Evening news wrap: Govt urges calm on LPG supply; 2 Indians killed, 10 injured in Oman attack and more | India News
- Governments have urged citizens not to panic about buying LPG as tensions in West Asia disrupt global energy routes and raise supply concerns.
- US President Donald Trump has claimed Iran is “going to surrender”, ratcheting up the rhetoric as the Middle East conflict intensifies.
- Two Indian nationals were killed and 10 others injured in an attack in Oman’s Sohar, the MEA confirmed.
- Four crew members have died after a US KC-135 refueling plane crashed in western Iraq during the ongoing Middle East conflict.
- The BCCI said it had no authority to intervene after the signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed in the Sunrisers’ Hundred.
Here are the top 5 stories of the day
Government calls for calm on LPG supply amid Hormuz tensions
The government has asked consumers not to queue up outside LPG distributors or resort to panic buying despite concerns over supply disruptions due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Officials said domestic LPG production has increased by 30 per cent since March 5 and no distributor has so far reported cutting off supplies. Authorities added that refineries are operating at full capacity and action is being taken against hoarding and black-marketing. Read the full story
Trump claims Iran ‘going to capitulate’ amid escalating conflict
US President Donald Trump told G7 leaders that Iran was “going to capitulate”, the report said, citing officials familiar with the conversation. The comments come as Washington continues military operations against Iran and raises tensions 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 the 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 Oman’s Sohar city, the Ministry of External Affairs said. Additional Secretary (Gulf) Asim R Mahajan confirmed that five injured Indians have been discharged and five others are undergoing treatment at local hospitals. The Indian Mission in Oman is coordinating with the local authorities and concerned companies to assist the victims. Read the full story
Four US crew members killed while refueling plane crashes in Iraq
Four of the six crew members aboard a US KC-135 refueling plane were killed after the plane crashed in western Iraq, US Central Command has confirmed. The US military said the circumstances of the crash were under investigation but ruled out hostile or friendly fire. The incident marks another aircraft loss during the ongoing Middle East conflict. Read the full story
BCCI says it cannot interfere after Sunrisers sign Abrar Ahmed
The BCCI has clarified that Sunrisers cannot interfere in the controversy surrounding the signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed for The Hundred. Vice-president Rajeev Shukla said the league is played abroad and therefore falls outside the board’s jurisdiction. The signing has sparked criticism on social media, but the franchise is yet to issue an official statement. Read the full story
