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Indian national injured by falling debris after missile incident in Abu Dhabi

Emergency teams responded to the scene after air defence systems dealt with the incoming missile, with debris landing in a residential area, authorities added

23 March,2026 12:15 PM IST | PTI
World News

"We will never forget your kindness": Iran expresses gratitude to India

The Iranian Embassy in India on Saturday thanked the "kindness" and "humanity" of Indians for donating money and jewellery to rebuild Iran

23 March,2026 12:09 PM IST | ANI
World News

Pakistan raises fuel cost by 200 percent amid Strait of Hormuz choke

The increase in high-octane fuel prices will not impact public transport fares and air travel costs, ARY News reported

23 March,2026 12:03 PM IST | ANI
World News

Iran signals lockdown of Strait of Hormuz in response to Trump's ultimatum

Iran said the Strait of Hormuz, crucial to oil and other exports, would be "completely closed" immediately if the US follows up on President Donald Trump's threat to attack its power plants

23 March,2026 11:55 AM IST | AP
World News

West Bank violence injures 10 while four Palestinians were killed in Gaza

At least 10 Palestinians were injured in settler attacks across West Bank villages following a settler funeral, while four others were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza amid rising regional tensions

23 March,2026 11:45 AM IST | AP
India News

‘Why would anyone do this to us!’

An 11-year-old from Ahilyanagar was left screaming on a lonely road, her face burning, her bicycle lying behind, and a village asking how an innocent child became a target of an acid attack. A family with no enemies and no disputes, now lives with fear they just cannot explain

23 March,2026 10:41 AM IST | Archana Dahiwal
India News

Delhi: LPG hoarders nabbed with 74 cylinders

The police seized 74 LPG cylinders — 70 domestic and four commercial — along with a transport vehicle and refilling equipment in the raid on Saturday, an officer said

23 March,2026 09:59 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Kerala: Two US tourists booked for flying drone

The accused Katie Michelle Phelps, 32, and Christopher Ross Harvey, 35, are from California

23 March,2026 09:56 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Punjab ex-minister, father booked over official’s suicide

Meanwhile, opposition leaders on Sunday staged a ‘gherao’ and demanded Bhullar’s arrest

23 March,2026 09:53 AM IST | Agencies
World News

UP: 9 minors detained in spying case

Interrogations revealed that they were directed by a foreign handler to set up solar-powered, SIM-based CCTV cameras in key areas.

23 March,2026 09:50 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

Bandra college cannot ignore delayed degrees and flawed marksheets

A student said that they cannot hold down a job, as they are unable to produce a degree certificate even after six months in a job

23 March,2026 09:49 AM IST | The Editorial
World News

Birch tar may be antibiotic

Their results suggest the material may have done double duty in prehistoric life, helping attach stone tools while also offering a way to treat wounds

23 March,2026 09:47 AM IST | Agencies
Heavy snowfall blankets Kedarnath Dham under 3-4 feet of thick snow

Heavy snowfall blankets Kedarnath Dham under 3-4 feet of thick snow

Continuous heavy snowfall has blanketed Kedarnath Dham and the entire Kedar Valley under three to four feet of snow, creating a mesmerising white landscape even as Uttarakhand Police and ITBP personnel maintain round-the-clock security in sub-zero temperatures

22 March,2026 08:14 PM IST | Kedarnath | ANI
Tanker laden with Russian oil arrives in India; docks off Mangaluru coast

Tanker laden with Russian oil arrives in India; docks off Mangaluru coast

Russian oil tanker MT Aqua Titan, chartered by Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd, arrived off the Mangaluru coast on Sunday, anchoring about 10 nautical miles in the Arabian Sea. A US LPG cargo ship from Texas also arrived at New Mangalore Port on the same day

22 March,2026 08:13 PM IST | Mangaluru (Karnataka) | mid-day online correspondent
Gadchiroli police constable exam records 99.54 per cent attendance across centre

Gadchiroli police constable exam records 99.54 per cent attendance across centre

The Gadchiroli Police successfully conducted the constable recruitment written exam with 99.54 per cent attendance. Over 6,900 candidates appeared across 14 centres under tight security, with answer keys released the same day to ensure transparency in the selection process

