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The Iran war and the uncertain future of the expats

The Gulf will continue to matter for India, but the old certainty of the Gulf dream has been shaken

House will function according to rules: Om Birla after Opposition motion on Lok Sabha Speakers removal fails

New Delhi, Mar 12: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday reiterated that he will carry out his duties fairly and impartially, and emphasised tha

PM Modi to Release 22nd PM-Kisan Instalment on March 13

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 22nd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme from Guwahati

Meta AIs Vibes feature floods platform with sexual videos of children and explicit Bollywood deepfakes

The short AI videos in the app feed, which Meta calls Vibes, often feature childrens faces on the bodies of adult women, as well as sexual scenes

S&P/ASX 200 closes lower as Australian shares slip, oil price surge triggers inflation fears; check top gainers and losers

Australian shares fell on Thursday, March 12, 2026, as oil prices climbed due to Middle East conflict. This surge fueled inflation worries and in

Netflix to pay as much as $600 million for AI filmmaking firm InterPositive

Netflix is making a bold move by snagging InterPositive, the AI filmmaking company founded by Ben Affleck, in a deal that could hit $600 million

NC Leader Mehdi, Peoples Conference Chief Lone Condemn Attack On Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah

SRINAGAR, Mar 12: National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi and Peoples Conference chief Sajad Lone on Thursday condemned the attack on former Ja

Entry of Non-Hindus Banned in 47 Temples, Including Kedarnath and Badrinath

Dehradun, Mar 12: Entry of non-Hindus into 47 temples in Uttarakhand, including the prominent shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath, will be prohibi

Delhi Lok Adalat Token update: Check new date, time, steps to register, court complexes where it will be held, traffic challans that can be settled and more

Delhi Lok Adalat Token Date: The National Lok Adalat in Delhi will now take place on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Earlier, it was supposed to take pla

CPR training for 400 Indian Army personnel in Bengaluru on March 13

The session will be conducted by the International Critical Air Transfer Team (ICATT) Foundation in association with Society for Emergency Medici

LPG shortage: Samridhi@Kochi feels the heat as cooking gas supply dries up in Kerala

Samridhis central kitchen at Paramara Road in Ernakulam North, along with its Fort Kochi outlet and three canteens are currently reportedly opera

Pakistani Drone-Dropped Heroin Worth Over Rs 8 Crore Seized In Jammu

Jammu, Mar 12: Over 1.5 kg of heroin worth more than Rs 8 crore dropped by a Pakistani drone was recovered near the International Border here, of

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla defends House rulings after removal motion debate

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla defended his actions in the House. He stated parliamentary rules apply to all members. Maintaining the institution's d

Telangana CM directs officials to purchase only electric vehicles for govt depts

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to purchase only electric vehicles henceforth for any government depar

PM asking people not to panic but is himself panicked: Rahul

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday, March 12, attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid concerns over reported LPG shortage, sa

PL Srinivas appointed Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson

Hyderabad: The Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday, March 11 appointed PL Srinivas as its new spokesperson. According to the saffron pa

Panic LPG buying leads to long queues at gas agencies, Auto fuel stations in West Bengal

Panic LPG buying: Long queues are seen at LPG dispensing stations and gas agency offices across West Bengal. Auto drivers and domestic consumers

10 years after Hyderabad fatal crash, red corner notice issued to accused

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police on Wednesday, March 11, issued a red corner notice against an accused in connection with the accident in 2016 in

LPG shortage: Dosa goes off menu in many hotels in Shivamogga

Private LPG suppliers have increased the price of cylinders

Russia's Dmitriev says he discussed global energy crisis with U.S. counterparts

We discussed both promising projects that can contribute to the restoration of Russian-American relations, as well as the current crisis situatio

Watch: PM Modi says no need to panic, but he himself is panicking: Rahul Gandhi

Trump visa changes squeeze rural schools relying on international teachers

Washington: Like many school systems facing teacher shortages, South Carolinas Allendale County has looked overseas for help. A quarter of the te

Word of the day: Yeetlord

Today's word of the day: Yeetlord is a humorous internet slang term describing someone who throws things or makes bold decisions with carefree en

Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai gets bomb threat; search underway

Mumbai: Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai received a bomb threat via email on Thursday, March 12, amid the ongoing budget session, police said.

