A military cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff in southwestern Colombia’s Putumayo region. Defence Minister Pedro Sanchez confirmed casualties, though numbers remain unclear. Rescue teams have reached the site as authorities investigate the cause of the accident
23 March,2026 10:44 PM IST | AFPMokama 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
23 March,2026 10:40 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentOil prices dropped and global markets rallied after Donald Trump announced a pause in strikes on Iran. The move brought relief to India by easing crude costs, though uncertainty remains over the conflict’s long-term impact on energy supply and global stability
23 March,2026 10:16 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA 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 | mid-day online correspondentThe 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 | IANSPriyanka 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 | mid-day online correspondentTwo 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 | mid-day online correspondentUS 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 | mid-day online correspondentAccording to state media Press TV, the letters call for condemnation of what Tehran describes as an unprovoked military offensive by the United States and Israel
23 March,2026 04:13 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentTraffic 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 | mid-day online correspondentThe 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 | mid-day online correspondentThe 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 | mid-day online correspondentFinance 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 correspondentUnion 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 correspondentNDA 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 | PTIShiv 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 correspondentPrime 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 | IANSAddressing 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 correspondentAn 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 DahiwalThe 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 | AgenciesThe accused Katie Michelle Phelps, 32, and Christopher Ross Harvey, 35, are from California
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President Donald Trump has SHOCKED the world by announcing he is "winding down" operations against Iran but there is NO CEASEFIRE on the table. Is this the end of the war, or a trap? In a heated update from the White House, President Trump has clarified the U.S. position on the escalating conflict with the Iranian regime. Following the execution of three men in Iran, Trump has labeled the leadership "thugs and animals," insisting that while the military is "winding down" certain operations, a formal ceasefire is absolutely ruled out.
An Air Canada Express jet collided with a firetruck while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots and injuring several others. The crash led to a shutdown of airport operations, and authorities have launched an investigation into the cause
23 March,2026 03:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIran has begun charging a USD 2 million transit fee on certain vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting control amid rising tensions with the US and Israel, while maintaining that the route remains open for navigation
Hezbollah carried out 63 military operations targeting Israeli positions in the last 24 hours, including rocket barrages, drone strikes and artillery fire, according to Iranian state media Press TV. The operations were launched in response to recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon
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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-
There are cases pending beyond three years despite a six-month mandate; the system is failing to keep pace with the city’s growing consumer demand.
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