Amid global supply chain disruptions, India has received LPG and crude oil shipments from the US and Russia, following temporary US sanctions relief on Russian and Iranian oil. Ports in Mangalore and Gujarat handled these critical supplies, while authorities continue monitoring Indian vessels in the Persian Gulf
22 March,2026 11:11 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that the United States would “hit and obliterate” Iranian power plants if the vital shipping route is not reopened without threat
22 March,2026 10:17 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentPolice said that the officer had left his house on a motorcycle around 7 am for work
22 March,2026 09:59 AM IST | AgenciesIt will also draft national guidelines for prevention, control, and eradication, while identifying research gaps and promoting data generation
22 March,2026 09:56 AM IST | AgenciesThe ongoing crisis hits hard in different parts of the country
22 March,2026 09:53 AM IST | AgenciesThe White House did not confirm any meeting with the Ukrainian delegation.
22 March,2026 09:48 AM IST | AgenciesBut it absolved him of some fraud allegations, finding that he did not “scheme” to mislead investors.
22 March,2026 09:44 AM IST | AgenciesOn World Water Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of conserving every drop of water. The Ministry of Jal Shakti will host the World Water Day Conclave 2026 to promote sustainable water management through collaboration between government, industry, and communities
22 March,2026 09:38 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentA Mexican brand launches cloth pads with the faces of vampires from the popular Twilight film franchise
22 March,2026 07:48 AM IST | A Correspondent“But dude, it’s how he felt. You may not agree, but what an artist says or feel can’t impact his work, right?”
22 March,2026 07:43 AM IST | Rahul da CunhaIran executed three men — Mehdi Ghasemi, Saleh Mohammadi, and Saeed Davoudi — in the city of Qom on Thursday, the first hangings linked to the January protests against rising living costs that turned into nationwide anti-government demonstrations
21 March,2026 11:35 PM IST | 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
21 March,2026 10:47 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAmid 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
21 March,2026 08:05 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentDuring the conversation, PM Modi condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in the region and stressed the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation while ensuring that shipping lanes remain open and secure
21 March,2026 07:55 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said an additional 20 per cent allocation has been approved, taking the total to 50 per cent, which also includes an earlier 10 per cent allocation linked to reforms promoting piped natural gas (PNG)
21 March,2026 07:25 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentRaut claimed that since Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah assumed power, elections at all levels — from local bodies to the Lok Sabha — have been influenced through various means
21 March,2026 06:14 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentTaragiri is the fourth ship under the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) and the third vessel built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd (MDL) in Mumbai
21 March,2026 06:01 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentCBI had registered an FIR on August 21, 2025, following a complaint filed by SBI over allegations of fraud to the tune of Rs 2,929.05 crore against the public sector bank, in which Reliance Communications Limited, Anil D Ambani and others, including unknown public servants, are accused
21 March,2026 05:04 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentOn Thursday, the BJP had released its first list of 88 candidates for Assam, fielding Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma from Jalukbari and sitting BJP MP Hitendra Nath Goswami against state Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi from Jorhat
21 March,2026 03:05 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe ruling AINRC and the BJP-AIADMK combine on Friday reached an agreement for the Assembly polls in the Union Territory, under which the AINRC will contest 16 seats and the BJP will contest the remaining 14
21 March,2026 02:56 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe election for the Satara Zilla Parishad president’s post was held on Friday. BJP’s Priya Shinde was elected president, surpassing the Shiv Sena-NCP combine’s candidate, despite the latter having the majority. The BJP narrowly outpaced the Sena-NCP alliance to claim the top post
21 March,2026 01:47 PM IST | Satara | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Tensions in West Asia have escalated dramatically as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issues stern warnings about the far-reaching consequences of the conflict. Araghchi states that the unfolding war will send global shockwaves affecting all nations, regardless of wealth, religion or ethnicity. Recent developments include Iran's cluster missile strikes on Tel Aviv in retaliation for the assassination of top security official Larijani, as confirmed by the IRGC. Major General Abdollahi has warned of devastating retaliatory strikes and "unexpected surprises" if enemies persist. The wave of repercussions from West Asia is now sweeping across the globe, signaling a period of unprecedented geopolitical uncertainty. WATCH
Natanz, located about 220 km southeast of Tehran, is Iran’s primary uranium enrichment facility and has previously been targeted in earlier phases of the conflict
21 March,2026 06:04 PM IST | Dubai | mid-day online correspondentThere was no radiation leakage, it said, as the war in the Middle East entered its fourth week. Natanz, Iran's main enrichment site, was hit in the first week of the war and several buildings appeared damaged, according to satellite images
US President Donald Trump signals potential end to hostilities with Iran, while temporarily easing sanctions on Iranian oil to ease global supply pressures. Iran launches new attacks on Israel and Saudi Arabia as regional tensions escalate
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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 situation was dire with a passenger saying that somebody could have collapsed from the stress or resulted in some kind of stampede
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