Evening news wrap: US warships move to blockade Hormuz; Noida sees violent protests over wage demands & more | India News
- US CENTCOM said it would begin a blockade targeting Iranian ports from Monday after talks broke down.
- The UP government set up an inquiry panel after protests broke out in Noida, blaming the violence on “vested interests”.
- Iran has warned that the blockade of Hormuz could lead to a sharp, disproportionate escalation
Global fuel prices . - Arvind Kejriwal sought the removal of the judge in the excise case, citing bias and fears of an unfair trial.
- Legendary singer Asha Bhosle was cremated with state honours, marking the end of an iconic musical era.
Here are the top five news stories of the day:
US CENTCOM said the blockade of Hormuz will begin on Monday and will only apply to Iranian ports
The US military announced Monday it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports after talks between the two sides broke down in Pakistan, despite Iranian warnings that such a move would be considered an act of piracy. Follow the live updates
Noida protests: UP government sets up probe panel to deal with Noida unrest, citing ‘vested interests’
After the unrest in Noida, the Uttar Pradesh government constituted an inquiry panel to probe the reasons behind the protests and recommend corrective measures. It cited the role of “vested interests” in escalating tensions, even as the administration moved to restore normalcy and prevent further escalation. Follow the live updates
Iran identifies potential energy crisis in Hormuz siege – decoding its ‘math warning’
Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that fuel prices could rise if tensions lead to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, adding that current prices may soon seem cheap. His statement was accompanied by a symbolic equation that implied that even a small disruption in the system could lead to a disproportionately large spike in oil prices. Read the full story
Kejriwal seeks removal of judge in excise case, lists 10 grounds
Arvind Kejriwal represented himself in the Delhi High Court seeking the withdrawal of Justice Swarana Kant Sharma in the excise policy case. He presented ten grounds arguing a “serious and reasonable apprehension” that he might not receive a fair hearing. Read the full story
Asha Bhosle was buried with full state honors at the Shivaji Park crematorium
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle was cremated with full state honors at Shivaji Park Crematorium. The final ceremonies, performed in Vedic tradition, marked the end of an era spanning eight decades in Indian music. The ceremony turned emotional when a police team fired a three-round gun salute followed by the sound of “Last Post”. Bhosle, who died at the age of 92 at Breach Candy Hospital, was bid farewell by family members and several political dignitaries. Follow the live updates
