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We had to wash dishes due to PHF: Pak hockey captain Shakeel lashes out

We had to wash dishes due to PHF: Pak hockey captain Shakeel lashes out

Pakistan hockey captain Shakeel Ammad Butt slammed the Pakistan Hockey Federation after the team faced severe mismanagement in Australia, including delayed flights, lack of hotel bookings despite PSB funding, and being forced to wash dishes before matches

MP govt presents Rs 4.38 lakh crore budget with focus on women, farmers, infra

The budget includes the recruitment of 15,000 teachers to strengthen the education system and 22,500 in the police department. The flagship 'Ladli Behna' Yojana received the largest single allocation of Rs 23,882 crore

14 March,2026 07:41 PM IST | Bhopal | IANS

Petrol and diesel adequately available, avoid hoarding: Petroleum Ministry

In a post on social media platform X, the ministry said there is no shortage of fuel at retail outlets and adequate stocks are being maintained

14 March,2026 07:31 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Pune Metro commuters get shared rickshaw feeder service at SNDT station

A new ‘Rikshamitra Metro Share Rickshaw Feeder Service’ was launched outside SNDT Metro Station in Pune on Friday, offering passengers a shared and organised auto-rickshaw facility for their last-mile journey

14 March,2026 06:56 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

India AI Expo Summit 2026 to remain closed to public on Feb 19 and Feb 21

The India AI Expo Summit 2026 will remain closed to the public on February 19 due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inauguration and security arrangements. The event has been extended to February 21 to accommodate strong public interest. Around 20 heads of state are expected to attend

14 March,2026 06:43 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Illegal LPG stockpile busted in Pune district; hundreds of cylinders seized

According to officials, a raid was conducted at a private godown in the Kasarwadi area of Pimpri-Chinchwad after residents alerted authorities about illegal storage of domestic gas cylinders. Preliminary investigation suggests that the premises were operating as an unauthorised storage facility

14 March,2026 06:19 PM IST | Mumbai | Archana Dahiwal

New catfish species Amblyceps vayavy discovered in the Western Ghats

Researchers have discovered a rare new catfish species, Amblyceps vayavy, in hill streams of the Western Ghats spanning Goa and Maharashtra, highlighting the region’s rich but fragile freshwater biodiversity

14 March,2026 04:36 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav

Akasa Air introduces fuel surcharge of Rs 199-Rs 1,300 on tickets from March 15

In a statement on Saturday, Akasa Air said it would levy fuel surcharge for each flight and the quantum would vary based on the duration of the flight

14 March,2026 03:29 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Four militants of United National Liberation Front (P) arrested in Imphal

Police said four militants linked to the banned United National Liberation Front (P) were apprehended from the New Checkon area of Imphal during a security operation

14 March,2026 01:26 PM IST | Imphal | PTI

PM Modi to visit Bengal on Saturday to launch projects worth Rs 18,680 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal to address a massive rally at Brigade Parade Ground and unveil development projects worth Rs 18,680 crore ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections.

14 March,2026 01:23 PM IST | Kolkata | PTI

Massive search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba after Pak drone spotted

The enemy drone movement was noticed for a few minutes over the villages of Kandral, Abtal and Bahadurpur in Ramgarh sector late Friday night, officials said.

14 March,2026 01:20 PM IST | Jammu | PTI

India to extend visas for stranded travellers amid West Asia War

Amid disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia War, the Consulate General of India, Dubai has announced visa extensions and other relief measures for foreign nationals stranded in India

14 March,2026 12:53 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Massive search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba after Pak drone spotted

Massive search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba after Pak drone spotted

The enemy drone movement was noticed for a few minutes over the villages of Kandral, Abtal and Bahadurpur in Ramgarh sector late Friday night, officials said.

