Sommers added that industry leaders want to ensure that Iran does not retain the ability to disrupt the strait in the future
25 March,2026 10:50 AM IST | ANIVeterinary Department's joint director Dr GS Tanwar on Tuesday said around 4,400 chickens died due to the viral infection at the government poultry farm in the Koni area between March 19 and 24. A total of 5,037 chickens were housed at the facility, officials said
25 March,2026 10:47 AM IST | PTIBeijing, which regards the self-governing island as part of its territory, has since stepped up diplomatic and trade reprisals against Japan
25 March,2026 10:43 AM IST | APAraghchi made the remarks during a telephone conversation with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. According to Press TV, he described attacks by Washington and Tel Aviv on Iran’s civilian and defence infrastructure as the primary cause of the current instability in the region
25 March,2026 10:41 AM IST | ANIThe STF said the arrested duo had been involved in interstate drug trafficking for 4 to 5 years, manufacturing brown sugar and distributing it at pubs, hotels, and private parties
25 March,2026 10:33 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentSources said that she was feeling unwell due to the change in weather and was under observation. A team of doctors is attending to her, but there is nothing serious, the sources said
25 March,2026 10:32 AM IST | PTIThe 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
25 March,2026 10:08 AM IST | APAt the heart of the proposal is a requirement for Iran to completely dismantle its key nuclear infrastructure. This includes shutting down and destroying facilities at Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow
25 March,2026 09:37 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentTwo critically sick persons have been admitted to Diphu Medical College and Hospital here, while the others were undergoing treatment at the local government health facility, he said.
25 March,2026 09:33 AM IST | Agencies“Retired Lieutenant General Masud Uddin Chowdhury has been arrested in relation to five cases,” an officer said, without explaining the charges
25 March,2026 09:16 AM IST | AgenciesThe Direct Air Capture (DAC) system sits inside Almanac’s brewery in Alameda, California
25 March,2026 09:12 AM IST | AgenciesIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will continue to strike Iran and Lebanon. “There’s more to come,” he said.
25 March,2026 09:09 AM IST | AgenciesDCP Neetu Kadyan said the incident occurred at the residence of Girija Devi, where the blast caused the structure to cave in, trapping family members under the debris
25 March,2026 09:05 AM IST | Varanasi | AgenciesThree of the accused named in the complaint by the youth’s family have been arrested in connection with the incident that occurred on Monday night
25 March,2026 09:03 AM IST | Dehradun | AgenciesThe booth-wise first supplementary voters’ list was uploaded on the EC’s website around midnight
25 March,2026 08:59 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies“This bar is absolute and admits no exception. A person can’t simultaneously profess and practice a religion other than the one specified in clause 3 and claim membership of the Scheduled Caste,” the bench said
25 March,2026 08:56 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesIndian Railways has revised ticket cancellation rules, extending the no-refund window to 8 hours before departure. Announced by Ashwini Vaishnaw, the changes also include new refund slabs, boarding flexibility, and last-minute class upgrades
24 March,2026 10:03 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentDuring the call, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the critical importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, secure, and accessible for global trade and energy supplies
24 March,2026 07:33 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Congress Party has strongly criticised the BJP government’s proposed Transgender Persons Amendment Bill, alleging it undermines constitutional rights, ignores community voices, and threatens the identity and dignity of transgender individuals
24 March,2026 06:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe vessels, carrying a combined cargo of over 92,600 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), mark a crucial movement as global shipping faces disruptions due to the ongoing West Asia conflict
24 March,2026 06:18 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentHarish Rana, the first person in India granted passive euthanasia by the Supreme Court, died at AIIMS-Delhi after over 13 years in a coma. The landmark ruling allowed withdrawal of life support, marking a significant moment in India’s legal and medical history
24 March,2026 05:18 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump held a high-stakes call as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz intensified. The leaders discussed keeping the crucial global oil route open amid fears of maritime disruption. The Strait of Hormuz handles a major share of global energy supplies and is vital for India's crude imports. With conflict escalating in the Middle East, concerns are rising over shipping disruptions, oil prices and global energy security.
Families in Kabul spent Eid searching for missing loved ones after a reported Pakistani airstrike hit a drug rehabilitation centre, killing over 400 people. The incident has intensified tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, with authorities warning of retaliation
24 March,2026 06:38 PM IST | Kabul | mid-day online correspondentA missile fired from Iran struck Tel Aviv, injuring several people and causing significant damage to buildings and vehicles. Multiple explosions were reported across the city as tensions continue to rise in the ongoing West Asia conflict
Israeli media outlet Yedioth Ahronoth, cited by Arab News, reported that Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is prepared to negotiate with the US, following a conversation between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US intermediary Steve Witkoff
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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
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