22 March,2026 06:54 PM IST | Gadchiroli | mid-day online correspondent
INS Trikand concludes Seychelles visit, makes maiden appearance at Lamitiye 2026

INS Trikand concludes Seychelles visit, makes maiden appearance at Lamitiye 2026

INS Trikand, a frontline stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, completed a productive port call at Port Victoria, Seychelles, from March 16-20, participating in the first tri-services edition of Exercise Lamitiye 2026 alongside the Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Seychelles Defence Forces in the Indian Navy's maiden participation in the exercise

22 March,2026 06:22 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | mid-day online correspondent
Suvendu alleges Ram statue vandalism in Nandigram, slams CM Mamata

Suvendu alleges Ram statue vandalism in Nandigram, slams CM Mamata

Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari alleged that a Lord Ram statue being sculpted for Ram Navami celebrations was vandalised in Nandigram's Bheturia area, accusing "jihadis" of severing the idol's head and blaming Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's "appeasement politics" for enabling such incidents

22 March,2026 06:17 PM IST | Purba Medinipur | mid-day online correspondent
Parents of J-K students stranded in Azerbaijan; seek Centre urgent intervention

Parents of J-K students stranded in Azerbaijan; seek Centre urgent intervention

Parents of over 200 Jammu and Kashmir students stranded at the Azerbaijan border have demanded urgent Central government intervention, with students facing severe financial hardship, health issues including chest infections and influenza, and procedural delays that are issuing only 6-10 exit codes per day

22 March,2026 06:15 PM IST | Srinagar | mid-day online correspondent
PNG connections prioritised for businesses amid nationwide LPG shortage

PNG connections prioritised for businesses amid nationwide LPG shortage

Amid a nationwide LPG crisis, the Indian government has directed CGD firms to prioritise PNG connections for commercial establishments. Additional LPG allocations, anti-hoarding raids, and fast-tracked gas infrastructure approvals aim to stabilise fuel supply and prevent shortages

22 March,2026 05:45 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
West Asia conflict: Modi calls ministerial meeting to review energy situation

West Asia conflict: Modi calls ministerial meeting to review energy situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting with senior ministers on Sunday evening to review the petroleum, power and fertiliser sectors amid the evolving West Asia situation, with the focus on ensuring uninterrupted supply, stable logistics and efficient distribution

22 March,2026 03:29 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | PTI
Modi becomes India’s longest-serving elected leader combining Gujarat CM and PM

Modi becomes India’s longest-serving elected leader combining Gujarat CM and PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the longest-serving head of an elected government in India, surpassing Pawan Kumar Chamling. With over two decades in leadership roles, he has also set multiple political and digital milestones

22 March,2026 01:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Iran Threatens GLOBAL RETALIATION After Larijani’s Death

    Iran Threatens GLOBAL RETALIATION After Larijani’s Death

    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

    21 March,2026 01:52 AM IST
    Astronomers identify 24 habitable, Earth-like planets

    Astronomers identify 24 habitable, Earth-like planets

    A further subset of 24 planets falls within a more restrictive definition of habitability.

    23 March,2026 09:43 AM IST | Texas | Agencies

    Study finds bacteria that may prevent long Covid

    In 2021, Belgian researchers launched a study to see whether long-term symptoms could be predicted during the acute phase of infection

    23 March,2026 09:38 AM IST | Belgium | Agencies

    US will obliterate Iran’s power plants: Trump

    More than 100 people, including children, were injured after ballistic missiles fired by Iran struck the southern Israeli towns of Arad and Dimona

    23 March,2026 09:26 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    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 correspondent

    CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

    Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

    20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

    Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

    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-

    05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    The godman delusion

    The godman delusion

    On the one hand, the state claims to fight superstition. On the other, its own ecosystem often legitimises it, through silence, inaction, or endorsement, until the damage is done

    21 March,2026 07:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
    18 March,2026 09:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Sulakshan Kulkarni
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