Today’s quick catch-up
Bhagwant Mann defendRaghav Chadha The removal was a routine decision of the party, which accused him of violating AAP’s line.- An Iranian crude oil tanker bound for India was rerouted to China due to challenges related to payments and sanctions.
- A French ship sailed through Hormuz after signaling its nationality, suggesting a possible shift in dynamics between Iran and France.
- The BJP announced its candidates for the Congress Assembly ticket but interestingly, K Annamalai was left out.
Yuvraj Singh He distanced himself from his father Yograj Singh’s remarks and apologized to Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni.
Here are the five hottest stories of the night
Tamil Nadu polls: BJP announces candidate list, K Annamalai loses seat
Reflecting a well-thought-out electoral strategy, the Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its candidate list for the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, omitting former state chief minister K Annamalai and fielding key leaders like Tamilisai Soundararajan and Vanathi Srinivasan in key constituencies.Read more
What caused an Iranian oil tanker bound for India to be rerouted to China
A U.S.-sanctioned tanker carrying Iranian crude destined for India was diverted to China due to tighter payment terms, reflecting the obstacles to Iranian oil trade despite temporary U.S. exemptions.Read more
France is no longer a hostile country? Iran allows ships to pass through Strait of Hormuz after Macron snubs Trump
a French-owned container ship, KribiAfter successfully passing through the Strait of Hormuz, its destination was changed to show French ownership – possibly reflecting a shift in Iran’s stance toward France after President Emmanuel Macron criticized U.S. policy and ruled out military intervention in favor of talks.Read more
Bhagwant Mann supports the sacking of Raghav Chadha.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has defended Raghav Chadha’s removal as deputy leader of the House of Representatives, saying it was part of the day-to-day functioning of the party. He also claimed that Chadha had “compromised” and had taken action against the party whip. Chadha’s comments came a day after he said he was “silenced, not defeated” after being removed from office.Read more
Yuvraj Singh apologizes to Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni for father Yograj’s remarks
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has publicly apologized to Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni and distanced himself from his father Yugraj Singh’s controversial remarks. Speaking on the podcast, Yuvraj made it clear that he disagreed with the comments. “I would like to apologize to Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni for these remarks,” he said. Yuvraj also said he had discussed the issue with his father and said he was disturbed by Yuvraj’s interview.Read more
