Indian airlines face a significant surge in airfares as jet fuel prices have more than doubled for April, driven by the Iran war. This drastic increase, coupled with a weakening rupee, is expected to lead to fare hikes and potential flight reductions as airlines grapple with soaring operating costs.
A Russian An-26 military transport aircraft crashed into a cliff in Crimea, killing all 29 people on board. Russia’s defense ministry stated a technical malfunction is the likely cause, with no signs of external impact. A military commission is investigating the incident.
R Praggnanandhaa suffered his first defeat at the Candidates after an uncharacteristic opening choice against Javokhir Sindarov. In the women’s section, Divya Deshmukh secured a miraculous draw against Aleksandra Goryachkina following a late blunder. Fabiano Caruana and Sindarov lead the open section.
The increase in price comes despite the Delhi government increasing the allocation of commercial LPG cylinders to 50% of the average daily consumption, raising supplies from 1,800 to 4,500 cylinders (19 kg equivalent) per day in line with directives from the Centre. In Delhi, the price has increased by Rs 195.50, while in Kolkata, the
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer sustained a wrist injury during their IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans but appeared in good spirits post-match. Debutant Cooper Connolly’s maiden half-century guided Punjab to a three-wicket victory in their opening game.
