- Powerful explosions hit Tehran on day 13 of the
Israel-US-Iran war . Iran’s speaker vows retaliation if Gulf islands are attacked. Italian base in Iraq damaged; Gulf cuts oil by 10 mn bpd. - Jaishankar held 3 talks with the Iranian FM on shipping safety, energy security amid Gulf tensions. Iran allows Indian vessels through Hormuz but warns others after striking 2 non-compliant ships.
- LoP Rahul Gandhi warned of an energy crisis from Hormuz closure. Oil and petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri denies LPG or fuel shortages amid Iran war disruptions. He said production is exceeding 100 per cent production and non-Hormuz imports are up.
- SKY reveals Axar Patel was “very angry” after T20 WC drops, including vs SA loss. The captain said he later apologised to the vice-captain and admitted the mistake. But he also hailed it as a turning point for India’s title win.
- Ghazipur police arrested mother Afsana and son Afsar for forcing 19-year-old Farzana to eat poison over a Hindu youth affair. The mother-son duo dumped the body in a field. A probe was launched via CDR, and CCTV cracked the case.
Here are the top 5 updates of the day:
Israel strikes Iran’s Taleqan nuclear compound; powerful blasts rock Tehran
A series of explosions struck western Tehran amid the ongoing Israel-US war with Iran entering its 13th day, with smoke rising, but targets unclear. Parliament speaker Ghalibaf warned of abandoning restraint if the US-Israel hit Persian Gulf islands like Kharg. An Italian base in Erbil, Iraq, sustained damage from a missile/drone with no injuries. Gulf states slashed oil output by 10 mn bpd, the largest disruption ever.Follow live updates
Jaishankar spoke to Iran FM 3 times for maritime safety, says MEA
External affairs minister S Jaishankar conducted three recent conversations with his Iranian counterpart, the latest addressing maritime shipping safety and India’s energy security amid escalating Middle East tensions. MEA’s Randhir Jaiswal noted it’s premature for details. Iran permits Indian-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz despite slowdowns but struck two ships, ignoring approval warnings, per the IRGC commander.Read the full story
Rahul flags ‘panic’ over LPG supply, energy security; Puri hits back
In Lok Sabha, Oil and petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri dismissed shortages of petrol, diesel, LPG, and ATF amid the Middle East war, noting a 28 per cent LPG production hike, refineries operating at over 100 per cent capacity, and non-Hormuz crude sourcing at 70%. LoP Rahul Gandhi raised alarms on Hormuz closure’s energy impact, Trump’s remarks; Speaker Om Birla urged rule adherence, while Puri urged unity against the crisis.Follow live updates
19-year-old forced to consume poison over interfaith relationship in UP
In UP’s Fatehpur, Ghazipur police arrested Afsana and Afsar for an honour killing case. They killed 19-year-old Farzana by forcing sulphas poison due to her relationship with a Hindu man, fearing social stigma. The girl’s body was found on March 2. The two accused tried fleeing, feigning a complaint against their lover. Investigation using CCTV, CDR revealed the plot. FIR was filed under the BNS murder provisions.Read the full story
Suryakumar Yadav reveals he apologised to Axar Patel after T20 World Cup snub
India T20 WC captain Suryakumar Yadav disclosed vice-captain Axar Patel was “very angry” over omissions in two Ahmedabad matches, including Super 8 loss to South Africa by 76 runs. SKY apologised, admitting it was a mistake but a team call; Axar accepted, and the defeat proved a wake-up, propelling India to record a third title.Evening news wrap: Multiple explosions hit Iran’s capital; Jaishankar spoke to Iran FM thrice on maritime safety & moreRead the full story
