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Pakistan schools shut for 2 weeks, government offices to function 4 days a week amid oil crisis 

Hotels and restaurants in Bengaluru may begin shutting down from Tuesday after a sudden disruption in the supply of commercial LPG cylinders. The warning was issued by the Bangalore Hotels Association, which said many restaurants did not receive their regular gas supply on Monday. Commercial kitchens across the city depend heavily on 19-kg LPG cylinders for daily cooking. With supplies unexpectedly stopping, restaurant owners say they may struggle to continue operations if the situation does not improve soon.

A video circulating on social media appears to show an Iranian naval vessel exploding at sea, reportedly after being hit during a United States military strike. The footage was shared by several defence-tracking accounts online and is said to show the incident near Bandar Lengeh in the Persian Gulf. According to reports, the ship seen in the video is believed to be a Shahid Soleimani-class missile corvette operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN). 

The government has extended the gap between LPG cylinder bookings from 21 days to 25 days. The Petroleum Ministry clarified that this change ensures that domestic households get a fair and timely supply of LPG. Officials noted that some consumers had been booking cylinders much earlier than allowed, creating the risk of shortages in certain areas. “Domestic consumers will always be a priority,” government sources cited by various media reports said.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the T20 World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament, with four Indians making the cut. Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah were named in the elite XI. Meanwhile, Aiden Markram, who captained South Africa in the global event, has been appointed captain of the Team of the Tournament. 

India and New Zealand are known to be friendly teams, but tempers flared during the T20 World Cup final today at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Arshdeep Singh and Daryl Mitchell had a go at each other during the second innings of the game and the umpires and India skipper Suryakumar Yadav had to intervene to calm things down.

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will brief Parliament on the rapidly escalating crisis in West Asia on Monday, as tensions in the region continue to intensify following the ongoing war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. According to the revised list of business for the Lok Sabha, Jaishankar will make an official statement on the situation in West Asia when the second half of the Parliament of India’s Budget session resumes.

Telugu cinema superstar Junior NTR’s visit to inaugurate KIMS Super Speciality Hospital in Bengaluru turned into a stampede. Thousands of fans thronged the event in Mahadevapura on March 8, overwhelming security. The massive crowd damaged the escalator and created chaos. Police had to resort to a lathi charge to bring the situation under control.

The United Arab Emirates has denied reports claiming it carried out its first retaliatory strike against Iran on Sunday, following media reports that an Emirati attack targeted a desalination facility in the country.

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