
Iran Warns Gulf Ports ‘Not Safe’ as US Prepares Naval Blockade
Iran issues a strong warning ahead of a US naval blockade, saying no Gulf port will be safe as tensions escalate and global oil markets react sharply.
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Iran issues a strong warning ahead of a US naval blockade, saying no Gulf port will be safe as tensions escalate and global oil markets react sharply.

Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda has clarified remarks he made following the death of former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, saying his comments were misrepresented and that words he never used were inserted into his statement. Hooda also apologised if his remarks caused hurt.

The BJP's upcoming Rajya Sabha nominations from Uttar Pradesh could have wider political implications, with RLD chief and Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary reportedly being considered for a BJP-backed seat despite already holding a Rajya Sabha membership until 2028.

Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao was taken into preventive custody on Tuesday as he sought to travel to Nalgonda to meet party district chief N Varshith Reddy following an alleged attack on his residence by Congress workers.

Karnataka will release its draft electoral rolls on August 24 following the Special Intensive Revision, with more than 1.07 crore voter entries flagged for removal or further verification.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tashkent on Saturday for a two-nation Central Asia visit, where Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev personally received him at the airport. Modi will later travel to Kyrgyzstan for the SCO Summit.

England’s pace attack produced a dominant performance at Lord’s, bowling Pakistan out for just 110 and securing a commanding 180-run first-innings lead after England had made 290.

The Jammu Special Court has issued a non-bailable warrant against Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed in a terror case involving the alleged supply of weapons, funds and directions to terror operatives in Jammu and Kashmir. The NIA told the court that Saeed is currently in Pakistan and deliberately evading arrest.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has announced three free LPG cylinders annually for low-income families, free bus travel for transgender persons and an expanded free travel scheme for women.

HDFC Bank is considering an appeal against the NCLT’s approval of a repayment plan under which Essel Group founder Subhash Chandra would pay ₹6.25 crore against admitted creditor claims of about ₹22,000.57 crore.

Agricultural cooperatives in 16 Japanese prefectures have cut advance rice payments by 20% to 40% on average as higher prices, imports and increased supply weaken demand.

The long-awaited NSE IPO is moving closer to the market after SEBI cleared the issue. With the grey market premium rising to ₹285, investors are now watching for the official price band, subscription dates and listing schedule.