US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said some Iranian attacks may still get through despite US air superiority, warning that American troops remain at risk. President Donald Trump indicated the conflict could last longer than a month
04 March,2026 11:07 PM IST | APRevenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule told the state assembly that farmers can now take photos of their standing crops offline using their mobile phones. This new facility aims to ensure that farmers in remote areas are not left out of the registration process due to connectivity problems
04 March,2026 08:31 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described the strike as a "quiet death" and the first US torpedo sinking of an enemy ship since World War II. Sri Lankan authorities rescued 32 crew members from the Iranian warship, but hold low hopes of finding more survivors among the 148 missing
04 March,2026 08:20 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe airline said the move aims to provide more travel options for passengers while ensuring smoother connectivity for those travelling between India and key global destinations
04 March,2026 06:30 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentUS President Trump announces immediate political risk insurance and potential navy escorts for tankers in Strait of Hormuz to ensure free flow of energy. The development comes as Iran claims full control of the vital chokepoint, warns ships face missile, and drone threats
04 March,2026 06:22 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil Haq, targeting Bagram Air Base and over 50 Taliban positions along the border, using airstrikes, drones, and heavy artillery in response to alleged Afghan Taliban attacks, according to Pakistan Television Corporation
04 March,2026 06:03 PM IST | PTIThe Baloch Liberation Army claimed it executed seven captured Pakistani soldiers after failed prisoner exchange talks, holding Pakistan’s military leadership responsible, according to The Balochistan Post
04 March,2026 06:01 PM IST | ANIThe IMF said it is closely monitoring the West Asia conflict but cautioned it is too early to assess the economic impact, noting disruptions to trade, surges in energy prices, and financial market volatility. Meanwhile, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assured that India is fully prepared
04 March,2026 05:21 PM IST | ANIPrime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the Finnish President, expressing confidence that the visit would elevate India–Finland relations to “new heights.” The two leaders are set to hold detailed talks and are expected to sign multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to enhance collaboration in key sectors
04 March,2026 05:12 PM IST | PTIIn a post shared by the Consulate General of Iran, Mumbai on X, Tehran dismissed media speculation regarding potential candidates for leadership selected by Iran’s Assembly of Experts
04 March,2026 04:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAirport officials said that 18 incoming and 16 outgoing flights were cancelled on March 4 because of airspace restrictions in the affected region. The restrictions remained in force until 11.59 pm
04 March,2026 03:37 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIsraeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that whoever is chosen to succeed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be “a target for elimination.” The statement follows Israeli strikes linked to Iran’s Assembly of Experts, the body responsible for appointing the country’s next supreme leader
04 March,2026 02:42 PM IST | APIn line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s focus on preventive healthcare, a 90-day HPV vaccination drive was launched in Bhaderwah, Jammu and Kashmir. The campaign, inaugurated at Sub-District Hospital Bhaderwah, aims to vaccinate girls aged 14–15 against Human Papillomavirus, a leading cause of cervical cancer
04 March,2026 01:19 PM IST | Bhaderwah | ANIAbdul Majeed Hakeem Ilahi, special representative of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to India, questioned US President Donald Trump over renewed attacks, asking why Washington would strike again if Iran’s nuclear capabilities had already been “obliterated”
04 March,2026 01:12 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIThe Government of Telangana said over 200 enquiries have been received at the 24x7 Control Room set up at Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi, following travel disruptions in West Asia. The initiative, launched under Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, is coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian missions abroad to assist stranded citizens
04 March,2026 01:05 PM IST | New Delhi | ANISpeaking at the Lord Narasimha Shobha Yatra, the CM lauded the country’s leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating, “While the world faces disarray, unrest, and an atmosphere of anarchy, India is celebrating Holi with happiness and enthusiasm.” He added that the nation remains free of fear, chaos, or distrust during the festivities
04 March,2026 12:49 PM IST | Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | mid-day online correspondentThe Ministry of External Affairs said that the control room will operate daily from 9 am to 9 pm and it will assist Indian nationals affected by the ongoing crisis. Here's a list of all helpline numbers
04 March,2026 10:22 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentSrinagar police has taken serious cognisance of the deliberate circulation of false, fabricated and misleading information by certain news channels, media outlets, and individuals
04 March,2026 09:19 AM IST | Srinagar | Agencies“We reaffirm our commitment to conservation, sustainable practices and protecting habitats so wildlife continues to thrive,” Modi said on X
04 March,2026 08:57 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThe Delhi High Court stayed a sessions court order that had halted bail granted to Indian Youth Congress President Uday Bhanu Chib in connection with the shirtless protest at Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit
03 March,2026 10:42 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | mid-day online correspondentSpeaking about the sighting, STR Field Director said the tiger STR T9 has been captured in multiple camera traps over the past two months inside Chandoli National Park. Several photographs and videos have documented his movement in the area
03 March,2026 10:30 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavADVERTISEMENT
A US submarine has reportedly sunk an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka, according to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Pentagon says the submarine launched a torpedo that struck the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena while it was sailing in international waters. Sri Lankan authorities say the ship had around 180 crew members on board. At least 32 sailors were rescued while more than 80 bodies have been recovered so far. US officials say the strike marks the first such torpedo attack on an enemy warship since World War II. The incident comes as tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran continue to escalate, raising fears that the conflict could expand beyond the Middle East.
The Israel Defense Forces said it eliminated Daoud Ali Zada, deputy to Hassan Mahdawi, in an airstrike guided by military intelligence. According to the IDF, Ali Zada was the highest-ranking Iranian commander overseeing operations in Lebanon and played a key role in coordinating between Iran’s Quds Force and Hezbollah
04 March,2026 12:59 PM IST | Jerusalem | ANIIsrael struck a building in Qom where senior clerics were reportedly gathered to select a successor to slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The rare meeting of the Assembly of Experts comes after Khamenei’s assassination, with Israel also reporting parallel strikes in Tehran and Isfahan
Israeli airstrikes struck a hotel in Hazmieh near Beirut and a residential complex in Baalbek, Lebanese state media reported, with multiple casualties feared. The escalation follows cross-border missile and drone fire between Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah
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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 idea they claimed was not to stomp on livelihoods but to clear pedestrian space while ensuring that legit, licensed vendors have a space to sell their goods
02 March,2026 08:12 AM IST | Mumbai | The EditorialADVERTISEMENT
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