National Conference chief and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah survived a gun attack during a wedding function in Jammu on Wednesday night. The incident happened at Royal Park in the Greater Kailash area. Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary was also present at the event. Police arrested the accused, identified as Kamal Singh, a 63-year-old resident of Jammu. He allegedly fired using his licensed gun. During questioning, Singh told police he had planned the attack for many years. “I wanted to kill Farooq Abdullah for the last 20 years. It was my personal agenda,” he said. Police are investigating how the accused reached close to Abdullah. (PC: X)

Several state governments in India have launched crackdowns on hoarding and black-marketing of LPG cylinders after fears of shortages triggered panic buying. Long queues and clashes were reported outside gas agencies in states such as Uttar Pradesh, where authorities conducted raids and sealed agencies accused of irregularities. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered strict action against hoarders. The concerns come amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the United States, which has disrupted energy supply routes and raised fears of shortages. Some states have allowed restaurants, schools and caterers to temporarily switch to traditional cooking methods such as wood or charcoal to cope with limited commercial LPG supplies. (PC: ANI)

Induction cooktops are going out of stock in many Indian cities as people look for alternatives during the LPG crisis. Quick commerce apps and retail stores in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata reported shortages. Many households are buying electric cooktops due to rising gas prices and refill delays. Retailers said they are selling 50 to 70 units a day because of panic buying. Even induction-compatible utensils are running out in some areas. The government said there is no major shortage of LPG and domestic production has increased. However, fear of supply disruptions linked to the Iran war has pushed many families to switch to electric cooking options.

In an emotional ruling, the Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed passive euthanasia for 32-year-old Harish Rana from Ghaziabad, who has been in a vegetative state since a tragic accident in 2013. For more than a decade, his parents cared for him at home, hoping for a miracle that never came. The court permitted doctors to withdraw life-sustaining treatment, including artificial nutrition given through a feeding tube. Rana will be shifted to AIIMS for palliative care, where the process will take place. The bench said the decision aims to protect the patient’s dignity. The ruling marks a significant step in recognising passive euthanasia in India. (PC: X)

The central government on Wednesday assured that India will maintain 100% domestic LPG supply despite the ongoing West Asia crisis. Officials asked people not to panic or hoard cooking gas cylinders. The government has increased the minimum gap for booking LPG cylinders from 21 to 25 days to prevent panic buying. An inter-ministerial panel said energy imports are continuing from different sources. Natural gas is being redirected to increase LPG production. Refineries have also been asked to boost LPG output. A three-member committee will review the demands of restaurants and hotels facing supply concerns. The government said it is closely monitoring the situation to ensure steady fuel supply. (PC: PTI)

Protests broke out in Telangana’s Warangal and Karimnagar after residents and political activists opposed a sharp LPG price hike and reported shortages of cooking gas cylinders. Demonstrators gathered on the streets demanding an immediate rollback of the increase and a stable supply of cylinders. Domestic LPG cylinder prices reportedly rose by around ₹60, increasing the financial burden on households, while commercial cylinders also became more expensive, affecting restaurants and small businesses. Protesters accused authorities of failing to manage supply properly. Officials, however, said LPG stocks are adequate and urged citizens not to panic, assuring steps to stabilise distribution. (PC: DC)

A shortage of commercial LPG cylinders has forced many PG accommodations in Bengaluru to change meal plans and reduce gas use.   The PG Owners Welfare Association–Bangalore has advised PG kitchens to serve only two meals from Monday to Friday. Three meals may continue on weekends. Residents are also encouraged to carry lunch boxes during weekdays.   PGs have been asked to avoid gas-heavy dishes such as dosa, poori and chapati. Instead, kitchens may serve rice-based items like bisibelebath, chitranna and puliyogare.   Association president Arun Kumar said many PGs are struggling to get commercial cylinders. “Commercial cylinders are not available in the current situation,” he said.   The association has also suggested using induction stoves and electric rice cookers to reduce LPG use. (PC: India Today)

  Lawyers visiting the Delhi High Court canteen may have to skip hot meals for now due to an LPG shortage. The canteen has stopped serving main course dishes such as biryani, dal makhani and shahi paneer.   A notice placed in the canteen said, “Due to the unavailability of the LPG gas cylinder at present, we are unable to prepare and serve the main course items.”   Only food that does not require cooking gas is being served. These include sandwiches, salads and fruit chaat.   Advocate Satyam Singh Rajput said it was ironic that lawyers arguing cases all day could not get a hot meal.   The disruption comes amid fuel supply concerns linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. (PC: NDTV)

The Supreme Court has allowed passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, a 32-year-old man who has been in a coma since a fall in 2013 left him with severe brain injuries. The ruling is the first court-ordered passive euthanasia case in India.   A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan said clinically assisted nutrition counts as medical treatment and can be withdrawn if medical boards approve it.   “The best interest of the patient is the only interest to be considered,” Justice Viswanathan said.   Justice Pardiwala said Rana had been “stripped of a voice to voice his anguish.”   The court allowed doctors to withdraw treatment in hospital, saying the decision lets him “leave with dignity.” (PC: India Today)

Dining out in India may soon become more expensive as restaurants face a severe shortage of commercial LPG cylinders used for cooking. Industry groups warn that eateries may increase menu prices by 20–30%, possibly starting in April, to cope with rising operational costs. The shortage is linked to disruptions in global energy supplies and higher LPG prices. Commercial LPG cylinders have already become significantly costlier, putting pressure on restaurants that operate on thin profit margins. With few alternatives for large-scale cooking, many restaurants say passing the additional fuel costs on to customers may be necessary to continue operations. (PC: X)