A Bengaluru family’s stunt to go viral by packing an elderly man in a sack as a “human parcel” to protest bus seat shortages during the festive season backfired, sparking panic and going viral for all the wrong reasons
18 March,2026 05:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAfter recent dry heat in Vidarbha, weather patterns are shifting as pre monsoon instability develops over central India. The IMD indicates a short spell of showers and isolated thunderstorms in parts of the region over the next few days
18 March,2026 04:50 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe event has sparked optimism among conservationists, who see it as a positive sign for ongoing efforts to protect marine biodiversity along Odisha’s coastline
18 March,2026 04:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentINS Trikand participated in the 58th Mauritius National Day parade at Champ de Mars with a marching contingent, naval band, and helicopter flypast, enhancing the ceremonial grandeur
18 March,2026 04:18 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe apex court stated that the observance of the Eid holiday will depend on the official announcement made by the government, which is based on the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of Shawwal
18 March,2026 04:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Aframax tanker Aqua Titan, carrying Urals crude, is expected to arrive at New Mangalore Port on March 21, according to ship-tracking data
18 March,2026 03:44 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to local authorities, the helicopter went down while landing on a field in Khotang district at around 11:51 am. Officials said the aircraft crashed onto farmland during the final phase of landing
18 March,2026 03:28 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured in the Indore fire tragedy that killed seven people. The fire broke out at a 3-storey residential building in Brijeshwari Annexe at around 4 am
18 March,2026 03:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentDelhi government floats Rs 6.2 crore tender for two high-spec boats on the Yamuna, to be used for river monitoring, surveys, flood management and official inspection visits
18 March,2026 03:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentElaborate arrangements are underway in Ayodhya for President Droupadi Murmu's visit on March 19, during which she will participate in the installation of the Ram Yantra on the second floor of the Ram Mandir, Vedic rituals by 51 scholars, and honour nearly 400 workers who contributed to the temple's construction
18 March,2026 02:49 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe vessel was loaded at Fujairah Port and reached Mundra amid heightened global energy concerns and ongoing disruptions in key shipping routes
18 March,2026 02:36 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to US Central Command, the latest attacks involved “multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions” aimed at “hardened Iranian missile sites along Iran’s coastline near the Strait of Hormuz"
18 March,2026 02:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentCongress leader Priyanka Gandhi termed Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi’s resignation from the Indian National Congress as “unfortunate” and “regrettable,” suggesting he was upset over ticket allocation. Bordoloi submitted his resignation to party president Mallikarjun Kharge after a long association with the party
18 March,2026 02:03 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe extension was granted after a request from the Special Judge of the CBI court at the City Civil and Sessions Court in Mumbai, seeking more time to conclude the long-pending trial
18 March,2026 02:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAssam Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party hours after resigning from the Indian National Congress, alleging humiliation and lack of support within the party’s state unit. He was inducted in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in New Delhi
18 March,2026 02:02 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAddressing the Upper House during the biennial farewell, PM Modi said such occasions transcend political divisions and bring members together in a shared spirit of respect and reflection
18 March,2026 01:52 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentSinha alleged that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had created a “syndicate” within the state police by appointing loyalists, but claimed the EC’s move had “broken” this network
18 March,2026 12:27 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentResidents said the fire may have been caused by a short circuit around 6 am, which quickly spread through the building. Around 10 to 15 people were believed to be inside at the time
18 March,2026 12:23 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentA consumer justice report, released on Wednesday, reveals that more than half of all president and member posts in State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions (SCDRCs) were vacant in 2025
18 March,2026 11:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar MenonThe Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) (HRAWI) on Tuesday submitted a representation to Sunetra Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for State Excise, requesting a one-month extension of the licence fee payment deadline from March 31 to April 30
18 March,2026 11:13 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe DGCA has directed Indian airlines to provide 60 percent of seats free of charge, ensure families sit together, facilitate carriage of sports equipment, musical instruments and pets, and prominently display passenger rights to enhance transparency and passenger experience
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Tensions in West Asia escalate as Iran launches its advanced Sejjil missile toward positions associated with Israel and the United States, marking a critical new phase in the ongoing West Asia conflict. This marks the first operational deployment of the indigenous Sejjil missile, a medium-range ballistic missile powered by solid propellant and capable of precise maneuvers above advanced defense systems, including Iron Dome. WATCH
The rerouting coincides with India sharply increasing its procurement of Russian oil. Indian refiners are estimated to have purchased nearly 30 million barrels of crude within a week, reflecting a rapid response to evolving global supply conditions
18 March,2026 02:20 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentChina’s statement at the UN opposing Islamophobia triggered strong criticism from Uyghur activists, who accused Beijing of hypocrisy and ongoing repression of Muslim communities
The UAE has promised South Korea top-priority crude oil supply of 24 million barrels, while President Lee Jae Myung thanked Japan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia for helping evacuate South Korean nationals amid ongoing Middle East tensions
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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-
Recent cheating cases during the SSC and HSC exams show that while enforcement and surveillance are important, lasting reform will require addressing the deeper culture of academic dishonesty within the system overseen by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
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