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Pentagon opens door to exempt Anthropic use beyond 6-month ramp-down, memo says

The memo is dated March 6 and signed by Pentagon Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies

12 Mar 2026 9:53 am
Revision in schedule of DEMU trains between Alnavar and Dandeli

South Western Railway has revised the days of operation and timetable of DEMU trains running between Alnavar and Dandeli, and the changes will come into effect on March 17

12 Mar 2026 9:53 am
Parliament Budget session LIVE: Lok Sabha to discuss and vote on demands for grants under Railway Ministry

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi respond in Parliament to the emerging economic impact of the conflict in West Asia

12 Mar 2026 9:51 am
LPG shortage: Affordable food options in Bengaluru will be the first to shut down

Many roadside eateries,which provide affordable food to urban workers throughout theday,are staring at uncertain dayswith the LPG crisis hitting them hard

12 Mar 2026 9:47 am
Chennai Ramadan food trail: Haleem, kebabs, nombu kanji and more

From Mannadys bustling snack counters to curated iftar boxes and expansive Ramzan buffets, Chennais iftar this year blends tradition with innovation

12 Mar 2026 9:45 am
Watch: Missile strike kills eight on Beirut seafront as Israel launches wide-scale attacks on Hezbollah

In Lebanon, the Health Ministry said an Israeli strike hit Beiruts Ramlet al-Baida seafront, killing at least eight people and wounding around 21 others. The attack comes as the IsraelHezbollah conflict intensifies, with more than 600 people killed and around 800,000 displaced in Lebanon.

12 Mar 2026 9:42 am
Kadapa court slaps 20-year RI on rape convict, tells State to pay compensation to victim

B.S. Mohammad Basha (41) of Sugamanchipalli in Jammalamadugu mandal of Kadapa district was accused of hoodwinking a minor girl with a false promise of marriage

12 Mar 2026 9:40 am
Transit pass must now for vehicles entering Bihar with minerals

The decision has been taken by Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, who also holds the Mines and Geology department; he said that it will make the mineral transportation system more transparent, lawful and revenue-oriented in the state.

12 Mar 2026 9:34 am
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 and abstentions by veto-wielding permanent members China and Russia

12 Mar 2026 9:07 am
Over 5.63 crore penalty imposed on periodicals, 88,315 publications cancelled: I&B Ministry

L. Murugan said as per the Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Act, all applications for registration of periodicals are processed digitally through Press Sewa Portal

12 Mar 2026 9:01 am
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

12 Mar 2026 8:49 am
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 for control over this critical shipping lane

12 Mar 2026 8:44 am
J&K govt. drags feet on relieving water sports expertBilquisMir to train national team for Asian Games

The Indian Kayaking & Canoeing Association (IKCA) on February 3, 2026, wrote to J&K Sports Minister Satish Sharma to spare Ms. Bilquis Mir as coach for the national team preparation for the upcoming Asian Games 2026.

12 Mar 2026 8:19 am
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

12 Mar 2026 8:16 am
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 and Petroleum and Natural Gas

12 Mar 2026 8:14 am
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

12 Mar 2026 8:13 am
Oil prices climb as tankers are attacked in Iraqi waters amid West Asia conflict

An initial investigation from Iraqi security officials showed explosive-laden boats from Iran had hit the two tankers.

12 Mar 2026 8:03 am
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 now a pittance, said Ajay Rai, President, Uttar Pradesh Congress unit.

12 Mar 2026 7:25 am
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 affecting its ability to advance U.S. national interests in Pakistan

12 Mar 2026 7:22 am
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 alternatives to commercial consumers

12 Mar 2026 7:05 am
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

12 Mar 2026 6:56 am
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 February ruling by using different laws to establish new tariffs

12 Mar 2026 6:53 am
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 challenging times, Indias Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said

12 Mar 2026 6:35 am
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 countrys energy security

12 Mar 2026 6:26 am
Epstein's longtime accountant testifies on his wealth, business ties

Richard Kahn also became the latest witness to testify that they had never seen Donald Trump doing anything wrong with Epstein

12 Mar 2026 5:14 am
G7 leaders agreed to examine option of escorting ships to navigate freely in Gulf

The statement was issued after French President Emmanuel Macron had convened a call with G7 leaders to discuss the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and its impact on rising energy prices

12 Mar 2026 4:43 am
FBI warned California that Iran could launch drones at the West Coast: report; Trump says not worried

We have no additional information on the timing, method, target, or perpetrators of this alleged attack, the FBI alert in February reportedly said

12 Mar 2026 4:22 am
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya leads push for F1 revival in India, meets FMSCI officials

It is also learnt that the FMSCI has offered to facilitate a meeting between Mr. Mandaviya and the Formula One management, which is headed by former Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali

12 Mar 2026 4:11 am
12 Mar 2026 3:48 am
I rely on my instincts, do not depend on data: Gambhir

The coach lauded Suryakumar Yadav as a phenomenal leader

12 Mar 2026 3:39 am
Trump says will tap U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve to try to reduce gasoline prices

He didn't specify how many barrels of oil the U.S. would release

12 Mar 2026 3:28 am
India outclasses Wales, seals a World Cup berth

India produced a commanding display to defeat Wales 4-1 in the World Cup Qualifiers at the G.M.C. Balayogi Hockey Ground

12 Mar 2026 3:16 am
UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states

The resolution was passed by 13 votes with two abstentions

12 Mar 2026 2:26 am
U.S. forces have knocked out 28 Iranian mine-laying ships: Trump

U.S. military gave a figure of 16 mine-laying boats destroyed on Tuesday (March 10, 2026)

12 Mar 2026 2:16 am
Fuel crisis, supply chain disruption, rise in cost of raw material amid West Asia conflict hit Haryana industry

Industrialists from key centres across the State, including Hisar, Bahadurgarh and Karnal, have sought the intervention of the State and Union governments to resolve the issue of non-availability of fuel

12 Mar 2026 1:54 am
CDSCO issues advisory to prevent misleading promotion of prescription drugs for obesity

Activities that exaggerate therapeutic claims, guarantee weight-loss outcomes, or undermine the importance of lifestyle modifications such as diet and physical activity will be treated as misleading promotion

12 Mar 2026 1:47 am
Taranjit Singh Sandhu sworn in as Delhi L-G, vows to make city a global capital

Calling Delhi his karmabhoomi (workplace), he pledges to focus on turning challenges into opportunities for the citys development

12 Mar 2026 1:36 am
Reliance remains mum even as Trump announces historic $300 billion U.S. refinery deal

The company did not make any announcement neither informed anything to stock exchanges, fuelling speculations on the veracity of U.S. President Trumps claims

12 Mar 2026 1:23 am
Piped cooking gas users feel heat of LPG crisis, scramble to stock up

Residents of gated communities, high-rises in and around Hyderabad relying on piped LPG are facing the impact of the cooking gas crisis, with housing associations scrambling to replenish cylinder banks

12 Mar 2026 1:16 am
National Conference alleges attempt to kill Farooq Abdullah in Jammu; one detained

A man with a loaded pistol got within point-blank range of NC president and opened fire, says J&K CM Omar Abdullah

12 Mar 2026 1:07 am
Holding up half the sky on Indias farms

Women sustain Indias farming economy but remain underpaid and undercounted

12 Mar 2026 1:02 am