At least 882 Indian nationals stranded in Iran, including students, business professionals and pilgrims, are returning home via Armenia and Azerbaijan, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Thursday
20 March,2026 10:14 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentResidents across Gujarat reported receiving cooking gas cylinders on time without disruption on Friday, as the state government dismissed shortage rumours and assured that adequate LPG stock is available
20 March,2026 07:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentCongress leader Pawan Khera launched a sharp attack on the Centre for its alleged silence over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Israeli strikes on schoolgirls, rising petrol prices after Assembly elections, and the film Dhurandhar 2, which he alleged was made to promote National Security Advisor Ajit Doval
20 March,2026 07:43 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAir India flight AI185 from Delhi to Vancouver returned to Delhi due to an operational issue. All passengers safely disembarked and were assisted. Meanwhile, the airline announced 36 additional international flights to meet rising demand amid West Asia tensions
20 March,2026 07:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentOil Marketing Companies have increased premium petrol prices in Rajasthan by up to Rs 2.30 per litre due to global crude oil volatility. Regular petrol prices remain unchanged, offering relief. Experts warn continued Middle East tensions may impact fuel prices further
20 March,2026 06:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Prime Minister held conversations with the leaders of Oman, Malaysia, France, Jordan and Qatar, outlining India’s position on the ongoing conflict
20 March,2026 05:53 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said LPG panic booking has declined significantly to 55 lakh bookings on Thursday, with adequate stock available and no dry-outs reported across the country. Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma said 4,500 raids were conducted nationwide
20 March,2026 05:47 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentLeader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of violating the Model Code of Conduct by using the chief minister's official letterhead for political correspondence, including a strongly worded letter to Chief Election Commissioner and demanded immediate Election Commission action
20 March,2026 05:46 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAn Indian national has died in Riyadh following recent security incidents on March 18, the MEA confirmed. India is coordinating with Saudi authorities for repatriation while continuing evacuation efforts for citizens amid the escalating West Asia conflict
20 March,2026 05:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn a landmark conservation effort, Assam released five captive-bred White-rumped vultures into the wild for the first time in the Northeast. The initiative aims to revive declining vulture populations and marks a major step in wildlife conservation in India
20 March,2026 05:00 PM IST | Ranjeet JadhavA parliamentary committee has raised concerns over the shortage of additional solicitors general in high courts, warning it could impact the Centre’s legal representation. It urged the Law Ministry to fill 12 vacant posts promptly and improve litigation management to reduce court cases
20 March,2026 04:45 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Ministry of Health and Family Welfare convened the 'Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala' workshop in New Delhi to strengthen district-level HIV/AIDS response, with a focus on Haryana and Delhi
20 March,2026 04:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah in New Delhi on Friday, with discussions focused on advancing bilateral ties. India has been supplying diesel to Bangladesh since 2007 and continues to assist Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives and other neighbouring countries
20 March,2026 03:49 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | mid-day online correspondent"You (BJP) cannot defeat Mamata Banerjee. Defeating Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal is not just difficult, it’s impossible. This is known to Amit Shah, PM Modi, and the entire BJP. Even the Chief Election Commissioner knows this. That’s why they have taken complete control over West Bengal," Raut told
20 March,2026 03:48 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe BJP is preparing an all-out offensive in Kerala ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections, with PM Narendra Modi set to undertake two campaign tours across key districts and Home Minister Amit Shah and other senior leaders also descending on the state
20 March,2026 03:17 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | mid-day online correspondentIndia's Permanent Representative P Harish reiterated at a UN World Water Day event that the Indus Waters Treaty will remain in abeyance until Pakistan "credibly and irrevocably ends its support for all forms of terrorism," calling it the "global epicentre of terror."
20 March,2026 03:16 PM IST | United Nations | mid-day online correspondentIn a message shared on social media platform X, Gandhi expressed confidence in the UDF’s leadership and said the alliance represents the aspirations of the people of the state
20 March,2026 02:40 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentMEA Secretary (East) P Kumaran met a Cambodian delegation led by Secretary of State KHY Sovanratana in New Delhi on Friday, reviewing India's capacity building initiatives for Cambodia and discussing expanding cooperation in trade, investments, heritage conservation and development partnership
20 March,2026 02:36 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentA man identified as Arup Bandopadhyay died after being trapped in an elevator at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Friday, with relatives alleging that no elevator operator or hospital staff was available to reactivate the stuck elevator for over an hour
20 March,2026 02:36 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentThe Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) published the rules in the official e-Gazette, replacing earlier provisions and outlining detailed norms for the financial year 2026–27
20 March,2026 02:30 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Prime Minister made the remarks while sharing an article by Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik, which outlined the country’s evolving energy strategy
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held his first press conference after viral rumours about his death, opening with a strong message: “I am alive.” But the real headlines came from his explosive claims on the Iran war. Netanyahu said Iran can no longer enrich uranium or build ballistic missiles, calling the regime “decimated” after joint strikes. He also predicted that the war could end much faster than expected.
Sri Lanka refused a US request to station warplanes at a civilian airport while considering an Iranian naval visit, reaffirming its commitment to neutrality. The decision came after a US attack sank an Iranian frigate near Sri Lankan waters, with the country assisting in rescuing sailors
20 March,2026 03:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei offered condolences to President Masoud Pezeshkian after the targeted killing of Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib by Israel. Khamenei urged officials to strengthen security and continue the ministry’s work despite the loss
Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of violating a ceasefire by carrying out artillery and air attacks in border areas, leading to casualties. Kabul warned that continued aggression could trigger a strong response, even as it had paused operations for Eid to maintain peace
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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-
Bengaluru-based Roger Michael Humphrey Binny, who was conferred the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award recently, gave up hockey and athletics to focus his energies on cricket
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