Riyadh, bringing together foreign ministers to address regional security and diplomatic resolutions.
According to US Central Command, the latest attacks involved “multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions” aimed at “hardened Iranian missile sites along Iran’s coastline near the Strait of Hormuz"
18 March,2026 02:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe rerouting coincides with India sharply increasing its procurement of Russian oil. Indian refiners are estimated to have purchased nearly 30 million barrels of crude within a week, reflecting a rapid response to evolving global supply conditions
China’s statement at the UN opposing Islamophobia triggered strong criticism from Uyghur activists, who accused Beijing of hypocrisy and ongoing repression of Muslim communities
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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-
Recent cheating cases during the SSC and HSC exams show that while enforcement and surveillance are important, lasting reform will require addressing the deeper culture of academic dishonesty within the system overseen by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
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