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Released U.K. files reveal concerns on Mandelson's appointment as U.S. Ambassador

The more than 100 pages of documents suggested concerns were raised about the reputational risks in appointing Mr. Mandelson

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 9:15 pm

28 Indian vessels with 778 seafarers onboard stuck in Persian Gulf: Official

24 of the vessels are on the western part of the 778 seafarers onboard778 seafarers onboard778 seafarers onboard with 677 seafarers, while 4 vessels with 101 persons are on the eastern side, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 7:51 pm

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba hurt in strike that killed his father: report

The daytime air strike on the first day of the war on February 28 on a compound in Tehran killed his father, former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as well as his mother and wife

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 7:50 pm

Iran war: Funeral held for commanders in Tehran, Gulf tensions rise, ship hit near Hormuz

Thousands gathered in Tehran on Wednesday, March 11, for the funerals of several senior Iranian military commanders killed in recent USIsraeli strikes, as the conflict continued to expand across the region. Live broadcasts from the capital showed large crowds attending the ceremony honouring high-ranking officers killed during the attacks. #BREAKING High turnout of people in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 11 Mar 2026 6:28 pm

India-bound Thai-flagged cargo ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz

The vessel was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz after departing Khalifa port in the United Arab Emirates. It was on its way to Kandla in India

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 6:21 pm

White House area shut down after van breaches security barricade: police

A van crashed into a security barricade near the White House early Wednesday. The incident caused a shutdown of the area in downtown Washington. Police are investigating the driver of the vehicle. The city remains under heightened security due to the US-Israel war on Iran. The event occurred during morning rush hour.

The Economic Times 11 Mar 2026 6:10 pm

Germany, Japan to unblock oil reserves as G-7 stands ready to act

France, the current chair of the Group of Seven countries, said nations were coordinating their steps as G-7 energy ministers said they stood ready to take all necessary measures.

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 6:09 pm

A supermajority for RSP leaves Nepals Parliament with weakest Opposition

Analysts say the partys drive to deliver on promises of change that brought it to power could strain democratic norms, with few voices in the House to keep it in check

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 6:06 pm

Iran war causes major oil, gas disruptions

Saudi oil giant Aramco, the worlds top oil exporter, warned on Tuesday about catastrophic consequences for the global oil market if the Strait of Hormuz doesnt open

The Hindu Businessline 11 Mar 2026 5:52 pm

Trump keeps telling America he's winning in Iran. He's less clear in explaining how the war ends

Facing a jittery global market and drooping poll numbers since launching a war on Iran, President Donald Trump has cycled from calls for unconditional surrender to sounding amenable to an end state in which Iran trades one hard-line ayatollah for ano...

ABC News 11 Mar 2026 5:18 pm

Iran targets commercial ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as concerns grow over global energy

Iran's joint military command announced it would start targeting banks and financial institutions in West Asia

The Hindu Businessline 11 Mar 2026 5:07 pm

Iranian womens soccer squad member changes mind on Australia asylum offer, to return home

Decision follows asylum claims amid rising safety concerns for players in Iran; team members now en route home after brief stay in Malaysia.

The Hindu Businessline 11 Mar 2026 3:47 pm

Iran says it will target U.S.-Israeli economic, banking interests in region

Iranian Bank Sepah was hit overnight in Tehran

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 3:27 pm

West Asia financial hubs at risk, Iran identifies new targets

The statement emphasizes that financial hubs, particularly Dubai in the UAE, along with Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, are at heightened risk

The Hindu Businessline 11 Mar 2026 3:11 pm

West Asia crisis: Two drones fall in vicinity of Dubai airport

The attack resulted in moderate injuries to one Indian national

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 2:50 pm

Two drones fall in vicinity of Dubai airport as Iran crisis shows no sign of easing

The attack resulted in minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, as well as moderate injuries to one Indian national

The Hindu Businessline 11 Mar 2026 2:22 pm

The rebellion of Tucker Carlson

The conservative American commentator, who used to be strong supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, is stirring Christian conservatives against Israel and the war on Iran

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 1:02 pm

UAE weather forecast: Rain, dust, and cooler temperatures expected until March 15

Unsettled weather is forecast across the UAE from Wednesday until March 15, bringing chances of rainfall, dusty winds, and cooler temperatures. Conditions are expected to gradually improve later in the week, with a return to fair to partly cloudy skies and rising temperatures by Sunday.

