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Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Two Indian nationals were killed in a drone strike in an industrial area of Oman on Friday, officials said, marking the first Indian fatalities on land in a West Asian country since the start of the Iran–US conflict on February 28. Ten oth...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Friday said India’s fuel supply remains secure and urged the public not to panic, stating that the country’s refineries are operating at full capacity and maintaining adequate inventories of cru...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Tehran Blast: A powerful explosion shook Ferdowsi Square in the Iranian capital on Friday while thousands gathered for the annual Quds Day rallies, according to Iranian state television. The blast occurred along Enghelab Street near the Un...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom S. Jaishankar held a phone conversation with Abbas Araghchi to discuss regional and international developments amid escalating tensions in West Asia. According to Tehran, the Iranian foreign minister briefed his Indian counterpart on the l...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom A sudden spike in auto LPG prices at a private fuel station in Coimbatore and an emerging shortage of cooking gas in Bengaluru’s hospitality sector are highlighting the wider ripple effects of the ongoing West Asia crisis on India’s energy...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom US President Donald Trump on Friday hinted Washington’s intent to intensify its campaign against Iran, warning that Tehran should “watch out for what would happen today,” while asserting that the United States was winning in the conflict d...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom A restaurant bill from Chennai’s Perungudi area went viral on social media after it appeared to include a separate “Gas Charge” for cooking fuel. The receipt showed an additional Rs 9.52 added to items such as idli and medu vada, sparking...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Global crude oil prices cooled marginally on Friday after the United States announced a temporary waiver allowing countries to purchase Russian oil that is currently stranded at sea. The move, aimed at stabilising supply during a period of...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The Supreme Court of India on Friday voiced concerns about the potential impact of making menstrual leave a statutory right, cautioning that such a move could unintentionally harm women’s employment prospects. Hearing a petition seeking di...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The first oil tanker to reach India via the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the West Asia conflict has safely docked in Mumbai, delivering a crucial shipment of crude oil after a tense voyage through one of the world’s most volatile...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Google’s upcoming Pixel 10a will ship with a battery management feature that users cannot disable, continuing a trend that began with the company’s latest Pixel lineup. The feature, known as Battery Health Assistance, is designed to preser...
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has decided to cancel the Class 10 (ICSE) and Class 12 (ISC) board examinations for all examination centres in the United Arab Emirates. The move comes in response to security concerns linked to the ongoing tensions in the Middle East an...
A girl studying in Class X was allegedly gang-raped by five men in Bihar’s Saran district. She died after being thrown into a well by the accused. The incident occurred late Wednesday evening. The victim was allegedly dragged by the accused to a bathroom and sexually assaulted. All of them belonge...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The office of Droupadi Murmu has declined a request from the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) for an appointment, citing a “paucity of time,” according to sources familiar with the development. A senior TMC leader had earlier written to...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Digital payments have become a routine part of everyday life in India. Whether it is paying a shopkeeper through UPI or shopping online with cards, most transactions today happen electronically. Alongside these, India has now introduced a...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad and its owner, Kavya Maran, have found themselves in the midst of significant controversy after buying Pakistan all-rounder, Abrar Ahmed, for Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred 2026 Auction. For those wonderin...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The United States Treasury Department on Thursday said that it is temporarily allowing the sale of Russian oil that is at sea, as global energy prices surged following US-Israeli strikes on Iran that resulted the ongoing West Asia conflict...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The fuel crisis triggered by escalating tensions in West Asia has begun to tighten its grip on Delhi-NCR’s energy supply network. After a severe shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, piped natural gas (PNG) supplies have now been curtailed...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as tensions in West Asia continue to escalate, expressing concern over rising violence, civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure. In a post on X, PM Modi sai...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Honda cars has cancelled it’s electric cars which were due for launch in the the US and India. In a surprising move, the Japanese carmaker has cancelled not but three upcoming EVs including the 0 Series SUV and sedan while the 0 Alph...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom US President Donald Trump said the United States will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons, calling Tehran an “evil empire” and warning that stopping its nuclear ambitions is more important than the economic gains from rising oil pric...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the ongoing global war has triggered a severe energy crisis, stressing that how India responds to the situation is crucial. He added that the government is doing everything possible to safeguard the country’s energy security and ensure stability amid the global turmoil....
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Salim Khan Health Update: Bollywood actor Arbaaz Khan recently shared an update about his father, Salim Khan, who has been hospitalised at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai for nearly a month. The veteran screenwriter was rushed to the hospital...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The Islamabad High Court on Thursday ordered the formation of a medical board while hearing a petition filed by former prime minister Imran Khan, who has sought to be shifted from jail to a private hospital for treatment. The court said a...
