The decision was taken by the Assembly of Experts, an 88-member clerical body responsible for choosing the Supreme Leader following the death of Ali Khamenei. As Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei will hold ultimate authority over all state affairs in the Islamic Republic
09 March,2026 04:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe embassy said one Indian national who was injured in the incident is currently undergoing treatment at a government hospital and is reported to be receiving medical care
09 March,2026 04:08 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentUnion Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday announced that with the birth of the cubs, the country’s total cheetah population has now reached to 53
09 March,2026 04:07 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentJaishankar said maintaining high-level contact with Iranian leaders has been difficult due to the current regional situation. However, diplomatic engagement between the two countries continues through available channels
09 March,2026 03:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPolitical activity in Bihar has intensified after speculation about Nitish Kumar stepping down as Chief Minister. Posters supporting Chirag Paswan as the next CM have appeared across Patna, while discussions within the NDA continue over who will lead the state in the coming political phase
09 March,2026 03:26 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said New Delhi is closely monitoring developments in the conflict-hit region while prioritising the protection of Indian citizens, along with safeguarding the country’s energy security and trade interests
09 March,2026 03:26 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe debate over Bihar’s next Chief Minister has intensified after Nitish Kumar’s nomination to the Rajya Sabha sparked discussions about possible successors
09 March,2026 03:24 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSecurity agencies have uncovered a terror plot linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed targeting temples in North India. Investigations revealed recruitment of illegal immigrants from South India, with six Bangladeshi nationals recently arrested in Tamil Nadu as part of the operation
09 March,2026 02:45 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAmid flight disruptions in the UAE due to rising tensions in West Asia, Rajasthan resident Dhiraj Jain opened his Dubai farmhouse to shelter around 250 stranded travellers, including Indian families. Industrialist Anand Mahindra praised the gesture, calling it a true reflection of the Indian ethos of “Atithi Devo Bhava”
09 March,2026 02:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentLok Sabha proceedings during the Parliament Budget Session were adjourned till 3 pm on Monday following protests by opposition members demanding a detailed discussion on the escalating situation in West Asia. The disruption came as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered a statement on the crisis
09 March,2026 01:31 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAmong those leading the demonstration were Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge
09 March,2026 12:57 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPM Modi also called for accelerating efforts to connect India’s education system with the real-world economy while increasing focus on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and automation
09 March,2026 12:45 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentOverpass is expected to reduce travel time significantly for motorists travelling between western part of region and city centre
09 March,2026 09:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Archana DahiwalAs per the FIR, the accused cheated PNB and United Bank of India (now merged with PNB) between 2013 and 2017, causing a wrongful loss of about Rs 1,085.19 crore
09 March,2026 08:16 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThe girl is stable after the surgery and is expected to begin hearing and speaking within about 21 days, Dr Mohnish Grover, senior professor in the ENT department, said
09 March,2026 08:13 AM IST | Jaipur | AgenciesLast year, a total of 76 people were killed during the two-day protest, 22 youths on September 8, while 54 others on the next day
09 March,2026 08:06 AM IST | Kathmandu | AgenciesAfter joining the party, Nishant said, “My father decided to go to the Rajya Sabha. It was his personal decision. We all respect it. We will keep working under his guidance. I will work to strengthen the party.”
09 March,2026 08:02 AM IST | Patna | AgenciesThe ‘Blue Book’ is a confidential document which lists rules for the security for the President, Vice-President, and the Prime Minister
09 March,2026 07:57 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesHe also laid the foundation stone of projects worth Rs 15,200 crore
09 March,2026 07:48 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesMeanwhile, Indian Oil Corporation also dismissed reports circulating on social media suggesting a shortage of petrol and diesel in the country, terming them baseless.
09 March,2026 02:49 AM IST | New Delhi | ANITo assist stranded travellers amid regional disruptions, both airlines will operate 32 additional ad-hoc non-scheduled flights to the UAE, including multiple round-trips to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al-Khaimah, subject to regulatory approvals
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Newly surfaced federal records are reigniting debate around the final hours of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, whose death inside a New York federal jail in 2019 continues to fuel global scrutiny. According to FBI forensic records, correctional officer Tova Noel allegedly searched online for the latest information about Epstein twice during the early morning hours inside the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan. Digital logs show searches conducted at 5:42 a.m. and again at 5:52 a.m., while Noel was assigned to the Special Housing Unit where Epstein was being held. The timeline has drawn fresh attention because during sworn testimony in 2021, Noel stated that she did not recall searching for Epstein online, contradicting the digital activity documented by investigators. FBI forensic analysis later flagged multiple Epstein-related searches on Bureau of Prisons desktop computers used during the overnight shift. WATCH
Tehran came under a new wave of heavy attacks Saturday night, with huge explosions heard in different parts of the Iranian capital
09 March,2026 12:39 PM IST | Tehran | IANS"The world is very well supplied with oil right now," Energy Secretary Chris Wright said
The footage, posted by the semi-official Iranian news agency Mehr News, is the first to show missiles striking the area and adds to a growing body of evidence that appears to contradict recent claims by US President Donald Trump casting blame on Iran
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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-
When he went to the spot, lured by the promise of additional money, the scamsters, who were posing as police officers, took his money and vanished.
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