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Irans unrelenting attacks on Mideast shipping, energy infrastructure send oil prices soaring

Dubai: Unrelenting Iranian attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure pushed oil above USD 100 a barrel Thursday, March 12, as America

Kavitha calls off indefinite fast in support of land outstees in Khammam

Hyderabad: Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha on Wednesday, March 11, called off her indefinite fast in support of the oustees of a land parc

CBI conducts raids in four states over online investment and part-time job fraud

Hyderabad: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday, March 11, conducted coordinated searches at 15 locations across Delhi, Rajasth

Watch: Farooq Abdullah raises police lapse after wedding shooting scare

Neena Gupta reacts to her pregnancy talks: Real life Badhai Ho

Mumbai: In the age of social media, even the smallest moment can quickly turn into a major talking point. Veteran Bollywood actress Neena Gupta r

Watch: Two fuel tankers burning after suspected Iran attack in Gulf

Column | Sunil Jaglan: ideas for an equal world

This formersarpanchhas a hundred ways to empower women, and men

Terror-funding case: Supreme Court grants bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah

Telangana may get relief from heat as IMD forecasts thunderstorms in several districts on March 15 and 16

Kerala CM condemns assassination attempt on former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah

It is a matter of grave concern how such a security breach occurred despite him having Z+ NSG protection, says Pinarayi in a post on X

UNESCO verifies damage to historic Iranian sites amid US-Israel strikes

United Nations: US and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least four cultural and historical sites, including palaces and an ancient mosque,

Column | Armed with memes

In a world spinning out of control, have funny videos and trends become our best coping strategy?

Farooq Abdullah links assassination attempt to deeply rooted hatred in India, demands probe

Farooq Abdullah urges for a high-level probe into the motivations behind the assasination attempt; political leaders unite in condemnation of the

How DelhisMayyurGirotra turnedDunkicamel bags into couture

With his new line, The Collectables, the designer transforms rare textiles from Rabari camel bags and Kutch bedspreads to vintage Kanjeevaram si

Women in agri-food sector should get greater role in policy formation, decision making: President Murmu

She called for targeted support for women farmers on issues of land titles, access to technical knowledge, and institutional finance

AIs impact on healthcare to take centre stage at 10th edition of CAHOCON

Vijay Agarwal, president of CAHO, said that the conference is expected to bring together around 2,500 healthcare leaders, clinicians, administrat

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (March 12, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, March 12, 2026.

India in talks with Iran to secure safe passage for tankers

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said in a post on X earlier this week that he had spoken with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on t

Om Birla defends role in Parliament after no-confidence motion

J&K Congress condemns attack on former CM Farooq Abdullah, seeks accountability

Condemning the attack on Farooq Abdullah, J&K Congress demands accountability and highlights serious security concerns in the region

Half-day for all Telangana schools from March 15 to April 23

The half-day timings are 8.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

KTR seeks LPG price freeze, transparency on cylinder availability

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR), on Thursday, March 12, wrote to Union Minister for Petroleum and Nat

Held captive, 21 Nagas released in Manipurs restive Ukhrul district

The bodies of two Kuki men were recovered from a jungle a day after they went missing when Naga volunteers reportedly opened fire

Fuel stocks sufficient in T.N.: CM Stalin urges calm as motorists crowd outlets

Retail fuel outlets across the city, as well as in other cities and towns in the State, have been witnessing a sudden spike in customer volume si

Aravallis at risk: Urban growth outpaces conservation efforts, study finds

US starts Section 301 probe against India, 15 other economies: An explainer

The probe covers sectors, including steel, aluminum, automobiles, batteries, electronics, chemicals, machinery, semiconductors, and solar modules

Tholu bommalatta artisans to present Sundarakanda in Hyderabad

Ahead of Ugadi festivities, an artisan group from Nellore will present a shadow puppetry session, organised by Brass Lotus and Tree Huggers Club

Bareilly namaz row: HC grants police protection for Khan amid threats

Bareilly: The Allahabad High Court, on Wednesday, March 11, ordered police protection for Haseen Khan, owner of the house which allegedly receive

Iran war: Sri Lanka tea industry faces 10 million USD loss per week

Sri Lankas tea industry is facing severe disruptions as the ongoing military conflict in the Gulf region has adversely impacted shipments to one

US-Israel-Iran war: Drone debris hits Dubai building, oil tanker attacked

Fresh drone attacks, missile interceptions and maritime incidents were reported across the Middle East on Thursday, March 12, as the United State

Bhambri enters maiden ATP Masters 1000 semifinal at Indian Wells

The 33-year-old Indian had previously reached the doubles quarter-finals at the Masters 1000 level twice

Telangana CM inaugurates Netflixs Eyeline Studios facility

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday, March 12, inaugurated Netflix Eyeline Studios Global VFX and Virtual Production

Iran war unsettles India's packaged water makers as bottles, caps get pricey

Though retail prices are yet to feel the heat and bigger companies are absorbing the pain, about 2,000 smaller bottled water makers have increase

Seven arrested with 11 kg ganja in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Seven people, including drug peddlers and consumers, were arrested transporting 11.53 kg of ganja and mobile phones, all worth Rs 4,38

