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ACME Greentech Seventh inks 2 PPAs to supply 450 MW under FDRE project

NEW DELHI, Mar 12: Acme Solar Holdings on Thursday said its arm ACME Greentech Seventh Pvt Ltd has inked two power purchase agreements (PPAs) wit

Ai+ Smartphone, Optiemus Electronics ink pact to manufacture 3 mn devices with Rs 125 cr investment

NEW DELHI, Mar 12: Homegrown technology brand Ai+ Smartphone on Thursday said it has partnered with Optiemus Electronics Ltd (OEL) to manufacture

AlphaGrep gets SEBI approval to launch mutual fund business

NEW DELHI, Mar 12: AlphaGrep, a global quantitative trading and investment firm, on Thursday said it has received approval from market regulator

Israel made a huge mistake: Did Kim Jong Un react after Israel's North Korea embassy attack in Iran? Here's what happened

Various claims are going viral on social media that North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un made a statement: Israel made a huge mistake. It was claime

GSP Crop Sciences Rs 400 cr IPO to open on Mar 16

NEW DELHI, Mar 12: Agrochemical Company GSP Crop Science Ltd on Thursday said its Rs 400 crore initial share sale will open for public subscripti

Rupee hits all-time intra-day low of 92.36 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Mar 12: The rupee tumbled 35 paise to hit all-time intra-day low of 92.36 against the US dollar on Thursday as global crude oil prices ke

BLACKPINK Wins First Music Show Trophy for GO

The Show Champion episode featured performances by multiple K-pop artists promoting new releases. Some of them include:

'Join IIT without JEE': Ex-ISRO chief tells 10+2 students how to get engg degree without entrance exam. Check how to apply

IIT Madras has introduced a Bachelor of Science program in Aeronautics and Space Technology. Students can now apply directly, bypassing the Joint

Chennai auto-rickshaw fares rise as LPG, CNG shortage leaves 25% autos stranded with no fuel; Several gas stations reportedly shut down

The escalating conflict in West Asia has triggered a severe fuel crisis in Chennai, impacting nearly 60,000 auto-rickshaws that rely on LPG and C

KKCCI urges authorities to build parking complex, shift hawkers and street vendors from Super Market area in Kalaburagi

KKRDB has released 999 crore for parking facilities

Allu Arjuns Son Ayan Begins Martial Arts Training

Trainers say martial arts helps children improve focus, strength and confidence.

US to release 172M barrels from strategic reserve as IEA moves to curb oil prices amid Iran war

Will contest as independent from Ambalapuzha, not joining any other party or front: G Sudhakaran

Veteran CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran has severed all ties with the party. He announced his candidature as an independent from Ambalappuzha for the

Friday OTT releases: 10 new films, series releasing on March 13

Mumbai: If youre planning a binge-watch session this weekend, several exciting films and web series are arriving on streaming platforms. From Hin

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How persistently high oil prices amid Iran war could impact India's economy

Escalating oil prices due to the Iran war pose a significant threat to India's economy. With nearly 90% of crude imported, sustained high oil cos

iQOO launches Z11x with MediaTek processor and Sony sensor

iQOO has used a 7200 mAh battery in iQOO Z11x, paired with 44W charger inside the box

Kate Winslet in talks to join The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum

Oscar-winning star Kate Winslet might be heading to The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, directed by the legendary Andy Serkis. The movie

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Wizz Financial Completes First Stablecoin-Powered Cross-Border Transaction from the US to 80 Countries with BitGo

Milestone marks the next phase of Wizz Financials multi-product fintech platform, extending its Wizz Cross Border USA capabilities into blockchai

Shriji Huzur Dr. Lakshyaraj Singhji Mewar to Present MMCF Awards 2026 Celebrating Service, Heritage and Excellence

Hyderabad: Tuition teacher gets 5-yr-RI for sexually assaulting minor girl

Hyderabad: A local court in Hyderabad on Wednesday, March 11, sentenced a tuition teacher to five year rigorous imprisonment for sexually assault

IPL Schedule: BCCI reveals when the dates for next phase are coming

The Indian Premier League 2026 season is confirmed to proceed as planned. The Board of Control for Cricket in India will release the full schedul

SC Grants Bail to Separatist Leader Shabir Shah in Terror Funding Case

New Delhi, Mar 12: The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in a terror funding case in which h

After Israeli intelligence infiltration, Iran deploys elite NOPO force to guard new leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Iran's special NOPO unit is now safeguarding Mojtaba Khamenei, the newly appointed Supreme Leader. This follows the assassination of his father,

