External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked the Government and people of Armenia for facilitating the safe evacuation of over 550 Indian nationals from Iran, as the conflict entered its third week
16 March,2026 04:33 PM IST | ANIThe Indian Embassy in Tehran has again warned Indian nationals in Iran not to attempt to cross any land border without prior coordination with the Embassy, cautioning that uncoordinated movement could lead to serious logistical and immigration difficulties
16 March,2026 04:07 PM IST | IANSThe ECI has deployed over 5,173 flying squads and more than 5,200 Static Surveillance Teams (SSTs) across the poll-bound states to address complaints within 100 minutes, the poll body said
16 March,2026 03:15 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSpeaking in Delhi, NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule said that the NCP (SP) will not field a candidate against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Sunetra Pawar in Baramati
16 March,2026 02:22 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentUS allies including Australia and Japan have declined while some are reviewing Donald Trump’s request to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran
16 March,2026 02:21 PM IST | ANIAn Air India spokesperson said the flight, AI102, landed safely at 0430 hours local time in Shannon. "All passengers and crew are safe. The aircraft is currently undergoing detailed technical inspections as per established safety protocols," a spokesperson said
16 March,2026 01:56 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIndia's wholesale price index inflation edged up to 2.13 per cent in February from 1.81 per cent in January, driven by higher prices of manufactured goods, basic metals, food articles and textiles, according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
16 March,2026 01:53 PM IST | IANSUS President Donald Trump urged NATO allies and China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iran blocked the key oil route, pushing global oil prices higher as the Middle East conflict enters its third week
16 March,2026 01:40 PM IST | AFPUS President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to NATO allies, saying the alliance faces a "very bad" future if member nations do not assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz, in a telephone interview with the Financial Times. Trump called on countries benefiting from the waterway to share the burden of its protection
16 March,2026 01:07 PM IST | ANIThe US-Iran conflict enters its third week, disrupting oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and raising prices. 13 US troops have died, Democrats criticise Trump for bypassing Congress, and economic impacts are being felt in gas, food, and mortgage costs
16 March,2026 12:42 PM IST | IANSEleven Indian nationals have been indicted in the US for allegedly staging armed robberies in Massachusetts to help individuals falsely claim crime victim status and secure immigration visas
16 March,2026 12:41 PM IST | ANIThe airline said that besides the scheduled operations, the Air India group will also operate 26 non-scheduled flights connecting destinations in United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia with India
16 March,2026 12:28 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn a statement posted on social media, Dubai Airports stated that flights at the airport, commonly known by its code DXB, were suspended to ensure the safety of passengers and staff
16 March,2026 12:27 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the IMD’s district forecast, districts including Sholapur, Parbhani, Latur, Dharashiv and Chandrapur are likely to experience heavy rain over the next few days
16 March,2026 11:21 AM IST | MumbaiGlobal supply challenges from Gulf disruptions have led to some tightness worldwide, compounded locally by rumours sparking unnecessary panic-buying. Sirsa urged calm, noting that certain opposition voices are unnecessarily heightening fears, which only benefits those looking to exploit the situation
16 March,2026 10:32 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIIn a post on X, Birla on Sunday underscored the Prime Minister's "unwavering faith" in Parliamentary rules, procedures, and the fundamental nature of debate and dialogue. He shed light on the PM's celebrated public life as the PM and as the former Chief Minister of Gujarat
16 March,2026 10:31 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIThe victims included citizens of the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh, while the injured suffered minor to moderate wounds, UAE's Defence Ministry said
16 March,2026 09:28 AM IST | Abu Dhabi | mid-day online correspondentChief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a judicial inquiry to determine the cause of the fire and directed officials to ensure that all affected patients receive uninterrupted medical care
16 March,2026 09:15 AM IST | Bhubaneswar | mid-day online correspondentAs preparations are underway for the biennial elections, all attention has turned to Haryana, Bihar and Odisha, which have emerged as key arenas of contest between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition bloc for four important seats
16 March,2026 08:47 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIIn a letter to the state government sent on Sunday night, the poll authority has also directed the appointment of Sanghamitra Ghosh, (IAS as principal secretary, Home and Hill Affairs. "...the officers transferred out shall not be posted in any election related posts till the completion of elections," the EC underlined
16 March,2026 08:44 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIThe vessel, Jag Laadki, carrying about 80,800 tonnes of Murban crude oil, departed Fujairah at 1030 hrs IST for India, with all crew members safe
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A sudden video of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu inside a cafe in Tel Aviv has set the internet on fire, but not for the reason you might think. The clip surfaced online just as wild rumours about Netanyahu’s alleged assassination began spreading across social media platforms. Within hours, the cafe footage was being circulated by Bibi himself as “proof” that he was alive and well. But the moment the video went viral, a new twist emerged, claims that the clip itself might actually be an AI-generated deepfake. Discussions intensified after Grok, the AI chatbot available on X, weighed in. The chatbot initially avoided commenting on the authenticity of the footage before later suggesting that the clip could be an “advanced AI deepfake.” WATCH
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Araghchi said its nuclear material is currently buried under rubble after recent attacks on facilities and may be recoverable in the future
16 March,2026 10:03 AM IST | Tehran, Iran | ANIThis comes after Trump had claimed that US forces had "obliterated" military installations on Kharg Island. Located in the Persian Gulf, the site serves as the primary gateway for Iran's crude oil shipments to international markets
US President Donald Trump urges allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz as attacks across the Gulf signal the Iran-US-Israel conflict entering a dangerous phase
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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-
Together, Ram and Krishna created a balanced political theology. Ram gave structure to power. Krishna made power lovable.
15 March,2026 07:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Devdutt PattanaikADVERTISEMENT
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