LNG Vessel With Indian Crew Hit in Suspected Drone Attack Near Strait of Hormuz

Iran Official Warns of Possible War Return, Says Country Is Prepared

Senior Iranian official Esmail Baghaei has warned that a return to war remains a possibility and that Iran is prepared for such a scenario. Baghaei cited the fact that Iran has been attacked twice by the United States during ongoing diplomatic talks. He argued that these past attacks provide no assurance that further strikes will not occur. The statement reflects heightened tensions between Iran and the US despite active negotiations between the two sides.

Four States Sign Deal to Resolve 50-Year Narmada Water Payment Dispute

The chief ministers of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh signed an agreement to settle a long-standing financial dispute over the Narmada river. The deal was reached in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Water Resources Minister CR Patil. The dispute had remained unresolved for approximately five decades. The agreement marks a significant step in inter-state water resource cooperation facilitated by the central government.

Woman stabbed multiple times inside Goa hospital

Bombay HC Blames Public, Not Civic Body, for Mumbai Flooding Crisis

The Bombay High Court has strongly criticized the public over Mumbai's recurring flooding problem, stating it is largely a crisis of human creation. Acting Chief Justice Ghuge expressed sharp displeasure at the tendency to blame civic authorities for the situation. The judge pointed out that even footpaths outside the High Court premises are illegally occupied by shops, highlighting widespread encroachment. The court's remarks suggest that illegal constructions and encroachments, not civic mismanagement alone, are key contributors to the city's flooding woes.