Opposition did not adhere to rules, forcing me to make difficult decisions: Om Birla in Lok Sabha

Om Birla, speaking in the Lok Sabha on the no-confidence motion moved against him, said the Chair does not belong to one person and that he will

Verstappen Jokes New F1 Cars 'More Like Mario Kart'

The Red Bull driver crashed in qualifying in the season-opener in Australia last weekend before having to carve his way from 20th on the grid to

Iran hits Gulf oil routes: tankers burn near Basra, Oman port struck, ship hit in Hormuz

Drone-Dropped Heroin Worth 8 Crore Seized Near IB in Jammu

Jammu, Mar 12: Security forces have seized over 1.5 kg of heroin worth more than 8 crore that was allegedly dropped by a Pakistani drone near the

How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war?

The tranquility of Gulf waters is being shattered as Iran escalates attacks on shipping traffic in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Over the past

Party will impeach Chief Election Commissioner with support of over 100 MPs: TMC MP Saugata Roy

The Trinamool Congress is preparing to move an impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissioner. More than 100 Lok Sabha MPs and 50 Raj

Naidu Asks Collectors to Step Up Efforts to Attract Investments

The Chief Minister stressed the need for proactive efforts by collectors to bring investments into the state

Jhumkas on the runway: Why Ralph Laurens vintage accessories at Paris Fashion Week sparked a cultural credit debate

After Ralph Lauren showcased jhumka-style earrings at Paris Fashion Week, describing them as vintage accessories, critics questioned the absence

Chronic Kidney Disease and Hyperkalemia: A Critical Clinical Challenge Requiring Proactive Management

Ex-Chhattisgarh Minister's Son's Drunk Driving Rampage Sparks Outrage

A dramatic late-night incident in Chhattisgarh's Korba district has triggered public anger after Sandeep Kanwar, son of senior BJP leader and for

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

I Apologised: SKY's Stunning Revelation On Controversial T20 WC Decision

Indian cricket team skipper Suryakumar Yadav admitted that dropping all-rounder Axar Patel for the T20 World Cup Super 8 match against South Afri

Om Birla Vows Impartiality After No-Confidence Motion Fails

Birla resumed his role as Speaker after the no-confidence motion against him was defeated in the House by a voice vote

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

YSRCP stands for values, credibility: Former Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy

Jagan was addressing YSRCP leaders on the occasion of the partys Formation Day celebrations at its central office in Tadepalli in Guntur district

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

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

ASEA 2026 Set for May 1617 at Japans Belluna Dome

Third Asia Star Entertainer Awards to bring top K-pop and Asian entertainment stars to Saitama.

BIGBANG Comeback, Announces 20th Anniversary World tour

BIGBANG is widely considered one of the m1ost influential K-pop groups ever, often called the Kings of K-pop

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

Woman Made to Walk Post-Surgery Dies in Hospital

Police said the deceased, Pallapu Rani, a vegetable vendor from Kamala Nagar, had been suffering from stomach pain for two to three months. After

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

Odisha : Man Allegedly Kills Wife, Daughter-In-Law And Granddaughter

A shocking triple murder has been reported from Odishas Deogarh district, probe is underway.

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

Petrol, Diesel Prices To Remain Stable Despite Iran War Risks: Government Sources

Petrol and diesel prices in India will remain stable for now despite global concerns over the Iran-US conflict.

ASEA Confirms 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2026

The 3rd ASEA 2026 event will take place at the Belluna Dome stadium in Tokorozawa, in the city of Saitama, Japan.

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

HC upholds life term of 5 BJP workers for 2006 murder of CPI(M) activist

Kochi: The Kerala High Court has upheld the life sentence of five BJP activists for the murder of a young CPI(M) worker by throwing a bomb at him

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

Samsons Presence Will Make a Lot of Difference For CSK: Irfan Pathan

Abhinav Mukund, Irfan Pathan, and Sanjay Bangar shared their thoughts on the Sanju Samson factor for CSK, RCBs opening game, and MI aiming to get

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

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

Dhurandhar to re-release in theatres worldwide

MUMBAI, Mar 12: A week before Dhurandhar 2 hits the big screen, its makers on Thursday announced that they are re-releasing the first part in cin

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

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

UK watchdogs press Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube to block children

Britain has been weighing tougher curbs on childrens access to social media, with the government considering barring under 16s from such platform

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