- India has condemned the attack on a commercial vessel off Oman, with 10 Indian crew members rescued and one still missing, underscoring growing security risks in the Middle East.
- Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s health has deteriorated as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 15th day, drawing renewed attention to the ongoing protest.
- Fighting between the United States and Iran has intensified again, raising concerns over regional stability, global energy supplies and maritime security.
- Mumbai Police launched a search operation after the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel received a bomb threat, though no suspicious object was found.
- The Uttarakhand government has ordered action against officials named in an inquiry into alleged financial irregularities linked to the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee.
Here are the top stories of the day
India condemns Oman vessel attack as one crew member remains missing
India has condemned the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the Oman coast after 10 of the 11 Indian crew members were rescued while one remains missing. The Ministry of External Affairs said it is working with Omani authorities on the search operation and reiterated its call for de-escalation and the protection of commercial shipping in the Middle East.Read full story
Sonam Wangchuk’s health declines as hunger strike enters 15th day
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s health has worsened as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 15th day, with doctors reporting further weight loss and a drop in blood pressure. The protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar continues over demands linked to alleged examination irregularities, with political leaders and public figures expected to join in solidarity. Read full story
US-Iran fighting escalates, renewing fears over Gulf security
The brief pause in hostilities between the United States and Iran has ended, with fresh military strikes, renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and missile exchanges across the Gulf. The latest escalation has heightened concerns over maritime trade, regional security and the prospects for diplomatic negotiations. Read full story
Bomb threat triggers security search at Mumbai’s Taj Mahal Palace hotel
A bomb threat targeting Mumbai’s Taj Mahal Palace Hotel prompted an extensive security search after police received a late-night call warning of an explosion. No suspicious object was found, and authorities have launched an investigation to identify the caller, a day after a similar hoax threat involving Delhi’s Red Fort. Read full story
Uttarakhand orders action over Badrinath Temple financial irregularities
The Uttarakhand government has directed the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee to initiate action against officials named in an inquiry into alleged financial irregularities involving temple funds. The directive comes as investigators continue probing a separate case involving the alleged theft of donations, with CCTV footage, witness statements and financial records forming part of the investigation. Read full story
