Gandhi criticised the government’s approach, claiming that the Smart Cities Mission reflected a pattern of making ambitious announcements without ensuring accountability
31 March,2026 02:09 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentKhatam Al-Anbia HQ spokesperson, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, was cited by Press TV as saying that, "Iran's armed forces will cut off the legs of any aggressor invading the country"
31 March,2026 02:08 PM IST | ANIAccording to information, Kushwaha was returning home after offering prayers at a Hanuman temple in the area and during this, some unknown armed miscreants surrounded him and opened fire. The accused fired multiple gunshot wounds at the councillor, resulting in him dying on the spot
31 March,2026 02:07 PM IST | ANIRahul Gandhi criticised the BJP government in Uttarakhand after a retired brigadier was killed in alleged crossfire in Dehradun. He said the incident shows a complete collapse of law and order and accused the BJP of fostering an atmosphere of fear, violence and insecurity
31 March,2026 01:52 PM IST | PTIBanerjee alleged that individuals from states such as Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh were being brought in to alter the voter base in favour of the BJP
31 March,2026 01:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentEknath Khadse denied any involvement in the land deal and described the case as politically motivated. He stated that the transaction had taken place decades ago and questioned the timing of the complaint
31 March,2026 01:38 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentFadnavis said the BJP is poised to secure a hat-trick win in Assam, adding that the party would surpass all previous electoral records; he credited the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for creating a strong positive wave across the state
31 March,2026 01:24 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent“The action against Naxalism began during the UPA era, and now they are trying to take credit for its end. This cannot be the contribution of just one government. It is a continuous process. If someone tries to claim sole credit for it, that is unfortunate,” Shiv Sena (UBT) leader said
31 March,2026 01:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentCongress general secretary Jairam Ramesh took a dig at the home minister, stating that Shah had “ranted for 90 minutes” but refrained from using language that had previously drawn objections and been expunged from parliamentary records
31 March,2026 01:12 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to hospital chairman Dr Ajay Swaroop, the Congress leader was diagnosed with a systemic infection and responded positively to a course of antibiotics
31 March,2026 12:52 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentRahul Gandhi accused Narendra Modi of wanting the Left Democratic Front (LDF) to win the Kerala Assembly elections alleging a tacit understanding between the LDF and the BJP
31 March,2026 12:52 PM IST | PTIUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released the Bharatiya Janata Party’s 31-point election manifesto for Assam on Monday, highlighting the party’s vision for a “secure, developed and self-reliant Assam”
31 March,2026 12:09 PM IST | IANSA Bengaluru bike taxi driver, Mohammad Khizar, has been arrested for allegedly touching a 25-year-old woman inappropriately during a ride from BTM Layout to Indiranagar. The victim filed a complaint with Indiranagar police, who have registered a case under Section 75 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
31 March,2026 11:54 AM IST | Bengaluru | IANSThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an ‘orange’ alert for Jalna district for March 31, warning of adverse weather conditions, including thunderstorms and lightning
31 March,2026 11:47 AM IST | Jalna | mid-day online correspondentAs West Bengal gears up for its 2026 Assembly polls, residents of Nandigram express confidence in a decisive BJP victory, citing alleged corruption and lack of development under the Trinamool Congress. The first phase of voting is scheduled for April 23, followed by the second phase on April 29
31 March,2026 11:46 AM IST | Nandigram | IANSThe incident reportedly occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. near Haldiram’s factory along Bhandara Road, within the jurisdiction of Wadoda police station
31 March,2026 10:10 AM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondentFollowing his arrest he was presented before a court in Delhi which sent him to five days of police custody
31 March,2026 09:12 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesStalin had successfully contested polls from Kolathur constituency in 2011, 2016 and 2021 Assembly elections
31 March,2026 09:09 AM IST | Chennai | AgenciesThe Census will be conducted in Delhi from April 16 to May 15
31 March,2026 09:01 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesA call regarding the fire was received at 9.43 pm, following which multiple fire tenders were rushed to the spot, the official said
31 March,2026 08:52 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesAmid an LPG crisis, Hyderabad police arrested 10 persons for illegally selling commercial gas cylinders at inflated prices, seizing 414 cylinders and multiple vehicles in a major crackdown
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Spain has taken a bold stand against US military operations linked to the Iran war, closing its airspace to American aircraft and denying access to key bases at Rota and Moron. The decision forces US warplanes to reroute toward the Middle East, complicating logistics. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has strongly opposed the US Israel strikes on Iran, calling for de-escalation and refusing to support operations that could widen the conflict. Madrid says the move is aimed at preventing further escalation.
The bill says that people in the West Bank who kill an Israeli "with the intent to negate the existence of the State of Israel" will face the death penalty. Judges may impose life imprisonment only under vaguely defined "special circumstances," while executions must take place within 90 days of sentencing
31 March,2026 09:26 AM IST | Tel Aviv | ANIFrance on Monday (local time) called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council following a series of deadly incidents involving UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, which resulted in the death and injuries of several of its personnel
The IDF stated that there were instances of inappropriate communication with members of the press, which were found to be in violation of existing procedures governing engagement with journalists in operational zones. These lapses, the inquiry noted, raised concerns about discipline and compliance within the unit involved
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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-
Visually impaired persons have stated how they waited an entire day for a cylinder or had to return the next day to take it themselves from the agency.
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