Live: Iran puts conditions to end war with US, Israel

West Asia crisis: Indian national killed in attack on oil tanker

An Indian crew member of a US-owned oil tanker has been killed after the vessel came under attack in the waters near Iraq's Basra.

The Indian embassy in Iraq, confirming the death, said 15 other Indian crew members onboard the ship were evaluated.

Commercial ships in the Persian Gulf have been targeted by the Iranian military in the last few days.

"On March 11, 2026, a US-owned crude oil tanker, Safesea Vishnu, sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, was attacked near Basra, Iraq, in which one Indian crew member unfortunately lost his life," the Indian embassy in Iraq said on social media.

"The remaining 15 Indian crew have since been evacuated to a safe place," it said.

The embassy said it is in regular contact with Iraqi authorities and rescued Indian sailors and is offering all possible assistance to them.

The mission extended its "deepest condolences to the family members of the deceased crew member."

Attack on Farooq Abdullah: Kharge slams Centre

In the Rajya Sabha, LoP Mallikarjun Kharge slams the Centre, particularly Home Minister Amit Shah, for last night's failed attack at National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah in Jammu. Kharge says the attack took place because of lax security and noted that security in the state is now the Centre and home ministry's responsibility because J&K's statehood was stripped. Kharge asks the home ministry why adequate security arrangements were not made at the function attended by Abdullah and says, "Is it the government's plan to have Farooq Abdullah killed?".

Leader of the House JP Nadda condemns Kharge's statements, saying they are politically motivated.

Lok Sabha adjourned till noon amid protests; Congress demands discussion on West Asia crisis

The Congress demands discussion in Parliament on West Asia crisis.

"The Opposition is demanding a discussion in both Houses of Parliament on the situation in West Asia and its impacts on India. But the Modi Govt is adamantly refusing to allow such a debate. It is clearly afraid. Its foreign policy already stands brutally exposed," Congress communications in-charge Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

Blaze rips through Delhi's Matiala slum cluster, 80 shanties gutted; no casualties

At least 80 shanties were gutted after a massive fire broke out in a slum cluster near the fish market in Matiala area of southwest Delhi, police said.

No casualties have been reported in the incident, they said.

According to the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), a call regarding the blaze in the jhuggi cluster and adjoining waste material warehouses was received at 11.54 pm on Wednesday. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and firefighting operations were launched.

Police said a PCR call about the blaze in the Mansaram Park area was received at the Bindapur police station at 11.57 pm. Local police teams reached the spot and assisted in evacuating residents from the cluster.

"All inhabitants of the shanties were safely evacuated, and the fire brigade was called to the spot," Deputy Commissioners of Police (Dwarka) Kushal Pal Singh said.

Fire officials said the blaze had spread across an area of nearly four acres, prompting authorities to deploy a large number of firefighting vehicles.

More than 23 fire tenders were initially pressed into service, while police said the number of fire engines rose to about 28 during the operation.

Iran puts conditions to end war

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has put conditions to end the conflict in West Asia, according to reports.

“In contact with the presidents of the governments of Russia and Pakistan, while announcing the Islamic Republic’s commitment to peace and tranquility in the region, I emphasized that the only way to end the war that began with the warmongering of the Zionist regime and America is the acceptance of Iran’s indisputable rights, payment of reparations, and a firm international obligation to prevent their aggression from recurring,” Pezeshkian was quoted as saying in the media.

Iran's sports minister says country can't take part in World Cup because of US attacks

Iran's sports and youth minister said it's “not possible” for the country to take part in the World Cup after the United States killed its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in its ongoing war.

Iran was expected to take part in the World Cup that will be held across North America in June, but Iranian Sports and Youth Minister Ahmad Donyamali told state television that his country's soccer team players are not safe in the US, according to a video of the interview posted Tuesday.

“Due to the wicked acts they have done against Iran — they have imposed two wars on us over just eight or nine months and have killed and martyred thousands of our people — definitely it's not possible for us to take part in the World Cup,” he said.

Iran is scheduled to play in Inglewood, California, against New Zealand on June 15 and Belgium on June 21 before finishing group play against Egypt in Seattle on June 26. The US is hosting the tournament with Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.

FIFA said Tuesday night that it anticipates Iran's national team will be allowed to come to the United States.

Last week, US President Donald Trump said “I really don't care” if Iran takes part in the 48-nation tournament.

Sensex tumbles 992.53 points

Sensex tumbles 992.53 points to 75,871.18 in early trade; Nifty dives 310.55 points to 23,556.30.

Brent crude oil jumps above $100 a barrel

The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, topped $100 a barrel early Thursday, just days after it spiked near $120.

Oil prices shot more than 9% higher as supply concerns worsened with Iranian attacks on commercial shipping around the Strait of Hormuz.

US benchmark crude oil jumped to about $95 a barrel.

LPG shortage in Kerala: LDF to launch statewide protests today

The Left Democratic Front (LDF) will launch statewide protests today over the worsening LPG shortage in Kerala, accusing the Union government of failing to act despite early warnings about supply disruptions linked to tensions in West Asia.

The LDF has called for demonstrations in front of Central government offices in all Assembly constituencies on March 12, demanding urgent steps to restore adequate supply of cooking gas cylinders and provide relief to consumers.

“The crisis has arisen because the Centre failed to take timely steps despite clear warnings about possible supply disruptions due to the West Asia conflict. Kerala, where almost every household depends on LPG, will be severely affected. The protests are meant to mobilise public opinion and force the Centre to ensure adequate supply of cylinders and provide relief to the people,” said TP Ramakrishnan, convenor of the LDF.

The LDF convenor said the crisis could have a deeper impact in Kerala compared to many other states, as almost all households in the state depend on LPG for cooking. The shortage has already begun affecting the hospitality sector, with several hotels shutting down or cutting down operations due to the scarcity of commercial cylinders.

Kerala requires around two lakh commercial LPG cylinders daily, but their availability has sharply declined, affecting hotels and eateries that cater to a large section of people who rely on them for daily meals.

The situation is expected to worsen with the Centre restricting the booking interval for domestic LPG connections to 27 days and with the recent price hikes adding to the burden on consumers. Demand is also likely to rise further during the holy month of Ramadan.

The LPG distribution disruption has pushed the hotel sector into a severe crisis, with several establishments in cities such as Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode already shutting down temporarily. Many hotels have also begun removing fuel-intensive items such as biriyani, parotta, dosa and Chinese dishes from their menus.

Industry estimates suggest that nearly 8,000 hotels in Kochi alone could be directly affected if the shortage continues. The impact is also being felt in hostels across the state, with several stopping cooking services for students and employees.

India cosponsors UN resolution condemning ‘egregious’ attacks by Iran against GCC nations, Jordan

India co-sponsored a resolution in the UN Security Council that condemned the “egregious” attacks by Iran against Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Jordan and demanded immediate cessation of all attacks by Tehran while denouncing its threats of closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

The 15-nation Security Council, currently under the presidency of the United States, adopted the resolution on Wednesday with 13 votes in favour, none against and abstentions by veto-wielding permanent members China and Russia.

India cosponsored the Bahrain-led resolution along with over 130 nations, including Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Yemen and Zambia.

The resolution, which had a total of 135 co-sponsors, reiterated its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan.

It condemned in the “strongest terms the egregious attacks” by Iran against the territories of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan and determined that such acts constitute a breach of international law and are a serious threat to international peace and security.

The resolution demanded immediate cessation of all attacks by Iran against the GCC countries and Jordan and that Tehran “immediately and unconditionally” cease from any provocation or threats to neighbouring states, including the use of proxies.