The intensity of the attacks, the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the lack of any apparent exit plan set the stage for a prolonged conflict with far-reaching consequences
03 March,2026 07:57 AM IST | APTrump warned that an Iran equipped with long-range missiles and nuclear weapons would endanger not only the Middle East but also the American homeland
03 March,2026 07:56 AM IST | ANIGlobal tensions intensified after Israel carried out strikes on Iran, prompting retaliatory actions across parts of the Gulf region. Governments have urged calm as security measures increase and international leaders call for restraint
03 March,2026 07:51 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentTrump emphasised that the United States (US) has the capacity to sustain the campaign as long as necessary to achieve its goals, including eliminating threats from Iran's nuclear and missile programmes
02 March,2026 11:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAmong those stranded in Dubai is Congress’ Jalna Lok Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) Kalyan Kale, who had travelled on Friday, a day before the joint US-Israel strike on Iran. The MP was scheduled to return via Abu Dhabi on Tuesday but is now stuck in Dubai due to flight cancellations
02 March,2026 09:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Supreme Court of India has warned that relying on AI-generated, non-existent judgments in court orders will amount to judicial misconduct. A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe issued notices to the Attorney General, Solicitor General and the Bar Council of India, saying such practices directly impacts
02 March,2026 09:31 PM IST | PTIUAE carriers Emirates and Etihad Airways have resumed limited operations after Dubai Airports confirmed a partial reopening of Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International. Authorities have urged passengers to wait for confirmation from airlines before heading to the airport as regional tensions continue to impact airspace
02 March,2026 09:31 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Supreme Court has ordered sweeping reforms of Open Correctional Institutions across India, setting up a high-powered panel led by Justice (Retd) Ravindra Bhat. States must assess feasibility, include women prisoners, revise rules, and submit action plans within three months
02 March,2026 09:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he expects peace talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi to go ahead between March 5 and 8, despite escalating Israel-Iran tensions. Moscow signalled support for diplomacy, while Kyiv warned prolonged Middle East conflict could impact US weapons supplies
02 March,2026 09:16 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAs Gulf airspace remains closed following the US-Israel strike on Iran, 61 people from Maharashtra’s Marathwada region are stranded in Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar and Abu Dhabi. UAE air defences intercepted missiles, while BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi announced temporary closure amid tensions
02 March,2026 09:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA 22-year-old man died and three others were injured after a speeding car overturned and crashed into a well’s wall in Maharashtra's Beed district while heading for Holi celebrations
02 March,2026 09:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPassengers were being offered full flexibility, including travel waivers, refunds, and rebooking options, as airlines adjust operations in response to airspace closures and security concerns
02 March,2026 08:52 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentUnion Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri reviewed crude oil and LPG supplies amid escalating tensions in West Asia, with the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas assuring that availability and affordability of petroleum products will be maintained
02 March,2026 08:30 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | ANIThe 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. The court observed that any order affecting personal liberty must reflect due application of mind
02 March,2026 06:59 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | mid-day online correspondentModi said relations between the two countries are now marked by renewed energy, mutual trust, and positivity. Under a USD 2.6 billion uranium supply agreement, Canada will support India’s civil nuclear energy sector
02 March,2026 06:41 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIn India, most areas will witness the end of the eclipse at moonrise, while parts of North-East India and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands will see the end of totality as well
02 March,2026 05:02 PM IST |The explosion occurred on Sunday at the company’s detonator assembly plant in Raulgaon, Katol tehsil. Twenty-three people were injured, with 13 reported to be in a critical condition
02 March,2026 04:09 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondentAccording to his police complaint, Shiv Sena (UBT) city chief Rahul Karade said that he was travelling back to Akola from his native village when some individuals attacked his vehicle using a sword and iron rods
02 March,2026 03:58 PM IST | Akola | mid-day online correspondentPolice stated that the bodies of those dead were burnt beyond recognition, and DNA samples are being collected from family members to establish the identities of the deceased
02 March,2026 11:57 AM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent411 passenger grievances have been resolved so far during the current situation. The PACR is working in coordination with airlines and airport operators to provide timely assistance and minimise inconvenience to travellers, an official statement said
02 March,2026 11:29 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAn official statement stated that the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) was briefed on the February 28 air strikes in Iran and the subsequent escalation, including retaliatory attacks across several Gulf nations
02 March,2026 10:40 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
US Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets went down in Kuwait while supporting Operation Epic Fury, a major US military operation in the Middle East. Early reports suggest the aircraft may have been lost due to friendly fire during active combat operations. Both the pilot and weapons systems officer ejected safely and were rescued by US and Kuwaiti forces. The F-15E Strike Eagle is one of the most advanced fighter jets in the US Air Force, known for its precision strike capability and long combat record.
At least 169 people were killed in a brutal attack in the Ruweng Administrative Area of South Sudan, with bodies buried in a mass grave, according to local officials. Survivors have sought refuge at a base run by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), which is providing emergency medical aid
02 March,2026 07:53 PM IST | Nairobi, Kenya | AFPThree U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury were shot down over Kuwait in an apparent friendly fire incident, according to United States Central Command. All six aircrew were safely recovered and are reported to be in stable condition
Several Indian medical students, including those at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in Iran, have appealed to the government for evacuation as tensions escalate. With internet disruptions, closed shops, and reported explosions near campus, students say fear has gripped the community
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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 seen in Bengal, it is seen in Maharashtra, it is seen in Karnataka. It is known as Charak Puja in Bengal, Bagad in Maharashtra and Siddhi in Karnataka. But there are variations here.
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