Western Ghats hit by extreme rain, Lonavala records highest 48-hour rainfall

Qatari LNG Tanker Struck Near Strait of Hormuz, Stoking Gulf Security Fears

A Qatari liquefied natural gas carrier was hit by a projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh alarm over maritime security in the region. The incident has prompted concerns about the reliability of energy supplies passing through one of the world's most critical shipping lanes. The attack comes at a sensitive time, threatening to strain the already fragile diplomatic process between the United States and Iran. Authorities and industry observers are closely monitoring the situation given the Strait of Hormuz's strategic importance to global oil and gas trade.

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Two Dead as Landslide Strikes Kerala's Wayanad Amid Heavy Rainfall

A deadly landslide claimed two lives in Kerala's Wayanad district following heavy rainfall in the region. The incident occurred near Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi, in close proximity to an active infrastructure project. The site lies near the ongoing Anakkompoyil-Meppadi tunnel road construction, which is being built to connect Malappuram and Wayanad districts. Authorities are assessing the extent of the damage caused by the landslide.

India Plans Mandatory LNG Buffer Storage at Import Terminals

India is considering a policy that would require LNG terminal operators to expand storage capacity at existing import facilities. The move comes after the Iran conflict exposed vulnerabilities in India's gas supply chain due to potential disruptions in LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Policymakers are evaluating the plan as part of a broader effort to create strategic gas reserves. The initiative reflects the government's intent to safeguard energy security against future geopolitical supply shocks.