Targeting Political Leaders Through Violence Unacceptable: J&K BJP On Attack On Farooq Abdullah

JAMMU, Mar 12: The BJP on Thursday strongly condemned the attack on National Conference president and former chief minister Farooq Abdullah, sayi

Brent crude oil tops USD 100 a barrel

Bangkok: The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, topped $100 a barrel early Thursday, March 12, just days after it

Goldman Sachs delays Fed rate-cut call as Middle East war lifts inflation risks

Global financial markets have been under pressure as the US-Iran war stoked fears of an oil supply shock, elevated inflation and an uncertain eco

Rajasthan ACB arrests police constable while accepting bribe of Rs 20,000

Jaipur: The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) caught a police constable when he was allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a garage o

Fake website offering Kerala lottery tickets detected, cyber police launch probe

Thiruvananthapuram: A probe has been launched after authorities detected a fake website of the Kerala lottery offering online ticket purchase, po

Gas panic spreads across Maharashtra as US-Iran tensions trigger supply concerns

As government prioritises domestic supply, industries and restaurants struggle with shortage

Cinema of heart and sensibility taking a beating in theatres: Vishal Bhardwaj

NEW DELHI, Mar 11:Good cinema is going through a deep struggle, says Vishal Bhardwaj. This was the case in the pre-OTT era and even now with film

Oscars Boost Security Measures Amid FBI Warnings About Iranian Drone Attacks

Multiple sources report that the Federal Bureau of Investigation issued a serious alert to California authorities about potential retaliatory dro

'Ab Shadi Niptengi Salad me?' Akhilesh Yadav shares video of people cooking on a wooden chulha amid LPG gas cylinder shortage

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav highlighted the widespread frustration over LPG cylinder shortages in North India with a satirical couplet.

Anthropic Turns To Court After Pentagon's Supply-Chain Risk Designation

Anthropic on Wednesday sought a stay from a US appeals court after the Pentagon said the company was a supply-chain risk, pending a judicial revi

Om Birla Denies Opposition's Charges After No-Confidence Motion Defeated

On Wednesday, Jagadambika Pal - who was in the chair - announced amid protests and sloganeering by the Opposition that the no-confidence motion w

India Ramps Up LPG Production by 25% to Strengthen Domestic Supply

New Delhi: Indias domestic production of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has increased by 25 per cent following government measures aimed at boosti

PNG also hit after LPG cylinder shortage; IGL imposes 20% cut on piped gas supply for these Delhi-NCR users

PNG Supply: The West Asia conflict has triggered a secondary energy crisis in the national capital, with Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) notifying

God Saved Me: Farooq Abdullah After Assassination Bid In Jammu

God saved me, said veteran politician and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah in his first reaction after a man allegedly tri

Palaniswami, Vijay slam DMK government over womens safety in T.N.

In a post on X, Mr. Palaniswami said, Sexual violence against women and the lack of their safety have become routine in Tamil Nadu.

Regular weekly service of Mangaluru-Rameswaram Express from March 14, and Mangaluru-Tirunelveli Express from March 19

Inaugural special services, flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 11, arrive in Mangaluru on March 12

Are Herbal Weight-Loss Supplements Damaging Kidneys? Experts Warn About Hidden Health Risks

Medical experts express concern that certain herbal weight-loss supplements pose major dangers to kidney health according to their findings.

Iran warns of attack on ports in West Asia if its ports are targeted by US-Israel forces: State Media

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps intensifies its maritime blockade in Persian Gulf

R N Ravi takes oath as 22nd governor of West Bengal

He was administered the oath by Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court, Sujoy Paul, in the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Assembly Spe

Kerala HC orders removal of Vellappally Natesan, other SNDP Yogam office-bearers from their posts

Order follows findings by Department of Registration that they had acted in violation of Companies Law by failing to file audited accounts of yog

Prediction: Dhurandhar 2 expected day 1 box office collection

Hyderabad: The excitement around Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Dhurandhar 2) is reaching new heights as the film prepares for its worldwide release on

Shubman Gill set to be named Cricketer of the Year at BCCI annual gala

On March 15, the BCCI awards night will shine the spotlight on Shubman Gill as he takes home the prestigious Cricketer of the Year title, celebra

Sentencing Delayed For Dances With Wolves Actor Nathan Chasing Horse

Nevada jury convicted him on 13 of the 21 charges he faced ; the jury returned guilty verdicts on some charges related to all three women.

