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Remain indoors, avoid sensitive locations: India steps up safety measures for seafarers amid ongoing Iran war

India has bolstered seafarer safety and trade continuity amidst Middle East tensions. New directives advise seafarers in Iranian waters to stay indoors and coordinate movements. Simultaneously, measures are in place to ensure smooth maritime trade, including transparent freight charges and improved grievance redressal.

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Sabarimala temple case: Centre backs curbs on women’s entry, says 2018 verdict assumed ‘men superior’

The Centre has told the Supreme Court that the Sabarimala temple’s ban on women of menstruating age should be upheld, arguing the 2018 verdict was flawed. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta contended that religious practices aren’t solely about gender and cited diverse traditions. The court is examining how equality principles intersect with religious freedom.

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Ceasefire at risk: Iran closes Hormuz as Israel pounds Lebanon, Hezbollah fires back

A fragile Iran-US ceasefire is showing signs of collapse as Iran warns of renewed hostilities amid intensified Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Hezbollah retaliated, accusing Israel of breaching the truce, a stance Israel and the US argue falls outside the agreement’s scope, jeopardizing upcoming peace talks.

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Was Lebanon part of ceasefire deal or not? How Pakistan may have muddled US-Iran truce

A ceasefire between the US and Iran is shrouded in confusion, with sharp disagreements over its scope, particularly regarding Lebanon. While the US insists the truce is limited to Iran, Pakistan and Iran suggest a broader agreement. This ambiguity, coupled with continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon and differing US negotiation frameworks, threatens the fragile peace

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Securing supply: India presses Iran to expedite movement of oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz amid two week ceasefire window

Despite the temporary pause in hostilities, industry executives have cautioned that a full return to normal oil trade could take at least three months.

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‘Intent can’t be faulted, but…’: Gavaskar defends Miller after DC’s one-run heartbreak

Sunil Gavaskar defended David Miller’s intent in Delhi Capitals’ narrow IPL loss, emphasising execution challenges in high-pressure moments. He highlighted Ravi Shastri’s 1986 tied Test heroics as an example of crucial game awareness. Meanwhile, Rashid Khan’s stellar bowling secured Gujarat Titans’ first win, though Kevin Pietersen noted overall bowling concerns.

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