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 | mid-day online correspondentFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified in the Lok Sabha that banks cannot see or record the contents of customer lockers, making it impossible to provide differential insurance based on actual valuables
30 March,2026 03:18 PM IST | PTIThe accused, Kiran Mule, absconded after the attack, which occurred in Kada town in Ashti tehsil on Sunday night. Police teams have been formed to track him down, an official added
30 March,2026 03:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAirline officials stated that shortly after the flight took off, the passenger attempted to open the aircraft door. Cabin crew members quickly intervened, pacified him, and ensured he returned to his seat
30 March,2026 03:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentKiren Rijiju alleged that the Trinamool Congress is attempting to manipulate elections in West Bengal, raising concerns with the Election Commission of India. He accused Mamata Banerjee of fostering fear and intimidation, while the Commission assured steps to ensure free and fair polls
30 March,2026 03:00 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentOpposition parties staged a walkout in the Rajya Sabha after BJP MP K Laxman alleged misuse of OBC reservation on religious grounds. J P Nadda criticised the move, accusing the opposition of avoiding debate and disrespecting parliamentary processes
30 March,2026 02:59 PM IST | PTIIsrael’s Knesset is set to vote on a controversial bill proposing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis. Championed by Itamar Ben-Gvir under the government of Benjamin Netanyahu, the proposal has drawn criticism from rights groups and legal experts
30 March,2026 02:59 PM IST | APJSW MG Motor India will increase prices of select vehicles by up to 2 pc starting April 1, citing rising input costs. The hike will apply to its mainline models, excluding premium EVs like MG M9 and MG Cyberster, while its lineup continues to span from MG Comet EV to MG Gloster
30 March,2026 02:59 PM IST | PTITwelve peace agreements were signed by the government with various organisations in the northeast, Modi said while addressing BJP booth-level workers in poll-bound Assam as part of the ‘Mera Booth, Sabse Mazboot Samvaad’ initiative. The programme aims to convey messages directly to party activists ahead of the polls
30 March,2026 02:41 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentUS President Donald Trump said over 500 political prisoners have been released in Belarus since last year, crediting talks led by his envoy and cooperation from President Alexander Lukashenko
30 March,2026 02:37 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the police, the accused procured a knife online, dismembered the body, stored some parts in a refrigerator, and burnt the head and hands at a vacant place near Adavivaram on Sunday
30 March,2026 02:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentOne of the central features of the amendment is the introduction of a mandatory 14-day timeline for admitting insolvency applications once a default has been established
30 March,2026 02:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, claimed that the party was facing a "combination" of CPI(M) and BJP in the April 9 Assembly elections
30 March,2026 02:15 PM IST | Pathanamthitta | mid-day online correspondentThe BJP delegation that met the ECI officials included Union ministers Kiren Rijiju and Piyush Goyal, BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar, and party chief spokesperson Anil Baluni
30 March,2026 02:00 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentNitish Kumar, who was elected to the Rajya Sabha on March 16 and received his certificate of election the same day, is scheduled to take oath as a Member of Parliament on April 10
30 March,2026 01:46 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondentMeeting the IndiGo management team on the occasion, Mathur underlined the positive momentum, appreciated the growing confidence and enthusiasm being expressed through the booming air connectivity and the resurgent economic links between India and the region
30 March,2026 01:36 PM IST | Beijing | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra government announces a dedicated campaign to provide Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections to industries amid LPG cylinder shortages. Special camps and faster approvals aim to ensure uninterrupted industrial operations
30 March,2026 01:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAssembly Speaker Prem Kumar said, "Nitin Nabin's resignation was submitted to me by Saraogi. It has been accepted. I have forwarded it to the officials concerned for further formalities"
30 March,2026 01:14 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondentA total of 1,255 newly literate citizens appeared for the exam, including 1,057 women and 198 men. The examination focused on practical literacy skills such as reading, writing, and basic numeracy, aimed at individuals who had missed out on formal education earlier in life
30 March,2026 01:13 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerDelhi Police said the accused was arrested from the spot shortly after the incident. The couple had reportedly moved into a DDA housing complex just a month ago
30 March,2026 12:39 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAccording to officials, several prominent institutions were targeted, including the Delhi High Court, the Delhi Assembly, schools, and various government offices
30 March,2026 11:44 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
US President Donald Trump has stirred fresh controversy by suggesting that Washington could seize Iran’s oil assets, including the highly strategic Kharg Island, the backbone of Tehran’s crude exports. In an interview, Trump claimed that taking control of Iran’s oil would be “easy,” even comparing the potential move to past US actions in Venezuela. He also dismissed critics back home, calling them “stupid” for questioning such a strategy. Trump further indicated that capturing Kharg Island remains one of several options under consideration, while acknowledging it could require a prolonged US presence on the ground. WATCH
The KitKat, owned by Swiss food giant Nestle, confirmed that a truck transporting 413,793 units of its new chocolate range went missing during transit
30 March,2026 10:08 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThis development comes after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in a statement, claimed responsibility for targeting key industrial facilities in the region, including aluminium plants in the UAE and Bahrain, as reported by Iranian state media, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), on Saturday
According to a statement issued by the ministry's official spokesperson, the strike targeted a service building at one of Kuwait's power and water desalination plants, resulting in the death of the Indian national and "significant material damage" to the facility
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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-
The episodes they sing include his miraculous birth, foretold by astrologers. He is said to have been fed by a lioness and destined to become a protector of cows.
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