Deo said that the said solar panels have been installed on the houses of beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
19 March,2026 08:32 AM IST | AgenciesColombia said Tuesday it is seeking an exemption from US sanctions to invest in Venezuelan electricity projects and natural gas ventures that could include the reopening of a gas pipeline between the neighbouring South American countries.
19 March,2026 08:26 AM IST | AgenciesTehran escalates fast, launching wider strikes across Israel and Gulf hours after losing two top security figures, turning a conflict into a regional flashpoint
19 March,2026 08:21 AM IST | AgenciesHe walks in like a ‘tapori’ and heckles those giving interviews. Rahul Gandhi himself is a shame.”
19 March,2026 08:16 AM IST | AgenciesOfficials said awareness drives were conducted across the society and neighbouring residential complexes to sensitise people about safety measures
19 March,2026 08:08 AM IST | The EditorialBengaluru-based Roger Michael Humphrey Binny, who was conferred the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award recently, gave up hockey and athletics to focus his energies on cricket
19 March,2026 08:00 AM IST | Clayton MurzelloThe FDI has supported major projects across the sector, with 100 per cent equity allowed under the automatic route for areas such as suburban corridor construction and operations through public-private partnerships (PPP), high-speed trains, dedicated freight corridors
18 March,2026 10:51 PM ISTA 16-year-old boy has been detained in Beed for allegedly luring and assaulting a six-year-old girl. Police have registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and initiated further investigation
18 March,2026 10:12 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIndian Railways has introduced the RailOne mobile app, allowing passengers to book both reserved and unreserved tickets easily, enhancing digital convenience and reducing dependence on counters
18 March,2026 10:00 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPM Modi condemned attacks on Kuwait’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and thanked Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah and the Kuwaiti government for their continued support in ensuring the safety and well-being of the Indian community
18 March,2026 09:56 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted that as on March 12, 2026, the Indian Railways is operating 162 Vande Bharat Chair Car services on its network. Only two Vande Bharat Sleeper services are currently running
18 March,2026 09:47 PM ISTDelhi Police busted multiple illegal LPG storage and refilling units across the city, seizing 269 cylinders and arresting six persons amid an ongoing LPG crisis
18 March,2026 09:16 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry, said the increase in domestic LPG production is part of efforts to ensure uninterrupted supply
18 March,2026 06:51 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIndian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has launched the “Astonishing Australia” tour package, offering a 10-night, 11-day itinerary covering top destinations like Melbourne, Cairns, Gold Coast, and Sydney with all-inclusive services
18 March,2026 06:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe event has sparked optimism among conservationists, who see it as a positive sign for ongoing efforts to protect marine biodiversity along Odisha’s coastline
18 March,2026 05:33 PM IST | Puri | mid-day online correspondentAfter recent dry heat in Vidarbha, weather patterns are shifting as pre monsoon instability develops over central India. The IMD indicates a short spell of showers and isolated thunderstorms in parts of the region over the next few days
18 March,2026 05:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDuring a telephonic conversation, Modi strongly condemned the attacks on the UAE and reiterated India’s support for peace and stability in the region. Both leaders agreed to continue working together for the early restoration of peace, security and stability in West Asia
18 March,2026 05:25 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentA Bengaluru family’s stunt to go viral by packing an elderly man in a sack as a “human parcel” to protest bus seat shortages during the festive season backfired, sparking panic and going viral for all the wrong reasons
18 March,2026 05:13 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondentINS Trikand participated in the 58th Mauritius National Day parade at Champ de Mars with a marching contingent, naval band, and helicopter flypast, enhancing the ceremonial grandeur
18 March,2026 04:18 PM IST | Port Louis, Mauritius | mid-day online correspondentThe apex court stated that the observance of the Eid holiday will depend on the official announcement made by the government, which is based on the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of Shawwal
18 March,2026 04:09 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Aframax tanker Aqua Titan, carrying Urals crude, is expected to arrive at New Mangalore Port on March 21, according to ship-tracking data
18 March,2026 03:44 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Amid the Iran war and the controversial resignation of US Counter-terrorism chief Joe Kent, top US intelligence officials testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee, warning of rapidly growing global threats to American national security. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard revealed that countries including Russia, China, North Korea, Iran and Pakistan are advancing missile systems capable of striking the United States. The report highlighted a dramatic surge in missile threats, with projections increasing from 3000 in 2025 to 16000 by 2035, raising serious concerns about homeland defense. The hearing also pointed to deepening alliances between North Korea, Russia and China, as well as ongoing threats from terrorist groups like ISIS and Al Qaeda
The Israeli military also announced plans to strike river crossings in southern Lebanon. Lebanon was drawn into the broader Middle East war on March 2, when Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
18 March,2026 07:04 PM IST | Beirut | mid-day online correspondentAccording to local authorities, the helicopter went down while landing on a field in Khotang district at around 11:51 am. Officials said the aircraft crashed onto farmland during the final phase of landing
According to US Central Command, the latest attacks involved “multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions” aimed at “hardened Iranian missile sites along Iran’s coastline near the Strait of Hormuz"
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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
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-
Recent cheating cases during the SSC and HSC exams show that while enforcement and surveillance are important, lasting reform will require addressing the deeper culture of academic dishonesty within the system overseen by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
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