As Gulf airspace remains closed following the US-Israel strike on Iran, 61 people from Maharashtra’s Marathwada region are stranded in Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar and Abu Dhabi. UAE air defences intercepted missiles, while BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi announced temporary closure amid tensions
02 March,2026 05:06 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn India, most areas will witness the end of the eclipse at moonrise, while parts of North-East India and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands will see the end of totality as well
02 March,2026 05:02 PM ISTKuwait's Ministry of Defence confirmed that several US military aircraft crashed on Monday morning, with all crew members evacuated and reported to be in stable condition. Iran had earlier claimed a US F-15 fighter jet crashed in Kuwait, with videos circulating online showing a pilot ejecting
02 March,2026 04:20 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe explosion occurred on Sunday at the company’s detonator assembly plant in Raulgaon, Katol tehsil. Twenty-three people were injured, with 13 reported to be in a critical condition
02 March,2026 04:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to his police complaint, Shiv Sena (UBT) city chief Rahul Karade said that he was travelling back to Akola from his native village when some individuals attacked his vehicle using a sword and iron rods
02 March,2026 03:58 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA US-Israel military strike on Iran has triggered missile retaliation across the Gulf, heightening regional tensions. As UAE air defences intercepted incoming threats, BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi announced temporary closure. Major airlines, including IndiGo and Emirates, suspended select Middle East flights
02 March,2026 03:56 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentOil prices could exceed USD 100 per barrel if tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is not swiftly restored, consultancy Wood Mackenzie has warned, as the waterway's closure threatens to disrupt 15 per cent of global oil supply and 20 per cent of global LNG supply. The disruption follows US and Israeli attacks on Iranian government
02 March,2026 03:55 PM IST | PTIPassengers were being offered full flexibility, including travel waivers, refunds, and rebooking options, as airlines adjust operations in response to airspace closures and security concerns
02 March,2026 03:14 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Russian Foreign Ministry, in an official statement, stated that it condemns the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it a violation of international law and a breach of the principles of civilised interstate relations
02 March,2026 02:40 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe society added that 131 cities have come under attack so far in the war
02 March,2026 02:34 PM IST | AgenciesPM Modi held talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in New Delhi, reviewing progress in trade, investment, energy, agriculture, education, and strategic cooperation, while participating in the India-Canada CEOs Forum during Carney’s first official visit to India
02 March,2026 02:11 PM IST | ANIIranian state media claimed that a US F-15 fighter jet was shot down over Kuwait and shared an alleged image of the captured American pilot, along with footage of Iran’s drone fleet and strikes on US-Israeli targets
02 March,2026 02:03 PM IST | ANIPolice stated that the bodies of those dead were burnt beyond recognition, and DNA samples are being collected from family members to establish the identities of the deceased
02 March,2026 11:57 AM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent411 passenger grievances have been resolved so far during the current situation. The PACR is working in coordination with airlines and airport operators to provide timely assistance and minimise inconvenience to travellers, an official statement said
02 March,2026 11:29 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAn official statement stated that the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) was briefed on the February 28 air strikes in Iran and the subsequent escalation, including retaliatory attacks across several Gulf nations
02 March,2026 10:40 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentHe claimed that the people of Assam have repeatedly rejected opposition unity in previous elections
02 March,2026 10:00 AM IST | Assam | ANIThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an advisory for foreign nationals impacted by the travel disruptions
02 March,2026 09:13 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThe Embassy of India in Doha announced that regular consular services would remain suspended on March 2 due to the "prevailing security situation."
02 March,2026 09:12 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIWhen shown a mirror, these small reef fish did more than appear to recognize their reflections
02 March,2026 08:32 AM IST | Osaka | AgenciesKashmir — which has about 15 lakh Shias — witnessed major protests at Lal Chowk, Saida Kadal, Budgam, Bandipora, Anantnag and Pulwama, an official said.
02 March,2026 08:29 AM IST | Srinagar | AgenciesEighty-eight students and faculty from Indira University remain stuck in Bur Dubai after a sudden UAE airspace shutdown, with the institute arranging hotel stay, meals, and coordination while waiting for flights to resume
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The Middle East conflict has entered a dangerous new phase. U.S. military operations targeting Iranian leadership and strategic assets have resulted in confirmed American casualties, marking a sobering moment for Washington’s campaign. At the same time, Israel faces intense missile fire, with civilian areas struck and search operations underway. President Trump has escalated rhetoric following coordinated strikes on senior Iranian figures, calling for internal change within Iran. The fallout has triggered retaliatory missile launches aimed at U.S. positions in the Gulf, including bases in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. The U.S. Navy has pushed back against Iranian claims regarding damage to the USS Abraham Lincoln. WATCH
The group, Saraya Awliya al-Dam, is one of a group of Shiite militias operating in Iraq following the 2003 US-led invasion of the country that toppled Saddam Hussein
02 March,2026 01:36 PM IST | Baghdad | APIn a video message, Trump said US forces had also destroyed nine ships and a naval building “in a matter of minutes”. He claimed that Iran’s former Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, is dead and that much of the country’s military command structure has been eliminated
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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-
This is seen in Bengal, it is seen in Maharashtra, it is seen in Karnataka. It is known as Charak Puja in Bengal, Bagad in Maharashtra and Siddhi in Karnataka. But there are variations here.
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