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Indias February retail inflation quickens to 3.21% before Iran war impact likely hits

India's retail inflation rose to 3.21% in February, driven by geopolitical tensions impacting global oil supplies. This marks the second reading

Indias LPG Crisis Deepens: Gas Cylinder Queues Stretch Across Cities; Kitchens Switch to Induction

Rahul Gandhis soul will be at peace if China, US and Russia attack India: Nishikant Dubey

New Delhi, Mar 12: Congress leader Rahul Gandhis soul will be at peace when China, Russia and the US attack India, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey said on

I'm 18yrs Old: Viral Kumbh Mela Woman After Marrying Boyfriend

The couple got married on Wednesday at the Nainar Temple at Arumanoor in Poovar of Keralam

NC Takes Out Protest March In Jammu Against Attack On Farooq Abdullah

Jammu, Mar 12: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) on Thursday staged a protest march in Jammu against the attack on its president and

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

Exporters seek priority allocation of LPG and natural gas for manufacturing units

Indian exporters face production challenges due to fuel disruptions. FIEO has requested the government for priority allocation of LPG and natural

Word of the Day: Taciturn

Word of the Day: Taciturn highlights the richness of English vocabulary and its ability to capture the subtle complexities of human character.

BMW braces for another year of tariff and China struggles

BMW anticipates a challenging 2026. The German automaker expects a drop in pre-tax earnings and flat car deliveries. Trade barriers and fierce co

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

First India-Bound Vessel Liberia Flagged Shenlong Suezmax With 1,35,335 Metric Tonnes Crude, Reaches Mumbai Via Strait Of Hormuz

Mumbai, Mar 12: A Liberia-flagged tanker Shenlong Suezmax carrying Saudi crude has reached Mumbai Port, becoming the first India-bound vessel to

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

India says prioritising domestic needs, examining Bangladesh request for diesel supply

India is reviewing Bangladesh's request for diesel supplies, prioritizing its own domestic consumption needs. The decision will consider India's

GRI signs MoU with St. Claret College, Arunachal Pradesh

Switzerland reviewing impact of US trade probe, govt says

Switzerland is currently assessing the ramifications of a new trade investigation launched by the United States. The US Trade Representative has

Secret Talks: Who might the US be talking to in Cuba?

Whispers of secret U.S.-Cuba talks involving Raul Castro's grandson, Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, have emerged despite Havana's denials. Thes

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,

Clear dues under Jal Jeevan Mission: Priyanka Gandhi to Centre

WAYANAD (KERALA), Mar 12: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has urged the central government to clear the dues of the work done under the Jal

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

Billie Eilish to star in movie adaptation of Sylvia Plaths The Bell Jar

LOS ANGELES, Mar 12: Singer Billie Eilish is set to make her film acting debut with Sarah Polleys film adaptation of Sylvia Plaths The Bell Jar.

Cyberattack hits Stryker; pro-Iran group claims credit

Pro-Iranian digital activist group Handala claims credit for the incident, potentially marking the first known major cyber disruption of an Ameri

India backs UNSC resolution condemning Iran attacks on Gulf nations

NEW YORK, Mar 12: India on Wednesday joined over 130 countries in supporting a resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) condemnin

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

Went dark on a shadow voyage: How India-bound vessel crossed Strait of Hormuz

A crude oil tanker has reached Mumbai Port after navigating the Strait of Hormuz. The Liberia-flagged Shenlong Suezmax brought crude from Saudi A

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.

Parliamentary panel says nil expenditure in gasification scheme for most of 2025-26

NEW DELHI, Mar 12: A parliamentary committee has flagged significant delays in expenditure under the scheme for promotion of coal, lignite gasifi

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

NEW DELHI, Mar 12: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said women engaged in agriculture and agri-food sectors should get a greater role in poli

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.

Assassination attempt on Farooq Abdullah foiled in Jammu

A major security scare in Jammu after a gunman opened fire at Farooq Abdullah during a wedding event. Security personnel swiftly intervened and d

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

Monalisa's Kerala marriage: Viral Mahakumbh girl breaks silence on 'love jihad' after marrying actor Farman Khan, says parents wanted me to marry my aunt's son

Monalisa Bhosle's marriage: Viral Mahakumbh girl Monalisa Bhosle, who married actor Farman Khan in Kerala, denied the allegations of love jihad,

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

'Jaishankar spoke to Iran FM 3 times': India flags ships safety, energy security concerns

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held three recent talks with his Iranian counterpart, focusing on maritime shipping safety and India's ene

24 Junior Scale Officers Promoted to JKAS Time Scale

Jammu, Mar 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has sanctioned the promotion of 24 Junior Scale officers to the Time Scale of the Jammu and Kashm

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

Weekly Media Briefing | MEA Spokesperson on West Asia Conflict | LIVE

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

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

Prepare plans for ring roads around Telangana dist HQs, study connecting them to NHs: Telangana CM

Telangana CM says land will be allotted for bus terminal near proposed high-speed rail corridor, wants only EV vehicles for official purposes

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

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 Dolby 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

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

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

Akzo Nobel India gets regulatory nod to change name to JSW Dulux

Akzo Nobel India is now JSW Dulux. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs approved the name change. This follows JSW Paints acquiring a majority stake

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

How India-Bound Oil Tanker Crossed War Hit Strait of Hormuz: A 'Dark' Tale

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, a Liberian-flagged tanker, carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia, has berthed at the Mumbai Port, bec

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,

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

Bangladesh Parliament reconvenes after uprising, polls

The government of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, took over after February 12 elections

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