Twenty people were arrested after a clash broke out during a Ram Navami procession in Jharkhand’s Garwah district, tensions were soon brought under control
27 March,2026 03:31 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Allahabad High Court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to Saraswati in the POCSO case, citing a delay in filing the complaint by the informant and inconsistencies in the statements of the alleged victims
27 March,2026 03:19 PM IST | ANIThe government stated that these companies have been supplying fuel at prices significantly below their cost due to the sharp rise in global crude oil prices
27 March,2026 03:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThese projects are to be implemented in the states of Punjab, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, according to an official release by the Ministry of Finance
27 March,2026 03:07 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentLarge crowds of devotees visited temples across Bihar on Ram Navami, while BJP leader Nitin Nabin offered prayers in Patna and extended festive greetings. Speaking to reporters, he extended greetings to people across the country and said the values embodied in Lord Ram's life should guide everyone
27 March,2026 03:03 PM IST | PTIThe Israel Defense Forces said it struck Iran’s primary missile production facility in Yazd, along with multiple launch sites and storage areas, as tensions in West Asia continue to escalate
27 March,2026 03:03 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentWith this addition, IndiGo will now operate more than 55 weekly flights to Colombo from five Indian cities — Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Delhi. The airline also maintains connectivity to Jaffna from Chennai and Tiruchirappalli with 10 weekly flights
27 March,2026 02:59 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentEarlier, in December 2025, the ED filed a separate chargesheet against Reliance Power Ltd and 10 others over an alleged fake bank guarantee of Rs 68 crore used to secure a tender
27 March,2026 02:52 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe entire city remained immersed in an atmosphere of deep devotion, resonating with chants of "Jai Shri Ram." A palpable sense of excitement was evident among the devotees celebrating the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ram
27 March,2026 02:21 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe 79-year-old Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital late on March 24 after developing a fever. Since then, her condition has stabilised, and she is responding well to treatment
27 March,2026 02:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe ceremony, held at the Ram Mandir Ayodhya, is considered one of the most spiritually significant moments of the festival, drawing widespread attention from devotees across the country
27 March,2026 02:01 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA Sri Lankan man was sentenced to three weeks in jail for hoarding petrol during a fuel shortage triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict. The 48-year-old man initially said the fuel was for his lawnmower
27 March,2026 01:57 PM IST | AFPIn a communication to Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territories, Petroleum Secretary Neeraj Mittal outlined the revised allocation framework. Earlier, states were allotted 40 per cent of their pre-crisis quota on March 16, followed by an additional 10 per cent linked to reforms promoting Piped Natural Gas (PNG)
27 March,2026 01:33 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe government recently reduced excise duty on petrol to Rs 3 per litre and completely exempted diesel from excise duty, presenting the decision as a measure to ease the burden of rising global fuel prices
27 March,2026 01:04 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentHighlighting the impact of the ongoing crisis in West Asia, Shah noted that many countries are facing fuel shortages and rising prices. In contrast, he said, India has taken proactive steps to ease the burden on consumers
27 March,2026 12:56 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the police, a resident of Kopargaon allegedly shared one such video on a WhatsApp group, which was then forwarded to others. Based on this, the police registered a case under relevant sections of the BNS and Information Technology (IT) Act
27 March,2026 12:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the Ministry of Petroleum, India’s strong refining and distribution infrastructure has played a key role in maintaining consistent fuel availability
27 March,2026 12:25 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe United States Embassy in India highlighted US President Donald Trump praising PM Narendra Modi as a leader “who gets things done,” stressing the strength of India-US relations. The exchange follows a phone call between the leaders on West Asia tensions and the strategic Strait of Hormuz
27 March,2026 12:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGold and silver prices surged on Friday as investors sought safe-haven assets amid persistent West Asia tensions. Gold futures on MCX rose over 2 percent to Rs 1,42,500 per 10 grams, while silver jumped around 3 percent to Rs 2,27,799 per kg
27 March,2026 12:12 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSThe woman gathered the courage to file a complaint following the recent arrest of former Merchant Navy officer and self-styled godman Ashok Kharat in Nashik, an official said
27 March,2026 12:08 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondentCongress MP Manickam Tagore warned that the hike is affecting households, businesses, and the economy, urging the government to ensure supply and control costs
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Iranian state media released footage claiming a drone strike targeting Israel’s Haifa port, with reports suggesting the use of long-range Arash suicide drones. The attack marks a continued escalation in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, with both sides increasingly targeting critical infrastructure. The Haifa region hosts key shipping terminals, energy facilities and naval assets, making it a strategic maritime hub. Sirens were reported across northern Israel as missile and drone exchanges continued, with air defences intercepting most incoming projectiles.
Israel’s military said it carried out a large wave of strikes on Tehran, targeting missile production sites and defence infrastructure as the conflict with Iran continues. It reported hitting missile launchers and storage sites in western Iran, as well as missile production sites in the capital
27 March,2026 01:57 PM IST | Jerusalem | AFPBalen, a former rapper and engineer who rose to prominence as the mayor of Kathmandu, represents the Rastriya Swatantra Party, which secured a decisive electoral victory earlier this month
Given the current situation in the Middle East affecting fuel prices, we believe that uncertainty regarding future LNG procurement is increasing, an official said
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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-
Fittingly, glowing tributes were paid to the late S Thyagarajan, whose printed words embellished the world of hockey through multiple Olympics, World Cups, Asian Games, and Champions Trophy editions
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