MSME fintech Progcap facilitates stronger credit profiles for women entrepreneurs

Progcap said it has enabled more than 10,000 crore of credit to women entrepreneurs through the ProgShakti initiative

Suicide Attempt by TD Minority Leader Sparks Tension in Anantapur

Sources said Noor Mohammad of Azad Nagar organised an iftar at his residence on Tuesday night and invited Anantapur Urban MLA D. Prasad as the ch

Mutton Vermicelli Biryani

This recipe combines rich, aromatic mutton with delicate Tata Sampann spices and vermicelli instead of rice for a unique twist on traditional bir

US Probes India, China, Others Over 'Unfair Foreign Practices'

The economies subject to these investigations are Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, the European Union, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexi

Terror Conspiracy Case: NIA Carries Out Raids in J&Ks Poonch

Jammu, Mar 12: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out raids at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district

Oscars 2026: an unusually alive race and a night in transition

Despite fears that Paramounts merger with Warner Bros. may change the status quo, there is much to celebrate at this years Academy Awards

Watch: What the U.S. probe revealed about the Tomahawk strike on Iran school

A U.S. military investigation has found that a Tomahawk missile mistakenly struck a girls school in Minab in southern Iran during the opening hou

Samriddhi Yatra: Nitish Kumar launches projects worth 781 crore

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary who was also present, stressed that the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in Bihar is working without

Uncontrolled Diabetes Can Damage Your Kidneys; Doctor Explains How

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of kidney failure. It damages the kidneys through a slow, progressive process that primarily targets the or

J&K: Terror Hideout Busted in Rajouri Forest, IED Recovered

Jammu, Mar 12: Security forces have busted a terrorist hideout in a remote forest area of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir and recovered an

What Happens To Your Body During A Heatwave? Health Risks Explained

Heatwaves strain the body, raising risks of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke stay cool.

SIR in Hyderabad: How BLOs mistakes can put your voting rights at risk

Hyderabad: Hyderabad, along with other districts of Telangana, is going to see Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in April. As t

US initiates probe against trading partners including India, China to look into unfair foreign practices

New York, Mar 12 (PTI) The US has initiated investigations against its trading partners, including India, China, Japan and the EU, to look into a

Iran World Cup Withdrawal Threat Leaves FIFA Pondering Options

The Iranians qualified for a fourth successive World Cup by topping Group A in the third round of Asian qualifying last year

US Intelligence Says Iranian Regime Not At Risk Of Collapse: Report

US intelligence indicates that Iran's leadership is still largely intact and is not at risk of collapse any time soon after nearly two weeks of r

Iran Allows Indian-Flagged Ships Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Regional Tensions

New Delhi, Mar 12: Iran has allowed Indian-flagged vessels to pass safely through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz despite heightened ten

CBI Raids 15 Locations In Online Fraud Linked To Overseas Fintech Platform

New Delhi, Mar 12: The CBI has conducted searches at 15 locations across multiple states in connection with a large-scale online financial fraud

SC: OBC Creamy Layer Status Cannot Be Based Solely on Parental Income

Top court says treating children of PSU and private sector employees differently from government staff for reservation benefits amounts to discri

Two students heading to exam killed in Shamshabad hit-and-run accident

108 Maoists, Carrying Total Bounty Of Rs 3.95 Crore, Surrender In Bastar

In a dramatic development in the final phase of India's anti-Maoist campaign, security forces achieved one of their biggest breakthroughs in Bast

Opinion: On Disagreement, Democracy: An Open Letter To Mani Shankar Aiyar - By Shashi Tharoor

Congress's Lok Sabha MP Shashi Tharoor responds to a recent assessment by Mani Shankar Aiyar of his positions - and 'character'.

