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  Oil prices jump to $100 per barrel, stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for Iran war

  March 13, 2026 8:14 IST

  At least 19 commercial ships have been damaged so far in the war, figures showed Thursday. Through Wednesday night, there had been at least 16 vessels attacked in the Persian Gulf and the wider region, according to the Joint Maritime Information Center, a coalition overseen by the US Navy.

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  Massive fire erupts after LPG cylinder explodes in Odisha market, several shops engulfed in flames

  March 13, 2026 7:30 IST

  A huge fire broke out at Bantala Chowk in Odisha's Angul district after an LPG cylinder exploded inside a tiffin shop. The flames quickly spread across the complex, destroying over ten shops and causing significant financial losses.

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  Panaji Municipal Corporation Results: BJP's 'Babush' panel dominates CCP polls with sweeping victory

  March 13, 2026 13:56 IST

  Panaji Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026: This intense municipal showdown features BJP-supported contenders, spearheaded by Panaji MLA Atanasio 'Babush' Monserrate with candidates across all wards, including sitting Mayor Rohit Monserrate in Ward 4.

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  ADR urges overhaul of political funding to combat money's grip on Indian elections

  March 13, 2026 7:24 IST

  ADR calls for a robust law to regulate political parties, mandating financial openness, internal democracy, and accountable leadership. It pushes for EC authority to deregister violators of disclosure norms or court mandates, while subjecting parties to RTI oversight for greater transparency.

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  PM Modi speaks to Iranian President, flags safety of Indians; expresses pain over death of civilians

  March 13, 2026 0:01 IST

  PM Modi also raised concerns regarding the safety and security of Indian nationals in Iran.

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  'Doing everything possible to safeguard India's energy security': PM Modi on Middle East conflict

  March 12, 2026 21:56 IST

  Amid reports of fuel and LPG shortage, PM Modi urged state governments to enhance monitoring to curb black-marketing and hoarding, underscoring the importance of protecting citizens from global shocks.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 12, 2026

  March 12, 2026 20:34 IST

  The conflict that began at the end of February 2026 after Joint US‑Israeli strikes on Iran has escalated into a broader war.

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  A dare in the dark: How India-bound Shenlong oil tanker escaped Strait of Hormuz amid Iran war

  March 12, 2026 20:19 IST

  A tanker carrying Saudi crude successfully reached Mumbai after passing through the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz, where shipping traffic has slowed due to tensions between Iran, Israel and the United States. The vessel briefly disappeared from tracking systems while crossing the sensitive waterway.

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  All retail outlets operational, production up at 28%: Petroleum Ministry on reports of LPG shortage

  March 12, 2026 20:04 IST

  Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing & Oil Refinery) at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said the directive issued on March 9 has already begun yielding results, with domestic LPG output witnessing a steady increase.

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  'Empowering women means empowering society': Dr Priti Adani at Swabhimaan: The Rise of S.H.E event

  March 12, 2026 19:32 IST

  'Swabhimaan: The Rise of S.H.E.', an event that highlighted the journeys of urban underprivileged women in Mumbai associated with the Swabhimaan programme. The event featured Dr Priti Adani, who spoke about the programme's impact and the growing role of community-led initiatives in empowering women.

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  Rohit Pawar meets Rahul Gandhi, submits 'evidence' in Ajit Pawar death case; seeks Lok Sabha debate

  March 12, 2026 18:15 IST

  A small chartered aircraft carrying Ajit Pawar took off from Mumbai at around 8 am on January 28. About 45 minutes later, the plane crashed while attempting to land near Baramati airport. Besides Ajit Pawar, four other people were on board and no one survived the accident.

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  OPINION | War may not end soon, but a ceasefire can be possible

  March 12, 2026 16:46 IST

  Iran attacked Israel and several Gulf countries with missiles and drones. It attacked a container ship off Dubai, triggered a fire near Bahrain airport and targeted a major Saudi oil field with a drone.

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  EAM held talks with Iran three times, flagged India's energy security and safety of vessels: MEA

  March 12, 2026 16:00 IST

  On evacuation of Indian nationals from the strife-hit region, Jaiswal said the Foreign Ministry was helping people who wish to return home. Sharing the details further, he said over several people from Iran have been either been evacuated or shifted to safer locations.

