A complex tug-of-war inside the White House is driving U.S. President Donald Trump's shifting public statements on the course of the Iran war, as aides debate when and how to declare victory even as the conflict spreads across the Middle East. But the message remains unclear to many, including the energy markets, which have lurched in both directions in response to Trump's statements. Pushing in the other direction are hawkish voices urging Trump to sustain military pressure on Iran, including Republican lawmakers such as U.S. They argue the U.S. must prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and respond forcefully to attacks on American troops and shipping. Asked for comment, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement: "This story is based on gossip and speculation from anonymous sources who aren’t even in the room for any discussions with President Trump.

“I’ve played cricket for that. The World Cup final win came in Ahmedabad, Bumrah’s home ground. The last time (2023 ODI World Cup final) we fell just short, this time we went over it, really happy,” he said. “My son came... My mum came... Really special. I don’t know about full circles, but really, really happy... Back-to-back World Cups never really happen.

ADVERTISEMENTThe second Jagannath temple in the township was inaugurated beside the Administrative Training Institute, diagonally opposite the Kali temple, by Bhabani Prasad Daitapati, the chief priest of the Jagannath temple in Puri. Salt Lake already has another Jagannath temple in CJ Park, which was inaugurated in 2025 on Akshay Tritiya by mayor Krishna Chakraborty. He referred to the recently inaugurated Jagannath temple in Digha and ongoing development and renovation work at temples such as Kalighat, Dakshineswar and Tarakeswar. Nrityam of DA Block showcased kathak dancers, Ta Thoi of AB Block Odissi and Saltlake Nartyalaya of GC Block Manipuri. The celebrations ended with the playing of Holi and rain dance, perhaps the most exciting part of the day.

1 8 Parents escort their children back to their cars after a suspect crashed his truck into the hallway of Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, U.S., March 12, 2026. 3 8 A mother who pulled their kids out of the Temple Israel Synagogue stands near emergency personnel after the Michigan State Police reported an active shooting incident there, in West Bloomfield, Michigan, U.S., March 12, 2026. 6 8 Police deploy after a gunman opened fire at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, U.S., March 12, 2026, in a still image from video. 7 8 A mom carries her baby out of the Temple Israel Synagogue after the Michigan State Police reported an active shooting incident there, in West Bloomfield, Michigan, U.S., March 12, 2026. 8 8 Parents escort their children back to their cars after a suspect crashed his truck into the hallway of Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, U.S., March 12, 2026.

Pakistan has bombed the fuel depot of private airline Kam Air near Afghanistan's Kandahar airport, the Taliban said on Friday, as the worst conflict in years between the South Asian neighbours flared again despite efforts to calm tensions. The fighting erupted last month with Pakistani air strikes inside Afghanistan that Islamabad said targeted militant strongholds. ADVERTISEMENT"The company (Kam Air) supplies fuel to civilian airlines as well as to United Nations aircraft," Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said. Militancy has been a bone of contention between allies-turned-foes Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Islamabad saying Kabul provides safe haven to militants executing attacks on Pakistan. Pakistan's foreign ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi had also said that Islamabad and Beijing were engaged in a "dialogue process" on Afghanistan.

In early trade, the Rupee nears an all-time low, falls 9 paise to 92.34 against the US dollar. The Indian stock markets on Friday opened in the red, with the benchmark indices opening lower in early trade. The Nifty 50 index opened at 23,400, declining 270 points, while the BSE Sensex opened at 75,288, down 800 points as seen at 9.52 am. In early trade, the Rupee nears an all-time low, falls 9 paise to 92.34 against the US dollar. Nifty Auto declined by more than 1 per cent, Nifty FMCG lost 0.29 per cent, Nifty IT fell 0.67 per cent, Nifty Metal dropped 0.53 per cent, while Nifty Private Bank declined 0.96 per cent, indicating widespread selling pressure across sectors.

