Evening news wrap: All Indian crew in Persian Gulf safe, says govt; Centre revokes Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention; & more | India News
- Two Indian LPG ships have safely crossed the Hormuz as the government says all Indian crews are safe in the Persian Gulf amid Iran’s standoff.
- The Center said LPG supply remained stable despite panic bookings rising to 8.8 million.
- Sonam Wangchuk was released after the Center lifted her NSA detention.
- Akasa Air will impose fuel surcharge from March 15 due to sharp hike in ATF prices.
- Trinamool and BJP workers clashed ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s rally in Kolkata.
Here are the top 5 stories of the day:
Indian LPG ship safely crosses Hormuz after US strikes Iran’s Kharg Island
The government said all Indian crew members are safe in the Persian Gulf, as two Indian-flagged LPG ships – Shivalik and Nandadevi, carrying 92,700 tonnes, have crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are set to dock at Mundra and Kandla on March 16 and 17. The update came as US forces hit more than 90 military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, while Tehran warned it could deploy more powerful ballistic and precision missiles. Follow the live updates
The government said LPG supplies were intact, warning against panic booking amid Middle East tensions
The government said the LPG situation was critical due to the geopolitical crisis, but stressed that there was no shortage of cylinders and no stockouts were reported. In an inter-ministerial briefing, officials said that panic bookings have increased sharply, with bookings increasing from around 7.5-7.6 million to around 8.8 million. Follow the live updates
Center withdraws NSA detention of Sonam Wangchuk, releases activist
The Center has immediately withdrawn the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act and she has been released from Jodhpur Central Jail. The home ministry said the move was aimed at promoting peace, stability and meaningful dialogue in Ladakh. Read the full story
Akasa Air to add fuel surcharge from March 15 amid ATF price hike
Akasa Air will impose a fuel surcharge of Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 on domestic and international tickets booked from March 15, citing a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel prices amid tensions in the Middle East. The airline said the charge would be applicable per sector and would vary according to the duration of the flight. Read the full story
Trinamool and BJP workers clash ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Kolkata rally
Clashes broke out between TMC and BJP supporters near central Kolkata’s Girish Park just before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally at the Brigade Parade Ground. A police officer and a BJP leader were injured in the violence involving stone pelting and sloganeering. Read the full story
