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- The government has urged citizens not to panic buy LPG as tensions in West Asia disrupt global energy routes and raise supply concerns.
- US President Donald Trump claimed Iran is “about to surrender”, escalating rhetoric as the Middle East conflict intensifies.
- Two Indian nationals were killed and 10 others injured in an attack in Sohar, Oman, the MEA confirmed.
- Four crew members died after a US KC-135 refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during the ongoing Middle East conflict.
- The BCCI said it has no authority to intervene after Sunrisers signed Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed in The Hundred.
Here are the top 5 stories of the day
Govt urges calm over LPG supply amid Hormuz tensions
The government has asked consumers not to queue outside LPG distributors or resort to panic buying despite concerns over supply disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Officials said domestic LPG production has increased by 30 per cent since March 5 and that no distributor has reported a supply dry-out so far. Authorities added that refineries are operating at full capacity while action is being taken against hoarding and black marketing. Read full story
Trump claims Iran is ‘about to surrender’ amid escalating conflict
US President Donald Trump told G7 leaders that Iran is “about to surrender”, according to reports citing officials familiar with the conversation. The remarks came as Washington continued military operations against Iran and tensions escalated across the region with missile and drone strikes. The US military also said the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group continues to support ongoing operations in the conflict zone. Read full story
Two Indians killed, 10 injured in attack in Oman’s Sohar city
Two Indian nationals were killed and 10 others injured in an attack in Sohar city in Oman, the Ministry of External Affairs said. Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem R Mahajan confirmed that five injured Indians have been discharged while five others are receiving treatment in local hospitals. The Indian mission in Oman is coordinating with local authorities and the company involved to assist those affected. Read full story
Four US crew members killed after refuelling aircraft crashes in Iraq
Four of six crew members aboard a US KC-135 refuelling aircraft were killed after the plane crashed in western Iraq, US Central Command confirmed. The US military said the circumstances of the crash are under investigation but ruled out hostile or friendly fire. The incident marks another aircraft loss during the ongoing Middle East conflict. Read full story
BCCI says it cannot intervene after Sunrisers sign Abrar Ahmed
The BCCI has clarified it cannot intervene in the controversy surrounding Sunrisers signing Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed in The Hundred. Vice-president Rajeev Shukla said the league is played overseas and therefore falls outside the board’s jurisdiction. The signing has triggered criticism on social media, but the franchise has not yet issued a formal statement. Read full story
