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Bihar: Mokama MLA Anant Singh released from Beur jail; celebration sparks row

Bihar: Mokama MLA Anant Singh released from Beur jail; celebration sparks row

Mokama MLA Anant Kumar Singh received a grand welcome in Patna after his release from Beur Jail. Thousands of supporters celebrated his return, with roadshows planned. Singh denied charges in the Dularchand Yadav murder case, calling the allegations false

Brief tension erupts in UP's Mainpuri over namaz venue, resolved amicably

A brief tension broke out in Kuraoli, Mainpuri, over the venue for Eid namaz after a disagreement among locals. The situation was brought under control following timely intervention by the administration and community leaders, ensuring prayers were held peacefully at the idgah

23 March,2026 07:40 PM IST | Mainpuri | mid-day online correspondent

Bihar class 12 Board exam results declared, record 85.19 pc pass percentage

The Bihar School Examination Board declared Class 12 results for 2026 with a record overall pass percentage of 85.19 per cent, with girls outperforming boys at 86.23 per cent versus 84.09 per cent. Girls dominated the merit list with 19 of 26 toppers being female

23 March,2026 07:22 PM IST | Patna | IANS

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra seeks Parliament debate on West Asia conflict

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has demanded a discussion in Parliament on the West Asia conflict after PM Narendra Modi addressed the issue in Lok Sabha. The opposition seeks to present its views as concerns grow over India’s energy security, trade routes, and economic impact

23 March,2026 06:28 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers set to cross Strait of Hormuz

Two Indian-flagged LPG tankers, Pine Gas and Jag Vasant, are set to cross the Strait of Hormuz after positioning near the Larak-Qeshm Channel for Iranian verification, following the earlier safe passage of MT Shivalik and MT Nanda Devi carrying 92,712 tonnes of LPG

23 March,2026 05:32 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

US halts strikes on Iran for five days as Trump cites 'productive talks'

US President Donald Trump announced a five-day pause in military operations against Iran after days of escalating conflict following US-Israel strikes. Calling the talks “productive”, Trump signalled possible de-escalation while reaffirming US objectives in the region

23 March,2026 05:32 PM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondent

Delhi Police issue traffic restrictions ahead of Navratri 2026, check details

Traffic movement will be restricted on several key roads in central Delhi due to Navratri celebrations at the Jhandewalan Temple from March 23 to March 27, police said on Monday

23 March,2026 04:04 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Modi calls for strict action against black marketing, hoarding of LPG cylinders

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said that by Saturday, around 3,500 raids had been carried out nationwide. These operations led to the seizure of more than 1,200 gas cylinders

23 March,2026 03:40 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

West Asia conflict has created unforeseen challenges for India: PM Modi in LS

The Prime Minister also outlined the multifaceted challenges India faces due to the tensions in the Gulf nations; he said that West Asia is also important for India as "approximately one crore Indians live and work in Gulf countries"

23 March,2026 03:09 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Sitharaman tables Corporate Laws Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha, sent to JPC

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, which was sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for review, while the Opposition raised concerns over excessive delegation of powers

23 March,2026 02:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Chirag Paswan slams Mamata over her remarks targeting PM Modi on eid gathering

Union Minister Chirag Paswan slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her remarks targeting PM Modi at an Eid gathering, where she dubbed him the "biggest infiltrator" and accused the Centre of trying to rob people of their voting rights through the SIR process

23 March,2026 02:33 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

NDA candidates for Guwahati seats take out united rally ahead of nomination

NDA candidates from four Guwahati constituencies — BJP's Pradyut Bordoloi from Dispur, Diplu Ranjan Sharma from New Guwahati, Vijay Gupta from Central Guwahati, and AGP's Tapan Das from Dimoria — took out a joint rally through the city streets on Monday before filing their nominations together

23 March,2026 02:24 PM IST | Guwahati | PTI
Chirag Paswan slams Mamata over her remarks targeting PM Modi on eid gathering

Chirag Paswan slams Mamata over her remarks targeting PM Modi on eid gathering

Union Minister Chirag Paswan slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her remarks targeting PM Modi at an Eid gathering, where she dubbed him the "biggest infiltrator" and accused the Centre of trying to rob people of their voting rights through the SIR process

23 March,2026 02:33 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
NDA candidates for Guwahati seats take out united rally ahead of nomination

NDA candidates for Guwahati seats take out united rally ahead of nomination

NDA candidates from four Guwahati constituencies — BJP's Pradyut Bordoloi from Dispur, Diplu Ranjan Sharma from New Guwahati, Vijay Gupta from Central Guwahati, and AGP's Tapan Das from Dimoria — took out a joint rally through the city streets on Monday before filing their nominations together

23 March,2026 02:24 PM IST | Guwahati | PTI
Sena (UBT) backs CCS meet, Congress seeks all-party discussion on crisis

Sena (UBT) backs CCS meet, Congress seeks all-party discussion on crisis

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi described the CCS meeting as timely and necessary, given the escalating geopolitical tensions and their global repercussions

23 March,2026 01:52 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi to address Lok Sabha on West Asia conflict today

PM Modi to address Lok Sabha on West Asia conflict today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Lok Sabha at 2 PM on Monday on the ongoing West Asia conflict, a day after chairing a high-level meeting to review India's petroleum, crude oil, gas, power and fertiliser sectors

23 March,2026 01:36 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Sanjay Raut seeks clarity on India’s role in West Asia conflict

Sanjay Raut seeks clarity on India’s role in West Asia conflict

Addressing a press conference, Sanjay Raut said the government has not clearly articulated India’s role despite the conflict’s growing global implications

23 March,2026 01:35 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

In Photos: Droupadi Murmu prays at Danghati Temple in Mathura

President Droupadi Murmu prayed at the Danghati Temple in Govardhan in Mathura on Saturday, the third day of her Uttar Pradesh visit, official sources said. (Pics/X and PTI)

21 March,2026 02:28 PM IST | ronak mastakar
‘Why would anyone do this to us!’

‘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 | Ahilyanagar | Archana Dahiwal

Delhi: LPG hoarders nabbed with 74 cylinders

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 | New Delhi | Agencies

Kerala: Two US tourists booked for flying drone

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 | Kochi | Agencies

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

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 | Chandigarh | Agencies

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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