Hyderabad: T-Hub, Japan External Trade Org announce startup partnership

Hyderabad: City-based startupincubator THub, has entered into a partnership with the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) enabling T-Hub to

Meta unveils plans for batch of in-house AI chips

Meta has invested heavily in building a team that can design chips in-house in addition to purchasing off-the-shelf products made by Nvidia and A

666 Operation Dream Theatre: Aditi Balan boards Hemanth M Raos retro thriller

Directed by Hemanth M Rao, 666 Operation Dream Theatre stars Dhananjaya in the lead role and Shivarajkumar in a pivotal character

Redefining hyperkalaemia care with emerging therapies

Hyperkalaemia is rarely the headline diagnosis, but is often the hidden reason behind suboptimal therapy. Safer, long-term management options are

This exhibition at MAP, Bengaluru explores the link between colonisation and botany

Paper Gardens: Art, Botany, and Empire offers insights into the history of botanical illustration in colonial India and the often-uncredited Indi

Global crackdown targets Southeast Asia's criminal scam networks

Online scam networks, many operating out of compounds in Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos, have grown increasingly sophisticated in recent years

First train to Pyongyang in six years set to leave Beijing as neighbours revive link

The service was suspended when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in 2020

MP urges inclusion of Mysuru in urban economic zone scheme

The scheme is aimed at improving modern infrastructure in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities with a population of more than five lakh, as well as in major

Chintan Kalra brings the endless ukulele to Bengaluru this weekend

Ahead of his third album launch, musician Chintan Kalra brings his Ukulelisten series to Bengaluru

'Can see a big problem coming': Rahul Gandhi's big warning amid LPG crisis due to Middle East conflict

Watch: India receives first crude oil ship via Strait of Hormuz since West Asia conflict

BLACKPINK Wins First Music Show Trophy for GO on Show Champion

Global K-pop group secures first win of their 2026 comeback era on MBC Ms weekly music chart show.

Indias largest Dobly Cinema arrives in Hyderabad: 4 key updates

Hyderabads movie culture is set to get a major upgrade as a brand-new premium multiplex, Allu Cinemas, prepares to open its doors in Kokapet. Own

Kumbh Mela fame Monalisa Bhosle defends interfaith marriage with actor Farman Khan in Kerala, rejects love jihad claims

Monalisa Bhosle says the decision to marry Farman Khan was entirely her own and that she had insisted on the marriage despite initial hesitation

Bhilwara textile units struggle amid geopolitical trade route disruptions

Industry representatives report that export orders are being stalled, with shipments either stuck locally or at ports, particularly to Gulf and E

Why Is US Probing India,15 Other Countries Over Unfair Trade Practices

Jamieson Greer announced that a probe against 16 major trade partners, including India, would be launched under allegations of unfair trade pract

Crude Oil Tanker Ship From Saudi's Ras Tanura Reaches Mumbai

Marine tracking websites show that the crude oil tanker had departed from Saudi port Ras Tanura on March 3rd

NDA leaders working to strengthen alliance in T.N.: Piyush Goyal

Telangana: Two dead as van carrying wedding guests overturns in Nirmal

Hyderabad: In a tragic incident, two people died and 19 others were injured after a van they were travelling in overturned in Telanganas Nirmal d

Tilak Varma Is a Humble and Friendly Person, Says Director Venky Kudumula

Taking to X, Venky Kudumula wrote, This medal is a dream built over years of hard work. Thank you, Tilakuuuu, my brother for life, for letting me

Lok Sabha Functions Under Rules; Will Continue To Run With Fairness: Birla

NEW DELHI, Mar 12: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said the House functions strictly under its rules and regulations and will continue to

Word of the day: Velleity

A velleity is a weak, fleeting wish or slight desire that lacks the motivation to translate into action. This term, less common in daily speech,

WhatsApp Rolls Out Parent-Controlled Accounts For Children Under 13

New Delhi, Mar 12: Meta-owned WhatsApp has unveiled a new parent-managed account model, effectively opening the messaging platform to pre-teens (

Explosions In Downtown Dubai, Clouds Of Smoke Seen As Iran Strikes

Authorities in Dubai reported a minor drone incident on Thursday after an AFP correspondent heard explosions in the city's downtown, as Iran cont

How books shape the way we think, learn, and grow in life

Discover how books influence the way we think, learn, and grow by expanding knowledge, shaping perspectives, and inspiring lifelong personal deve

India's energy security compromised due to 'flawed' foreign policy: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi warns of a looming energy crisis. He states India's energy security is compromised by flawed foreign policy. Prime Minister Modi mus

Supreme Court pulls up CBI over eyewash probe in homebuyer fraud cases

The Supreme Court has questioned the CBI's investigation into builders and financial institutions cheating homebuyers. The court warned the agenc

Who is Hari Murali, ex Malayalam child artist known for roles in 'Rasikan' and 'Annan Thambi, found dead at his Kerala home?

