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Iran signals it will hit U.S., Israeli economic and tech targets

It urged people across the region to avoid going within one kilometre (around half a mile) of banks

Hokum trailer: Adam Scott faces witch haunting in Damian McCarthys new horror

The first trailer for the latest horror film from Oddity and Caveat director Damian McCarthy, has been unveiled, showing Adam Scott as a novelist

Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur get hitched, host close-knit sundowner

Mumbai: Actress Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur have tied the nuptial knot. The couple hosted intimate wedding celebrations with their families an

Telangana | Toll-free 1967 to report LPG issues

Champions League: Valverde scores hat-trick as Real Madrid dominates Man City; PSG beats Chelsea

Arsenal drew 1-1 with Bayer Leverkusen; Bod/Glimt is also in sight of the quarterfinals after a 3-0 win over Sporting Lisbon

'Happy (and safe) shooting!': Study says AI chatbots help plot attacks

Testing showed that eight chatbots assisted the make-believe attackers in over half the responses, providing advice on locations to target and we

China orders immediate ban on March fuel exports, sources say

Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati announces 81-day march for cow protection

The religious leader is commencing the State-wide march weeks after police in Prayagraj registered a case against him on charges of molesting two

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, Mexi

Belagavi to get flights to Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Indore in summer schedule

IndiGo will add capacity and increase frequency on the BelagaviHyderabad sector as part of the summer schedule

Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 12, 2026 (AP) Iran targeted the worlds busiest international airport Wednesday and attacked commercial ships

Curfew relaxed in Meghalaya's East Garo Hills for five hours on March 12

East Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner R P Marak said the relaxation was allowed to enable residents to procure essential commodities, while securit

NIA Raids Underway In Terror Conspiracy Case In J&Ks Poonch

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

Belagavi prison guard found dead

Jail officials said that he was upset at not being able to find a bride

Civil rights groups demand Maharashtras anti-conversion bill draft be made public

Activists question why the Bill is being brought about at a time when similar legislations have been challenged in the apex court

Cooking dispute turns deadly as man kills cousins with LPG cylinder amid nationwide gas shortage

A dispute over cooking dinner led to a fatal attack in Pune's Kudale Vasti, where a man was bludgeoned to death with an LPG cylinder by his cousi

Bengal assembly elections likely in two phases: EC official

West Bengal assembly elections for 294 seats will most likely take place in two phases starting next month. The Election Commission is considerin

Middle East war: New Zealand mulls car restrictions if fuel supply stalls

New Zealand officials are contemplating reviving old laws to limit car usage. This measure could be implemented if fuel supplies are severely imp

Stock markets tumble in early trade on boiling crude oil prices, weak global trends

Mumbai, Mar 12 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Thursday as a sharp jump in crude oil prices due to the

Australia to change fuel quality standards to boost supply

Australia will adjust fuel quality standards to allow higher sulfur levels for around two months in a move that will release 100 million litres i

Six hurt after police crack down on NRC protest in Imphal

Protests erupted in Imphal as demonstrators demanded the National Register of Citizens be implemented before the Census. Police intervened to dis

Hyderabad gets AI-powered Anganwadi centre

Hyderabad: Hyderabad on Tuesday, March 10, got its first AI-powered Anganwadi centre in the Esamia Bazar area. The centre has been converted into

Iran's President says US must ecognise Iran's right, prevent agression from recurring to end Middle East war

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian demands acceptance of Iran's rights and international guarantees to end the war. He blames the Zionist regime

Assam CM disburses 131 crore to 12,976 entrepreneurs under second tranche of Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma disbursed over Rs. 131 crore to 12,976 entrepreneurs as the second tranche of the Atmanirbhar Asom Abhij

Iran Allows India-Flagged Ships To Pass Through Strait Of Hormuz: Sources

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.

