RSP 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 | mid-day online correspondentThe Indian Embassy in Bahrain advised Indian nationals to remain vigilant and follow official advisories amid escalating West Asia tensions, releasing a Standard Operating Procedure for transit through Saudi Arabia for stranded Indians
09 March,2026 09:36 PM IST | 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 | IANSNew review exposes how prison systems across states fail to recognise or accommodate disabled prisoners
09 March,2026 08:03 PM IST | 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 | 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 | mid-day online correspondentA 16-year-old Hindu boy, Shanto Kumar Saha, was killed after robbers allegedly pushed him onto a busy highway in Feni District while attempting to seize his autorickshaw. The incident occurred near the Dhaka–Chittagong Highway and is being investigated by police
09 March,2026 06:41 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentHarshwardhan Sapkal alleged that the Centre was responsible for the situation and accused PM Modi of compromising the interests of Indian farmers. He also criticised the proposed Wardha–Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway, claiming it would primarily benefit large industrial interests
09 March,2026 06:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA Delhi court reserved its order for Tuesday on the bail plea of married couple Harsh Priya Singh and Ruby Jain, arrested on February 25, for allegedly hurling racial slurs at three women from Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur in Malviya Nagar
09 March,2026 05:36 PM IST | PTIKarnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi said no one can ban the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and clarified that the Congress-led state government has never proposed such a move. His remarks came amid a political row triggered by statements from Priyank Kharge
09 March,2026 05:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told Parliament that India granted permission to three Iranian ships to dock at Indian ports after Tehran requested it on February 28, with approval given the next day. One Iranian vessel, IRIS LAVAN, docked at Kochi on March 4. The development comes amid rising tensions in the Indian Ocean
09 March,2026 05:14 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPakistan's ongoing war with Afghanistan has put its next IMF funding instalment at risk, as the multilateral lender's team visits Islamabad for its third-round review, according to a South China Morning Post report. Increased military expenditure, rising inflation, and a deteriorating investment climate are making it difficult for Pakistan
09 March,2026 04:39 PM IST | IANSUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the recent surge in global crude oil prices due to the West Asia conflict is unlikely to significantly impact India’s inflation. Speaking in Parliament during the Budget Session 2026, she noted that inflation remains near the lower bound of the RBI’s tolerance band
09 March,2026 04:34 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentUnion Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday announced that with the birth of the cubs, the country’s total cheetah population has now reached to 53
09 March,2026 04:07 PM IST | Bhopal | mid-day online correspondentJaishankar said maintaining high-level contact with Iranian leaders has been difficult due to the current regional situation. However, diplomatic engagement between the two countries continues through available channels
09 March,2026 03:35 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentPolitical activity in Bihar has intensified after speculation about Nitish Kumar stepping down as Chief Minister. Posters supporting Chirag Paswan as the next CM have appeared across Patna, while discussions within the NDA continue over who will lead the state in the coming political phase
09 March,2026 03:26 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondentExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said New Delhi is closely monitoring developments in the conflict-hit region while prioritising the protection of Indian citizens, along with safeguarding the country’s energy security and trade interests
09 March,2026 03:26 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe debate over Bihar’s next Chief Minister has intensified after Nitish Kumar’s nomination to the Rajya Sabha sparked discussions about possible successors
09 March,2026 03:24 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondentSecurity agencies have uncovered a terror plot linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed targeting temples in North India. Investigations revealed recruitment of illegal immigrants from South India, with six Bangladeshi nationals recently arrested in Tamil Nadu as part of the operation
09 March,2026 02:45 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentLok Sabha proceedings during the Parliament Budget Session were adjourned till 3 pm on Monday following protests by opposition members demanding a detailed discussion on the escalating situation in West Asia. The disruption came as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered a statement on the crisis
09 March,2026 01:31 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAmong those leading the demonstration were Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge
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Israel’s military has released drone footage showing what it says are armed Hezbollah operatives entering a building inside a Christian village in southern Lebanon. According to the Israel Defense Forces, troops from the 300th “Baram” Regional Brigade identified the militants during operations near the border and directed an Israeli Air Force fighter jet to strike the site. The IDF says the militants were part of a Hezbollah cell operating inside a civilian area. Israel claims the strike is another example of the group allegedly using civilian infrastructure and villages for military activity.
The decision was taken by the Assembly of Experts, an 88-member clerical body responsible for choosing the Supreme Leader following the death of Ali Khamenei. As Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei will hold ultimate authority over all state affairs in the Islamic Republic
09 March,2026 04:13 PM IST | Tehran | mid-day online correspondentThe embassy said one Indian national who was injured in the incident is currently undergoing treatment at a government hospital and is reported to be receiving medical care
Amid flight disruptions in the UAE due to rising tensions in West Asia, Rajasthan resident Dhiraj Jain opened his Dubai farmhouse to shelter around 250 stranded travellers, including Indian families. Industrialist Anand Mahindra praised the gesture, calling it a true reflection of the Indian ethos of “Atithi Devo Bhava”
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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-
When he went to the spot, lured by the promise of additional money, the scamsters, who were posing as police officers, took his money and vanished.
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