Evening news wrap: Iran says it never refused peace talks in Pakistan; Raghav Chadha’s ‘Dhurandhar’ attack on AAP & more | India News
- Iran says it has never rejected Pakistan-mediated talks, even after a US-Israeli strike hit a cement plant.
Raghav Chadha hit laterAAP remove him asRajya Sabha The deputy leader, termed the move a “scripted campaign”.- India has denied reports of Iran’s crude cargo being diverted to China over payment issues.
Prime Minister Modi Accused Congress of commenting on the Iran conflict that could endanger Indians living in Gulf countries.- Trump is mulling a major cabinet reshuffle after the ousting of Pam Bondi as a result of the Iran war, rising fuel prices and weak poll numbers.
Here are the best stories of the day:
Iran says it never rejected talks with Pakistan as the attack hit a cement plant, cutting off gas in Iraq
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi said Tehran had never ruled out going to Pakistan for mediation talks, stressing that the key was to secure the terms for a “definitive and lasting” end to what he called an “illegal war”. The comments came as a US-Israeli strike reportedly hit a cement plant in southern Iran without causing casualties or disruption, while Iraq said gas supplies from Iran to its southern region had been completely cut off, adding to regional pressure. Follow the live updates
Raghav Chadha invokes ‘Dhurandhar’ line as he refutes AAP’s allegations after Rajya Sabha demotion
Raghav Chadha hit back at AAP after he was removed as the party’s deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, for hinting at a popular line from Dhurandhar. Ending his video statement with “Ghayal Hoon Islye Ghatak Hoon”, Chadha called the allegations against him a “scripted campaign” and a “coordinated attack”. Read the full story
India has denied Iran’s crude cargo diversion on payment, saying supply is completely safe
The petroleum ministry rejected reports that an Iranian crude shipment destined for India was diverted to China due to payment problems, calling the claims “factually incorrect”. In a post on X, the ministry said Indian refiners have already secured crude requirements for the coming months, including from Iran, and stressed that there is “no payment barrier” for such imports. Read the full story
Prime Minister Modi said Congress’ comments on the Iran crisis could endanger Gulf Indians
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Congress of making irresponsible comments on the US-Iran conflict that could put Indians living in Gulf countries at risk. Addressing a rally in Kerala’s Thiruvalla, PM Modi said the opposition was trying to provoke Middle Eastern countries and spread panic for political gains. Read the full story
Donald Trump Massive reshuffle weighs on cabinet as fallout from Iran war deepens: report
US President Donald Trump is considering a major Cabinet reshuffle following the ouster of Attorney General Pam Bondi, as political pressure over the Iran war mounts, Reuters reported. Rising fuel prices, slipping approval ratings and Republican nervousness ahead of the midterms have reportedly triggered internal White House talks about replacing more senior officials. Read the full story