Bomb shelter dating app to shower risk predictor: Israel's unusual apps to cope with frequent air-raid alerts amid war with Iran

Israel has launched a bomb shelter dating app for people, which lets singles see who else is nearby and connect while waiting during missile stri

Two arrested in Mangaluru for acquiring mule accounts for cybercriminals in China

Police seized four mobile phones, 18 debit cards, 17 bank passbooks, six cheque books, and 1,479.31 USDT in cryptocurrency

Attempts on to Control LPG Crisis: Suresh Gopi

The Union Minister said due to diplomatic sensitivities, some matters related to supply through the Hormuz Strait cannot be revealed

Harry Potter Actor Daniel Radcliffe Calls For On-Set Therapy For Child Actors: Experts Tell Why This Is Critical

Mental health advocates and former child stars, such as Daniel Radcliffe and Noah Schnapp, have increasingly called for mandatory therapy to mana

IMF says it has made progress in Pakistan funding talks

The International Monetary Fund has reported significant progress in its discussions with Pakistan regarding funding facilities. Talks are set to

Indian National Killed In Attack By Iran Against US-Owned Oil Tanker Safesea Vishnu In Iraqi Waters

New York, Mar 12: An Indian national has reportedly been killed in an attack carried out by Iran using a suicide boat against a US-owned oil tank

Attempts on to control LPG crisis, says Union Minister Suresh Gopi

The Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas says due to diplomatic sensitivities, some matters related to supply through Hormuz Str

Centre approves procurement of pulses, oilseeds from Telangana farmers

Hyderabad: The Union government on Wednesday, March 11, cleared the proposal of the Telangana government to procure pulses and oilseeds under the

Sandhu sworn-in as new Delhi LG

His predecessor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, has been appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh

Police identify 2,900 mule bank accounts in Belagavi used for cyber fraud

Cybercriminals are convincing unemployed youth and women to either open new accounts or share details of their existing bank account, in exchange

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex Sheds 900 Points, Nifty Down 270 As Oil Soars

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

Rupee falls 31 paise to 92.32 against U.S. dollar

A weak start to the session at the domestic equity markets further weighed on the local unit, according to traders

Health Recruitment Scam Exposed; Crime Branch Files Chargesheet Against 17 Accused

Srinagar, Mar 12: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against 17 accused persons in connecti

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 co

JKPCC President Condemns Attack On Farooq Abdullah

JAMMUj, Mar 12: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hameed Karra on Thursday strongly condemned the murderous attempt on

Gaurav Gogoi says CongressRaijor Dal alliance talks on hold

Assam Congress has hit the brakes on potential alliances with Raijor Dal as the assembly elections approach. Gaurav Gogoi reflected on the negoti

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 impa

Andhra milk contamination: Death toll rises to 13, seven undergoing treatment

Rajamahendravaram: The death toll in the suspected milk adulteration incident in East Godavari district has risen to 13, while seven persons cont

Brent crude oil tops $100 a barrel as Iran attacks on shipping worsen supply concerns

BANGKOK, March 12, 2026 (AP) The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, topped $100 a barrel early Thursday, just day

White House rebuts US newspapers criticism on Iran war

Washington: The White House pushed back sharply against critical reporting in major US newspapers on the Trump administrations handling of the wa

Police probe antecedents of man who opened fire at Farooq Abdullah

JAMMU: Police have initiated a detailed probe into the antecedents of Kamal Singh Jamwal, the man who allegedly attempted to assassinate former J

Iranian Underwater Drone Hits US-Owned Oil Tanker In The Gulf, 1 Dead

At least three commercial vessels have been hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, the world's busiest oil shipping route, as the Am

CBSE Fact-Checks Viral Fake Circular Claiming Exam Rescheduled Today

A fake notice about CBSE Middle East exams being rescheduled caused confusion among students and parents, prompting many to check their admit car

Amazon Announces 90-Day Code Safety Reset Amid AI-Related Outages. Know Details

Amazon is implementing a 90-day code safety reset with stricter controls and approvals following AI-related outages disrupting customer orders.

UK to release Mandelson files

Lawmakers have forced Prime Minister Keir Starmers government to disclose thousands of files about the decision to name Mandelson to the key dipl

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 innovat

Three crew 'believed trapped' aboard Thai ship attacked in Gulf: firm

Three crew members were elieved to be trapped aboard a Thai bulk carrier that was hit by two projectiles on Wednesday while travelling through t

Telangana inter physics exam evaluation rectified due to missing question

Hyderabad: The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) has announced that the evaluation process of the English medium inter physics ex

Harish Shankar Apologises, Says He Holds Respect for Mahesh Babu

The controversy highlights how even a brief social media response can spark major reactions among fan communities in the film industry.

