Govt raises commercial LPG allocation to up to 50%; latest increase specifically for restaurants, dhabas, canteens

5 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Mar 22, 2026 05:41 AM IST With the massive cut in commercial supplies of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) hitting restaurants and hotels, particularly the small-scale establishments among them, the Centre on Saturday approved an additional 20% allocation of commercial LPG to states and union territories specifically for restaurants, dhabas, hotels, industrial … Read more

Reports of Iran allowing Indian ships through Strait of Hormuz ‘premature’: Centre

This handout photo taken on March 11, 2026, and released by the Royal Thai Navy shows smoke rising from the Thai bulk carrier ‘Mayuree Naree’ near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack. | Photo Credit: AFP The External Affairs Ministry on Thursday (March 12, 2026) said it is rather “premature” to discuss reports about … Read more