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Bahrain warns residents to stay indoors after Iranian strike on Muharraq fuel tanks

The directives serve as a precaution against potential effects of smoke resulting from the inferno

Iran's Navy Chief says vessels seeking to sail through Strait of Hormuz needs Iran's approval or could be targeted

More than 20 million barrels of crude oil pass daily through the narrow channel separating the Iranian coast from Oman

RRR Northern Part DPR Finalized, says Gadkari

The DPR of the Northern part of the RRR has been finalised and is under process of appraisal: Gadkari

Hansika Motwani and Sohail Khaturiya Are Officially Divorced

Hansika made a strong mark in Tollywood with several hit films such as Desamuduru, Kantri, and Maska.

Oil tankers burn near Iraq as Iranian strikes defy Trumps claim to have won the war

DUBAI/TEL AVIV/WASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) Iran set ablaze two tankers in Iraqi waters as it stepped up attacks on oil and transport faciliti

Coimbatore Police launch Kovai Digi Cop WhatsApp chatbot for public services

The chatbot offers nine service categories, including payment of traffic challans, cybercrime assistance, mobile phone verification and blocking

177 Indians Leave Lebanon, Over 500 Exit Qatar Amid West Asia Conflict

Embassy of India in Qatar said more than 500 Indians who had been stranded in Qatar travelled to India on Qatar Airways flights on March 11

India cosponsors UNSC resolution condemning Iran's 'egregious' attacks on GCC, Jordan

India stepped up on the international stage by joining more than 130 countries at the UN Security Council, where a pivotal resolution denounced I

MHA activates 24x7 control room, briefs states on LPG supply amid West Asia concerns

Officials clarified that restrictions have been imposed on the distribution of LPG cylinders to commercial establishments such as hotels and rest

I Liked Epic Fury: Trump on Choosing Operation Name for Iran Strikes

Trump said he chose the name for the operation from a list of around 20 options presented by US military generals

5 Highway Projects Covered Under PMGS-NMP in Telangana: Centre

Implementation of the projects was subject to appraisal and approval of the Central government: Gadkari

India cosponsors UNSC resolution condemning egregious attacks by Iran against GCC nations, Jordan

The 15-nation Security Council, currently under the presidency of the United States, adopted the resolution with 13 votes in favour, none against

US begins new unfair trade probe against overproduction in India, 15 others

The US has launched a trade investigation into excess industrial capacity in 16 countries, including India, under Section 301 of its Trade Act. T

No loans for Gulf as Iran war spooks Asian lenders

Iran War: Enthusiasm for Middle East lending has significantly waned among Asian financial institutions following recent regional hostilities. Th

Over 500 Indian passengers stranded in Doha return home

Doha: More than 500 Indian nationals stranded in Qatar have travelled to New Delhi and other destinations on Qatar Airways flights on Wednesday,

Petrol, Diesel Price Today (March 12): Crude oil price crosses $100, check how much you have to pay for fuel in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities

Petrol, Diesel Price March 12: There has been no change in the prices of petrol and diesel on Thursday, March 12, 2026 in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Ko

Sentencing Delayed for Dances With Wolves Actor Convicted of Sexual Assault

He denied the allegations and his attorney questioned the main accusers credibility, calling her a scorned woman.

Rahul Gandhi pressured Telangana Speaker in disqualification petitions: BRS

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has alleged that Telangana Assembly Speaker decided on the disqualification petitions against defecting M

How did he get so close? Omar Abdullah questions security after firing near Farooq Abdullah

Budget MacBook Neo 'Shocks' Asus Chief, Says PC Industry Discussing 'How To Compete'

Asus chief SY Hsu says MacBook Neo's affordable pricing came as a shock to the entire PC market, with Apple now competing in the budget segment.

