India is facing concerns over crude oil and LPG supplies due to the Iran conflict and disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy route. However, the country has strengthened energy security through underground storage caverns and diversified imports. Strategic reserves and alternative suppliers are helping India manage shortages despite global volatility.
Nasser, president of the South Indian Artistes’ Association, urged Rajendra Prasad to apologize for remarks about late actor and former M. G. Ramachandran. The comment, made while praising Kanta Rao, drew criticism, with Vishal also condemning it. Nasser said the remark hurt Tamilians and appealed for a heartfelt apology.
The Kerala High Court today reprimanded the Railway Board for failing to respond on whether Aadhaar authentication is mandatory for Tatkal ticket bookings, despite several months’ time. The bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar VM adjourned the matter for three weeks, directing the Board to file its response within the period.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed appointment letters to 5,690 teachers under the state’s Education Department at an official function. The recruitment spans primary schools to research-level posts in higher education, strengthening the education workforce and aiming to improve teaching standards across institutions in the state.
Fans of Vijay Sethupathi have a major update as his upcoming action-thriller web series with National Award-winning director M. Manikandan, “Muthu Alias Kaattaan” (Kaattaan), now has a confirmed streaming date. The Jio Hotstar special will premiere on March 27, 2026, streaming simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and other regional languages.
The Tirumala Temple drew a huge crowd today, with around 66,606 devotees seeking darshan of Lord Balaji on March 11th. Those without tokens faced waits of up to 13 hours across 24 compartments. On Wednesday, 25,899 devotees offered tonsuring, while the TTD reported a hundi collection of ₹4.78 crore, showcasing unwavering faith and devotion.
Over 1.5 kg of heroin worth over ₹8 crore, allegedly dropped by a Pakistani drone, was recovered near the International Border in Bahadurpura village, Bishnah area, J&K. A local spotted the bag late Wednesday night. Police have registered a case, and preliminary investigations confirm it was drone-delivered from across the border, with further inquiry ongoing.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy directed officials to purchase only electric vehicles for government departments and hire EVs in the Core Urban Region to curb pollution. He also called for road safety awareness campaigns and plans for a modern Shamshabad bus terminal, alongside proposed high-speed rail corridors connecting Hyderabad to Pune, Bengaluru, and Chennai.
The Iran-US-Israel war has affected the gas supply chain mainly. However, TTD officials have written a letter to Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) asking them not to affect Tirumala. In the letter, they requested not to stop the LPG gas supply to Tirumala. They said that TTD consumes 5 tons of gas per day. IOCL […]
“Dhurandhar 2” starring Ranveer Singh has strong advance bookings despite a 4-hour runtime and ₹2500 premium tickets. Director Aditya Dhar justifies the length to give the ensemble cast proper backstories and showcase action. Box office success depends on audience response, as negative early reviews could make length and pricing major challenges.
Illegal sale of LPG cylinders has surged in Hyderabad, with black market dealers charging high prices. Commercial cylinders are being sold for nearly ₹5,000, while domestic ones are reaching about ₹1,500. Residents are expressing frustration, claiming enforcement agencies have failed to curb the practice and accusing officials of conducting symbolic raids.
The CBI raided 15 locations across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Punjab in a massive online fraud linked to Dubai-based fintech platform Pyypl. Alleged kingpin Ashok Kumar Sharma ran a scam defrauding ₹900 crore via fake investments, part-time job fraud, offshore withdrawals, and laundering through shell companies and international fintech wallets.
The Supreme Court today granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah in a money laundering case linked to alleged terror funding in Jammu and Kashmir. Currently jailed under UAPA for allegedly conspiring to secede the region, Shah’s lawyer, Colin Gonsalves, argued that the NIA’s counter-affidavit omitted details of his prolonged detention.
The AP govt is preparing to release a job calendar around the Ugadi. The Finance Dept has gathered vacancy data from various departments, and a review meeting with department heads is scheduled tomorrow to finalize the list. Meanwhile, the Family Welfare Dept clarified that rumors about an ongoing recruitment for mid-level health provider posts are […]
Naga Chaitanya surprised fans with a viral shirtless gym photo showcasing a striking six-pack transformation. Sharing the image on Instagram with the caption “Being Arjun,” he hinted at his role in the upcoming film “Vrushakarma.” The post sparked massive reactions online, marking a bold shift from his usual romantic image to a powerful action persona.