Elaborate arrangements are underway in Ayodhya for President Droupadi Murmu's visit on March 19, during which she will participate in the installation of the Ram Yantra on the second floor of the Ram Mandir, Vedic rituals by 51 scholars, and honour nearly 400 workers who contributed to the temple's construction
18 March,2026 02:49 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe vessel was loaded at Fujairah Port and reached Mundra amid heightened global energy concerns and ongoing disruptions in key shipping routes
18 March,2026 02:36 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to US Central Command, the latest attacks involved “multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions” aimed at “hardened Iranian missile sites along Iran’s coastline near the Strait of Hormuz"
18 March,2026 02:25 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe rerouting coincides with India sharply increasing its procurement of Russian oil. Indian refiners are estimated to have purchased nearly 30 million barrels of crude within a week, reflecting a rapid response to evolving global supply conditions
18 March,2026 02:20 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentCongress leader Priyanka Gandhi termed Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi’s resignation from the Indian National Congress as “unfortunate” and “regrettable,” suggesting he was upset over ticket allocation. Bordoloi submitted his resignation to party president Mallikarjun Kharge after a long association with the party
18 March,2026 02:03 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe extension was granted after a request from the Special Judge of the CBI court at the City Civil and Sessions Court in Mumbai, seeking more time to conclude the long-pending trial
18 March,2026 02:03 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAssam Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party hours after resigning from the Indian National Congress, alleging humiliation and lack of support within the party’s state unit. He was inducted in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in New Delhi
18 March,2026 02:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAddressing 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 | Kolkata | 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 | New Delhi | 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 | Mumbai | 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 | New Delhi | 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
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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 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 | Hong Kong | 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
Reports 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
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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
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