LPG Crisis Deepens: Zomato, Swiggy deliveries take major hit amid Iran-Israel conflict
The ongoing war in the Middle East has triggered a severe cooking gas shortage in India, crippling kitchens and restaurants across the country. Delivery workers associated with Swiggy and Zomato are bearing the brunt of the crisis, with daily orders plummeting from around 30 to just five, severely affecting their livelihoods.
Delhi Lok Adalat Rescheduled: New dates announced for traffic challans, general disputes; know how to book tokens, eligibility
Under the directive of the Executive Chairman, DSLSA, the National Lok Adalat will now be held on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Check how to book tokens and eligibility here:
Farooq Abdullah firing case: Accused sent to five-day police custody as court orders medical examination
The accused, identified as Kamal Singh, was apprehended after allegedly attempting to shoot Farooq Abdullah using a loaded pistol at a wedding ceremony held at the Royal Park in the Greater Kailash area. Here’s more on this.
LPG Crisis: Hyderabad restaurant returns to wood fuel, problem mounts for Ramadan devotees
Gas shortage is hitting restaurants hard in Hyderabad. A restaurant owner said that the fuel shortage is affecting their business very much, and with wood prices allegedly skyrocketing, especially in Ramdhan, it is challenging.
Mumbai Bomb Scare: Threat email received at BSE, High Court, Vidhan Bhawan during budget session; police on high alert
Mumbai is on high alert after receiving a bomb threat email targeting the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan, and the Bombay High Court. Security protocols have been initiated, and people have been evacuated from the areas. Bomb detection and disposal squads are conducting thorough checks, and investigations are underway.
US-Israel-Iran conflict: Why did Iran open restricted Strait of Hormuz for India-bound vessels after China?
Amid the US-Iran conflict, India has been allowed to pass their tankers, Pushpak and Parimal, safely through the Strait of Hormuz, the corridor that poses restrictions to the ships from the US, Europe and Israel.
Who is IAS Vandana Vaidya? Police raid at her farmhouse busts gambling ring, 18 arrested
Indore Rural Police raided a farmhouse in Mhow and busted an alleged gambling racket, arresting 18 people and seizing over Rs 13 lakh in cash, mobile phones and vehicles. The property is reportedly registered to IAS officer Vandana Vaidya.
CM Rekha Gupta’s Delhi government considers ‘Green Budget’: Why is it being implemened? Here’s what it means
CM Rekha Gupta led Delhi government is planning to roll out ‘Green Budget’ amid concerns over pollution, climate change and rapid urban expansion in the national capital. Green Budget prioritises government spending on environment friendly areas and investing in green mobility and renewable infrastructure.
LPG Crisis amid US-Iran War: Rumours of supply disruption trigger panic buying in UP, details here
Reports of LPG shortages in Lakhimpur Kheri triggered panic among residents, but officials confirmed domestic supply remains adequate.
LPG Crisis: Induction cooktops are going ‘out of stock’ in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru; what other alternatives you can use?
LPG shortage has led to the increase in the demands of Induction cooktops. They are quickly going out of stock across several metro cities, including Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Then, what other options remains?