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Expanding storage capacity and diversifying supply sources must become urgent national priorities

Strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran have damaged several cultural heritage sites, including Golestan Palace and Isfahan’s Chehel Sotoun Palace, prompting Iran and Lebanon to seek enhanced protection from UNESCO amid fears that the escalating conflict threatens historic landmarks

Union minister Suresh Gopi said efforts are underway to control the LPG crisis caused partly by disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz, adding that India is exploring additional supplies while prioritising essential services.

Osmania University is considering returning to firewood cooking and reducing gas-intensive food items amid fears of a cooking gas cylinder shortage linked to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war. Meanwhile, JNTU-Hyderabad said it currently has sufficient cooking gas supply

Hyderabad hostels, facing a gas cylinder shortage due to the US-Israel-Iran conflict, have curtailed tea, coffee, and time-intensive meals like roti, dosa, and puri. Basic meals continue, while self-cooking and high oil-consumption foods are temporarily suspended

Escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz following the US–Israel conflict with Iran are rattling global energy markets, exposing Asia’s heavy dependence on Gulf oil

For India, preparedness and balance, not rhetoric, will shape resilience in the months ahead

The closure of Strait of Hormuz, which carries nearly 20% world’s oil supply, could push up oil prices for import-dependent India, widening the current account deficit, weakening the rupee, and fuelling inflation

All wars end in negotiations — the only question is who sits down first and who holds the better cards, as history shows

India, heavily reliant on long-term LNG contracts with Qatar, faces a temporary cargo suspension, causing up to 40% supply cuts for industries and city gas distributors

Nick Jonas shared a nostalgic Holi photo with Priyanka Chopra, celebrating their festive memories together. The singer also recently praised her song “Teri Dulhan Sajaungi” from Barsaat, delighting Indian fans with his enthusiasm for her work

Families in Telangana are anxious about relatives working in Gulf countries amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions. Flight cancellations have stranded travellers, while migrant workers remain indoors and stay in contact with families as authorities issue safety advisories.

Escalating West Asia conflict and closure of Strait of Hormuz threaten to sharply raise Brent crude prices, exposing India’s energy vulnerabilities

The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, leaped another 7.8% to $83.84. That's up from close to $70 less than a week ago

With 25 days of crude and fuel stocks, plus strategic reserves and diversified imports, India is confident of maintaining supplies even if the West Asia crisis continues, a top oil ministry official said

Indian carriers including IndiGo and SpiceJet are operating special relief flights from the Middle East after airspace disruptions linked to regional tensions led to 357 cancellations, with the government coordinating restoration and passenger assistance efforts

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington has prepared measures to counter rising oil prices and protect shipping lanes while continuing strikes on Iran’s missile and naval assets, ruling out ground forces and emphasising limited objectives.

The state-run Oman News Agency identified the vessel as MKD VYOM

Indian equity markets opened sharply lower as escalating tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran triggered global risk-off sentiment. Sensex and Nifty fell over 1 per cent, while crude oil surged and Asian markets traded in the red amid war concerns.