Addressing the Upper House during the biennial farewell, PM Modi said such occasions transcend political divisions and bring members together in a shared spirit of respect and reflection
18 March,2026 01:52 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentChina’s statement at the UN opposing Islamophobia triggered strong criticism from Uyghur activists, who accused Beijing of hypocrisy and ongoing repression of Muslim communities
18 March,2026 01:51 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe UAE has promised South Korea top-priority crude oil supply of 24 million barrels, while President Lee Jae Myung thanked Japan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia for helping evacuate South Korean nationals amid ongoing Middle East tensions
18 March,2026 01:30 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe US Treasury Department has issued a temporary licence allowing limited delivery and sale of sanctioned Russian oil as the global market faces supply pressure due to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz
18 March,2026 12:46 PM IST | APPakistan insists on precise strikes, but Afghan officials say five hospital blocks were destroyed, with over 50 bodies still trapped under debris
18 March,2026 12:28 PM IST | AgenciesSinha alleged that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had created a “syndicate” within the state police by appointing loyalists, but claimed the EC’s move had “broken” this network
18 March,2026 12:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentResidents said the fire may have been caused by a short circuit around 6 am, which quickly spread through the building. Around 10 to 15 people were believed to be inside at the time
18 March,2026 12:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy corridor that handles nearly one-fifth of the world’s crude oil supply, has seen a sharp decline in traffic since the conflict began
18 March,2026 12:22 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAn Iranian strike hit Al Minhad Air Base in the UAE, causing minor damage to Australian medical and accommodation facilities, but all Australian Defence Force personnel are safe and accounted for
18 March,2026 11:48 AM IST | ANIReports suggest that more than 70 per cent of the deputies in the new assembly are new faces, indicating a significant reshuffle within the political structure
18 March,2026 11:46 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentA consumer justice report, released on Wednesday, reveals that more than half of all president and member posts in State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions (SCDRCs) were vacant in 2025
18 March,2026 11:28 AM IST | Vinod Kumar MenonThe Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) (HRAWI) on Tuesday submitted a representation to Sunetra Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for State Excise, requesting a one-month extension of the licence fee payment deadline from March 31 to April 30
18 March,2026 11:13 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe DGCA has directed Indian airlines to provide 60 percent of seats free of charge, ensure families sit together, facilitate carriage of sports equipment, musical instruments and pets, and prominently display passenger rights to enhance transparency and passenger experience
18 March,2026 11:13 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIAmong the hottest regions, Beed and Sholapur recorded highs of 39 degrees Celsius, followed closely by Jeur at 38.5 degrees Celsius and Osmanabad at 37.8 degrees Celsius. Parbhani and Malegaon also saw elevated temperatures, hovering around 38 degrees Celsius
18 March,2026 10:29 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTwo incidents were reported at Candolim beach
18 March,2026 10:01 AM IST | Panaji | AgenciesThe bus driver was attempting to negotiate through parked trolleys when it collided head-on with an oncoming truck trailer, police said
18 March,2026 10:00 AM IST | Jaipur | AgenciesThese MLAs are Ramesh Chandra Jena of Sanakhemundi, Dasarathi Gomango of Mohana and Sofia Firdous of Barabati-Cuttack
18 March,2026 10:00 AM IST | Bhubaneswar | AgenciesProactively engaging with the major internet intermediaries and messaging platforms to review the operations of unauthorised loan apps
18 March,2026 09:12 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIAdditionally, Ajay Agarwal, Director (Projects) at UPCL, has been removed from his post
18 March,2026 09:07 AM IST | Dehradun | ANIAir India will operate one return service each from Delhi and Mumbai to Jeddah, while Air India Express will handle one flight each from Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mangalore, plus two flights from Kozhikode
17 March,2026 11:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn a statement by MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, India unequivocally denounced the attack as a "cowardly and unconscionable act of violence". MEA said the facility could by no means be justified as a military target and accused Pakistan of trying to "dress up a massacre as a military operation"
17 March,2026 10:58 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Israel has claimed that a precision strike killed senior Iranian leader Ali Larijani, a key figure in Tehran’s security and strategic decision-making. However, Iran has not confirmed or denied the claim, raising serious questions about the timeline and ground reality. Larijani, widely seen as a central pillar of Iran’s leadership structure, played a major role in shaping policy, security strategy, and nuclear negotiations. His reported death comes amid an already escalating conflict, with multiple top Iranian figures reportedly killed or incapacitated.
The Israeli military also announced it killed Gholam Reza Soleimani, who led a powerful internal security service that has crushed waves of mass protests against the Shiite theocracy.
18 March,2026 10:01 AM IST | Jerusalem | AgenciesParamedics from MDA arrived at the scene in the city of Ramat Gan and declared the death of a man and a woman who suffered severe shrapnel injuries
The comments come as US and Israeli forces continue targeted strikes against Iranian military infrastructure and missile sites.
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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-
Recent cheating cases during the SSC and HSC exams show that while enforcement and surveillance are important, lasting reform will require addressing the deeper culture of academic dishonesty within the system overseen by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
17 March,2026 08:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-dayADVERTISEMENT
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