Indian embassy urged its nationals in Iran to remain indoors ‘where they are’ for 48 hours, avoiding specific installations, following escalating regional tensions. The advisory emphasizes staying put, especially in Embassy-hired hotels, and maintaining contact with embassy teams. This comes amid heightened warnings and reported strikes targeting key Iranian infrastructure.
Two young girls tragically died in Ahmedabad after consuming dosa made from store-bought fermented batter. The family fell ill with severe vomiting, leading to the deaths of the children while the parents remain hospitalized. Authorities have collected batter samples for analysis following the suspected food poisoning incident.
Gold and silver prices dipped in Delhi as investors grew cautious due to US President Trump’s ultimatum to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Escalating Middle East tensions and fears of military action are impacting bullion markets. Global gold saw a slight rise, but dollar strength and oil price surges are creating volatility.
Leema Rose Martin, AIADMK’s Lalgudi candidate, is the wealthiest contender in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. She declared assets totaling approximately Rs 1,049.56 crore. Her affidavit reveals significant movable and immovable properties. Martin’s husband and son also have substantial declared assets. The candidate faces pending criminal cases, some related to tax and money laundering
Uday Kotak warns of a return to global colonialism, citing geopolitical shifts and US policy. He urges India Inc to boost innovation, manufacturing, and energy security, emphasizing self-reliance. Kotak highlights the changing global power balance and the need for India to seize this turning point with urgency and purpose, preparing for potential structural disruptions.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks about Kerala voters being “educated and clever” and unlike those in Gujarat have drawn sharp criticism from the BJP. Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor responded by urging a higher standard of political discourse, stating that “our standards should not be lowered to that of those who use bad language.”