Iran targets busiest international airports of Gulf neighbours

Iran targeted the worlds busiest international airport Wednesday and attacked commercial ships as US and Israeli strikes rocked Tehran, while the

War forces lengthy detours for Iranian truck drivers to Iraq

Truck drivers on the Iran-Iraq border say the war and closure of key crossings have disrupted trade and daily life. Drivers who usually cross nea

Archana Puran Singh says son Aaryamann once played international football in Iran, later battled bullying and depression

Archana Puran Singh son Pakistan match: Actor Archana Puran Singh's son, Aaryamann Sethi, shares his challenging journey. Once a promising intern

AP govt. moving towards AI-driven approach to governance, says Lokesh

The data lake project has ensured integration of citizens data in Andhra Pradesh, says the IT Minister

NDTV Power Play Keralam LIVE: Pinarayi Vijayan To Lead NDTV Power Play Keralam With Address On 'Keralam Model'

NDTV Powerplay Keralam LIVE Updates: As Kerala's political conversation intensifies ahead of the elections, NDTV PowerPlay Keralam brings togethe

India LPG Shortage Live Updates: Centre Prioritises Household Use, Induction Stoves Go Out Of Stock

India LPG Cylinder Shortage Live Updates:The Centre advised states and Union territories to monitor LPG supplies daily as disruption of supply ch

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Markets Set For Further Pressure As Oil Rallies

Stock Market Live Updates Sensex Today: Benchmark indices could resume their decline on Thursday due to a fresh surge in oil prices.

Uttarakhand hospitals to get LPG cylinders on 'priority basis'; govt asserts no shortage

Amidst fears of West Asian conflict disrupting gas supply, Uttarakhand government prioritizes commercial gas cylinders for hospitals and educatio

Andhra Pradesh farmers face double trouble due to West Asia war and El Nino

The foremost concern is the disruption in the passage of merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz as the US - Israel combine and Iran fight fo

'Wanted to kill him for 20 years': What we know about assassination attempt on Farooq Abdullah

Oman moves ships from Mina Al Fahal terminal as precaution, Bloomberg News says

In a precautionary move amid rising tensions, Oman is reportedly shifting vessels away from its Mina Al Fahal oil terminal. This development, rep

Wanted To Kill Him For 20 Years: Farooq Abdullah Attacker Shows No Remorse

Without a hint of remorse, the man who attempted to assassinate former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday at point-bla

Iran Shipping Attacks Deepen Global Economic Concerns

The U.S. campaign of airstrikes in Iran is now in its 12th day with no end in sight

IAF officer found hanging at Raipur residence, probe underway

Raipur: An Indian Air Force (IAF) officer has allegedly committed suicide at his residence in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur, police said. Wing Comm

India co-sponsors UN resolution denouncing Iran strikes on GCC nations

United Nations: India co-sponsored a resolution in the UN Security Council that condemned the egregious attacks by Iran against Gulf Cooperation

US to release 172 million barrels from oil reserves as Iran war drives global price surge

The United StatesIsraeli war on Iran entered its 13th day on Thursday, March 12, as Washington announced plans to release 172 million barrels of

Kolkata weather today: IMD predicts rainfall, thunderstorms for 'City of Joy' on March 12. Check forecast for full week

IMD Kolkata rain prediction: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that Kolkata might receive light showers along with thunders

Mirwaiz seeks comprehensive probe into attack on Farooq Abdullah

Srinagar: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief priest of Kashmir, on Thursday, March 12, condemned the attack on former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministe

Breaking News Live Updates: Farooq Abdullah safe after Jammu attack, one detained

No impact of U.S.-Iran war on aqua exports: APSADA

Major AI Chatbots Help Teens Plan School Shootings, Bombings: Study

A study by CCDH and CNN shows eight out of 10 popular AI chatbots assist teens in planning violent attacks, failing to enforce safety measures ef

BPCL petrochemical complex proposed in Nellore raises environmental concerns

Scientists For People raises concerns over air and marine pollution, livelihoods of local people and health hazards

Oscar Nominees in Main Categories

Vampire period horror film Sinners shattered the all-time record for nominations with 16, followed by One Battle After Another with 13.

