Following the sighting of the Shawwal crescent, the mosque premises and surrounding streets of Old Delhi were filled with worshippers, marking the conclusion of the holy month of Ramzan
21 March,2026 10:04 AM IST | ANIIn preparation for the Kumbh Mela 2027 to be held next year in Haridwar, special emphasis is being placed on the rapid development of infrastructure, the expansion of facilities for pilgrims, and the establishment of modern surveillance and control systems for enhanced security
21 March,2026 10:02 AM IST | ANIThe standoff on diesel comes as Trump has been pressing for dramatic change in government led by Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel.
21 March,2026 10:00 AM IST | AP | PTIEarlier Friday, US President Donald Trump said that the United States was considering "winding down" military operations against Iran but was not seeking a ceasefire with the Islamic Republic.
21 March,2026 09:59 AM IST | PTIBefore reaching the Kamrup District Election office to file the nomination, the CM led a large procession to the election office at Hengrabari.
21 March,2026 09:58 AM IST | AgenciesThe deceased, Dr Sameeksha Reddy, 26, had been recently appointed on a contract basis. She was attacked around 11.30 pm on Thursday while attending to the wild animal.
21 March,2026 09:56 AM IST | AgenciesAdditive manufacturing allows engineers to design internal structures not possible with conventional methods.
21 March,2026 09:45 AM IST | AgenciesThose digital instructions then come back to Earth, where the OpenClaw (an open-source AI agent) translates them into physical action.
21 March,2026 09:42 AM IST | AgenciesThe threat renewed concerns that Iran may revert to using asymmetric attacks beyond the Middle East as a pressure tactic, as reported by Al Jazeera
21 March,2026 09:23 AM IST | ANIImages showed Kim’s daughter sticking her head out of the driver’s hatch of a moving, olive green tank while her smiling father sat on top with three soldiers
21 March,2026 09:22 AM IST | AgenciesThe government granted Rs 23,179 crore to the agriculture sector, followed by Energy at Rs 21,285 crore.
21 March,2026 09:20 AM IST | AgenciesGovernor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd.) administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly-inducted ministers.
21 March,2026 09:14 AM IST | AgenciesReliance Group chairman Anil Ambani was questioned by the CBI for the second consecutive day in connection with an alleged Rs 2,929 crore SBI fraud case. The probe involves claims of fund diversion and misutilisation of loans across multiple banks between 2013 and 2017
20 March,2026 10:26 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAt least 882 Indian nationals stranded in Iran, including students, business professionals and pilgrims, are returning home via Armenia and Azerbaijan, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Thursday
20 March,2026 10:14 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | mid-day online correspondentResidents across Gujarat reported receiving cooking gas cylinders on time without disruption on Friday, as the state government dismissed shortage rumours and assured that adequate LPG stock is available
20 March,2026 07:44 PM IST | Gandhinagar | mid-day online correspondentCongress leader Pawan Khera launched a sharp attack on the Centre for its alleged silence over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Israeli strikes on schoolgirls, rising petrol prices after Assembly elections, and the film Dhurandhar 2, which he alleged was made to promote National Security Advisor Ajit Doval
20 March,2026 07:43 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | mid-day online correspondentAir India flight AI185 from Delhi to Vancouver returned to Delhi due to an operational issue. All passengers safely disembarked and were assisted. Meanwhile, the airline announced 36 additional international flights to meet rising demand amid West Asia tensions
20 March,2026 07:13 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentOil Marketing Companies have increased premium petrol prices in Rajasthan by up to Rs 2.30 per litre due to global crude oil volatility. Regular petrol prices remain unchanged, offering relief. Experts warn continued Middle East tensions may impact fuel prices further
20 March,2026 06:02 PM IST | Jaipur | mid-day online correspondentMEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Prime Minister held conversations with the leaders of Oman, Malaysia, France, Jordan and Qatar, outlining India’s position on the ongoing conflict
20 March,2026 05:53 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said LPG panic booking has declined significantly to 55 lakh bookings on Thursday, with adequate stock available and no dry-outs reported across the country. Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma said 4,500 raids were conducted nationwide
20 March,2026 05:47 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentLeader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of violating the Model Code of Conduct by using the chief minister's official letterhead for political correspondence, including a strongly worded letter to Chief Election Commissioner and demanded immediate Election Commission action
20 March,2026 05:46 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Tensions in West Asia have escalated dramatically as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issues stern warnings about the far-reaching consequences of the conflict. Araghchi states that the unfolding war will send global shockwaves affecting all nations, regardless of wealth, religion or ethnicity. Recent developments include Iran's cluster missile strikes on Tel Aviv in retaliation for the assassination of top security official Larijani, as confirmed by the IRGC. Major General Abdollahi has warned of devastating retaliatory strikes and "unexpected surprises" if enemies persist. The wave of repercussions from West Asia is now sweeping across the globe, signaling a period of unprecedented geopolitical uncertainty. WATCH
Schoolgirl Yu, at the China Open on Thursday, powered to victory in the 200m fly in 2min 05.71sec, beating the American.
21 March,2026 09:12 AM IST | Beijing | AgenciesResearchers from the University of Texas at Austin and the Korean Dinosaur Research Center have officially introduced the world to Doolysaurus huhmini
Researchers led by Penn State used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to investigate this unusual “super-puff” planet, which already challenges standard models of planetary formation.
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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-
The situation was dire with a passenger saying that somebody could have collapsed from the stress or resulted in some kind of stampede
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