14 March,2026 01:20 PM IST | Jammu | PTI
India to extend visas for stranded travellers amid West Asia War

India to extend visas for stranded travellers amid West Asia War

Amid disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia War, the Consulate General of India, Dubai has announced visa extensions and other relief measures for foreign nationals stranded in India

14 March,2026 12:53 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
SC declines PIL seeking nationwide paid menstrual leave policy

SC declines PIL seeking nationwide paid menstrual leave policy

The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a PIL seeking a nationwide policy on paid menstrual leave for women students and workers, observing that such provisions might unintentionally discourage employers from hiring women in the job market

14 March,2026 08:31 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Maharashtra Health Minister orders speedy completion of hospital projects

Maharashtra Health Minister orders speedy completion of hospital projects

He emphasised that health institutions where 80 per cent of construction work is complete should have their pending works expedited immediately and made ready for inauguration. For institutions where 50 per cent work is done, proposals related to manpower should be submitted without delay

13 March,2026 10:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
IndiGo to levy fuel charge for domestic, international flights from March 14

IndiGo to levy fuel charge for domestic, international flights from March 14

IndiGo will start levying fuel surcharges ranging from Rs 425 to Rs 2,300 on domestic and international flight tickets from March 14, citing a steep surge in aviation turbine fuel prices due to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war

13 March,2026 09:50 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | PTI

IN PICS: Vrindavan celebrates Holi with colours and devotion

The sacred town of Vrindavan, closely associated with Lord Krishna's childhood, came alive with vibrant Holi celebrations as thousands of devotees, tourists, and pilgrims gathered to mark the festival of colours. The town's iconic temples, including the Banke Bihari Temple and ISKCON, reverberated with devotional songs and showers of gulal, as the Braj region once again lived up to its reputation as the ultimate destination for Holi festivities (Pics/PTI)

13 March,2026 09:29 PM IST | Tarun Verma
Marathwada travellers among dozens stranded as Middle East tensions escalate

Marathwada travellers among dozens stranded as Middle East tensions escalate

As Gulf airspace remains closed following the US-Israel strike on Iran, 61 people from Maharashtra’s Marathwada region are stranded in Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar and Abu Dhabi. UAE air defences intercepted missiles, while BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi announced temporary closure amid tensions

13 March,2026 07:48 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondent

Total Lunar Eclipse to grace skies on March 3; visible across most of India

Total Lunar Eclipse to grace skies on March 3; visible across most of India

The eclipse will be observable across eastern Asia, Australia, the Pacific Ocean, and the Americas, as per reports. In India, most areas will witness the end of the eclipse at moonrise, while parts of North-East India and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands will see the end of totality as well

13 March,2026 07:46 PM IST |

Govt assures uninterrupted LPG supply, urges public to avoid panic booking

Govt assures uninterrupted LPG supply, urges public to avoid panic booking

Addressing a media briefing, Sujata Sharma said the government has taken several measures to ensure continuous availability of LPG for households

13 March,2026 05:43 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Congress holds protests in Maharashtra demanding rollback of LPG price hike

Congress holds protests in Maharashtra demanding rollback of LPG price hike

State Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal accused the BJP government at the Centre of pushing common citizens into the “deep pit of inflation” by raising LPG prices by Rs 60 per kg. He demanded that the hike be rolled back immediately and called on PM Modi to hold discussions with all stakeholders

13 March,2026 05:41 PM IST | Mumbai

Iran grants ‘friend’ India Strait of Hormuz access, LPG tankers cross passage

    Iran grants ‘friend’ India Strait of Hormuz access, LPG tankers cross passage

    Amid the Oil crisis due to ongoing Iran war, two LPG tankers bound for India have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz. The development came shortly after Iran’s Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali signaled that Indian vessels could receive safe passage through the critical shipping route. The envoy described India as a friend and highlighted the longstanding relationship between the two countries, saying Iran and India share common interests in the region. The development also comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian about the escalating conflict in West Asia and emphasized the need for safe energy supply routes and protection of Indian citizens.  

    14 March,2026 12:54 AM IST
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