Evening news wrap: PM Modi speaks to Kuwait Crown Prince; Punjab to seek water royalty from Rajasthan; & more | India News
- Trump hinted at “finishing” Iran after a US-Israeli strike hit a major Iranian gas facility and Israel warned of further escalation.
- Prime Minister Modi told the Crown Prince of Kuwait that safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is India’s top priority.
- Center offers 10% additional commercial LPG to states if they support long-term shift from LPG to PNG.
- Kharge joked in the Rajya Sabha that Deve Gowda “loved” Congress but was “married” to Modi, drawing laughter in the House.
- Punjab will seek Rs 1.44 lakh crore water royalty from Rajasthan as unpaid dues dating back to 1960.
Here are the top stories of the day:
Trump ‘Finishes’ Iran as US-Israel Strikes Key Gas Facility
US President Donald Trump has sparked fresh alarm after suggesting on Truth Social that the US could “finish” the remnants of Iran, while also criticizing allies for being “unresponsive”. The comments came as US and Israeli strikes hit a major Iranian gas plant in southern Persia, sparking a fire in Bushehr province. Separately, Israel’s defense minister claimed Iran’s intelligence minister had been killed and warned Israelis to “expect surprises” as the war intensified on multiple fronts. Follow the live updates
PM Modi speaks to Kuwait’s crown prince, condemns attack amid Gulf conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled and condemned the attack on Kuwaiti sovereignty amid the escalating US-Israeli-Iran conflict. Prime Minister Modi said that safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is India’s top priority and stressed the need for sustained diplomacy to restore regional peace. Read the full story
The Center offers additional commercial LPG as the government says supply concerns remain
The Center said it has offered all states and Union Territories an additional 10% allocation of commercial LPG if they support a long-term shift from LPG to PNG, as concerns over supply amid the Middle East crisis continue. The petroleum ministry said domestic LPG production has increased by 40%, online bookings have improved to 93% and home delivery now covers 81% of cylinders. However, it admitted that many distributors have long queues and called LPG availability “still a concern.” Follow the live updates
Kharge joked about Deve Gowda’s BJP alliance in his farewell address to the Rajya Sabha
Congress president and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge paid tributes to the outgoing members while taking a light-hearted swipe at former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda over JD(S)’s alliance with the BJP. In a humorous remark that drew laughter from MPs and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kharge said that Deve Gowda once shared a “love” with the Congress but later “married” Modi. Read the full story
Punjab to seek Rs 1.44 lakh crore water royalty from Rajasthan: CM Mann
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said his government would seek water royalties from Rajasthan, claiming that Rs 1.44 lakh crore remained unpaid since 1960 under the 1920 Tripartite Agreement. Mann said Rajasthan still receives 18,000 cusecs of water through the Rajasthan feeder and earlier paid royalty till 1960. Read the full story
