He emphasised that health institutions where 80 per cent of construction work is complete should have their pending works expedited immediately and made ready for inauguration. For institutions where 50 per cent work is done, proposals related to manpower should be submitted without delay
13 March,2026 10:30 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIndiGo will start levying fuel surcharges ranging from Rs 425 to Rs 2,300 on domestic and international flight tickets from March 14, citing a steep surge in aviation turbine fuel prices due to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war
13 March,2026 09:50 PM IST | PTIAs 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
13 March,2026 07:48 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe eclipse will be observable across eastern Asia, Australia, the Pacific Ocean, and the Americas, as per reports. In 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
13 March,2026 07:46 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
13 March,2026 07:18 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAddressing a media briefing, Sujata Sharma said the government has taken several measures to ensure continuous availability of LPG for households
13 March,2026 05:43 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentState Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal accused the BJP government at the Centre of pushing common citizens into the “deep pit of inflation” by raising LPG prices by Rs 60 per kg. He demanded that the hike be rolled back immediately and called on PM Modi to hold discussions with all stakeholders
13 March,2026 05:41 PM ISTIn a clarification, the MEA stated that the viral claim is completely fake and has no basis in fact. The MEA urged citizens to remain cautious and not fall for misleading information being shared online
13 March,2026 05:16 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentOfficials said the email, received on Friday, claimed that there was a plan to blow up the Assembly complex, prompting authorities to initiate immediate security checks
13 March,2026 04:50 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn a post on social media platform X, Jaishankar confirmed the conversation and said the discussions covered both bilateral and multilateral issues
13 March,2026 04:12 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIn an advisory shared on social media, Delhi Police said that fraudsters are circulating suspicious links and impersonating gas agency representatives in an attempt to steal personal and financial details
13 March,2026 03:57 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe warning was highlighted in an interview shared by the UAE Public Prosecution featuring Khalid Al Madhani, who stressed the importance of responsible information sharing in the digital age
13 March,2026 03:52 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Union Ministry of Civil Aviation said that it is closely monitoring the situation in West Asia and its impact on air travel between India and countries in the region
13 March,2026 02:57 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentLeaders from BJP and Shiv Sena inlcluding Milind Deora, Naresh Mhaske and Ravi Kishan accused opposition parties of spreading rumours about energy shortages and urged citizens to remain calm
13 March,2026 02:27 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentMany bird species travel thousands of kilometres along this route every year, depending on wetlands, forests and coastal habitats across several countries
13 March,2026 01:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavThe IMD said that light rain was expected in Uttarakhand until March 14, followed by more widespread rainfall and snowfall on March 15 and 16. The weather activity was likely to increase again in parts of the country between March 15 and March 18
13 March,2026 12:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA 25-year-old woman was found dead in a hotel room in North Delhi's Lahori Gate area in the intervening night of March 11 and 12, police said. According to Delhi Police, around 12:30 am, staff of Prince Hotel located at SPM T-point on Church Mission Road
13 March,2026 12:16 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIThe Congress slammed the Modi government for staying silent on the US-Israel assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, accusing it of avoiding parliamentary debate and prioritising ties with the US and Israel over regional accountability
13 March,2026 12:12 PM IST | New Delhi | PTISpeaking to reporters after meeting industrial associations and factory owners in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the minister said the state would raise issues includuing export finance, banking challenges and fuel supply with the central government
13 March,2026 12:04 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondentBut 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 | New Delhi | AgenciesRescue teams broke windows to evacuate them, police said
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Amid the Iran war, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held a major press briefing at the Pentagon addressing the escalating war with Iran. During the briefing, Hegseth claimed that Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded and possibly disfigured during recent US-Israeli strikes. Hegseth also mocked Iran’s leadership, saying senior officials have gone underground and are hiding as military pressure increases. He questioned why Khamenei’s first address after taking power was delivered through a television anchor instead of appearing publicly. The US Defense Secretary also addressed concerns about a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes, saying measures are being taken to ensure global energy flows remain stable.
The soldier has been identified as Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion of the 7th Battalion of Chasseurs Alpins. In a message posted on X, Macron said Frion “died for France” during the attack and expressed condolences to his family and fellow soldiers
13 March,2026 03:13 PM IST | Paris | mid-day online correspondentThe US has issued a temporary waiver allowing the purchase of Russian crude and petroleum products already at sea, freeing around 20 million barrels for immediate distribution. This move comes as global oil prices surpass USD 100 per barrel
Two loud blasts rattled buildings in Dubai after air defences intercepted an incoming attack, sending debris into a central district, authorities said
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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-
While India’s fast bowling great will be coy to rate himself, England’s Fred Trueman was never hesitant to state that he was the greatest
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