The Times of India 11 Mar 2026 11:45 am

Watch: U.S. must pull back instead of tailing Israel | The Hindu Editorial

If Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu continue this war, the global economy will come under even greater stress. Whether they realise their grave miscalculation or not, the way forward is not more bombing. This war must be brought to an end immediately.

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 11:43 am

Cargo ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz

Fire breaks out onboard as crew evacuates and requests assistance, UK maritime authorities say

The Hindu Businessline 11 Mar 2026 11:37 am

Asias fuel crunch triggers four-day weeks, school closures

Governments slash working hours and curb energy use as Middle East supply disruptions ripple across the region

The Hindu Businessline 11 Mar 2026 10:59 am

LPG crisis LIVE: Commercial LPG shortage hits hotels, restaurants across India

With the widening West Asia conflict disrupting energy supplies, many hotels, restaurants across the country on Tuesday claimed that they were facing hardships due to a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 10:57 am

Iranian women's football squad member changes mind on Australia asylum offer, to return home

Two more members of the delegation claimed asylum, but another member wants to return

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 10:24 am

Irans Araghchi speaks with Russias Lavrov on West Asia security crisis

According to Irans Foreign Ministry, the two leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and its potential impact on international security.

The Hindu Businessline 11 Mar 2026 10:23 am

Trump officials mixed Iran messages prompt more volatility

US Energy Secretary Chris Wrights social media flub and Trumps frenetic mine posts illustrate the scattered messaging that has frustrated observers in Washington and on Wall Street

The Hindu Businessline 11 Mar 2026 10:14 am

Allies in India have been good actors, have temporarily allowed New Delhi to accept Russian oil already at sea: White House

As we work to appease this temporary gap of oil supply around the world because of the Iranians, we have temporarily permitted them (India) to accept that Russian oil, said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 10:04 am

Trump says Reliance to invest in new Texas oil refinery

New York: US President Donald Trump has said that Indias Reliance Industries will make an investment in a new oil refinery being opened in Texas, thanking the company and our partners in India for the deal. Historic USD 300 billion deal: Trump Describing it as a historic USD 300 billion deal, Trump in a social Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 11 Mar 2026 9:58 am

US says its escalating war on Iran, dimming chance of talks

The Pentagon earlier in the day reinforced that message, saying the US and Israel are conducting their most intense day of attacks yet against Iran and wont give up until the Islamic Republic is beaten

The Hindu Businessline 11 Mar 2026 9:56 am

Trump has one prescription for midterms. House Republicans have another

President Donald Trump is pushing for a new voting law, but House Republican leaders are prioritizing economic relief for families. This creates a divide as Republicans seek to retain their congressional majority. Trump insists his voting bill is key, while others highlight tax cuts and energy independence. Congress faces a challenging path to pass legislation amid these differing priorities.

The Economic Times 11 Mar 2026 9:35 am

North Korean leader Kim watches cruise missile tests with his daughter

Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter observed tests of strategic cruise missiles fired from a warship, state media reported Wednesday, as North Korea threatened responses to US-South Korean military drills. Images sent by the Korean Central News Agency showed the two in a conference room looking at a screen showing Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 11 Mar 2026 9:04 am

FBIs most wanted: USD 1 million reward for Indian man accused of killing wife

New York: The FBI is now offering a reward of up to USD 1 million, significantly increasing it from the previous amount of USD 250,000, for information leading to the arrest of an Indian national wanted for allegedly killing his wife in 2015. Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, 35, was last known to be in the Newark, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 11 Mar 2026 8:30 am

Kim Jong Un, daughter watch North Korea's cruise missile tests

The girl, reportedly named Kim Ju Ae and about 13, has accompanied her father at numerous prominent events, and is likely to be designated his heir