HariMurali actor death: HariMurali, a prominent actor known for his roles in Malayalam movies, was found dead at his house in Payyanur. Hari Mura

Dolby VP APAC Ashim Mathur on Indias Love for Immersive Cinema

With the launch of Allu Cinemas in Kokapet on March 19, Hyderabad will host Indias largest Dolby Cinema screen, promising what Dolby calls one of

Last South Africa, West Indies Players Leave India After Flight Delays

International air travel was thrown into chaos after airlines cancelled or rerouted flights because of the war in the Middle East

Such things happen when hatred grows: Farooq Abdullah after assassination attempt

SC Refuses to Entertain Plea to Bring Back Netaji Bose's Ashes

Senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for petitioner Ashis Ray, sought permission to withdraw it

Indian killed in Iranian underwater drone strike on oil tanker near Iraq

In a tragic incident amid the ongoing war in West Asia, an Indian crew member was killed after a US-owned crude oil tanker was struck by an Irani

Livasa Hospitals to Enter Ludhiana with 368-Bed Multi-Speciality Hospital

Livasa Hospitals announces its expansion into Ludhiana with the development of a 368-bed multi-speciality tertiary care hospital, marking a signi

RN Ravi sworn in as West Bengal governor, succeeds CV Ananda Bose

In an official ceremony, RN Ravi has officially taken the oath as the newly appointed Governor of West Bengal, succeeding CV Ananda Bose. Bose, r

Two men who went ice fishing never returned; one found dead, another still missing in Nova Scotia

A tragic incident unfolded in Annapolis County where an ice fisherman was found deceased. A search continues for a second missing individual. In

Bihar: Speech-impaired teen killed while watching T20 World Cup final

Patna: A speech-impaired teenager was beaten to death by a local during the ICC T20 World Cup final in Bihars Vaishali district on Sunday, March

IPL 2026 ticket booking begins: BookMyShow starts pre-sale for Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans games. Check details

IPL 2026 tickets: IPL 2026 kicks off March 28 with RCB vs. SRH in Bengaluru, concluding May 31. Pre-sale registrations for MI vs. GT are open on

Political leaders condemn attack on Farooq Abdullah, demand thorough probe

Srinagar, Mar 12: Political leaders across the political spectrum on Thursday condemned the attack on former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Far

Who is Gaurav Kapur? Kritika Kamras husband and their age gap

Mumbai: Wedding bells continue to ring in the Indian entertainment industry, and the latest couple to tie the knot is television actress Kritika

Want To Be in Thick of Things, Always Wanted To Do a Tough Job: Bumrah

Bumrah played a stellar role claiming four wickets as India handed New Zealand a crushing 96-run defeat in the final to become the only team to w

Medical student killed in accident outside RR Medical College in Bengaluru

She came under the wheels of a tipper truck

KBRI Releases March Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings

The rankings were determined based on consumer participation, media coverage, communication activity, community awareness, and fan engagement.

Bangladeshi Teenager Rescued From Trafficking, Reunited With Parents

The rescued girl with her parents back home in her village in Bangladesh.

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar assumes additional charge as Tamil Nadu Governor

Hailing from Goa, Mr. Arlekar assumed office as Governor of Kerala in January 2025. Prior to that, he served as Governor in Himachal Pradesh and

MS Education Academy alumna receives international recognition

Hyderabad: Dr. Sri Valli Gandikota, a former student of MS Education Academy, has brought pride to her institution and the city through her outst

IPL 2026: Where and how to book tickets for the tournament

IPL 2026 tickets can be purchased through the official website or authorised ticketing partners

Tigress ST-17 Gives Birth to 3 Cubs in Sariska Reserve, Total Population Now 53

The cubs were captured in camera trap photographs and videos in the Akbarpur range of the 1,200 sq km reserve, along with their mother

Iran Sets Three Conditions to End War With US, Israel

The Iranian president said he conveyed Tehrans position during phone conversations with leaders from Russia and Pakistan

Kerala lottery results today live for Karunya Plus KN 614 (12/03/2026); Check 1 cr first prize winner and complete list here

Karunya Plus KN 614 Lottery Result (12/03/2026): The Kerala State Lotteries Department conducts the high-stakes draw for the Karunya Plus KN 614

Jharkhand mehendi artists denied entry to venue, asked to remove hijab

Hazaribagh: A mehendi artist and her team were asked to remove their hijab before applying mehendi and were allegedly insulted in Jharkhands Haza

Supriya Reaches Out to Composer Koti, Nixes Remix Woes

Supriya chose to personally meet the original composer, explain the situation, and resolve the matter respectfully.

Pic: 1st Ship Carrying Crude Oil From Saudi Arabia Docks At Mumbai Port

A Liberian-flagged ship became the first one carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia to be docked at the Mumbai port on Wednesday since the Middle E

LPG shortage: Power generation in Karnataka may be hit by natural gas supply priority list issued by Centre

The Centre recently issued a gazette notification under the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026, prioritising sectors for gas allocation

Sidhu Moose Wala murder case: SC grants bail to two accused Pawan Bishnoi and Jagtar Singh

The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to Pawan Bishnoi and Jagtar Singh, two individuals accused in the 2022 murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu

Liquor Scam: CBI Issues Court Notice to Kavitha

A team of CBI officers came to her residence in Banjara Hills and issued the summons