US President Donald Trump signals potential end to hostilities with Iran, while temporarily easing sanctions on Iranian oil to ease global supply pressures. Iran launches new attacks on Israel and Saudi Arabia as regional tensions escalate
21 March,2026 03:53 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentOn Thursday, the BJP had released its first list of 88 candidates for Assam, fielding Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma from Jalukbari and sitting BJP MP Hitendra Nath Goswami against state Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi from Jorhat
21 March,2026 03:05 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe ruling AINRC and the BJP-AIADMK combine on Friday reached an agreement for the Assembly polls in the Union Territory, under which the AINRC will contest 16 seats and the BJP will contest the remaining 14
21 March,2026 02:56 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe election for the Satara Zilla Parishad president’s post was held on Friday. BJP’s Priya Shinde was elected president, surpassing the Shiv Sena-NCP combine’s candidate, despite the latter having the majority. The BJP narrowly outpaced the Sena-NCP alliance to claim the top post
21 March,2026 01:47 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentHighlighting global tensions, the Vice President said meaningful conversations and mutual understanding are essential to resolve disputes
21 March,2026 01:43 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThere were seven people on board the vessel near Vaavu Atoll early Friday morning, including two women, a British national and a Russian national, and five Indian men
21 March,2026 01:19 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe latest casualties have pushed the overall death toll to 1,021, with 2,641 people injured since the escalation of hostilities began earlier this month
21 March,2026 01:05 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the IMD, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are likely to witness widespread rainfall between March 21 and 24, with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall on Saturday
21 March,2026 12:39 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) urged citizens to remain cautious and avoid sharing unverified information amid sensitive geopolitical developments
21 March,2026 12:38 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentFollowing the sighting of the Shawwal crescent, the mosque premises and surrounding streets of Old Delhi were filled with worshippers, marking the conclusion of the holy month of Ramzan
21 March,2026 10:04 AM IST | ANIIn preparation for the Kumbh Mela 2027 to be held next year in Haridwar, special emphasis is being placed on the rapid development of infrastructure, the expansion of facilities for pilgrims, and the establishment of modern surveillance and control systems for enhanced security
21 March,2026 10:02 AM IST | ANIThe standoff on diesel comes as Trump has been pressing for dramatic change in government led by Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel.
21 March,2026 10:00 AM IST | AP | PTIBefore reaching the Kamrup District Election office to file the nomination, the CM led a large procession to the election office at Hengrabari.
21 March,2026 09:58 AM IST | Guwahati | AgenciesThe deceased, Dr Sameeksha Reddy, 26, had been recently appointed on a contract basis. She was attacked around 11.30 pm on Thursday while attending to the wild animal.
21 March,2026 09:56 AM IST | Bengaluru | AgenciesThe government granted Rs 23,179 crore to the agriculture sector, followed by Energy at Rs 21,285 crore.
21 March,2026 09:20 AM IST | Hyderabad | AgenciesGovernor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd.) administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly-inducted ministers.
21 March,2026 09:14 AM IST | Dehradun | AgenciesReliance Group chairman Anil Ambani was questioned by the CBI for the second consecutive day in connection with an alleged Rs 2,929 crore SBI fraud case. The probe involves claims of fund diversion and misutilisation of loans across multiple banks between 2013 and 2017
20 March,2026 10:26 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAt least 882 Indian nationals stranded in Iran, including students, business professionals and pilgrims, are returning home via Armenia and Azerbaijan, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Thursday
20 March,2026 10:14 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | mid-day online correspondentResidents across Gujarat reported receiving cooking gas cylinders on time without disruption on Friday, as the state government dismissed shortage rumours and assured that adequate LPG stock is available
20 March,2026 07:44 PM IST | Gandhinagar | mid-day online correspondentCongress leader Pawan Khera launched a sharp attack on the Centre for its alleged silence over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Israeli strikes on schoolgirls, rising petrol prices after Assembly elections, and the film Dhurandhar 2, which he alleged was made to promote National Security Advisor Ajit Doval
20 March,2026 07:43 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | mid-day online correspondentAir India flight AI185 from Delhi to Vancouver returned to Delhi due to an operational issue. All passengers safely disembarked and were assisted. Meanwhile, the airline announced 36 additional international flights to meet rising demand amid West Asia tensions
20 March,2026 07:13 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Tensions in West Asia have escalated dramatically as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issues stern warnings about the far-reaching consequences of the conflict. Araghchi states that the unfolding war will send global shockwaves affecting all nations, regardless of wealth, religion or ethnicity. Recent developments include Iran's cluster missile strikes on Tel Aviv in retaliation for the assassination of top security official Larijani, as confirmed by the IRGC. Major General Abdollahi has warned of devastating retaliatory strikes and "unexpected surprises" if enemies persist. The wave of repercussions from West Asia is now sweeping across the globe, signaling a period of unprecedented geopolitical uncertainty. WATCH
Earlier Friday, US President Donald Trump said that the United States was considering "winding down" military operations against Iran but was not seeking a ceasefire with the Islamic Republic.
21 March,2026 09:59 AM IST | Washington | PTIAdditive manufacturing allows engineers to design internal structures not possible with conventional methods.
Those digital instructions then come back to Earth, where the OpenClaw (an open-source AI agent) translates them into physical action.
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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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