Schools, colleges to remain closed in Puducherry, Karaikal as heavy rain predicted

"Most of the hotels are closed. Even in the few that are open, we are not getting proper food. This situation is affecting families as well. Therefore, we request the Central Government to intervene in this matter and take strong action to ensure the supply of LPG gas," Muraleedharan told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram.

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice on a petition challenging orders that prohibit public meetings and protests within the Delhi University campus. The court has sought responses from Delhi University, Delhi Police, and concerned colleges regarding the restrictions imposed earlier this year.

Sibal also criticised the administration for a perceived lack of long-term planning and foresight regarding India's heavy import dependency and potential supply vulnerabilities in the face of geopolitical instability.

Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) leader N.K. Premachandran on Wednesday slammed the ruling government over reports of LPG shortages across the country in the wake of the West Asia conflict. He highlighted that major hotels are facing potential closures due to the severe disruption in commercial LPG supplies.

Gas-based crematorium furnaces operated by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) will remain temporarily closed following directions issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to prioritise propane and butane supplies for domestic LPG consumption