Indian government and state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) are expected to hold retail petrol and diesel prices steady in the near term, despite a dramatic surge in global crude oil benchmarks. Following a weekend of escalating tensions in the Middle East.
A 30-year-old woman was arrested Sunday afternoon after allegedly firing an AR-15-style rifle at the Beverly Hills residence of pop superstar Rihanna. Law enforcement officials confirmed that the singer was inside the home at the time of the shooting, but no injuries were reported. The suspect was taken into custody shortly after the incident following a brief pursuit.
The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, was at $107.97 after trading resumed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, up 16.5% from its Friday closing price of USD 92.69. West Texas Intermediate, the light, sweet crude oil produced in the United States, was selling for about USD 106.22 a barrel.
UAE air defense systems intercepted a large-scale missile and drone attack originating from Iran early Monday morning. While the majority of the threats were neutralized, falling debris struck a residential tower in the Dubai Marina district, causing localized facade damage and a brief fire.
PM Modi will address a post-budget webinar today, to discuss the implementation of key initiatives from the Union Budget 2026-27. Titled 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People', the session will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and domain experts via video conferencing to translate policy visions into actionable ground-level strategies.
Actress Trisha Krishnan has finally reacted to a controversy surrounding her name after filmmaker and actor R Parthiban made remarks about her at a public event. Without naming him, the actress addressed the incident and described it as 'stupidity'.
In an interview to CNN, Wright said the Trump administration directly reached out to India as part of a short-term effort to calm oil markets rattled by disruptions in the Middle East. "I did call up the Indians, as did US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and say, look, there's a whole bunch of oil that's floating to wait to unload at Chinese refineries," he added.
Addressing party workers from her sit-in demonstration site at Esplanade, CM Banerjee claimed that the exercise had resulted in the deletion of names of several voters from the electoral rolls. She said that even with the support of the Election Commission, the BJP would not be able to win the Assembly elections in the state.
UAE air defenses intercepted 16 of 17 ballistic missiles and 113 of 117 drones launched by Iran today, March 8. Total attacks have killed four and injured 112. President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirmed the nation's readiness to defend its sovereignty following regional escalation triggered by US-Israel strikes on Iranian leadership.
Lakshya Sen finished runner-up at the 2026 All England Open after losing 15-21, 20-22 to Lin Chun-Yi. Despite playing through blisters, Sen pushed the 57-minute final to a tense deuce in the second game. Lin becomes the first men's singles champion from Chinese Taipei, while Sen secures his second silver in the prestigious tournament.
In a shocking incident, a man in Telangana’s Kamaraeddy town killed his three daughters by throwing them into the lake as he was unable to raise them due to financial problems, police said on Sunday. The bodies of Ayat (7) and Mariyam (5) were recovered from the lake on Saturday night, while the body of Shifat (8) was pulled out on Sunday morning.
Makran Traders Alliance President Ishaq Roshan Dashti said nearly 80 per cent of fuel and food consumed in border areas relies on Iran. He said Iranian commodities had already become more expensive following Iran's imposition of over 30 per cent tax on the export of food items after protests erupted earlier this year.
The trips include Delhi-New York (JFK), Delhi-London (Heathrow), Mumbai-London (Heathrow) for "boosting much-needed capacity when travel options for passengers remain constrained," it said. Further planes will fly from Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, Zurich, Male and Colombo to Delhi.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Sunday sought a report from the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government seeking details of the protocol violations during President Droupadi Murmu's visit to the state.
Six individuals were detained on charges related to launching smoking projectiles filled with bolts and screws outside the home of Mayor Zohran Mamdani during an anti-Muslim demonstration. Authorities said tensions escalated on Saturday (local time) during a demonstration organised by far-right activist Jake Lang.
Authorities have initiated bulldozer action against the property of the main accused in the Uttam Nagar murder case in Delhi, where a 26-year-old man was killed following a dispute during Holi celebrations.
PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said that as India progresses further, the aspirations and contributions of women will continue to guide India's collective journey towards a strong and prosperous nation. He also shared how women are now breaking away from the stereotypes by entering a profession that was considered "not for women".
The Telangana government on Saturday announced that actor Naga Chaitanya had been chosen as the Best Actor for 2025 for his performance in 'Thandel', while actress Rashmika Mandanna had been chosen as the Best Actress for her performance in 'The Girlfriend'.
The head of OpenAI’s robotics team, Caitlin Kalinowski, has announced resignation, citing the company’s move to deploy its artificial intelligence (AI) models within the Pentagon’s classified network. “AI has an important role in national security.
Iran on Sunday declared that its right to self-defence will continue until what it described as “aggression” by the United States and Israel comes to an end or until the United Nations Security Council identifies and names the “aggressors” under Article 39 of the UN Charter and determines the responsibilities arising from their actions.
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