India has started supplying diesel to Bangladesh through the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline from Assam’s Numaligarh refinery. About 5,000 tonnes of diesel are being sent in the first shipment on Tuesday. The supply is part of an agreement under which India will provide 180,000 tonnes of diesel every year. Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation Chairman Muhammad Rezanur Rahman said, “India will supply 180,000 tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh via the pipeline each year.” The move comes as Bangladesh faces a fuel shortage due to disruptions in global oil supplies during the US-Israel-Iran war. Officials say the delivery will help ease pressure on transport and power generation. (PC: India Today)

Indian Oil Corporation said it has increased production of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and will prioritise supply for households and key services. The company said the step was taken due to global fuel supply concerns linked to current geopolitical tensions. “Steps have been taken to enhance LPG production and prioritise its availability for domestic consumers and essential sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions,” the company said. Indian Oil said requests from other sectors will be reviewed by a committee of executive directors from oil marketing companies. India imports most of its crude oil. Rising tensions in West Asia have raised fears of supply disruptions and pushed global oil prices higher. (PC: X)

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has resigned with immediate effect, the airline’s parent company InterGlobe Aviation said on Tuesday. The move comes three months after the airline faced its worst flight crisis. Managing Director and co-founder Rahul Bhatia will lead the airline for now. In his resignation letter, Elbers said he was stepping down for personal reasons. “It has been both an honour and privilege to serve as IndiGo CEO,” he wrote. Elbers became CEO in September 2022. During his tenure, IndiGo expanded its fleet to more than 440 aircraft and crossed $10 billion in revenue. However, a December 2025 crisis led to over 2,500 flight cancellations and nearly 1,900 delays. (PC: HT)

Australian navy personnel on a US submarine were sent to their sleeping quarters before the vessel attacked an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, reports said. The submarine later torpedoed and sank IRIS Dena.   Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had earlier confirmed that three Australian navy members were on board the US submarine during the operation. Officials said the Australians were not involved in the strike.   They were asked to remain in their quarters before the attack began. The move was meant to ensure they did not take part in the combat action.   The incident happened during the ongoing US-Iran conflict at sea. (PC: India Today)

Iran has said talks with the United States are no longer on its agenda as tensions continue in the West Asia conflict. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made the statement on Tuesday. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said the war in Iran is “pretty much over”. He warned Tehran that any move to disrupt oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz would bring a response “twenty times harder”. Trump also spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about a possible “quick settlement” of the conflict. Russia has pledged support to Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. The conflict has also shaken global markets, with Brent crude briefly rising above $115 per barrel. (PC: X)

Passengers and staff at Dubai airport were briefly sent to bomb shelters on Tuesday after air raid sirens warned of incoming missiles and drones linked to Iran.   A video filmed by a passenger showed people walking toward shelters as check-in counters stood empty. Flight tracking data showed several aircraft circling near Fujairah and Al-Ain during the alert.   Airport operations resumed about 30 minutes later. Sirens were also reported at Bahrain airport.   Earlier on Saturday, flight operations were temporarily suspended after a drone crashed near a terminal during an interception. Witnesses reported a loud explosion and smoke rising near the airport area after the drone fell. (PC: NDTV)

The Centre has invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, as global energy supplies face disruption after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict with the US. The law allows the government to regulate the production, supply and distribution of key goods such as fuel, food and medicines. Officials can also set stock limits and control prices to prevent hoarding. India has around 332 million LPG consumers, making stable supply critical for homes and businesses. The move follows reports of shortages of commercial LPG cylinders in some cities. Officials said the Act allows authorities to intervene when supply chains face disruption. Natural gas will be prioritised for PNG, CNG transport and LPG production.

The government on Tuesday said there is no shortage of LPG in the country and supplies have stabilised after recent concerns. Officials said oil refineries have increased LPG production by about 10% following earlier directions from authorities. All refineries are now running at full capacity to maintain supply. The government has also invoked provisions of the Essential Commodities Act to prevent hoarding and ensure proper distribution. The monitoring period for LPG supply has been extended from 21 days to 25 days. “There was a temporary concern, but the situation has been resolved now,” government sources said. Officials also urged people not to believe unverified claims on social media. (PC: India Today)

Lok Sabha on Tuesday took up an Opposition resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, leading to sharp exchanges in the House. Congress MP Mohammad Jawed moved the motion, saying the Speaker must remain impartial and command the trust of all members. Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi said the Speaker should act independently. “The Speaker is not the voice of the government but the custodian of the rights of the entire House,” he said. Birla stepped aside from the Chair during the debate on “moral grounds”. BJP MP Jagdambika Pal presided over the discussion. Opposition members questioned how Pal was chosen to chair the debate. The House was later adjourned for lunch. (PC: The Indian Express)

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh was fined 15% of his match fee by the ICC for breaching the Code of Conduct during the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad.   The ICC said Arshdeep violated Article 2.9, which relates to throwing the ball at or near a player in a dangerous or inappropriate manner.   The incident happened in the 11th over of New Zealand’s innings when Arshdeep’s throw struck Daryl Mitchell on the body.   The moment caused brief tension on the field, but both players later shook hands.   “I went to say sorry to Mitchell. My throw reverse-swung a bit and hit his body,” Arshdeep said after the match.   India won the final by 96 runs. (PC: NDTV)