No crisis on oil front as India has ample reserves, diversified imports: Govt

IANS | March 12, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) India's strategic oil reserves and diversification of energy imports across 40 supplier countries have transformed its capacity to absorb global energy shocks, and this resilience has ensured that there is no energy crisis due to the disruption caused by the Iran war as the government is tackling the situation with supply-side management, a senior official said on Thursday.

Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ to re-releases in cinemas a week ahead of release of 2nd part of the franchise

IANS | March 12, 2026 2:15 PM

Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) The first part of the Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise is set to make its way to the theatres once again, a week ahead of the release of the 2nd part.

Namo Swadeshi Urban Malls planned in four Gujarat cities to expand market for indigenous products

IANS | March 12, 2026 2:00 PM

Gandhinagar, March 12 (IANS) Permanent retail spaces dedicated to indigenous products will be set up in four major Gujarat cities under a state initiative aimed at expanding markets for local artisans, self-help groups and small traders.

Pakistani forces extrajudicially kill student in Balochistan

IANS | March 12, 2026 1:56 PM

Quetta, March 12 (IANS) Another Baloch student was extrajudicially killed by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation said on Thursday.

Opposition claims LPG shortage; ruling alliance MPs assure there is no need to panic

IANS | March 12, 2026 1:50 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Several Opposition MPs on Thursday raised concerns over claims of shortages of LPG cylinders and rising fuel prices, demanding a discussion in Parliament and accusing the government of failing to manage the supply situation. However, leaders from the ruling alliance asserted that there was no reason for panic and assured that adequate reserves were available in the country.

'It's going to be trial by fire for RCB at home,' says Mukund ahead of IPL 2026

IANS | March 12, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Former India cricketer Abhinav Mukund believes defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) could face a tough examination at home in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), describing their early fixtures against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as a 'trial by fire'.

MI vs RCB is going to be a houseful, won't get a bigger match than this: Pathan

IANS | March 12, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has labelled the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash between five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as the biggest game among the first 20 matches.

Sidhant recalls the simple words from his mother & grandmother that have helped kept him grounded

IANS | March 12, 2026 1:37 PM

Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Actor Sidhant recalled the simple words from his mother and grandmother that have helped keep him grounded all these years.

Papon’s train journey from Surat to Mumbai features his Gamosa, a piece of his childhood

IANS | March 12, 2026 1:34 PM

Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Papon, who is known for ‘Bulleya’, ‘Jiyein Kyun’, ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’ and others, recently took the route less travelled by celebrities.

Consumers hit as prices of daily goods surge in Pakistan, shopkeepers blame petrol costs

IANS | March 12, 2026 1:30 PM

Islamabad, March 12 (IANS) Retailers in big cities of Pakistan have raised prices of confectionery and other daily-use commodities, including fresh fruits, citing the recent rise in petroleum prices, although the majority of the shops were still selling existing stock purchased at older prices, local media reported on Thursday. This has raised serious concerns for the consumers.