Iran Attack Ignites Kandla-Bound Cargo Ship in Hormuz Strait: 20 Rescued, 3 Missing
A Thai-flagged bulk carrier, Mayuree Naree, en route from UAE’s Khalifa Port to Gujarat’s Kandla Port, caught fire after a projectile strike by Iran’s IRGC in the Strait of Hormuz on March 11, 2026—one of four vessels hit amid escalating US-Iran conflict. Omani Navy Saves 20 Crew; 3 Sailors Feared Lost
LPG Crisis Deepens Across India: Queues Lengthen as Iran War Disrupts Supplies, Govt Ramps Production
India’s LPG shortage worsened on March 12, 2026, with long queues at agencies in Noida, Lucknow, Delhi, Bhubaneswar, and Kolkata amid US-Iran conflict fallout, prompting govt assurances of stabilized supply via 10% production hikes. Hospitality Reels Under Commercial Gas Halt Restaurants in Mumbai (20% closures), Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Thiruvananthapuram
India-AI Impact 2026: How Artificial Intelligence Is Powering Climate Resilience and Disaster Preparedness
As climate change accelerates, India has turned to artificial intelligence (AI) as a powerful ally. At the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the focus was clear: harness AI for people, planet, and progress. In a historic first for the Global South, the summit showcased India’s
PM Modi Unveils ₹16,450 Cr Mega Infra Projects in Kerala: Highways, Refinery, Renewables Boost
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for transformative infrastructure projects worth over ₹16,450 crore during his March 11, 2026, visit to Ernakulam, Kerala, spanning roads, railways, energy, and rural connectivity. ₹5,500 Cr BPCL Polypropylene Plant for Self-Reliance The Kochi Refinery’s new 400 KTPA Polypropylene Unit will
PM Modi Inaugurates Kerala’s First Six-Lane NH-66 Stretch: ₹2,650 Cr Boost to Mumbai-Kanyakumari Corridor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Kerala’s first six-lane highway—the Talapady-Chengala section of NH-66—on March 11, 2026, during his Kochi visit, dedicating projects worth ₹10,800 crore linking Kasaragod to Kannur and Mangaluru. Connectivity Revolution for North Kerala This ₹2,650 crore upgrade, part of the Mumbai-Kanyakumari Economic Corridor, slashes travel times
YouTube Rolls Out Deepfake Detection for Politicians and Journalists: Election Misinfo Shield
YouTube expanded its AI-powered deepfake detection tool to verified politicians, government officials, political candidates, and journalists on March 10, 2026, enabling them to flag and request removal of unauthorized likeness videos ahead of global elections. Opt-In Tool Scans for AI Impersonations Participants submit ID and a self-video; YouTube alerts via
Air India Express Hard Landing at Phuket: Nose Gear Fails, Runway Shut for Hours—No Injuries
An Air India Express Boeing 737 MAX 8 from Hyderabad executed a hard landing at Phuket International Airport on March 11, 2026, snapping its nose landing gear wheel and stranding the aircraft on the runway for five hours. All 133 Passengers Safely Evacuated Flight IX938, carrying 131 passengers, 7 crew,
Meta Acquires Moltbook: Pioneering AI Agent Social Network to Supercharge Superintelligence Labs
Meta Platforms has acquired Moltbook, a viral Reddit-style platform enabling AI agents to interact, share prompts, vote, and collaborate autonomously, marking a bold step in building ecosystems for agentic AI. Founders Join Meta’s AI Powerhouse Moltbook co-founders Matt Schlicht (CEO of Octane AI) and Ben Parr will integrate into Meta’s
Abu Dhabi Bans Junk Food Billboards: Can Hiding Ads Curb Unhealthy Eating?
Abu Dhabi has banned billboards and digital displays promoting high-fat, high-sugar, and high-salt junk foods in public spaces, targeting obesity through its Healthy Living initiative. Public Health Push Targets Visual Temptations The Department of Health classifies products via Nutri-Mark labels (A-E grades), prohibiting C-E items from outdoor ads while allowing
UN Warns: Strait of Hormuz Closure Could Spike Global Food Prices, Crush Vulnerable Economies
The United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) agency has issued a stark warning that Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran war risks surging food prices worldwide, exacerbating cost-of-living crises for the poorest nations. Chokepoint Carries 38% Global Oil, Key Food Inputs The vital waterway handles 38%
