Congress leader Salman Khurshid urged continued dialogue and peace after talks between the United States and Iran ended in a deadlock; here is more about what he said
13 April,2026 09:08 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentUnited States Central Command announced a maritime blockade on Iran starting April 13, following orders from Donald Trump, escalating regional tensions
13 April,2026 08:41 AM IST | ANIAmid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s representative in India Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi said the passage belongs to all nations and called for stability
13 April,2026 08:38 AM IST | ANIThe Taiwan Ministry of National Defence reported detecting seven Chinese naval vessels and three official ships near Taiwan, with no PLA aircraft activity during the monitoring period. This comes amid the concerning global tension
13 April,2026 08:29 AM IST | ANIIranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas said Iran engaged in good faith during the discussions but faced "maximalism, shifting goalposts and blockade" from the US side, which led to the collapse of the talks
13 April,2026 08:27 AM IST | ANIA local said that they rely on water tankers at times, with water supply available for barely an hour
13 April,2026 08:25 AM IST | The EditorialA passenger bus travelling on the Yamuna Expressway overturned in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh after the driver lost control, leaving around a dozen passengers injured, some critically
13 April,2026 08:24 AM IST | ANIIt is unbecoming of so many young people to spend hours mocking the country’s most honorable politicians online
13 April,2026 08:21 AM IST | Lindsay PereiraGlobal oil prices surged sharply after Donald Trump announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the West Asia War, triggering fresh geopolitical tensions and market volatility
13 April,2026 08:18 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentA heatwave alert has been issued across Maharashtra, with temperatures expected to rise by 2–3°C in the coming days. Central and Vidarbha regions are likely to see extreme heat, while Mumbai faces hot and humid conditions
13 April,2026 08:12 AM IST | Archana DahiwalPrime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan at Vigyan Bhawan, bringing together women achievers and stakeholders to discuss women-led development
13 April,2026 08:04 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe fishermen returned to the country on Saturday night and were welcomed by Union Minister for Commerce Piyush Goyal at the Chennai International Airport.
13 April,2026 02:44 AM IST | ANICongress leader Mohammad Azharuddin also stressed the need to safeguard the Constitution, warning against attempts to distort it.
13 April,2026 02:37 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIThe rally is expected to witness a huge turnout, with party supporters and local residents gathering in large numbers as campaigning intensifies across the state.
13 April,2026 02:34 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSThe President will begin her visit in Gujarat on April 13, where she will attend the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS Rajkot. The event marks a significant milestone for the institution as it hosts its inaugural graduating batch
12 April,2026 10:03 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe ceremony paid tribute to 127 CISF personnel who made the supreme sacrifice while safeguarding national assets and security. Officials said the programme reaffirmed the force’s unwavering commitment to national security and to the welfare of its personnel and their families
12 April,2026 09:17 PM IST | New Delhi | Vinod Kumar MenonActing on a tip-off from the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Government Railway Police (GRP) conducted an overnight joint operation. They intercepted eight persons travelling with the boys without proper tickets or documents onboard the Patna–Purna Express at Katni railway station
12 April,2026 07:34 PM IST | Katni (MP) | mid-day online correspondentAt present, maximum temperatures are hovering between 31 degrees Celsius and just over 37 degrees Celsius, with Saraikela recording the highest temperature at 37.3 degrees Celsius on Saturday
12 April,2026 06:53 PM IST | Ranchi | mid-day online correspondentResponding to media queries, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that such actions by China are based on false claims and do not change the ground reality
12 April,2026 06:30 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentWork on the ambitious Beed–Parli Vaijnath railway corridor project is currently underway. The project is being seen as a game changer for the district and the region, as it will improve connectivity to Mumbai and Pune, two of Maharashtra’s largest cities and major economic hubs
12 April,2026 06:26 PM IST | Beed | mid-day online correspondentBhosle passed away at the age of 92 in Mumbai on Sunday, a day after being admitted to Breach Candy Hospital; Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan also paid tribute, highlighting Bhosle’s unmatched versatility
12 April,2026 04:11 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Lebanon is witnessing one of its deadliest chapters in recent history as the Israel-Hezbollah conflict intensifies across the south. Israeli airstrikes have pounded multiple regions, including Sidon and the Nabatieh district, pushing the death toll past 2,000, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. In one of the latest incidents, a strike near Sidon killed at least eight people and left several injured, while another wave of attacks in Nabatieh claimed ten lives, including emergency responders on duty. The scale and frequency of strikes signal a sharp escalation, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence. WATCH
The talks, which began at 1 p.m. local time on Saturday, lasted over 14 hours and involved continuous exchanges of messages and draft texts.
13 April,2026 02:39 AM IST | Tehran | IANSThe protesters held placards in support of the banned group Palestine Action, making them liable for arrest.
Trump said US forces would interdict any vessel in international waters found to have paid transit tolls to Tehran, signalling a tougher enforcement posture in one of the world’s most critical energy routes
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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
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As Wankhede honours Dilip Sardesai, a tribute to an era when the city cricket’s unmatched depth, legacy, and ‘khadoos’ spirit made defeat almost unthinkable
11 April,2026 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajdeep SardesaiADVERTISEMENT
