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Knesset passes law mandating death penalty for West Bank terror convicts

The bill says that people in the West Bank who kill an Israeli "with the intent to negate the existence of the State of Israel" will face the death penalty. Judges may impose life imprisonment only under vaguely defined "special circumstances," while executions must take place within 90 days of sentencing

31 March,2026 09:26 AM IST | ANI
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France pushes for urgent UNSC session over attacks on UN peacekeepers

France on Monday (local time) called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council following a series of deadly incidents involving UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, which resulted in the death and injuries of several of its personnel

31 March,2026 09:22 AM IST | ANI
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Israel army suspends unit after misconduct with journalists during evacuation

The IDF stated that there were instances of inappropriate communication with members of the press, which were found to be in violation of existing procedures governing engagement with journalists in operational zones. These lapses, the inquiry noted, raised concerns about discipline and compliance within the unit involved

31 March,2026 09:18 AM IST | ANI
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Four killed, nine injured in highway tunnel blast in southwest China

Initial reports indicated that one person was missing and 12 others were wounded

31 March,2026 09:15 AM IST | PTI
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Delhi Police arrest suspected LeT handler Shabir Ahmed Lone in Ghazipur

Following his arrest he was presented before a court in Delhi which sent him to five days of police custody

31 March,2026 09:12 AM IST | Agencies
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Tamil Nadu Assembly polls 2026: CM Stalin files nomination from Kolathur

Stalin had successfully contested polls from Kolathur constituency in 2011, 2016 and 2021 Assembly elections

31 March,2026 09:09 AM IST | Agencies
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Thieves steal Renoir, Cezanne, Matisse paintings from Italy museum

The heist took place on the night of March 22-23, with thieves forcing open the entrance door, police said.

31 March,2026 09:03 AM IST | Agencies
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Give correct information to enumerators, data will remain private: Census chief

The Census will be conducted in Delhi from April 16 to May 15

31 March,2026 09:01 AM IST | Agencies
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LimX Dynamics unveils humanoid robot Luna at Taobao Influencer Festival

Luna features upgrades to its mechanical configuration and joint system, allowing the humanoid robot to achieve 33 degrees of freedom

31 March,2026 08:59 AM IST | Agencies
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India condemns attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

In a post on X on Monday, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Parvathaneni Harish said, "Peacekeepers serve under difficult conditions and are deployed with the backing of a UN mandate in conflict areas. Peacekeeping is multilateralism in action. The safety and security of the Peacekeepers must be a priority"

31 March,2026 08:55 AM IST | ANI
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Six rescued after fire breaks out in Delhi’s Mukherjee Nagar building

A call regarding the fire was received at 9.43 pm, following which multiple fire tenders were rushed to the spot, the official said

31 March,2026 08:52 AM IST | Agencies
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Ancient dog remains rewrite timeline of canine evolution, study finds

The study into the birth of the canine proves that dogs not only broke away from their wolf ancestors earlier than researchers thought, but that the relationship between man and dog was intimate, from the get-go

31 March,2026 08:50 AM IST | Agencies
LPG crisis: 10 arrested in Hyderabad for black marketing LPG cylinders

LPG crisis: 10 arrested in Hyderabad for black marketing LPG cylinders

Amid an LPG crisis, Hyderabad police arrested 10 persons for illegally selling commercial gas cylinders at inflated prices, seizing 414 cylinders and multiple vehicles in a major crackdown

30 March,2026 08:53 PM IST | Hyderabad | mid-day online correspondent
Milind Deora supports PM’s unity message amid political row

Milind Deora supports PM’s unity message amid political row

Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora supported PM Narendra Modi’s remarks, saying India has always turned crises into opportunities through unity, while urging the Opposition to adopt a constructive approach

30 March,2026 08:43 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
HC: PMLA overrides debt recovery laws for attachment of ‘proceeds of crime'

HC: PMLA overrides debt recovery laws for attachment of ‘proceeds of crime'

The court set aside previous orders of the PMLA Appellate Tribunal, which had favoured banks’ rights to recover debts from attached properties. The HC bench observed that debt recovery laws like SARFAESI and RDB “would not render PMLA subservient to them due to the distinct objects and purposes of the two enactments"