Gold, Silver Prices Slip As Dollar Strengthens: Check Rates In Your City

Gold, Silver Prices Today: Gold prices have extended losses for a second consecutive session amid higher oil prices and a stronger dollar.

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 promi

Bahrain orders lockdown after Iranian strike on Muharraq fuel tanks

Middle East war: Bahrain is responding to Iranian attacks. A blaze in Muharraq Governorate prompts public advisories. Earlier, an Iranian strike

Gaurav Kapur, Kritika Kamra Now Married, Pose as Husband and Wife in Traditional Ensembles

The intimate celebrations were made even more special by the presence of close friends and family.

AP Milk Contamination: Death Toll Rises to 13

Health department officials said the cluster of cases was first noticed on February 22 after several elderly residents were admitted to hospitals

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

Kidney Health After 30: Why Indians Need Earlier Screening Than Ever Before

India is witnessing a worrying rise in chronic kidney disease cases, especially in young people.

Iran Israel US War: Iran Outlines 3 Conditions To End War With US, Israel

Tehran has laid out its three terms for ending Iran's ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel.

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 mak

BCCI Wanted To Replace Sachin, Left Him In Shock: Stunning Details Emerge

Former BCCI chief selector Sandeep Patil revealed that Sachin Tendulkar had been informed about the possibility of him being replaced in the Indi

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

Brent Crude Oil Tops $100 a Barrel as Iran Attacks Shipping

Oil prices shot more than 9% higher as supply concerns worsened with Iranian attacks on commercial shipping around the Strait of Hormuz

US-Owned Ship Among 2 Vessels Hit By Iran In The Gulf, 1 Dead

At least three commercial vessels have been hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, the world's busiest oil shipping route, as the Am

UPSC 2026 success stories: How sons of Chennai weaver and a daily wager cracked India's toughest exam. The inspiring journey of two candidates who beat the odds

UPSC 2026: Two Chennai youths, one a power-loom weaver's son after eight attempts and another a daily wager's son in his first try, have conquere

LPG cylinder crisis hits restaurants in Hyderabad

Gas shortage is hitting restaurants hard in Hyderabad. A restaurant owner said that the fuel shortage is affecting their business big time, and w

Quote of the Day by Galileo Galilei: I have never met a man so ignorant that I couldn't

Galileo Galilei, a pivotal figure in the scientific revolution, revolutionized astronomy and the study of motion with his telescopic discoveries

Iran threatens to hit US, Israeli economic and tech targets

Iran's military vowed on Wednesday to launch strikes against US and Israeli economic interests in the region, including banks, while an Iranian n

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.

Quote of the day by father of modern philosophy Ren Descartes: It is only prudent never to place complete confidence in that by

Philosopher Rene Descartes championed questioning everything. One of his work includes the book Meditations on First Philosophy. He believed that

Chhattisgarh: Cabinet approves draft of religious conversion bill

The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by CM Vishnu Deo Sai at the legislative assembly premises

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

Delhi: Fire destroys parts of Matiala Slum cluster, no casualties

New Delhi: A fire broke out in a cluster of jhuggis and waste material warehouses near the fish market in Matiala village in Delhi, a Delhi Fire

Israel-US vs Iran War Day 13 Updates: Trump's warning to Iran, Tehran's wrath on Gulf nations & crude crisis escalates

Iran War News Day 13: The Iran-Israel conflict escalates into its second week with widespread violence. Strikes hit Beirut and oil tankers off Ir

Projectile hits container ship off UAE's Jebel Ali, UKMTO says

A container ship has been struck by a projectile off the coast of the UAE, near Jebel Ali port. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKM

How SCs Verdict on Harish Rana Restores Humanity in the 'Right to Die' Debate

The SC ruling that feeding tubes are 'medical treatment' has paved the way for a dignified exit for the 32-year-old.

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

Now, Pune restaurateurs warn of mass shutdowns after LPG crisis

Industry bodies warn that if supplies are not restored within days, thousands of eateries could close temporarily, disrupting daily meals for res

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 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 digita