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Trump discourages Iran soccer team from World Cup over safety

Trump said he did not believe it would be appropriate for Iran to attend due to potential safety risks amid escalating tensions following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran

12 Mar 2026 11:21 pm
Velachery-St. Thomas Mount MRTS extension service to start from March 14

Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety has authorised commissioning of the VelacherySt. Thomas Mount Phase-II section of the Mass Rapid Transit System

12 Mar 2026 10:28 pm
Johnson & Johnson launches next-gen intraocular lens in India

Its introduction in India expands access to advanced IOL technology designed to deliver high-quality, continuous vision across distances

12 Mar 2026 10:26 pm
Govt to ensure commercial units get 20% of LPG demand

Tells State PCBs to allow eateries to use biomass pellets, coal, kerosene

12 Mar 2026 10:18 pm
Malabar Group chief Ahammad receives Business Bhushan award

Ahammads recognition underscores his exceptional entrepreneurial journey in establishing Malabar Gold & Diamonds as the 5th largest global jewellery retailer and the largest of Indian origin

12 Mar 2026 10:05 pm
Foreign-flagged tanker delivers crude oil to Mumbai via Strait of Hormuz

The Suezmax switched off AIS tracking, crossing the high-risk zone and reappeared on March 9 and docked at the Mumbai Port on March 11

12 Mar 2026 9:44 pm
Maharashtra poised to contribute $1.5 trillion to Indias $5 trillion economy vision: Eknath Shinde

State expects 2.96 lakh crore worth of investments in 2026, which could generate nearly 3 lakh jobs across sectors

12 Mar 2026 9:43 pm
LPG crunch puts wedding catering under strain across cities

Usually, wedding hall owners arrange the LPG cylinders required for cooking. However, due to the current shortage, many hall owners in Chennai have asked caterers to procure cylinders on their own

12 Mar 2026 9:33 pm
LPG crunch begins to hit corporate cafeterias in Bengaluru

Some cafeterias have cut down on menu options, while others have hiked prices

12 Mar 2026 9:19 pm
CNG vehicle owners in Delhi go into panic-buying mode

Long queues dominate CNG stations across Delhi-NCR, consumers anticipate price hike and supply crunch

12 Mar 2026 9:16 pm
Dubai traders offer gold at $30 an ounce discount to London benchmark prices

With flight services crippled due to Iran war, demand for the yellow metal has weakened

12 Mar 2026 9:04 pm
Novelis to raise $225 million through municipal bond issuance

Novelis plans to raise $225 million through a municipal bond issuance to enhance liquidity and support strategic initiatives.

12 Mar 2026 8:58 pm
Centres advisory on weightloss drug promos rein in existing products, and the flood to come, say experts

Doctors too had red-flagged the high-profile visibility on obesity through advertisements, hoardings at hospitals and online campaigns

12 Mar 2026 8:48 pm
Storage in 35% of Indias key reservoirs down below 50% of capacity

Overall, level below 55% in the 166 major dams as over 95% of the country received deficient or no rainfall since March 1

12 Mar 2026 8:30 pm
12 Mar 2026 8:29 pm
IIGC in talks with govt for a comprehensive creator economy policy

The organisation has, in collaboration with law firm Trilegal, come out with a standardised contract framework in creator-brand agreements, aiming to institutionalise partnerships especially amid growing inconsistencies and disputes

12 Mar 2026 8:27 pm
Oil companies assure Tamil Nadu residents of ample fuel supply, urge against panic buying

The OMCs including IOCL, BPCL and HPCL have also assured the public that they are closely working with Chief secretaries across States to monitor the supply situation

12 Mar 2026 8:21 pm
Dodging LPG crunch, Bengalurus Oterra hotel takes the e-route

LPG usage at The Oterra is limited to a pizza oven and certain stewarding operations, translating to just one or two commercial cylinders a day. Most of the cooking is handled by RE-powered industrial induction cooktops

12 Mar 2026 8:02 pm
Govt boosts gas allocation to 80% for GCMMF; keeps Amul products flowing

Overall allocations to other industries in Gujarat have been cut to 50 per cent % of their average daily requirements, reflecting the broader strain on natural gas and LPG supply