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 7:58 am

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missiles as new attacks reported; Israel launches new strikes on Beirut's suburbs

The U.S. military said it took out multiple Iranian vessels on Tuesday as the Islamic Republic vowed to block the regions oil exports

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 7:14 am

Macron to host G7 leaders call on Iran crisis, energy prices

Benchmark oil prices surged to almost four-year highs on March 9 but prices plummeted 11% on March 10

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 6:40 am

WHO warns of health risks from black rain in Iran

The World Health Organization warned that black rain caused by strikes on Irans oil facilities pose health risks. WHO warns of health risks from black rain in Iran

India Vision 11 Mar 2026 6:32 am

UAE builds six-month stockpile of essential goods amid West Asia conflict

The governments policy regulates the prices of nine key commodities cooking oil, eggs, dairy products, rice, sugar, poultry, legumes, bread, and wheat which cannot be increased without prior approval

The Hindu Businessline 11 Mar 2026 5:52 am

Iran-US Gulf conflict escalates as oil infrastructure targeted

The war, now in its 11th day, has triggered global market volatility, with Brent crude briefly touching USD 120 per barrel.

The Hindu Businessline 11 Mar 2026 5:22 am

Trump announces first US oil refinery in 50 years with Indias Reliance

Located in Brownsville, Texas, the $300 billion refinery is expected to boost American energy production, strengthen national security, and create thousands of jobs.

The Hindu Businessline 11 Mar 2026 5:10 am

UAE confirms six-month strategic stockpile of essential goods

Policy covers nine key commodities: cooking oil, eggs, dairy products, rice, sugar, poultry, legumes, bread, and wheat, whose prices cannot be increased without prior approval

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 4:37 am

U.S. military destroys at least 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Trump earlier said he had no reports that Iran had either started or was on the verge of mining the Strait of Hormuz

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 4:22 am

Trump announces opening of oil refinery in Texas, thanks Indias Reliance for tremendous investment

He said it was a $300 billion deal, but it was not immediately clear if he meant that was part of a bigger deal with India

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 4:01 am

Unseen pics from Vijay-Rashmika wedding: From kisses to mehendi design with a twist

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda share unseen photos from their Pradhanam and Mehendi evening, which was held on February 25, 2026, in Udaipur. The intimate celebration shows Virosh dancing, family moments, and a forehead kiss from Vijay.

IBTimes 11 Mar 2026 3:35 am

Leh apex body to resume agitation on March 12; protests planned ahead of new Ladakh LG's oath

The Leh Apex Body has announced that it will resume its agitation with protest demonstrations across Leh on March 12 to press for key demands, including statehood, inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India, and separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil.

IBTimes 11 Mar 2026 3:21 am

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns months after airline's worst-ever flight crisis

Pieter Elbers has resigned as CEO of IndiGo, months after the airline faced its worst-ever operational crisis in December 2025. The airline's parent company, InterGlobe Aviation, announced that Managing Director Rahul Bhatia will take over the airline's management on an interim basis until a new CEO is appointed.

IBTimes 11 Mar 2026 3:15 am

Trump says 10 Iranian mine-laying vessels destroyed

The U.S. President said he had no reports that Iran had either started or was on the verge of mining the Strait of Hormuz

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 3:05 am

Man visits hell on Earth gold town in worlds highest city where lawless mines are guarded by snipers

La Rinconada, a settlement over 5,000 meters high in the Peruvian Andes, is home to 50,000 people living in harsh conditions amidst a gold rush. Visitors describe extreme altitude sickness, pollution, crime, and dangerous mining practices, painting a stark picture of life in one of the world's most difficult places.