30 March,2026 07:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Orange alert for 14 districts in Maharashtra; thunderstorms, hail likely

Orange alert for 14 districts in Maharashtra; thunderstorms, hail likely

After recent dry heat in Vidarbha, weather patterns are shifting as pre-monsoon instability develops over central India. The IMD has indicated a short spell of showers and isolated thunderstorms in parts of the region over the next few days

30 March,2026 07:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi Police bust illegal LPG units, seize 269 cylinders amid supply crisis

Delhi Police bust illegal LPG units, seize 269 cylinders amid supply crisis

The accused have been taken into custody. As per officers, the duo was allegedly operating the facility without a valid licence or authorisation. Along with the cylinders, an electronic weighing machine and eight safety caps were also seized

30 March,2026 06:26 PM IST | Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Tejashwi Yadav claims Nitish Kumar resigned as MLC under BJP pressure

Tejashwi Yadav claims Nitish Kumar resigned as MLC under BJP pressure

Tejashwi Yadav alleged that Nitish Kumar resigned from his MLC post due to pressure from the Bharatiya Janata Party. The move follows Kumar’s election to the Rajya Sabha, as opposition leaders accused the ruling alliance of misleading the public

30 March,2026 05:02 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondent
Sikkim sets up round-the-clock LPG monitoring system over supply worries

Sikkim sets up round-the-clock LPG monitoring system over supply worries

Sikkim has set up 24x7 LPG control rooms across districts to ensure smooth distribution and prevent black marketing amid concerns linked to the Strait of Hormuz situation. Oil companies, including IOCL, HPCL and BPCL, will coordinate with the government

30 March,2026 05:02 PM IST | Sikkim | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi says infiltration in Assam is a national security issue, not just polls

PM Modi says infiltration in Assam is a national security issue, not just polls

PM Modi said that the state saw a long span of instability but things changed over the past decade as the party's double-engine government made every effort to ensure peace

30 March,2026 04:59 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
India’s energy supply sees strong growth, renewable potential crosses 47L MW

India’s energy supply sees strong growth, renewable potential crosses 47L MW

India’s total primary energy supply grew 2.95 per cent, driven by coal and a huge rise in renewable energy potential, especially solar. Per-capita energy use and electricity generation from renewable sources also increased, while credit flow to the energy sector grew six-fold over four years

30 March,2026 03:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Spain defies Trump, airspace shut to US military flights

    Spain defies Trump, airspace shut to US military flights

    Spain has taken a bold stand against US military operations linked to the Iran war, closing its airspace to American aircraft and denying access to key bases at Rota and Moron. The decision forces US warplanes to reroute toward the Middle East, complicating logistics. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has strongly opposed the US Israel strikes on Iran, calling for de-escalation and refusing to support operations that could widen the conflict. Madrid says the move is aimed at preventing further escalation.

    30 March,2026 10:56 PM IST
    Deadly attack near Juba leaves over more than 70 dead amid mining dispute

    Deadly attack near Juba leaves over more than 70 dead amid mining dispute

    More than 70 people were killed in an attack by unidentified gunmen at a gold mining site in Jebel Iraq, near Juba. Authorities in South Sudan said the violence stemmed from ongoing disputes over mining activities, with many others reported injured or missing

    30 March,2026 07:09 PM IST | Juba (South Sudan) | AP

    Spain closes airspace for US planes involved in Iran war

    Spain has closed its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran conflict, Defence Minister Margarita Robles said. The move reflects the stance of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government, which has strongly criticised military actions linked to the war

    30 March,2026 07:09 PM IST | Madrid | AP

    Iran confirms death of Revolutionary Guards commander Alireza Tangsiri

    In a statement carried by the Guards’ Sepah News website, Tangsiri was said to have “succumbed to severe injuries” sustained in last week’s attack. Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei expressed condolences in a message on Telegram

    30 March,2026 05:55 PM IST | Tehran | mid-day online correspondent
    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    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 correspondent

    CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

    Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

    20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

    Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

    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-

    05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Disabled citizens deserve priority during the times of crisis

    Disabled citizens deserve priority during the times of crisis

    Visually impaired persons have stated how they waited an entire day for a cylinder or had to return the next day to take it themselves from the agency.

    30 March,2026 08:27 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
    28 March,2026 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
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