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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Addressing a media briefing, Sujata Sharma said the government has taken several measures to ensure continuous availability of LPG for households
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
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 correspondentState 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 | MumbaiIn a clarification, the MEA stated that the viral claim is completely fake and has no basis in fact. The MEA urged citizens to remain cautious and not fall for misleading information being shared online
13 March,2026 05:16 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentOfficials said the email, received on Friday, claimed that there was a plan to blow up the Assembly complex, prompting authorities to initiate immediate security checks
13 March,2026 04:50 PM IST | Patna | mid-day online correspondentIn a post on social media platform X, Jaishankar confirmed the conversation and said the discussions covered both bilateral and multilateral issues
13 March,2026 04:12 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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)
In an advisory shared on social media, Delhi Police said that fraudsters are circulating suspicious links and impersonating gas agency representatives in an attempt to steal personal and financial details
13 March,2026 03:57 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation said that it is closely monitoring the situation in West Asia and its impact on air travel between India and countries in the region
13 March,2026 02:57 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Leaders from BJP and Shiv Sena inlcluding Milind Deora, Naresh Mhaske and Ravi Kishan accused opposition parties of spreading rumours about energy shortages and urged citizens to remain calm
13 March,2026 02:27 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Many bird species travel thousands of kilometres along this route every year, depending on wetlands, forests and coastal habitats across several countries
13 March,2026 01:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
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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.
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