Evening News Wrap: Government urges calm on LPG supplies; 2 Indians killed, 10 injured and more in Oman attack. india news
- The government has urged citizens not to panic buy LPG as tensions in West Asia are disrupting global energy routes and increasing supply concerns.
- US President Donald Trump claimed Iran is “about to surrender”, ramping up the rhetoric as the Middle East conflict intensifies.
- The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that two Indian nationals were killed and 10 others were injured in an attack in Sohar, Oman.
- A US KC-135 refueling plane has crashed in western Iraq during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, killing four crew members.
- After Sunrisers signed Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed for The Hundred, the BCCI said it had no right to interfere.
Here are the top 5 stories of the day
Government urges peace on LPG supply amid tension in Hormuz
The government has asked consumers not to stand in queues outside LPG distributors or make panic purchases 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 so far no distributor has reported supply stoppage. Officials said refineries were operating at full capacity, while action was being taken against hoarding and black marketing. Read the full story
Trump claims Iran ‘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 talks. The comments came as Washington continued its military campaign against Iran and missile and drone attacks heightened tensions across the region. The US military also said the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group will continue to support ongoing operations in the conflict area. 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, while five others are undergoing treatment in local hospitals. The Indian Mission in Oman is coordinating with local authorities and the company concerned to assist the affected people. Read the full story
Four US crew members killed as refueling plane crashes in Iraq
Four of the six crew members aboard a US KC-135 refueling aircraft have died when the plane crashed in western Iraq, US Central Command confirmed. The US military said the circumstances of the crash were being investigated but ruled out hostile or friendly fire. The incident marks another aircraft loss during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Read the full story
BCCI says it can’t interfere after Sunrisers sign Abrar Ahmed
The BCCI has made it clear that it cannot interfere in the controversy over Sunrisers’ signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed in The Hundred. Vice-president Rajiv Shukla said that the league is played abroad and hence it is outside the jurisdiction of the board. The signing has sparked criticism on social media, but the franchise has not yet issued any formal statement. Read the full story