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NHAI raises FASTag annual pass fee from April 1, check details

The National Highways Authority of India has increased the FASTag Annual Pass fee from Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,075 for the financial year 2026–27, effective April 1, 2026

15 March,2026 02:37 PM IST | IANS
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ECI likely to announce polling dates for Assam, Bengal, Kerala and TN on Sunday

Officials said that the poll body has completed its review of election preparedness in these regions and is now ready to finalise the election timetable

15 March,2026 02:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Trump urges allies to send warships to secure Strait of Hormuz amid tensions

Missile and drone attacks were reported across Gulf states as Iran escalated its conflict with the US and Israel, threatening strikes near UAE ports while tensions rose in the region

15 March,2026 02:31 PM IST | AP
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Beed Police recovers 29 LPG cylinders illegally stored for black marketing

Following the seizure, a case has been registered at Pethbeed Police Station in Beed district of Maharashtra under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Essential Commodities Act

15 March,2026 02:12 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Seven Indian pilgrims killed in road accident in Nepal

At least seven Indian pilgrims were killed and seven others injured after a micro-bus plunged into a gorge in the Kantar area of Gorkha district, Nepal, on Saturday evening while returning from the Manakamana Temple

15 March,2026 02:05 PM IST | IANS
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TDP MP, ex-BRS MLA test positive for drugs after Hyderabad cops bust rave party

Police in Hyderabad detained six individuals, including the Member of Parliament and the former legislator during a raid at a farmhouse on the city’s outskirts

15 March,2026 01:48 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Kuwait Airport hit by drone attack; radar system struck, no casualties reported

Several drones struck Kuwait International Airport on Saturday, hitting its radar system, Kuwait's civil aviation authority confirmed. No injuries were reported in the attack, which comes amid escalating tensions across the Gulf region following the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict

15 March,2026 01:38 PM IST | AFP
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Govt restricts LPG cylinders for PNG households, issues official notification

The government notification stated that such consumers must immediately surrender their LPG connections and will not be eligible to receive LPG cylinder refills from government oil companies or their authorised distributors

15 March,2026 12:59 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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IndiGo announces 'Fuel Charge' on flight tickets amid rising gas prices

The airline stated that Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) forms a significant portion of operating costs for airlines. A steep increase in global fuel prices has placed considerable financial pressure on carriers

15 March,2026 12:18 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Kim Jong Un, his teenage daughter observes rocket test

North Korea, led by Kim Jong Un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae, conducted a live-fire rocket test off its east coast, prompting South Korea to call it a U.N. violation amid ongoing U.S.-South Korea military exercise

15 March,2026 12:03 PM IST | AP
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CBSE cancels Class XII board exams in seven Middle East countries amid tensions

CBSE has cancelled Class XII board exams for students in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, including previously postponed exams. The Board will announce the mode of result declaration separately

15 March,2026 11:17 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Iran FM Araghchi accuses the US of attacking Kharg and Abu Musa islands from UAE

Iran accused the United States of launching HIMARS missile strikes on Kharg and Abu Musa islands from UAE territory, causing damage to military sites, and warned that Tehran will respond while urging UAE residents to avoid ports and docks

15 March,2026 10:26 AM IST | ANI
SIT formed to probe firing attempt on Farooq Abdullah in Jammu

SIT formed to probe firing attempt on Farooq Abdullah in Jammu

The team has been directed to conduct a thorough investigation and complete the probe within the statutory timeframe.

15 March,2026 09:30 AM IST | Jammu | ANI
Kolkata: TMC, BJP supporters clash ahead of PM’s rally

Kolkata: TMC, BJP supporters clash ahead of PM’s rally

Police sources said Bowbazar police station officer-in-charge Bappaditya Naskar was injured while trying to control the situation.

15 March,2026 08:59 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies
Teen becomes North East’s first chess Grandmaster

Teen becomes North East’s first chess Grandmaster

“It’s a dream come true. I’ve worked towards this moment for years, and I’m grateful for the support of my family and coaches,” Chakraborty said after sealing the title.

