US 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 | 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 ISTGlobal 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 | 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 | ANIIran’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 | 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 | 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 | mid-day online correspondentThis 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
16 March,2026 08:52 AM IST | ANIAs 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
16 March,2026 08:39 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies“Based on a specific intelligence input provided by JKP regarding an infiltration attempt, a joint operation was launched on intervening night of 14-15 Mar 26 in Gen area Buchhar, Uri sector,” Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said
16 March,2026 08:35 AM IST | Srinagar | AgenciesA call regarding the blaze was received at 7.37 am, following which 10 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to control the flames. No injury was reported in the incident.
16 March,2026 08:31 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesAccording to sources, Justice Upadhyaya opined that Justice Sharma was hearing CBI’s petition against the trial court’s decision in accordance with the roster, and there was no reason to pass an order of transfer on the administrative side.
16 March,2026 08:29 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesShah inaugurated the Rs 675-crore Pragjyotishpur Medical College and Hospital in Guwahati, at a programme held on its premises
16 March,2026 08:26 AM IST | Guwahati | AgenciesThe decision was taken at the concluding session of the third international transboundary meet organised at the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve by the Global Tiger Forum under its GEF-7 programme, according to forest department officials
16 March,2026 08:19 AM IST | Lakhimpur Kheri | AgenciesChief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, announces poll timetable
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The tension in West Asia escalates as the IRGC declare a deadly hunt for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, branding him a "child-killing criminal" and vowing to "eliminate him if alive." Footage released by the IRGC shows precision drone strikes allegedly targeting US military bases across UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, intensifying fears of a broader conflict. As the war enters its sixteenth day, rumours about Netanyahu’s whereabouts have gone viral after he missed a key military briefing earlier this week, with viewers questioning a March 12 video that hinted at possible AI manipulation. Political commentators, including Candace Owens, have raised concerns over Netanyahu's sudden disappearance, fueling speculation and panic in global media circles.
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
16 March,2026 08:16 AM IST | Dubai | AgenciesThe Ohio Air National Guard's 121st Air Refuelling Wing said in a Facebook post late Friday that three of the dead were airmen who served in the Columbus-based unit.
Missile and drone attacks were reported across Gulf states as Iran escalated its conflict with the US and Israel, threatening strikes near UAE ports while tensions rose in the region
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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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