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Amid rising global crude prices and continued tensions linked to the US war on Iran, the United States has announced a temporary authorisation allowing countries to purchase Russian oil currently stranded at sea, extending a relief similar to the waiver earlier granted to India. The Trump administration said the measure is aimed at stabilising global energy markets as oil prices have surged since the outbreak of war on February 28. ADVERTISEMENTThe US had earlier issued a 30-day sanctions waiver to India on March 5, permitting it to buy Russian oil despite sanctions imposed over the Ukraine war. “To increase the global reach of existing supply, @USTreasury is providing a temporary authorisation to permit countries to purchase Russian oil currently stranded at sea,” Bessent said. The temporary increase in oil prices is a short-term and temporary disruption that will result in a massive benefit to our nation and economy in the long-term,” Bessent said.

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been absent from the public eye ever since his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a joint strike by the United States and Israel military forces. His mysterious absence has sparked intense speculation about his health, with reports suggesting he's in a coma after being severely injured in the same airstrike that killed his father. Is Mojtaba Khamenei in a coma? According to a report by The Sun, Mojtaba Khamenei is in a coma and has lost at least one leg after being injured in an attack. "I think he is damaged, but I think he’s probably alive in some form, you know,” Trump added on the Brian Kilmeade Show.

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“Some people are trying to create panic on LPG,” Modi told a summit in New Delhi on Thursday. India consumes about 1 million barrels of LPG a day but produces only 40 to 45 per cent of that domestically. To ease the pressure, the government has asked fuel companies to scale back petrochemical production and redirect raw materials to increase LPG output. “Refineries can optimise LPG output by shifting feedstocks away from petrochemical production towards LPG recovery,” says Ritolia. Refineries may be able to raise LPG output by 10 to 20 per cent, which would lift domestic supply to 47 to 50 per cent of demand.

Mr. Netanyahu spoke soon after the new Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei's first statement, in which he vowed to avenge the Iranians killed in the war so far. "We are crushing Iran and Hezbollah," Mr. Netanyahu said in a televised media briefing. Iran-Israel war LIVEIn wide-ranging comments on the war, Mr. Netanyahu said he was seeking to use the conflict to oust the clerical leadership in Tehran. "I have added a third objective, which is to create, for the Iranian people, the conditions to bring down this regime," Mr. Netanyahu said. The Israeli leader used his remarks to demand that Beirut rein in Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which has joined Iran in launching missile strikes on Israel.

CHENNAI: The Pulianthope All Women Police on Thursday arrested a 21-year-old man from Vyasarpadi on charges of sexually assaulting his fiance’s 14-year-old sister. According to the police, the accused used to frequently visit the girl’s house after the engagement. Sources said the accused sexually assaulted her and threatened her with dire consequences if she disclosed the incident to anyone. The incident came to light after the girl’s parents noticed changes in her behaviour. Following a complaint, the police registered a case under Pocso Act and arrested the accused.

CHENNAI: A 30-year-old load van driver died after being assaulted by a mob at Prakasam Salai on Broadway in the early hours of Wednesday following a drunken altercation. The deceased, Kalaiselvan, a resident of Triplicane, hailed from Anniyaur near Vikravandi in Villupuram district and worked as a load van driver. According to police, Kalaiselvan and his friend Balaji were travelling in an auto-rickshaw when the incident occurred. Allegedly in an inebriated state, Kalaiselvan urinated from the vehicle and it splashed on a woman walking on the road. When the woman questioned him, an argument broke out.

Surya Midha, 22, has become the youngest self-made billionaire on the Forbes World's Billionaires List after co-founding AI hiring startup Mercor. According to the latest list released by Forbes, a record 35 billionaires under the age of 30 now feature in the prestigious Forbes World's Billionaires List. Among them is 22-year-old entrepreneur Surya Midha, who has emerged as the youngest self-made billionaire on the list. Their debut surpasses the milestone achieved by Mark Zuckerberg, who first appeared on the billionaire list at the age of 23 nearly twenty years ago. Youngest female billionaire on the listThe new rankings also feature a youngest self-made female billionaire: 29-year-old Luana Lopes Lara.