Rising costs of the Iran conflict are causing divisions in the US Congress, as Republicans and Democrats question a proposed funding request that could exceed USD 200 billion. Lawmakers are seeking details on how the money will be used, how long military engagement will last, and potential economic impacts
20 March,2026 12:50 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn a message shared on social media platform X on the second day of the festival, the Prime Minister said the atmosphere during Navratri reflects faith and spiritual warmth across the country
20 March,2026 12:48 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Chief Minister successfully underwent an angioplasty procedure, which was completed without any complications, the hospital said
20 March,2026 12:42 PM IST | A CorrespondentSpeaking on the development, the DGP said the operation was conducted under the directions of the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, and targeted identified drug hotspots across the state
20 March,2026 12:38 PM IST | ANIMaharashtra farmer Ravindra Metkar, who turned a small venture into a thriving business and an annual turnover of Rs 15 crore, has been invited to speak at the University of Oxford’s Global Research Conference on agri-entrepreneurship
20 March,2026 10:42 AM IST | PTINetanyahu said in a televised address that Iran no longer has the ability to enrich uranium or make ballistic missiles, although he did not provide evidence
20 March,2026 09:00 AM IST | APWe are winning and Iran is being decimated. Iran's missile and drone arsenal is being massively degraded and will be destroyed
20 March,2026 08:55 AM IST | ANIEarlier today, CS Raazen Ekka wrote to Speaker Surama Padhy, citing a violation of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution
20 March,2026 08:49 AM IST | ANIThe statement did not disclose the number or nationalities of those detained, though an image shared on WAM's X account showed five blindfolded individuals in custody, Al Jazeera reported
20 March,2026 08:38 AM IST | ANIThe two companies have roped in BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Paul King, to serve as the director and producer on the project
20 March,2026 08:33 AM IST | AgenciesIt was built by the Indian Army in a record time of just 31 days
20 March,2026 08:28 AM IST | AgenciesPresident Maia Sandu blamed Russia for polluting Dniester River in an attack on Ukraine’s Novodnistrovsk plant on March 7
20 March,2026 08:26 AM IST | AgenciesSix people allegedly involved in the sale of adulterated paneer and other dairy products were apprehended and about 3900 kgs of contaminated products were seized following a raid by the Task Force and Food Safety sleuths which conducted a surprise inspection at Ganj Bazar, near Mahankali Temple in Secunderabad on Wednesday
20 March,2026 08:20 AM IST | Hyderabad | AgenciesAmid the LPG shortage crisis, cyber fraud cases linked to fake booking apps are rising. Authorities have warned users against downloading malicious APK files shared via WhatsApp and urged reliance on official platforms while ensuring uninterrupted LPG supply nationwide
19 March,2026 08:31 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIn a landmark conservation effort, Assam released five captive-bred White-rumped vultures into the wild for the first time in the Northeast. The initiative aims to revive declining vulture populations and marks a major step in wildlife conservation in India
19 March,2026 07:52 PM IST | Guawahati | Ranjeet JadhavAt least 882 Indian nationals stranded in Iran, including students, business professionals and pilgrims, are returning home via Armenia and Azerbaijan, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Thursday
19 March,2026 07:47 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | mid-day online correspondentGadchiroli Police established a new Police Assistance Centre in remote Bangadi village near the Chhattisgarh border to curb Maoist activities and boost development. Built within 24 hours, the facility will enhance security, improve services, and support infrastructure growth in the region
19 March,2026 06:18 PM IST | Gadchiroli | mid-day online correspondentThe government launched the Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) scheme with a Rs 500-crore outlay to help Indian exporters, especially MSMEs, deal with shipping and logistics disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis
19 March,2026 05:35 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | mid-day online correspondentSpeaking at an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said that while the overall regional situation remains a matter of concern, domestic consumer services continue to remain stable and uninterrupted
19 March,2026 05:26 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentLeader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari arrived in Bhabanipur constituency to kick off his campaign for the West Bengal Assembly elections, alleging that hawkers, taxi drivers and shopkeepers are "fed up" with Mamata Banerjee's "atrocities" and have asked him to save them
19 March,2026 04:13 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentAssam MP Pradyut Bordoloi said his decision to quit Congress and join the BJP was the result of prolonged dissatisfaction, citing a lack of responsiveness from party leadership, a trust deficit among senior leaders, and being ignored by the PCC leadership
19 March,2026 03:56 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
The Middle East conflict has taken a dangerous turn as Iran launches strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan energy hub, one of the world’s most critical LNG processing centres. The attack follows Israeli strikes on Iran’s South Pars gas field, triggering a sharp escalation in the region. US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning, saying any further attacks could lead to a devastating response targeting Iran’s key energy infrastructure. With global oil prices already rising and energy markets on edge, fears of a prolonged supply shock are growing.
The leader of the Bhumjaithai Party garnered 293 votes, exceeding the required majority of the 498 members who attended the session in the House of Representatives
20 March,2026 08:23 AM IST | Bangkok | AgenciesMany of those leaders have deflected entreaties by US President Donald Trump to send military assets to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for the global flow of oil, gas and fertiliser
Discussions within the administration include the possibility of sending thousands of US troops to bolster ongoing military operations
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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-
Bengaluru-based Roger Michael Humphrey Binny, who was conferred the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award recently, gave up hockey and athletics to focus his energies on cricket
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