From a commercial LPG shortage affecting restaurants, to a legal complaint against cricketer Hardik Pandya, several stories dominated headlines this week.
Here’s what happened in India this week.
Lok Sabha Rejects Opposition Motion Against Speaker Om Birla
The Lok Sabha rejected the Opposition’s resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla after a heated debate.
Home Minister Amit Shah defended Birla while criticising Rahul Gandhi, triggering protests before the House was adjourned.
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Commercial LPG Shortage In India Explained
“I have full confidence in 140 crore Indians that, just like during the Covid period, we will overcome this crisis too. Our resolve is clear — citizens should not face any problems due to wars in different parts of the world,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
He also criticised attempts to spread panic about LPG availability, saying such actions harm the country and expose those responsible. Modi warned that strict action would be taken against black-marketing and hoarding of LPG or other essential commodities during the current situation.
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When Dubai Residents Opened Their Doors To Stranded Indians
After flights across the Gulf were disrupted by escalating tensions in the Middle East, many travellers were stranded in Dubai. Residents stepped in to help.
Dhiraj Jain opened his farmhouse near Ajman to stranded travellers and arranged 11 cars to pick them up from hotels and the airport.
Yogesh Doshi offered accommodation in his 64-apartment residential building, sheltering more than 125 people free of cost…
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Why Hardik Pandya Is Trending Days After India’s T20 Celebration
Cricketer Hardik Pandya is trending after a legal complaint alleged that he disrespected the Indian flag during India’s T20 World Cup celebration at the Narendra Modi Stadium. A lawyer from Pune says a viral video allegedly shows the flag draped over Pandya inappropriately.
Authorities may review the clip under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 to determine whether any action is required.
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SC Warns Mandatory Menstrual Leave May Affect Women’s Hiring
“The moment you bring in a law mandating menstrual leave, nobody will hire them.”
This warning came from Surya Kant during a hearing on a plea seeking mandatory menstrual leave. The Supreme Court of India raised concerns that such a law could unintentionally harm women’s employment opportunities.
The court said making menstrual leave mandatory might create the impression that women have “some natural issues and are not at par with male persons.”