LPG crisis updates LIVE: Oil prices climb as Iranian boats hit two fuel oil tankers

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is running a 24x7 control room by including nodal officers from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting a

BJP accuses YSRCP of working with Target Tirumala agenda

The TTD trust board member accused the YSRCP of relentlessly playing with the sentiments of Hindu devotees by targeting Tirumala temple

Bihar Applicant's Admit Card Blunder: Dog Replaces Candidate's Photo

Bihar man Rakesh Kumar received an admit card with a Golden Retriever's photo instead of his own for a district court peon exam scheduled in Marc

Saudi military downs drones targeting Shaybah oil field in eastern region

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defence intercepted multiple drone strikes targeting its eastern territories, including the Shaybah oil field. Amid es

LPG Gas price today: How much does a 14.2-kg LPG cylinder now cost in your city amid fuel crisis? Check rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and more

LPG shortage in India: Many cities and restaurants in India are facing shortage of LPG gas cylinders due to the escalating tensions in the West A

Meta Disables 150,000 Scam Accounts in Global Crackdown

The operation was conducted in coordination with the Royal Thai Police Anti-Cyber Scam Center and law enforcement agencies from several countries

Kumbh Mela Viral Girl Monalisa Bhosle Marries Her Love Partner Furman Khan in Kerala

After the marriage, the couple interacted with the media and shared their love story.

DGCA proposes tighter rules for foreign airlines operating in India

New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has proposed to tighten rules for foreign airlines operating to and from India, inclu

Congress approaches NCW over 'sexist remarks' by Punjab CM at Women's Day event

In a letter addressed to NCW Chairperson Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa urged the comm

25-qubit quantum computing system installed at IIIT-Dharwad, Raichur

Farooq survives assassination bid at wedding, gunman held

Israel pounds Beirut suburbs after Hezbollah fires volley of rockets

Israeli forces struck Beirut's southern suburbs late Wednesday. This followed rocket fire from Hezbollah into northern Israel. The exchange inten

Cong likely to announce names of Bengal Assembly poll candidates in three phases

Kolkata: The Congress may announce candidates for the forthcoming elections to 294 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal in three separate phase

US, Russian teams met in Florida and discussed 'variety of topics,' Witkoff says

A notable meeting unfolded in Florida as a prominent Russian delegation engaged with their American peers. The discussions spanned numerous topic

Trump Threatens to Cut Trade with Spain Over Iran War Stance

Since the conflict in West Asia, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Snchez has reiterated his opposition to the US-Israel joint military strikes

US has hit 28 Iranian mine-laying vessels: Trump

American forces have targeted 28 Iranian vessels involved in laying mines. This action comes as Iran attempts to disrupt oil shipments through th

Trump administration must make New York tunnel payments, appeals court rules

A recent ruling by a US appeals court has ensured that financial support for the vital Hudson Tunnel project in New York will persist, despite op

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 10 release time and how to watch: Global streaming timings worldwide

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 10 release time and how to watch is now confirmed for March 12, 2026. The episode continues the Culling Game arc

Nikki Glaser to Return as Host for Golden Globes 2027

We are thrilled to welcome Nikki back to the Golden Globes stage in 2027, said Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne in a statement.

Women pushing limits of endurance; Garuda Aerospace, Airbus Helicopters partner

At just 18, Renee Noronha became the youngest Indian woman to complete an Ironman triathlon by finishing Ironman New Zealand.

Iran Targets Major Airport; UN Demands Halt to Gulf Attacks

Iran has targeted oil fields and refineries in Gulf Arab nations and effectively stopped cargo traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz

Congress criticises BJP for gas shortages, highlighting public suffering amid viral videos of long queues in Uttar Pradesh

A woman collapsing and fainting in line reveals the complete breakdown of the governments distribution system, and the value of public life is no

Pentagon headhunting Goldman, JPMorgan bankers for 'Economic Defense Unit': Report

The Pentagon is assembling a 30-person team of investment bankers from top firms like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan to manage $200 billion in defens

U.S. will permanently close consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, its closest mission to Afghanistan

The department notified Congress this week of its intent to close the consulate and said it would save $7.5 million per year, while not adversely

One killed in attack on oil tankers off Iraq, rescue operation ongoing

An attack on two oil tankers near Iraq resulted in at least one crew member's death and 38 rescues, with the search for missing individuals ongoi

