Global crude oil prices dropped sharply after Donald Trump indicated the Middle East conflict could end soon. Brent crude slipped below USD 90 per barrel amid easing geopolitical tension
10 March,2026 02:18 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentHospitality industry bodies in cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai say irregular gas supplies over the past few days have disrupted kitchen operations, forcing some eateries to cut menus, reduce working hours and temporarily halt services
10 March,2026 02:12 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to officials, the government has asked refineries and petrochemical plants to divert key hydrocarbon streams to the LPG production pool to increase availability of domestic cooking gas
10 March,2026 12:40 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSpiceJet on Tuesday informed passengers that flight SG 263 from Delhi to Kolkata on March 10 will now depart at 9:40 am, urging travellers to check their itinerary and flight status before heading to the airport
10 March,2026 12:16 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe accused, identified as 34-year-old Gurvinder Singh, also known as Goldie, had allegedly been on the run after the killing, which took place in Patiala on February 19
10 March,2026 12:12 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIsraeli Military spokesperson Effie Defrin said that the casualties were the result of Israel's airstrikes launched since the conflict escalated in late February
10 March,2026 11:12 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Supreme Court will hear West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s plea challenging the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state. Banerjee has alleged that the process could lead to the deletion of names of lakhs of voters from marginalised communities
10 March,2026 11:00 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe affected countries include Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. According to the board, the examinations that were originally scheduled between March 12 and March 16, 2026, have been deferred after reviewing the situation in the region
10 March,2026 10:53 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentWith liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) components diverted for household use amid the global energy crunch, city’s civic body suspends gas cremations and activates electric facilities across metropolis
10 March,2026 10:44 AM IST | Archana DahiwalPushkar Singh Dhami said the enhanced gender budget in Uttarakhand reflects the government’s commitment to Matri Shakti through several welfare and safety schemes for women and girls
10 March,2026 10:36 AM IST | ANIUS officials questioned the need for humanitarian aid to Afghanistan while accusing the Taliban of detaining Americans and ignoring international commitments
10 March,2026 10:33 AM IST | APThe DGCA aerodrome licence has been issued to Noida International Airport, paving the way for its operational launch. The project is expected to strengthen connectivity across the NCR and support India’s expanding aviation sector
10 March,2026 10:29 AM IST | ANIThe incident occurred when the accused Ashish, a Delhi resident, was travelling on flight QP1625 from the national capital to the coastal state, officials said
10 March,2026 08:57 AM IST | Panaji | AgenciesHe has also been prohibited from using social media.
10 March,2026 08:53 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThe accident occurred late Sunday night on the Motichur flyover in front of Hotel Godwin, where an Uttarakhand Roadways bus hit a tractor trolley from behind
10 March,2026 08:50 AM IST | Dehradun | AgenciesThe incident triggered protests during which an angry mob vandalised the bus involved in the accident and set another DTC bus on fire, police said, adding that the driver has been apprehended
10 March,2026 08:38 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesRSP won 125 of the 165 seats under the first-past-the-post system, defeating established leaders, including former PM KP Sharma Oli. Shah, the former mayor of Kathmandu and RSP’s PM candidate, recorded the highest vote tally in Nepal’s parliamentary history
09 March,2026 10:30 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe government has increased the minimum waiting period for booking a domestic LPG cylinder refill from 21 to 25 days to prevent hoarding, as panic buying triggered a 15-20 per cent surge in demand amid fears of supply disruption due to the Iran war
09 March,2026 09:25 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | IANSNew review exposes how prison systems across states fail to recognise or accommodate disabled prisoners
09 March,2026 08:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar MenonJwala gave birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park, taking India’s total cheetah population to 53. The birth marks the 10th successful litter under Project Cheetah, boosting the country’s cheetah conservation efforts
09 March,2026 07:02 PM IST | Kuno | mid-day online correspondentThe Union Minister targeted the Congress-led Opposition alliance for repeatedly disrupting the proceedings of the House after bringing a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. He also alleged that the Congress neither understands parliamentary procedures nor respects constitutional norms
09 March,2026 06:50 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
The skies over Iran are becoming increasingly dangerous for US surveillance and strike drones. Multiple MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicles have reportedly been shot down in Iranian airspace during the ongoing Operation Epic Fury, exposing a serious vulnerability in America’s drone operations. According to defense reports, the number of destroyed MQ-9 Reaper drones has climbed to 11, with the financial damage now crossing $330 million. These drones, widely used by the US military for intelligence gathering, surveillance missions, and precision strikes, were originally designed for counter-terrorism environments where air defenses are limited. WATCH
Saudi Arabia strongly condemned Iran’s missile and drone attacks targeting Gulf states and civilian infrastructure, calling them a violation of international law. The Kingdom warned that such actions escalate tensions and said it retains the right to take necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and citizens
10 March,2026 10:26 AM IST | Riyadh | ANIThe Pentagon spent USD 5.6 billion on weaponry in the first 48 hours of operations against Iran, raising concerns over US arms depletion. President Donald Trump warned Tehran that any disruption of oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz would trigger a retaliatory strike twenty times harder
Oil prices briefly shot to their highest level since 2022 a day after Iran selected Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as Iran's supreme leader
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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 appearance of India’s first musical road sends a strong message about the govt’s commitment to overall well-being
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