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Liberia-flagged tanker Shenlong Suezmax arrived at Mumbai Port.
Updated : Mar 12, 2026

First crude shipment reaches Mumbai port following tense Strait of Hormuz passage

According to a report by the Mumbai Port Trust, the Liberian-flagged tanker Shenlong Suezmax was carrying crude oil loaded at Ras Tanura port in Saudi Arabia

Man who fired at Farooq Abdullah at Jammu wedding says attack was planned for two decades (Photo: PTI)
Updated : Mar 12, 2026

Farooq Abdullah escapes shooting at Jammu wedding; son and J&K CM Omar says, 'My father had a very close shave'

The incident took place at Hotel Royal Park in the Greater Kailash area of Jammu, where Abdullah had arrived to attend the wedding of the son of a National Conference leader.

LPG shortage: Amid wedding season, trouble brews for banquet halls and catering services
Updated : Mar 12, 2026

LPG shortage affects banquet halls, catering services during wedding season

LPG shortage: Several banquet operators have said that their LPG stocks may last only a few days. They might have to arrange other alternatives such as coal or stop accepting bookings altogether, they said.

Iran war: What your state has said about an LPG shortage
Updated : Mar 12, 2026

Is there a LPG shortage in your state? Here’s what Delhi, Gujarat, Andhra, Haryana, others say

LPG shortage: Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi said that efforts are underway to bring the LPG crisis under control and that avenues are opening for India to secure additional supply.

LPG refill gap raised to 25 days: Here’s how to complain about delayed deliveries
Updated : Mar 12, 2026

LPG cylinder not delivered after booking? Here’s how to lodge a complaint with Bharat Gas, Indane, HP

Consumers have been advised to report any delays, cancellations, or illegal charges through official helplines provided by LPG suppliers

LPG crisis: Fair price shop dealers urge for restoration of kerosene supply
Updated : Mar 12, 2026

Iran war: Fair price shop dealers urge Centre to restore kerosene supply amid LPG concerns

Iran war: Fair price shop dealers said that reinstating kerosene supply through ration shops would provide a safety net for vulnerable households, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas that still depend on multiple fuel sources for cooking.

Muniyappa said oil companies informed the government that about 20–30% of LPG is produced domestically, while the rest is imported, and shipments have been affected due to the Iran-Israel conflict.
Updated : Mar 11, 2026

'No need to panic': Karnataka minister says LPG supply will continue, urges responsible usage

The statement came amid a tense session in the Assembly, with heated exchanges between the ruling and opposition benches.

The MEA said the Indian Embassy in Tehran is helping Indian nationals leave the conflict zone by arranging land crossings to neighbouring countries such as Azerbaijan for flights back to India.
Updated : Mar 11, 2026

Two Indian nationals killed, one missing in merchant vessel attack amid West Asia conflict

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed the casualties while briefing the media on the situation involving Indians in the conflict zone

Bengaluru PG accommodations tweak menus amid LPG shortage
Updated : Mar 11, 2026

Commercial LPG shortage in India: Only 2 meals on weekdays, 3 allowed on weekends for Bengaluru PG residents

Arun Kumar, President of the PG Association in Bengaluru, said a large number of residents rely on PG facilities for their daily meals, making uninterrupted food services essential. 

PM noted that embassies and missions are 24/7 helping them.
Updated : Mar 11, 2026

'Be it from Iraq or Yemen...' : PM Modi on evacuation of stranded Indian nationals amid West Asia turmoil, attacks Congress

Prime Minister Modi also expressed gratitude to Gulf countries for their efforts in safeguarding Indian citizens.

Mamata Banerjee targets Centre over LPG shortage
Updated : Mar 11, 2026

West Asia conflict: 'First secure enough reserves of LPG, oil, gas' — Mamata attacks Centre over commercial LPG shortage

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticises Centre over LPG supply crisis amid West Asia disruption, questioning Centre’s handling of LPG shortage, calls for better reserves and energy policy.

