Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a fresh warning to Israel, calling its actions a “big mistake” and claiming that punishment is already underway. In India, Andhra Pradesh police have filed an FIR against YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy and his driver after a party activist was fatally run over by Jagan’s vehicle. Meanwhile, cricketer Rishabh Pant may face ICC action following a heated exchange with umpire Paul Reiffel over a denied ball change during the England innings at Headingley.
Iran’s Khemenei again warns Israel of ‘punishment,’ no mention of US strikes
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued other warning to Israel, calling its actions a “big mistake” and vowing that “punishment” is already underway. The warning came just a day after US launched strikes on Iran’s three nuclear sites, however, Khamenei made no reference to the attack. Read full story
India’s oil supply safe from Strait of Hormuz closure: Oil minister Puri
Minister Hardeep Singh assured that India’s oil supply remains secure despite threats of a Strait of Hormuz blockade. This comes after Iran’s Parliament approved a motion calling for closure of the vital waterway, which handles a fifth of global oil and a third of LNG shipments. Read full story
India-US trade deal stalls over GM food, farmer concers
The proposed trade agreement between India and the US has hit a stumbling block, with Indian negotiators pushing back against American demands to reduce import duties on agricultural goods such as maize and soybean. The resistance stems from concerns over potential harm to domestic farmers and health risks linked to genetically modified food. Read full story
FIR against YSRCP chief Jagan Reddy, driver after party activist run over in Guntur
Andhra Pradesh police on Sunday registered an FIR against YSR Congress Party chief Jagan Mohan Reddy and his driver Ramana Reddy after a 65-year-old party activist, Cheeli Singaiah, was run over and killed by Jagan’s car on the outskirts of Guntur last Wednesday. Read full story
IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant faces possible ICC action over heated ball change dispute
India’s vice-captain Rishabh Pant may face disciplinary action from the ICC after a heated exchange with umpire Paul Reiffel during England’s innings at Headingley. The incident occurred late in the 61st over when Pant protested a ball change after Harry Brook hit a ramp shot for four off Mohammed Siraj. Pant appeared visibly frustrated when Reiffel, after using the ball gauge, refused to approve the change. Read full story