US military claims it turned back 10 vessels in the first 48 hours of the naval blockade on Iran’s ports and the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM says zero ships broke through while Netanyahu affirms identical goals with Washington on eliminating Iran’s enrichment capability and reopening the strait
16 April,2026 11:23 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe United States Senate rejected a Democratic resolution to halt Donald Trump’s Iran war, allowing continued military action. The move highlights tensions over war powers and Congress’s role under the War Powers Act of 1973
16 April,2026 11:17 AM IST | APBenjamin Netanyahu said Israel and the United States share identical goals on Iran, including ending enrichment and ensuring maritime security, amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing regional tensions
16 April,2026 11:15 AM IST | PTIShehbaz Sharif arrived in Jeddah as Asim Munir visited Tehran to revive US-Iran talks. The outreach highlights Pakistan’s growing diplomatic role amid rising West Asia tensions and regional peace efforts
16 April,2026 11:15 AM IST | ANIQatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani spoke with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, urging urgent de-escalation and diplomatic solutions amid rising West Asia tensions. The two leaders also discussed the impact of regional instability on global energy markets and supply chains
16 April,2026 11:13 AM IST | ANIProbe into the Tata Consultancy Services Nashik case reveals an alleged organised gang targeting female employees. Sandeep Karnik said nine cases have been filed, with SIT probing harassment, conversion claims and possible external links
16 April,2026 10:26 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentA 20-year-old delivery worker was killed after his bike was hit by a speeding Mahindra Thar in Sector 49. The victim, working with Domino's Pizza, succumbed to injuries at a hospital, while the driver fled the scene
16 April,2026 09:46 AM IST | PTISecurity forces in Nigeria are on high alert after intelligence warned of a terror plot targeting Abuja airport and prisons. Groups like Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province are suspected
16 April,2026 09:44 AM IST | APTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced a state-wide black flag agitation on April 16 against the Centre's proposed delimitation exercise, warning of a "heavy price" if the southern states' concerns were ignored
16 April,2026 09:37 AM IST | AgenciesSamrat Choudhary was sworn in as Bihar's 24th Chief Minister on Wednesday, becoming the first BJP leader to hold the top post in the state. Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain administered the oath, a day after Nitish Kumar — Bihar's longest-serving CM — resigned
16 April,2026 09:32 AM IST | AgenciesTop opposition leaders of the INDIA bloc convened at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence on Wednesday, a day before a special three-day Parliament session, to build a joint strategy on the women's reservation bill
16 April,2026 09:26 AM IST | AgenciesThe death toll from a boiler explosion at Vedanta Ltd's power plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district has climbed to 17 after four more workers succumbed to injuries. The blast, which occurred on Tuesday in a high-pressure steam tube connecting the boiler to a turbine at Singhitarai village, left 19 others hospitalised in Raipur and Raigarh
16 April,2026 09:19 AM IST | AgenciesThe Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed a Telangana High Court order that had granted Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera a one-week transit anticipatory bail in a case related to allegations he made against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife
16 April,2026 09:08 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesOpenAI has said India is one of the world’s most advanced AI markets, especially in coding and data analysis. However, AI usage is heavily concentrated in a few major cities, highlighting a gap in access and adoption across the country
15 April,2026 07:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe newly developed complex features air-conditioned accommodation for 55 personnel, a well-equipped mess with adequate dining capacity, and an integrated armoury
15 April,2026 07:14 PM IST | New Delhi | Vinod Kumar MenonAccording to the officials, 93.7 per cent students who took the exams have passed with Trivandrum topping the list with 99.79 pass percentage. The Pune district in Maharashtra have recorded 96.66 per cent
15 April,2026 06:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSanjay Shirsat, Maharashtra Minister for Social Justice, gave examples of other states, stating that in West Bengal people use Bengali, while in Karnataka the local language is widely used in daily life and business
15 April,2026 05:05 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the complaint, he allegedly demanded Rs 15,000 per month from the complainant. He also allegedly sought Rs 5,000 each from other stone crusher association members
15 April,2026 04:50 PM IST | Akola (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondentExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended the AZEC Plus meeting convened by Japan, where he stressed India’s commitment to safe maritime trade and stronger global energy supply chains. The meeting also highlighted concerns over disruptions in West Asia and the need for stable energy flows and regional cooperation
15 April,2026 04:34 PM IST | New Delhi | ANISamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav backed the women’s reservation bill but accused the BJP of pushing it with a hidden agenda. He raised concerns over the lack of representation for OBC women and avoiding a caste-based census
15 April,2026 03:56 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAir India has reported a larger than expected loss of over Rs 22,000 crore for FY26 due to operational challenges and global disruptions. The airline is now in talks with shareholders, including Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, to raise fresh funds and stabilise its finances
15 April,2026 03:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
House Democrats have unveiled articles of impeachment against U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, triggering a major political showdown in Washington. The resolution, led by Yassamin Ansari, outlines six serious charges, including allegations of unauthorized war actions in Iran, civilian casualty concerns, misuse of military power, and obstruction of congressional oversight. Lawmakers also point to a controversial incident involving the alleged sharing of sensitive military details in a private chat, raising major national security concerns. The resolution describes Hegseth’s actions as “high crimes and misdemeanors.”
A newly studied Triassic reptile, Sonselasuchus cedrus, is upending assumptions about how ancient crocodile relatives moved. Belonging to a group called shuvosaurids — an unusual branch of crocodile-line archosaurs — the small creature is believed to have started life on four legs before transitioning to a two-legged stance
16 April,2026 09:16 AM IST | Washington | AgenciesA chain-reaction pileup involving around 70 vehicles on a snow-covered stretch of Interstate 70 in Clear Creek County, Colorado — about 80 km west of Denver — shut down the eastbound highway on Tuesday. Officials evaluated 19 people for injuries, hospitalising eight, including one with serious injuries
Trump stated that ensuring the uninterrupted functioning of the Strait of Hormuz is a key objective of his approach, describing it as a move done for China “and the world”
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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
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