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- 11 March 2026 12:38 PM IST
Prasad resumes submission, Rahul asked to wait for his turn
Dilip Saikia, presiding over the Lok Sabha proceedings, asks Rahul to wait for his turn to speak as the LoP continues to assert that he is stopped from speaking every time he raises issues about the compromises made by the PM. Saikia calls Prasad to resume his submission.
Referring to the row over Rahul's attempt at reading excerpts from the memoirs of MM Naravane, Prasad says there is a procedure and rule determining authentication of claims and documents made by any member in the House. In Naravane's case, Prasad argues that since the book has officially not been released and the publisher has stated this position, the claims cannot be authenticated and hence not be made on the floor of the House.
- 11 March 2026 12:35 PM IST
Rahul in Lok Sabha: 'Vile things being said about me'
BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad making his submission.
Prasad says, "let the instrument of opposition against the Speaker not be weaponised to satisfy the ego of a leader".
Congress MPs troop into the Well of the House in protest as Prasad takes a dig at Rahul Gandhi's conduct as LoP, urging Rahul's confidante and party MP KC Venugopal to "teach the LoP the responsibilities and expectations from the LoP as outlined in Kaul and Shakdher's seminal book on Parliamentary rules and procedure".
Following protests, Rahul is allowed to respond to Prasad. "Multiple times, the discussion here about democratic process and the role of the Speaker. Multiple times, my name is being raised and vile things are being said about me. This House is the expression of the people of India and this House does not represent one party. Every time we get up to speak, we are stopped from speaking... Last time I rose to speak, I raised fundamental questions about the compromises made by our PM... I am stopped from speaking".
- 11 March 2026 12:33 PM IST
SC suggests expert panel as Centre asks NCERT to review textbooks
The Centre on Wednesday (March 11) informed the Supreme Court that it has directed the NCERT to review the textbooks of all classes.
A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said that instead of asking the NCERT to do so, it would have appreciated if the Centre constituted an expert committee to review the curriculum.
The apex court was hearing a suo motu case concerning NCERT's Class 8 social science book, which contained "offending" contents on corruption in the judiciary.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the government has asked the NCERT to review textbooks of all classes, not just Class eight. He assured the bench that a panel of domain experts would be constituted to examine the curriculum.
"We have started systemic changes," he told the bench, adding that nothing will be published without being vetted by the domain experts.
Mehta also informed the bench that the NCERT director has filed an affidavit tendering an unconditional and unqualified apology.
- 11 March 2026 11:47 AM IST
Airspace restrictions lead to 21 flight cancellations at Bengaluru airport
A total of 21 flights were cancelled at Kempegowda International Airport on Wednesday (March 11) due to airspace restrictions affecting services to several West Asian destinations, BIIAL said.
In a statement, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), which manages the airport, said that due to airspace restrictions on 11th March 2026, as many as 11 arrival flights and 10 departure flights were cancelled.
The BIAL added that the cancellations primarily affected flights operating on key international sectors, including Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai and Doha, which witnessed disruptions due to the airspace curbs.
- 11 March 2026 11:46 AM IST
Gas shortage may shut 50 pc of Goa restaurants amid West Asia crisis
Goa’s tourism industry is grappling with an unexpected challenge as several restaurants fear closure due to concerns over the shortage of commercial cooking gas cylinders, caused by supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant told reporters late Tuesday (March 10) night that he will discuss the issue with the Union Petroleum Minister. "It is a concern for the tourism industry. We will try to resolve the problem as soon as possible," he said.
Goa has more than 3,000 registered restaurants, which are the backbone of the beach state's tourism industry.
BJP MLA Michael Lobo, who represents the Calangute tourism belt in North Goa, claimed that if the shortage continues, 50 per cent of the restaurants in the coastal state would be closed by Wednesday evening.
State Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said they are monitoring the situation as a continued shortage of commercial cooking gas will result in the shutdown of restaurants, adversely affecting the tourism industry.
- 11 March 2026 11:32 AM IST
Cargo ship on fire in Strait of Hormuz: British military
A projectile hit a cargo ship Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz, setting the vessel ablaze after the United States targeted Iranian minelaying vessels that could target the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre, run by the British military, said the vessel had been hit just north of Oman in the strait.
It said the crew was evacuating the ship.
Iran did not immediately claim the attack though it has been targeting ships in and around the strait, disrupting a waterway that sees a fifth of all oil and natural gas traded pass through it.
The UKMTO earlier reported on another attack targeting a vessel off Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates.
- 11 March 2026 11:26 AM IST
Limited flights from Doha, Qatar
"The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority has given temporary authorisation for a limited operating corridor. Flights will be available on 11 March 2026 from Hamad International Airport to: Bangkok (BKK), Cairo (CAI), Paris (CDG), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Rome (FCO), Hong Kong (HKG), Seoul (ICN), Jeddah (JED), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), London Heathrow (LHR), Madrid (MAD), Muscat (MCT), Melbourne (MEL), Toronto (YYZ)," Qatar Airways said in a statement.
- 11 March 2026 11:01 AM IST
Iran fires missiles and drones at targets across Gulf
Iran fired missiles and drones at targets across the Gulf, including oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and a ship off the coast of the Emirates, while Israel and the United States struck targets across the Islamic Republic. Saudi Arabia and other states said they intercepted multiple drone attacks.
- 11 March 2026 10:53 AM IST
Qatar asks residents to 'remain indoors'
Qatar has just sent out an “elevated” threat level alert, telling residents to “remain indoors”, according to Al Jazeera.
- 11 March 2026 10:40 AM IST
Reliance Industries: 'Taking proactive steps to maximise LPG production'
In a statement, Reliance Industries said, "At a time when global energy markets are experiencing volatility, ensuring uninterrupted access to essential fuels for Indian households remains a national priority. Reliance Industries is taking proactive steps and in line with the Government guidelines, to maximize LPG production from our refining and petrochemicals complexes at Jamnagar — the world’s largest integrated refining hub. Our teams are working around the clock to optimize refinery operations and enhance LPG output so that supplies to the domestic market remain stable and reliable.
"At the same time, natural gas produced from the KG‑D6 Basin will be diverted to support supply to priority sectors, in line with national energy priorities and Government guidelines. For Reliance, India’s energy security and the well-being of millions of Indian families always come first. We will continue to work closely with the Government of India and remain fully compliant with all national guidelines and allocation priorities, ensuring that energy supplies reach the sectors and communities that need them the most. As always, Reliance will stand firmly with the nation in its time of need. In times of global uncertainty, we remain committed to doing everything possible to support India’s energy security and ensure reliable access to essential fuels for the country."