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  Sidhu Moose Wala murder case: Supreme Court grants bail to key accused Pawan Bishnoi, Jagtar Singh

  March 12, 2026 14:52 IST

  Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar, affiliated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, promptly took credit on social media for the hit, avenging the 2021 killing of Akali leader Vicky Middukhera, purportedly connected to Moose Wala's associates, within a tangled mesh of gangland vendettas, extortion rackets.

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  Setback for CPM: Veteran leader G Sudhakaran to contest Keralam polls as independent candidate

  April 03, 2026 12:20 IST

  Sudhakaran said he would speak about political issues during the campaign but would not speak against the government and did not know whether there was anti-incumbency.

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  Centre forms 3-minister panel led by Amit Shah to monitor petrol, diesel and gas supply

  March 12, 2026 14:29 IST

  The three-minister panel—including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri with Amit Shah at the helm—was urgently formed on March 12 to counter shortage rumors intensified by the Iran-US conflict's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.

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  Rahul Gandhi flags LPG shortage, targets government: 'Act before it turns into a crisis'

  March 12, 2026 14:29 IST

  Rahul Gandhi said the basic issue is that gas is going to be a problem, petrol is going to be a problem, all fuel is going to be a problem because our energy security has been compromised.

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  Andhra Pradesh milk scandal: Death count climbs to 13 amid suspected adulteration crisis

  March 12, 2026 13:37 IST

  Andhra Pradesh milk scandal: Authorities swiftly activated Rapid Response Teams featuring district surveillance officers, physicians, microbiologists, forensic specialists, epidemiologists, alongside establishing 24/7 emergency medical camps equipped with ambulances across the impacted zones.

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  IAF Chief AP Singh flies MiG-29 UPG solo sortie, reviews operational preparedness | VIDEO

  March 12, 2026 13:35 IST

  Air Chief Marshal AP Singh conducted a solo sortie in a MiG-29 UPG from a frontline Western Air Command base, reviewing operational preparedness and interacting with air warriors.

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  Kerala High Court removes Vellappally Natesan, other office bearers from SNDP Yogam posts

  March 12, 2026 14:17 IST

  The government lawyer said that, as the violation of statutory requirements applied to the organisation's governance as a whole, all the office bearers and the entire Board were disqualified by the court.

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  Bhopal's 2,000 hotels facing LPG shortage, govt says attempts on to control crisis | 10 Points

  March 12, 2026 13:00 IST

  Gas companies have started flat refusals on commercial cylinders, with commercial cylinder stocks exhausted for three days in Bhopal.

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  Heroin worth over Rs 8 crore dropped by Pakistani drone seized near International Border in Jammu

  March 12, 2026 12:55 IST

  Security forces in Jammu recovered over 1.5 kg of heroin worth more than Rs 8 crore, suspected to have been dropped by a Pakistani drone near the International Border. The packet was found in Bahadurpura village after a local alerted authorities.

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  'Every member has the right to speak': Om Birla rejects claim that LoP was prevented from speaking

  March 12, 2026 13:39 IST

  The resolution seeking the removal of Om Birla as Speaker was on Wednesday defeated in Lok Sabha by a voice vote. Birla was not present in the House during the entire period of the debate.

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  Supreme Court grants bail to separatist leader Shabir Shah in J-K terror funding case

  March 12, 2026 12:15 IST

  The Supreme Court has granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah in the Jammu and Kashmir terror funding case. The court said it will soon release a detailed order outlining the conditions for his release.

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  Parliament Budget Session: Uproar in Lok Sabha after Rahul Gandhi raises Epstein files issue

  March 12, 2026 22:06 IST

  Parliament Budget Session 2026 LIVE: Speaker Om Birla said that I always tried to ensure that every member expresses himself or herself under laid down rules and procedures.

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  Third decade of 21st century belongs to Uttarakhand, govt will fulfil PM Modi's vision: CM Dhami

  March 11, 2026 22:36 IST

  Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said the state government is committed to fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision that the third decade of the 21st century will belong to Uttarakhand. He made the remarks during the discussion on the motion of thanks to the Governor’s address

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  Beyond battlefield, Indian Army leads in medical innovation too with exceptional glaucoma surgery

  March 11, 2026 22:13 IST

  Doctors at the Army Hospital (Research and Referral) have achieved a world first breakthrough in glaucoma surgery, successfully implanting the Hydrus Microstent using advanced real-time imaging technology.

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  Government asks Telegram to remove pirated content; over 3,000 channels identified

  March 11, 2026 21:30 IST

  The amendments also include safeguards to ensure senior-level responsibility, clear identification of unlawful material, and periodic review of government directions.