PM Asking People Not To Panic But Is Himself Panicked For Different Reasons: Rahul

New Delhi, Mar 12: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid concerns over reported LPG shortage, sayin

RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026 (OUT): Direct Link, Steps To Download Graduate Level Hall Tickets

RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026 Live: The examination is scheduled to be held on March 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, and 27, 2026

India Joins 29 Countries To Demand Protection For Peacekeepers In Lebanon

India has called for the protection of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, who are in the midst of a heightened confrontation between Israel and Hezbolla

Heatwave in many areas in western States, above normal temperatures in north: IMD

Gujarat experienced heatwave to severe heatwave conditions; Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar saw 7.2 degrees Celsius and 6.4 degrees Celsius above norma

Hyderabad Police Nabs 117 People in Feb. 2026 for Committing Cybercrimes

The individuals arrested were found to be involved in 1081 cases across India, and their bank accounts recorded transactions amounting to approxi

India Star Batter, Snubbed For T20 WC, To Be Named BCCI Cricketer Of The Year

Indian cricket team Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill is all set to receive the Cricketer of the Year award at the BCCI's annual Naman Awards, ac

New Pakistani drama to watch after Meri Zindagi Hai Tu ends

Islamabad: Popular Pakistani drama Meri Zindagi Hai Tu, starring Bilal Abbas Khan and Hania Aamir, is nearing its much-awaited finale. The drama,

Khushboo Urges Respect for Vijay and Trisha, Says It's Their Personal Space

The controversy arose after Vijay and Trisha were spotted together at a wedding reception in Chennai, sparking rumors amidst news of Vijay's mari

Iran sets three conditions for ending war

During nuclear talks ahead the war, Iran had consistently argued that as a signatory of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), nuclear enric

Band baaja, but no khana: LPG cylinder shortage hits marriages during peak wedding season

The IranIsrael conflict has reached Madhya Pradeshs hotel and catering industry, with several business owners claiming they are running low on LP

US To Release 172 Million Barrels From The Oil Reserve

The United States will release 172 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve over the next four months, part of a coordinated i

Minister Nara Lokesh meets Capgemini CEO; urges to set up IT development centre, GCC in Visakhapatnam

Nara Lokesh said Visakhapatnam is rapidly emerging as a major IT and data centre hub

Are Your Kidneys At Risk During Heatwaves? Things To Know Before Peak Summer Arrives

Your kidneys can be impacted during a heatwave. Here is everything you need to know about the impact of heat on your kidneys and a checklist to k

Report Claims India-Flagged Tankers Pass Through Hormuz, Iran Reacts

In a big relief for New Delhi amid a worsening global energy crisis, Iran has allowed India-flagged tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Venezuela interim president names new oil minister

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez on Wednesday appointed a new minister of hydrocarbons, a key position in the oil-rich nation that s

Lokesh Assures Vijaya Dairy Quality Concerns Raised by TGDDCF

Amith Reddy urged AP government to review and cancel the franchise arrangements of APDDCF and prevent unauthorised use of the Vijaya brand by dis

PM Modi asking people not to panic but is himself panicked for different reasons: Rahul Gandhi

In a fiery address, Rahul Gandhi has taken aim at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a troubling LPG shortage. He accuses the PM of being rattled

Indian National Killed in Attack on US-Owned Oil Tanker Safesea Vishnu

Sources close to Safesea, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the company is devastated to learn of the loss of the Indian national in the a

26 injured as fire breaks out at electric meter factory in Noida Sector 4

A sudden blaze at the Capital Power System Limited factory in Noida's Sector 4 sent shockwaves through Thursday morning's routine. Approximately

Watch: West Asia crisis exposes risks to Indias oil security and policy gaps | The Hindu Editorial

The escalating crisis in West Asia has raised fresh concerns over Indias energy security as the country imports nearly 90% of its oil. With the S

Sri Lankan Navy arrests two Indian fishermen near Katchatheevu

The fishermen from Rameswaram were taken to the naval port in Talaimannar for further interrogation, Fisheries Department officials here said

Iran Allows Indian Flagged Vessels To Pass Through Strait Of Hormuz: Sources

New Delhi, Mar 12: With the West Asia Conflict putting stress on fuel supply routes that use the Strait of Hormuz, sources said that Iranian auth