15 March,2026 08:54 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
MEA confirms five Indians dead, one missing in US-Iran conflict

MEA confirms five Indians dead, one missing in US-Iran conflict

Meanwhile, two Indian ships with 92,700 tonnes of LPG clear Hormuz, to arrive soon

15 March,2026 08:50 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Centre revokes Wangchuk’s detention; leaders in Ladakh celebrate

Centre revokes Wangchuk’s detention; leaders in Ladakh celebrate

Ladakh MP Mohamad Hanifa welcomed the move but said the government must go further.

15 March,2026 08:46 AM IST | Leh | Agencies
We had to wash dishes due to PHF: Pak hockey captain Shakeel lashes out

We had to wash dishes due to PHF: Pak hockey captain Shakeel lashes out

Pakistan hockey captain Shakeel Ammad Butt slammed the Pakistan Hockey Federation after the team faced severe mismanagement in Australia, including delayed flights, lack of hotel bookings despite PSB funding, and being forced to wash dishes before matches

14 March,2026 08:47 PM IST | Karachi | PTI
MP govt presents Rs 4.38 lakh crore budget with focus on women, farmers, infra

MP govt presents Rs 4.38 lakh crore budget with focus on women, farmers, infra

The budget includes the recruitment of 15,000 teachers to strengthen the education system and 22,500 in the police department. The flagship 'Ladli Behna' Yojana received the largest single allocation of Rs 23,882 crore

14 March,2026 07:41 PM IST | Bhopal | IANS
Petrol and diesel adequately available, avoid hoarding: Petroleum Ministry

Petrol and diesel adequately available, avoid hoarding: Petroleum Ministry

In a post on social media platform X, the ministry said there is no shortage of fuel at retail outlets and adequate stocks are being maintained

14 March,2026 07:31 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Pune Metro commuters get shared rickshaw feeder service at SNDT station

Pune Metro commuters get shared rickshaw feeder service at SNDT station

A new ‘Rikshamitra Metro Share Rickshaw Feeder Service’ was launched outside SNDT Metro Station in Pune on Friday, offering passengers a shared and organised auto-rickshaw facility for their last-mile journey

14 March,2026 06:56 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal
Iran bombs US embassy in Baghdad, five KC-135 planes damaged in Saudi Arabia

    Iran bombs US embassy in Baghdad, five KC-135 planes damaged in Saudi Arabia

    A missile attack has struck the United States Embassy compound in Baghdad, sending smoke rising from the heavily fortified Green Zone in the Iraqi capital. Security sources said the projectile landed within the embassy perimeter and hit a helipad inside the compound, damaging part of the facility’s air defense system. The attack marks the second time the US Embassy in Baghdad has been targeted since the regional war began on February 28. Iraq has once again become a key battleground in the conflict between Iran and the United States. Iranian-aligned militia groups have launched attacks on US bases in the region, while US forces have carried out strikes on pro-Iran groups.

    14 March,2026 06:45 PM IST
    UAE intercepts 9 ballistic missiles, 33 UAVs launched from Iran

    UAE intercepts 9 ballistic missiles, 33 UAVs launched from Iran

    According to the ministry, the attacks have resulted in six fatalities involving nationals from the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh so far.

    15 March,2026 10:14 AM IST | Abu Dhabi | ANI

    24k gallstones in the air!

    Increasing demand for cow gallstones from mainland China and Hong Kong have made it one of the world’s most valuable commodities

    15 March,2026 09:52 AM IST | Los Angeles | Agencies

    Two senior Iranian intelligence officials killed in Tehran airstrike: Israel

    The IDF identified the officials as Abdollah Jalali-Nasab and Amir Shariat, describing them as senior intelligence figures in Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya emergency command

    15 March,2026 09:38 AM IST | Tel Aviv | ANI
    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    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 correspondent

    CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

    Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

    20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

    Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

    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-

    05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Waivers won’t wipe out farmers’ woes

    Waivers won’t wipe out farmers’ woes

    They are a temporary measure at best. If Maharashtra wants to secure the future of its cultivators, the focus must shift from periodic debt relief to building a more resilient agricultural system

    14 March,2026 08:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
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