Evening News Report: Govt urges calm on LPG supplies; Oman attack kills 2 Indians, injures 10

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Government urges calm over LPG supplies amid Hormuz tensions

The government asked consumers not to queue outside liquefied petroleum gas dealers or panic-buy despite concerns about supply disruptions due to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. Domestic LPG production has increased by 30% since March 5 and no dealers have reported supply depletion so far, officials said. Authorities added that refineries were operating at full capacity while action was being taken to combat hoarding and black marketing. Read more

Trump claims Iran is ‘on the verge of surrender’ in escalating conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump told G7 leaders that Iran is “about to surrender,” according to officials familiar with the matter. The comments come as Washington continues its military campaign against Iran, with missile and drone attacks escalating tensions in the region. The U.S. military also said the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group continues to support ongoing operations in conflict zones. Read more

Attack in Oman’s Sohar city leaves two Indians dead and ten others injured

Two Indian nationals were killed and ten others injured in an attack in the Omani city of Sohar, Oman’s foreign ministry said. Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem R Mahajan confirmed that five injured Indians have been discharged from hospital while five others are undergoing treatment at local hospitals. The Indian Mission in Oman is coordinating with local authorities and relevant companies to assist those affected. Read more

Four US aircrew killed in crash after refueling in Iraq

The U.S. Central Command confirmed that a U.S. KC-135 tanker plane crashed in western Iraq, killing four of the six crew members on board. The U.S. military said the circumstances of the crash were under investigation but ruled out the possibility of a crossfire between enemy or friendly forces. The incident marked another aircraft loss during the conflict in the Middle East. Read more

BCCI says it cannot intervene after Sunrisers sign Abrar Ahmed

The BCCI has clarified that it cannot intervene in the controversy over the Sunrisers signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed in the hundred. Vice-President Rajiv Shukla said the league was being played overseas and therefore did not fall under the jurisdiction of the board. The signing sparked criticism on social media, but the team has yet to issue an official statement. Read more