From traders to daily wage labourers and fast food vendors, mid-day takes a reality check on how the West Asia conflict is hampering businesses in the country’s financial capital
05 April,2026 03:19 PM IST | Mumbai | Mrinal Doshi-1775381734224_d.png "Ninth Indian tanker, 'Green Asha' safely crosses Strait of Hormuz amid tensions")
The Indian LPG carrier Green Asha safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the ninth Indian vessel to transit the volatile route amid ongoing West Asia tensions
05 April,2026 03:06 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS-1775379433832_d.png "JKSA urges Jaishankar to help repatriate body of Kashmiri youth from Saudi")
The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association has urged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to facilitate the repatriation of a Kashmiri youth who died of cardiac arrest in Saudi Arabia
05 April,2026 02:28 PM IST | Srinagar | IANS-1775375762986_d.png "Karnataka: LPG shortage hits Mandya auto drivers as fuel bunkers shut operations")
Auto drivers in Mandya are facing severe livelihood challenges due to an ongoing LPG shortage that has forced several fuel bunkers to shut down. With “No Stock” signs displayed, drivers are unable to operate their vehicles, many of which are financed through loans
05 April,2026 01:28 PM IST | Karnataka | ANIADVERTISEMENT