12 Mar 2026 7:56 pm
ED attaches fresh 581 crore assets in case against Anil Ambani's Reliance Group

The properties worth 581.65 crore belong to Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL) and Reliance Commercial Finance Limited (RCFL), the agency said

12 Mar 2026 7:56 pm
Medical tourism from key West Asia market faces disruptions

Ever since the war broke out, there is a decline of more than 30% per cent in international footfall across all the cities, said Vinayak

12 Mar 2026 7:50 pm
Shipping lines levy surcharge as bunker fuel prices surge

The surcharge will be $200 per TEU for long-haul trades and $100 per TEU for intra-regional services: Maersk

12 Mar 2026 7:26 pm
Hospitality sector to get 20% of average monthly Commercial LPG requirement

Puri was responding to a special discussion on LPG based on notice given by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.

12 Mar 2026 7:22 pm
AP government requests Capgemini CEO to set up GCC in Vizag

Asks Capgemini to set up development centre, GCC

12 Mar 2026 7:17 pm
Major temples seek uninterrupted LPG supply

Tirumala has no immediate concern, but has asked for regular LPG supply

12 Mar 2026 7:06 pm
West Asia crisis may hit Indias tyre exports: ATMA

Association urges govt to consider policy support to tackle emerging challenges

12 Mar 2026 4:50 pm
Kuwait residential building struck by enemy drone at dawn

According to the Ministry of Defence, an enemy drone targeted a residential building in the south of the country during the dawn hours today

12 Mar 2026 4:36 pm
LPG shortage singes hospitality sector across India

Iran conflict sparks LPG scare, hotels cut menus

12 Mar 2026 4:21 pm
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 American organisation since joint US-Israeli strikes against Iran

12 Mar 2026 3:39 pm
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 the latest developments in the conflict and that both sides agreed to remain in touch. He did not mention the vessels

12 Mar 2026 3:32 pm
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

12 Mar 2026 3:24 pm
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 increased rates for their resellers by around 1 rupee per bottle

12 Mar 2026 3:07 pm
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 European markets

12 Mar 2026 2:26 pm
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 economic outlook.

12 Mar 2026 12:31 pm
Gas panic spreads across Maharashtra as US-Iran tensions trigger supply concerns

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

12 Mar 2026 12:29 pm
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

12 Mar 2026 12:19 pm
No alliance talks held with TVK, says AIADMK chief Palaniswami

We have not started the seat-sharing negotiations with our allies. We will inform once the process starts, Palaniswami added

12 Mar 2026 10:47 am
US initiates probe against trading partners including India, China to look into 'unfair foreign practices'

The economies subject to these investigations are Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, the European Union, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam

12 Mar 2026 10:33 am
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

12 Mar 2026 9:38 am
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

12 Mar 2026 9:33 am
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 lost phones

12 Mar 2026 9:24 am
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 restaurants in order to ensure adequate availability for domestic use

12 Mar 2026 9:13 am
Iran conflict halts oil flows, nations tap strategic stock

This move marks the largest-ever coordinated strategic oil release, surpassing the 182.7 million barrels released during the Ukraine war in 2022, highlighting the severity of supply shocks and market uncertainties

12 Mar 2026 5:34 am
Modi speaks at TN rally, reassures public on LPG shortage, attacks DMK corruption

Modi also inaugurated Rs 5,650 crore projects to create thousands of jobs for youth, underscoring development and infrastructure improvements, including new airport terminals

12 Mar 2026 4:31 am
US war on Iran costs estimated $11.3 billion in six days

Congressional concern is rising over depleted military stocks, prompting Trump to meet defence contractor executives to ensure resupply.

12 Mar 2026 4:14 am
Pesticide pollution emerges as a challenge for Kashmirs expanding trout sector

Trout farmers say the intensive use of pesticides and fungicides in apple orchards has led to the pollution of streams that supply fish ponds

11 Mar 2026 9:05 pm
A kindness collaborative that aims to mainstream humane products

Initiative looks to integrate animal welfare with the countrys climate, public health, and economic development agenda

11 Mar 2026 8:29 pm