Taiwan detects 5 Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels around its territories

Taiwanese forces said three out of five sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification

World War II bomb in Germany's Dresden defused after city centre evacuation

An unexploded World War II bomb was successfully defused in the German city of Dresden on Wednesday, police said, after it caused a huge evacuati

Queensland Shocker: 2 bodies discovered inside car during search for missing Chinese backpackers in floodwaters

Tragic news from south-east Queensland where two bodies were discovered. A man and a woman, believed to be missing Chinese backpackers, were foun

Airstrikes shake Beirut, and drones spread fear in Tehran

In a dramatic escalation, airstrikes have pummeled both Beirut and Tehran, deepening the turmoil of the ongoing Iran war. With the U.S. expenditu

Iran-linked hackers attack US medical device maker Stryker

An Iranian-linked hacking group, Handala, claimed responsibility for a destructive cyberattack on U.S. medical device provider Stryker, causing a

Madhya Pradesh govt directs Collectors to review LPG supply arrangements, prevent black marketing

In a letter dated March 10, the govt has asked the collectors to regularly review the stock availability as well as suggest potential alternative

Trump administration estimates Iran war cost at over $11 billion in six days, source says

The war on Iran has cost the U.S. at least $11.3 billion in its first six days, with officials estimating a potential $50 billion funding request

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Israel launches fresh wave of strikes on Beirut, Tehran after attack by Hezbollah, IRGC

The UN Security Council passed a resolution calling for Iran to immediately halt its attacks on Gulf states

Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by U.S. Supreme Court

Trump and his team have made clear that they're seeking to replace the hundreds of billions of dollars in lost revenues after the Supreme Court's

India Deplores Attacks on Commercial Ships in West Asia:

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said it had taken note of reports about the attack on the Thai bulk carrier Mayuree Naree while

India, China Among 16 US Trading Partners Hit By Trump's '301' Tariff Probes

The Donald Trump administration in the United States has launched new unfair trade practice investigations into 16 key trading partners in a move

US to permanently close consulate in Pakistan's Peshawar, its closest mission to Afghanistan

The State Department will permanently close its consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, a key diplomatic mission near the Afghan border. This closure, p

EU warns Iran conflict could push the bloc's inflation above 3%: Report

The European Union faces a potential inflation surge above 3% this year. This scenario hinges on sustained high oil and gas prices due to the Mid

Hezbollah Says Targeted Israel With Dozens Of Rockets In New Operation

Lebanon's Iran-backed group Hezbollah said on Wednesday it had launched rockets and advanced missiles at northern Israel as part of a new operati

IEA to Release 400 Million Oil Barrels to Cut Prices: Trump

Trump said the record release of oil would help stabilise global energy supplies and bring down prices

Video: Farooq Abdullah Survives Assassination Attempt From Point-Blank Range

J&K National Conference President Farooq Abdullah, who was attending a marriage ceremony on Wednesday evening, survived an assassination attempt

NC President Farooq Abdullah Miraculously Escapes Gunshot In Jammu; Accused Arrested

Jammu, Mar 11: National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah had a miraculous escape when a gunman op

India joins 30 UN Member States to express deep alarm at escalation of hostilities in Lebanon

Indian peacekeepers with a long standing commitment to the UNIFIL continue to execute their mandate and provide help to locals even during these

Trump says 'not finished yet' with strikes on Iran; asks oil companies to use Strait of Hormuz

President Trump urged oil companies to use the Strait of Hormuz, asserting Iran is paying a heavy price for 47 years of global damage. He highlig

LIVE: Pentagon Says First Week of Iran War Cost USD 11.3 Billion

The Trump administration had previously indicated it would be sending Congress a request for supplemental funding for the war, but that appears t

Morning Digest: Attempt to kill Farooq Abdullah thwarted in Jammu; Centre asks States to provide security to LPG supply chain, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Three northern States, Chandigarh review fuel supply, anti-hoarding measures amid West Asia conflict

Punjabs AAP government tabled a resolution in the State Assembly on the Union governments failure in foreign policy and its impact on the country