In his first statement after taking office, Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in a televised address called for national unity and warned that US military bases in the region should be shut down immediately, saying they would otherwise become targets. He said Iran would continue to act against Amer...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom IPL 2026 Tickets: The countdown to IPL 2026 has officially begun. Following the release of the Phase 1 schedule on March 11, millions of fans are now scrambling to secure seats for the opening clash between defending champions Royal Challe...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Summer often brings soaring temperatures, dehydration, fatigue and a higher risk of infections. While many people focus on cooling drinks and lighter meals, nutrition experts say the right seasonal foods can also strengthen the immune syst...
The Supreme Court has issued notice on a plea filed by a journalist seeking to quash a criminal case registered against him over a WhatsApp message allegedly containing objectionable remarks about Hindu beliefs and the Brahmin community. The petitioner, Buddha Prakash Bouddha, has challenged Madhya Prad...
India’s energy security came under sharp focus in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, as the government asserted that crude oil, gas and LPG supplies remain secure despite the ongoing West Asia conflict, while the opposition questioned the country’s strategic independence in energy procurement. The discussion to...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom India’s inflation rate, based on the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series with 2024 as the base year, edged up to 3.21 per cent for February compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data released by the Ministry...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The Government has approved a compensation of Rs 30,000 crore in FY 2025-26 to the public sector oil companies — Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum — for supplying LPG at subsidised prices, the Parliament was...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Kuldeep Yadav Wedding: Fresh off India’s historic T20 World Cup 2026 Title Win, star spinner Kuldeep Yadav is set to begin a new “innings” in the serene valleys of Uttarakhand. The “Chinaman” bowler arrived in Dehra...
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday told the Lok Sabha that India’s crude oil supply remains secure despite the Iran-Israel-US conflict, even as opposition members raised slogans during his statement on LPG and fuel availability. Puri said the pressure being seen in some areas is not due t...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Monalisa Bhosle Wedding: Monalisa Bhosle, the woman who went viral during the Kumbh Mela, has been making headlines after marrying a Muslim man against her family’s wishes. A day after tying the knot with Uttar Pradesh-based Farman Khan in...
The Union government is set to respond in Parliament at 4:30 pm to concerns surrounding the reported LPG shortage across India, following a request by the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. Gandhi urged the Chair to allow a discussion on the issue, citing widespread anxiety over th...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued provisional suspensions to West Indian all-rounder Javon Searles and two team officials following a series of anti-corruption breaches. The charges stem from an extensive investigation int...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Veteran leader Farooq Abdullah has described his survival as a matter of divine grace after an alleged assassination attempt during a wedding gathering in Greater Kailash in Delhi. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said he narrow...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom A longtime accountant for disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein told U.S. lawmakers that he had no knowledge of Epstein’s sexual crimes and now regrets that his professional work may have inadvertently supported the late financier’s activiti...
Iran has said it will allow ships flying the Indian flag to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The assurance came after a conversation between India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, according to source...
A complaint has been lodged against Team India’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya in Pune. As per PTI, the complaint, filed by an advocate, accuses Pandya of “insulting” the Indian national flag during the celebrations at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Details of Complaint The a...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Residents across Uttar Pradesh are already experiencing intense summer-like conditions as temperatures soar close to 40 degrees Celsius in the first half of March. Most cities in the state are recording maximum temperatures between 38 degr...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom An alarming security scare unfolded in Jammu after an armed man opened fire near veteran politician Farooq Abdullah, prompting serious concerns about a breach in the highest level of security provided to public figures in India. The incide...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom A protest art installation depicting figures resembling Donald Trump and convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has appeared in Washington, DC, drawing public attention. The installation shows statues of Trump and Epstein recreating...
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference patron Dr Farooq Abdullah narrowly escaped unhurt after a firing incident in Jammu on Wednesday evening. The incident took place in the Greater Kailash area of the city where Abdullah had attended the wedding ceremony of a lawyer’s son. Acc...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was injured during a strike on February 28 that killed several members of his family, including his father, the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, The Guardian reported, citing Iran’s amba...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged citizens not to pay attention to rumours and asked people not to panic amid concerns about LPG shortages linked to the widening conflict in West Asia. The prime minister appealed to the public to only “spre...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom India on Wednesday condemned the attack on a Thai-flagged cargo vessel bound for Gujarat’s Kandla port in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that commercial shipping must not be targeted amid the escalating conflict in West Asia. In a statement...
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a notice to Telegram under the Information Technology Act, 2000 directing the platform to remove pirated content. The action follows complaints from several OTT platforms alleging large-scale distribution of copyrighted material through channels op...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Israeli intelligence believes Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, may have been wounded during the opening phase of the ongoing conflict, according to officials familiar with the assessment. Reports suggest the 56-year...
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom US President Donald Trump has said the ongoing war with Iran could end “soon”, claiming there is “practically nothing left to target” and that the conflict could end whenever he decides. Speaking in a brief phone interview with the news ou...