Canteen will resume the preparation of the main course as soon as the gas supply becomes available.
Updated : Mar 11, 2026

Commercial LPG shortage in India: Delhi High Court lawyers to not get main course in canteen; forced to rely on sandwiches & salads

In a letter addressed to the Hon’ble Secretary of the Delhi High Court and all advocates, Sandeep Sharma of the canteen said the disruption has affected normal operations, forcing it to rely on limited alternative options.

Bengaluru Sees Surge in LPG Panic Bookings
Updated : Mar 11, 2026

Commercial LPG shortage in India: Panic buying in Bengaluru, hotels bear the brunt as govt prioritises domestic supply

While domestic supplies remain steady, commercial LPG cylinders are facing a crunch, putting restaurants and hotels in the city under pressure.

Eateries have switched entirely to large induction stoves and firewood cooking due to the ongoing LPG shortage.
Updated : Mar 11, 2026

LPG shortage hits Chennai, Hyderabad: Adyar Ananda Bhavan's turns off all its gas stoves, Shah Ghouse Cafe turns to firewood for its biryani

The LPG shortage has had a widespread impact on the restaurant industry in Hyderabad and Chennai, forcing many hotels and eateries to trim their menus and switch to alternate cooking methods.

Ayodhya’s Ram Rasoi adjusts cooking methods as LPG supply concerns grow (Photo- ITG/Mayank Shukla)
Updated : Mar 11, 2026

LPG shortage: Ayodhya's Ram Rasoi moves to coal, firewood, rice cookers to provide free meals, prasad to devotees

In Ayodhya, the Ram Rasoi kitchen at the Amawa Temple near the Ram Temple has started preparing contingency arrangements to ensure that free meals for devotees continue even if LPG availability becomes limited

The report stated that a large share of days in Delhi and Patna fall under low-ventilation weather regimes. In contrast, Bengaluru and Chennai have recorded lower and more stable PM2.5 levels,
Updated : Mar 11, 2026

Delhi, Patna face worst PM2.5 pollution in winter as weather traps emissions: Report

Delhi witnessed frequent air pollution curbs over the past year, with emergency restrictions imposed multiple times during the winter season as air quality deteriorated sharply. Data from the latest GRAP cycle shows that stricter stages remained in force for several weeks, highlighting the severity and persistence of pollution levels in the capital.

An Air India Express flight from Hyderabad made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport, damaging its nose landing gear.
Updated : Mar 11, 2026

Air India Express flight hard-lands in Phuket, closing runway for six hours amid nose gear damage

Flight IX938, from Hyderabad, carrying 133 passengers, landed safely, and all passengers were deplaned without injury

He also underscored that all field functionaries appointed for census work, including enumerators and supervisors, are being given adequate training.
Updated : Mar 11, 2026

'Census 2027 to be conducted in two phases, Phase 1 questions notified': Home Ministry

In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Rai said that the questions for the first phase of the nationwide enumeration exercise have also been notified. 

India's LPG Supply Crunch
Updated : Mar 11, 2026

Commercial LPG shortage in India: What's causing it, impact on hotels, restaurants, households, and more

Escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States has affected shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, tightening LPG supplies reaching India

Amid LPG shortage, IRCTC orders switch to alternative cooking methods at railway stations
Updated : Mar 11, 2026

IRCTC directs catering units to switch to microwaves, induction due to LPG crisis

This move is intended to ensure that catering services remain unaffected as the crisis threatens to disrupt regular operations at Food Plazas, Refreshment Rooms (RR), and Jan Ahaars across Indian Railways

It is not just hotel owners who are suffering; small business owners and households are also grappling with uncertainty over commercial LPG supply. 
Updated : Mar 11, 2026

Commercial LPG shortage in India: Mumbai hotels make changes to their menus, long queues at Bhopal gas agencies

West Asia energy crisis: In Mumbai, hotels have made changes to their menus amid the crippling scarcity of commercial cooking gas. 

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