Evening News Wrap: US warships move in to blockade Hormuz; Violent protest in Noida over salary and other demands. india news
- US Centcom said it would launch a blockade targeting Iranian ports on Monday after talks failed.
- After protests began in Noida, the UP government formed an inquiry panel, blaming “vested interests” for the violence.
- Iran warns blockade of Hormuz could lead to huge, disproportionate increase
global fuel prices . - Arvind Kejriwal asked a judge to recuse from the excise case, citing fears of bias and 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 apply only to Iranian ports
The US military announced it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports on Monday after talks between the two sides in Pakistan broke down, despite Iran’s warning that such a move would be considered an act of piracy. Follow live updates
Noida protests: UP govt forms probe panel to deal with Noida unrest, cites ‘vested interests’
Following the unrest in Noida, the Uttar Pradesh government has constituted an inquiry panel to investigate the causes of the protests and recommend corrective measures. It cited the role of “vested interests” in escalating tensions, while the administration moved to restore normalcy and prevent further escalation. Follow live updates
Iran fears potential fuel crisis as Hormuz blockade looms—decoding its ‘math warning’
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that fuel prices could rise if the tensions lead to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, adding that current prices could soon look cheap. His statement also had a symbolic equation attached to it, implying that even a small disruption in the strait could cause a disproportionately large increase in oil prices. Read the full story
Kejriwal demands removal of judge in excise case, gives 10 grounds
Arvind Kejriwal appeared in the Delhi High Court, representing himself, seeking recusal of Justice Swarn Kanta Sharma in the excise duty policy case. He submitted ten grounds and argued that there was a “serious and reasonable apprehension” that he might not receive a fair trial. Read the full story
Asha Bhosle was cremated with full state honors at Shivaji Park cremation ground.
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle was cremated with full state honors at the Shivaji Park crematorium. The funeral, performed according to Vedic traditions, marked the end of an era of more than eight decades in Indian music. The ceremony turned emotional when the police contingent fired a three-round gun salute, followed by the sound of “Last Post”. Bhosale, who died at the age of 92 at Breach Candy Hospital, was given a final farewell in the presence of family members and several political dignitaries. Follow live updates