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11 Mar

War in West Asia Sparks LPG Crisis — Restaurants Across India Face Shutdowns

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCommercial Gas, Energy Security, India Restaurants, LPG Crisis, West Asia War

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India’s food service and hospitality sector is facing a rapidly escalating crisis as shortages of commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) intensify. Restaurants, hotels, mess kitchens, and food outlets across the country are struggling to operate amid disruptions in global energy supplies caused by the ongoing war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The conflict has severely disrupted shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial chokepoint for global oil and LPG exports. Since a significant portion of India’s LPG imports passes through this corridor, the disruption has directly impacted fuel availability in the country.…

11 Mar

Supreme Court allows passive euthanasia for PU student after 13 years in vegetative state

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Rajeev Sharma :- After being in a vegetative state for over 13 years, the Supreme Court has granted 'right to die' to 31-year-old Harish Rana, allowing withdrawal of life support. The court has also urged the Centre to consider bringing a law on passive euthanasia, which is allowed in India only after the Supreme Court studies the opinions of two medical boards on the patient's condition. Harish Rana, a student of Punjab University, fell from the fourth floor of a paying guest accommodation in 2013 and suffered severe injuries. He was placed on life support and has since remained bedridden.…

11 Mar

Trump announces $300 billion oil refinery in US with investment from Reliance

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, Reliance

Rajeev Sharma :- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the country will get its first new oil refinery in 50 years with the help of investment from India's Reliance Industries Ltd. "I am proud to announce that America First Refining is opening the FIRST new US Oil Refinery in 50 YEARS in Brownsville, Texas," Trump said Tuesday in a post on Truth Social. However, it was not immediately clear if Trump meant that the refinery was part of a bigger pact with India. While describing the project as major milestone for the country's energy sector, Trump said it…

11 Mar

India Steps Up Diplomatic Outreach on Day 12 of Middle East Conflict; Jaishankar Speaks with Iranian Counterpart

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Rajeev Sharma :- As the conflict in the Middle East entered its 12th day with no clear signs of de-escalation, India intensified its diplomatic engagement to address the rapidly evolving situation that has also impacted millions of Indian nationals living in the region. India’s External Affairs Minister held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart to discuss the latest developments and the broader implications of the ongoing tensions. The discussion focused on the escalating situation involving the United States, Israel and Iran, marking the third interaction between the two ministers since the current phase of the conflict began. During the…

10 Mar

Government Confirms Steady LPG and LNG Stocks, Prioritises Households Amid Global Supply Disruptions

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Union government on Tuesday assured the public that India has sufficient LPG and LNG supplies, even as tensions in West Asia disrupted key energy shipping routes. Officials emphasised that there is no need for panic, and domestic consumers will continue to receive priority. A senior government source said, “Crude oil supplies are being rerouted through alternative channels, with about 70 per cent now coming from routes other than the Strait of Hormuz. The domestic LPG and LNG stockpiles are healthy, and additional imports are being arranged from multiple countries.” India’s dependence on the Strait of…

10 Mar

Centre Reviews LPG Supply Strategy as West Asia Conflict Disrupts Key Energy Route

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingIndia, LPG, Narendra Modi

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Union government has stepped up efforts to manage cooking gas supplies after tensions in West Asia disrupted shipments passing through a crucial maritime corridor. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to assess the situation and discuss contingency measures. The review comes amid rising concerns over a potential shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) following escalating hostilities involving Iran, Israel and the United States. The conflict has affected maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for…

09 Mar

India Becomes World’s Second-Largest Arms Importer; Russian Share Drops to 40% as Western Ties Surge

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsArms Imports, France, India, Pakistan, Russia, SIPRI Report

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — India has emerged as the world’s second-largest importer of major arms, accounting for 8.3 per cent of global imports between 2021 and 2025, according to the latest report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The report, titled ‘Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2025’, released on Monday, March 9, 2026, reveals that India’s ranking is surpassed only by Ukraine, which claimed the top spot with a 9.7 per cent share due to its ongoing conflict with Russia. A significant takeaway from the 2025 data is the steady decline in India’s reliance on Russian military…

09 Mar

Former Diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu to Take Oath as Delhi’s 23rd Lieutenant Governor on March 11

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabDelhi LG, Oath Ceremony, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Vinai Kumar Saxena

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— Taranjit Singh Sandhu, a seasoned former diplomat and India’s former Ambassador to the United States, is scheduled to be sworn in as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The official ceremony will take place at 1:30 PM at Lok Niwas (formerly known as Raj Niwas), where the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court will administer the oath of office. The transition follows the appointment of the outgoing Lieutenant Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, as the new LG of Ladakh. Officials confirmed on Monday that preparations are already in full swing at…

09 Mar

Mamata Banerjee Slams CEC Over “False Bravado” and Alleged Intimidation of Bengal Officials

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaElection Commission, Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal

Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh)— West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Monday, March 9, 2026, accusing the head of the poll panel of "threatening" state bureaucracy during a high-level review meeting. Speaking from her dharna site in Kolkata—where she is protesting the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls—the Trinamool Congress supremo warned that "false bravado" from constitutional authorities would not be tolerated. The confrontation follows a full-bench meeting of the Election Commission (EC) with senior West Bengal administrative and police officials earlier today to assess preparedness for the…

09 Mar

Supreme Court to Hear Plea Over Massive Voter Deletion in West Bengal SIR Process

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaElection Commission, Supreme Court, Voter List, West Bengal

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— The Supreme Court of India is set to deliberate on a high-stakes petition on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, regarding the alleged mass deletion of names from electoral rolls during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi agreed to the urgent hearing following submissions by senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy, who highlighted that existing voters—many of whom have participated in previous elections—are being systematically excluded without proper documentation review. The legal challenge follows the publication of West Bengal’s final voter list on February 28, which…