US destroys 16 Iranian vessels near Strait of Hormuz, Iran retaliates with its 35th strike wave. Sirens across the Gulf, 95 dead in Lebanon

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As West Asia tensions threaten global fuel supplies, India is shifting into energy defence mode, prioritising household LPG and introducing a lock-in period between cylinder bookings. The move aims to prevent shortages in homes but could tighten supplies for commercial users like hotels and restaurants.

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Asia rolls out emergency measures as Iran war fears push oil prices higher and threaten the Strait of Hormuz. Countries including Bangladesh, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and India are rationing fuel, cutting taxes, and limiting usage to curb the energy shock. ⛽️📉

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Mehdi Taj, head of Iran's Football Federation, expressed doubts about Iran's participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026 due to the US hosting part of the event amidst ongoing tensions.

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Induction cooktops are out of stock in major cities amid consumer panic over potential LPG supply disruptions stemming from the US-Iran conflict.

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Raghav Chadha raises concerns over prepaid mobile rules in Parliament, urging telecom companies to ensure incoming calls and SMS continue for at least a year after recharge expiry. He also criticised the 28-day recharge cycle, saying it forces users to recharge 13 times a year and called for low-cost incoming-only plans. 📱

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The ongoing war involving Iran has almost brought tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to a standstill, causing sharp swings in oil prices and underlining how crucial the narrow waterway is for global energy supplies.

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In Kerala rally, PM Modi thanks Gulf nations for taking care of Indians - 'Won’t abandon citizens’ – Top quotes

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The Supreme Court has allowed passive euthanasia for the first time in the Harish Rana case, permitting withdrawal of life support for a 32-year-old in a vegetative state since 2013. Here is how India's law compares to euthanasia legislation across the world.

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Non-Hindus to be barred from entering Badrinath, Kedarnath from this year: Report

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The no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition parties against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was dismissed by voice vote on Wednesday.

The no-confidence resolution against Birla was given by several opposition leaders who alleged that he had acted in a "blatantly partisan" manner in the House.

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IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to begin title defence against Sunrisers Hyderabad; Check fixtures for first phase

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US-Israel, Iran conflict: IEA to release 400 mn barrels of oil as Middle East war rattles global energy market

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WATCH | Supreme Court allows withdrawal of medical treatment to 32-year-old Harish Rana, who has been in a vegetative state for the last 13 years with negligible hope of recovery.

Harish Rana's father, Ashok Rana, says," We had been fighting for this. Which parents would want this for their son? We had pursuring this case for the last three years. He will be taken to AIIMS. He used to be a topper at Panjab University."

Google Cloud has completed acquisition of Wiz, enhancing cloud security capabilities. The deal allows the Alphabet owned unit to leverage Wiz's technology for multicloud cybersecurity.

Here's what this means: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/google-cloud-completes-32-billion-acquisition-of-cloud-security-firm-wiz-what-this-means-ai-cybersecurity-multicloud-ai-11773242948860.html

Nifty 50, Sensex today: What to expect from Indian stock market in trade on March 12👇

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Gold, silver rates today: Gold prices slip below $5,200 an ounce, silver prices near $85. Time to buy amid US-Iran war?

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Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three intraday stocks for today - 12 March 2026👇

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Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today — 12 March 2026

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Indian stock market: 10 things that changed for market overnight - Gift Nifty, US-Iran war, oil prices to US inflation👇

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Indian stock market: 10 things that changed for market overnight - Gift Nifty, US-Iran war, oil prices to US inflation👇

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