The Times of India 11 Mar 2026 2:58 am

U.S. urges Israel to stop attacks on Iran energy sites: report

The Trump administration cited three reasons, including a goal to cooperate with Irans oil sector after the war, according to the report

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 1:55 am

Attackers 'laughed out loud and spat at' British woman during horror gang rape in Magaluf

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Eight men pleaded guilty after an 18-year-old British girl was subjected to a horrific rape attack that was filmed and po... Attackers 'laughed out loud and spat at' British woman during horror gang rape in Magaluf

India Vision 11 Mar 2026 1:34 am

Man who raped wife after she said no to anal sex during intercourse jailed

The 43-year-old man initially claimed the incident was consensual before admitting his guilt while his wife gave evidence during a trial the Central C... Man who raped wife after she said no to anal sex during intercourse jailed

India Vision 11 Mar 2026 1:32 am

About 140 U.S. service members wounded since start of Israel-Iran war: Pentagon

The new figure is the first insight into the broader toll of injuries that have been sustained by U.S. troops in the wake of a barrage of retaliatory rocket and drone strikes from Iran

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 1:22 am

Dutertes drug war faces judgement at the ICC

Victims of the Philippines drug war finally see a path to justice in The Hague. Dutertes drug war faces judgement at the ICC

India Vision 11 Mar 2026 12:35 am

White House denies US military escorted tanker in Hormuz after deleted post

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has walked back a deleted social media claim from Energy Secretary Chris Wright. White House denies US military escorted tanker in Hormuz after deleted post

India Vision 11 Mar 2026 12:34 am

Moment Hezbollah missile strikes Israeli radar station

Israel has released video it says shows the moment a missile fired by Hezbollah struck a satellite and radar station. Moment Hezbollah missile strikes Israeli radar station

India Vision 11 Mar 2026 12:33 am

Russian attack kills four in Ukraines Sloviansk as both sides claim gains

Ukrainian and Russian officials have claimed battlefield successes in the more than four-year war. Russian attack kills four in Ukraines Sloviansk as both sides claim gains

India Vision 11 Mar 2026 12:32 am

India slams Pakistans airstrikes on Afghanistan during Ramzan

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni reiterated New Delhi's support for the UN Secretary-General's call for compliance with international law, including international humanitarian law, and for ensuring protection of civilians

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 12:24 am

Canadian police investigate gunfire at U.S. consulate in Toronto

Toronto Police Deputy Chief Frank Barredo said two individuals emerged from a white Honda CRV SUV at around 4:30 a.m. and fired multiple shots at the building before fleeing

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 10:59 pm

We are not afraid of you: Irans defiant message to US, Israel

United States President Donald Trump, in an interview with Fox News, hinted at the possibility of talks with Iran, but it depends on the terms. He also warned that if Tehran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz, it would be hit 20 times harder. We do not fear you: Iran to Trump Irans Supreme Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 10 Mar 2026 10:30 pm

Iraqi airspace must not be used against neighbours: Iraq PM tells U.S. Rubio

Iraq neighbours Iran, against which the United States and Israel launched massive strikes on February 28, as well as the Gulf, which the Islamic republic has hit with missile and drone attacks

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 9:57 pm

Strait of Hormuz could be a Strait of defeat for U.S.: Larijani

Earlier in the day, Donald Trump threatened Iran with death, fire and fury

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 8:53 pm

Pentagon chief says U.S. intensifying strikes on Iran

Iran has vowed to block all oil exports via the Gulf while the war lasts, while Mr. Trump has threatened death, fire, and fury if Tehran interferes with crude exports

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 7:02 pm

China-North Korea trains to resume after six-year halt: travel agents

Train journeys between the two countries were halted in 2020 as they imposed strict border closures to prevent the coronavirus from spreading

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 6:15 pm

Our entire hotel, commercial industry hit; matter must be discussed in Parliament: K'taka Deputy CM

Shivkumar said NDIA Bloc MPs have already raised the matter and staged protests, questioning why the Centre is avoiding debate. Shivakumar also criticised the recent LPG price hike and said the fuel situation is impacting businesses and families, including Indians working in the Middle East.

IBTimes 10 Mar 2026 5:19 pm

Sensex, Nifty snap 2-day losing streak as Trump signals Iran war may end soon

The Nifty closed 0.97 per cent, or 233.5 points, higher at 24,261.6, while the Sensex rose 0.82 per cent, or 639.82 points, to settle at 78,205.98.

IBTimes 10 Mar 2026 5:17 pm