The Embassy of India in Tehran on Saturday advised Indian nationals in Iran to remain indoors and exercise “utmost caution” following joint military strikes by the United States and Israel
28 February,2026 07:49 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe operation was conducted jointly by the Gadchiroli Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Around 800 personnel from 18 teams, including C-60 commandos, Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads (BDDS) and special operations units, took part in the drive, an official statement said
28 February,2026 06:54 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Congress leader said the situation in the Middle East was deeply worrying and stressed that the safety of Indian citizens in the region must remain the government’s highest priority
28 February,2026 06:10 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn a statement posted to Telegram, the ministry accused Washington and Tel Aviv of "hiding behind" concerns about Iran's nuclear programme while pursuing regime change
28 February,2026 05:21 PM IST | APIn a statement issued on Saturday, the airline said the decision was taken in view of the developing situation in parts of the Middle East. The announcement followed reports that the United States and Israel had begun major combat operations in Iran
28 February,2026 05:08 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPassengers are strongly advised to check with their respective airlines for the latest flight updates before travelling to the airport. Flight information is also available on the official IGI Airport website
28 February,2026 04:57 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPassengers have been advised to check their flight status prior to departure. In case of any disruptions, updates will be communicated promptly through registered contact details
28 February,2026 04:56 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn a statement, General Secretary of the All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB), Maulana Yasoob Abbas said that the sacred month of Ramadan was ongoing and people in Iran observe fasting. The attack during the holy month should have been avoided
28 February,2026 04:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe advisory urges all Indian citizens in Israel to exercise utmost caution and remain vigilant at all times. Indian nationals are advised to strictly follow safety guidelines issued by Israeli authorities and the Home Front Command
28 February,2026 02:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe US and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, with explosions reported near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s office in Tehran. President Trump announced the start of “major combat operations,” targeting Iranian military and intelligence sites amid escalating nuclear tensions
28 February,2026 01:52 PM IST | APDesigned for improved stability, safety, and efficiency, the tower wagon will support maintenance teams in carrying out Overhead Equipment (OHE) works more effectively
28 February,2026 12:27 PM IST | A CorrespondentA mother-daughter team of citizen scientists, Jan Pope and Sophie Kalkowski-Pope of Citizens of the Reef, have identified what researchers believe is the world's largest documented coral colony on the Great Barrier Reef near Cairns, Queensland. The massive single colony of Pavona clavus, commonly known as "elephant skin" coral, stretches about 364
28 February,2026 11:28 AM IST | AgenciesKarnataka Police have arrested three persons — Jagadish C, Arshad, and Ananth T — in connection with cyber fraud cases totalling Rs 82 crore and linked to 352 complaints registered nationwide
28 February,2026 11:27 AM IST | Shivamogga (Karnataka) | PTIA Delhi court granted bail to Indian Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib early Saturday after Duty Magistrate Vanshika Mehta dismissed Delhi Police's plea for a seven-day extension of his custody, noting the crime branch failed to justify the remand extension
28 February,2026 11:22 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI“If the truth can be ascertained through a narco test, it should certainly be done. Whatever methods are available to uncover the truth should be adopted,” he told reporters here.
28 February,2026 10:07 AM IST | Varanasi | AgenciesIf foreign-made items are found in use, the cost would be recovered from the official with exemption granted only in case of circumstances being unavoidable
28 February,2026 09:59 AM IST | Jaipur | AgenciesThe leak occurred when the dealer attempted to cut the cylinder in late on Thursday night, after which people in the vicinity began complaining of breathing problems
28 February,2026 09:57 AM IST | Indore | AgenciesThe incident occurred on Tuesday at a private school in Pithampur during a Mathematics paper. It has since triggered a police investigation under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act
28 February,2026 09:46 AM IST | Dhar | AgenciesThe central agency has filed a criminal revision petition assailing the trial court’s detailed order, which declined to frame charges in the corruption matter and held that the prosecution had failed to make out even a prima facie case for trial
27 February,2026 06:44 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAnil Ambani had earlier appeared at the agency’s headquarters in Delhi on Thursday and recorded his statement before investigators in connection with the ongoing probe
27 February,2026 06:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPanic gripped government employees working at the state secretariat, Nabanna, the assembly house, and at the office of the chief electoral officer, who continued to remain on the streets in apprehension of aftershocks
27 February,2026 03:35 PM IST | Kolkata | PTIADVERTISEMENT
The United States has confirmed the launch of major combat operations aimed at degrading Iran’s missile capabilities, following warnings from President Donald Trump about what he described as imminent threats. The announcement came alongside coordinated Israeli strikes targeting key Iranian military infrastructure, described by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as necessary to eliminate what he called an existential danger. Within hours, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards responded with retaliatory missile and drone attacks directed at Israel. Sirens sounded across multiple Israeli cities as the Israel Defense Forces confirmed incoming projectiles. Meanwhile, explosions were reported in Tehran, with visible smoke rising over parts of the capital and Iranian authorities moving to restrict airspace.
Afghanistan has signalled openness to negotiations after Pakistan carried out airstrikes on Kabul, Kandahar, Paktia, and other cities, with Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declaring "open war" against the Taliban-led administration. Fighting continued along the border with both sides reporting significant casualties
28 February,2026 11:25 AM IST | Kabul (Afghanistan) | ANIUS President Donald Trump described Iran as "very difficult" and "very dangerous" while addressing a gathering in Texas, saying the US faces a major decision on nuclear negotiations with Tehran. Speaking after the third round of talks in Geneva, Trump said any deal must be "meaningful" and that he is "not exactly happy"
Researchers have developed swarms of 300-micrometer magnetic microrobots capable of manipulating, rotating, and assembling objects without making physical contact, instead using fluidic torque to create controlled whirlpools in surrounding liquid that exert force on larger objects
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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-
This is a reminder that in digital-centric times, when one is constantly cautioned against rising cybercrime, fraud happens on the ground, too.
27 February,2026 06:33 AM IST | Mumbai | The EditorialADVERTISEMENT
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