Khamenei did not appear on camera, and an Israeli assessment indicates he was wounded in the war’s opening salvo
13 March,2026 08:52 AM IST | AgenciesRichard Kahn, who worked closely with Epstein for years and now serves as an executor of his estate, appeared for the closed-door deposition on Capitol Hill
13 March,2026 08:49 AM IST | AgenciesOn Day 13 of the war, Tehran says ceasefire hinges on recognition of its rights, reparations for damage and global guarantees against future attacks
13 March,2026 08:45 AM IST | AgenciesThe two sessions evoked international attention as they were held in the midst of turmoil over the US-Iran war
13 March,2026 08:39 AM IST | AgenciesBut he still needs to make sure that the people of India are protected and “our energy security is managed by us”
13 March,2026 08:33 AM IST | AgenciesThe US Treasury Department has issued a temporary licence allowing limited delivery and sale of sanctioned Russian oil as the global market faces supply pressure due to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz
13 March,2026 08:32 AM IST | APRescue teams broke windows to evacuate them, police said
13 March,2026 08:29 AM IST | AgenciesThe design will be used across all creatives of the festival: posters, billboards, cinema slides and paraphernalia
13 March,2026 07:41 AM IST | The EditorialYou either like her, or you can’t stand her — for me, the influencer is an enigma. On some days, she is smart, sorted, and sensible, and on some days, she is hella annoying
13 March,2026 07:39 AM IST | Aastha Atray BananKonkan Railway officials conducted a two-day pre-monsoon inspection across the 741-km route covering Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka, reviewing tracks, bridges, tunnels, slopes and landslide-prone zones to ensure infrastructure readiness and safe train operations during the upcoming southwest monsoon
12 March,2026 10:29 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentDuring a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government is closely monitoring the evolving situation and has taken several steps to support Indian citizens currently in Iran
12 March,2026 09:03 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the ongoing commercial LPG cylinder shortage—triggered by West Asia geopolitical tensions—has forced many restaurants to curtail menus, switch to low-flame or traditional cooking methods like wood/coal-fired stoves, or shut down temporarily
12 March,2026 08:59 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentMore than 190 MPs, including 130 from the Lok Sabha and 63 from the Rajya Sabha, have signed notices seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Opposition-backed motion is expected to be submitted in Parliament soon
12 March,2026 08:17 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIAccording to Rohit Pawar, the meeting focused on concerns regarding the investigation into the incident and the absence of a First Information Report (FIR) in the case so far
12 March,2026 06:59 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe vessel, identified as MT SafeSea Vishnu, was reportedly struck by an explosive-laden unmanned speedboat while operating in the region. Fifteen other Indian crew members on board were rescued and are safe, officials said on Thursday
12 March,2026 06:55 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe minister said the government has taken several measures to stabilise supply and prevent disruptions amid rising concerns over fuel availability, stressing that ensuring uninterrupted LPG access for households remains the top priority
12 March,2026 06:23 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe inflation rate is based on the revised Consumer Price Index (CPI) series with 2024 as the base year, which was introduced earlier this year to improve the accuracy and representation of consumption patterns in the country
12 March,2026 06:09 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAmul Managing Director Jayen Mehta confirmed that supplies to the Gulf market remain consistent despite the ongoing conflict, with the central government prioritising 80 per cent of Amul's gas requirements to ensure uninterrupted dairy plant operations
12 March,2026 05:56 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | ANIThe 12 nights and 13 days tour will depart from Mumbai on April 26, 2026, and return on May 8, 2026. The package is being organised by IRCTC’s West Zone office in Mumbai, which will act as the nodal centre for coordinating and managing the tour operations
12 March,2026 03:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Regional Meteorological Centre at Alipore has forecast scattered showers in Kolkata and several south Bengal districts including Howrah, Hooghly, Purulia, Bankura and Murshidabad till Tuesday, with rain alerts issued for 12 districts
12 March,2026 03:48 PM IST | Kolkata | IANSThousands of Chennai auto-rickshaw drivers are facing severe LPG and CNG shortages linked to the West Asia conflict, with nearly 25 per cent of gas-run autos unable to refuel on Tuesday and long queues forming at fuel stations. LPG prices have surged from Rs 59.41 per kg to Rs 70-80 per kg at private outlets
12 March,2026 03:48 PM IST | Chennai | IANSADVERTISEMENT
A fire broke out aboard the US Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford while the warship was operating in the Red Sea during ongoing Operation Epic Fury in the West Asia. According to the US Navy, the blaze started in the ship’s main laundry facilities and was quickly contained by crew members. Officials stressed that the fire was accidental and not related to combat operations.
Three US F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury were shot down over Kuwait in an apparent friendly fire incident, according to United States Central Command. All six aircrew were safely recovered and are reported to be in stable condition
12 March,2026 08:20 PM IST | Washington | IANSIn a post on social media platform X, the Dubai Government Media Office wrote: “A minor incident caused by debris from a successful interception that fell onto the facade of a building on Sheikh Zayed Road"
At least 169 people were killed in a brutal attack in the Ruweng Administrative Area of South Sudan, with bodies buried in a mass grave, according to local officials. Survivors have sought refuge at a base run by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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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-
Two films and Academy nominations, in separate categories; same filmmaker! What’s up? I ask director Geeta Gandbhir...
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