Evening News Coverage: PM Modi speaks to Kuwait Crown Prince; Punjab seeks water bill from Rajasthan; & more
- As the United States and Israel launched attacks on key Iranian gas facilities, Trump hinted at “eliminating” Iran, while Israel warned of further escalation.
- Prime Minister Modi told Kuwait’s Crown Prince that safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is India’s top priority.
- The Center will provide 10 per cent additional commercial LPG to states if they support a long-term shift from LPG to PNG.
- Haqq joked in the Union House that Dev Gowda “loves” the Congress but is “married” to Modi, triggering laughter in the House.
- Punjab will demand Rs 144 crore from Rajasthan for unpaid water bills since 1960.
Here are the day’s top stories:
Trump proposes ‘eliminating’ Iran as US, Israel strikes key natural gas facilities
US President Donald Trump sparked fresh alarm when he suggested on The Truth Society that the US could “eliminate” the remnants of Iran’s power while criticizing allies for “not responding”. The United States and Israel reportedly attacked Iran’s main gas facility in South Pars, sparking fires in Bushehr province. Separately, Israel’s defense minister claimed that Iran’s intelligence minister had been killed and warned Israelis to “expect the unexpected” as the war intensifies on multiple fronts. Follow real-time updates
PM Modi speaks to Kuwait Crown Prince, condemns attacks in Gulf conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Kuwait Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al Khalid and condemned attacks on Kuwait’s sovereignty amid the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran. Prime Minister Modi said safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz remains India’s top priority and stressed the need for sustained diplomacy to restore peace in the region. Read more
Center provides additional commercial LPG as government says supply issues persist
The Center said it has offered an additional 10 per cent of commercial LPG allocations to all states and territories if they support a long-term shift away from LPG to Papua New Guinea, as supply concerns persist during the Middle East crisis. The Ministry of Petroleum said that domestic LPG production increased by 40%, online booking rate increased to 93%, and door-to-door delivery covered 81% of cylinders. However, it acknowledged that many dealers still had long queues and said the supply of LPG “remains a matter of concern.”” Follow real-time updates
Haq joked about Deve Gowda’s collaboration with PPP in his farewell speech in the House of Commons
Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Union House Mallikarjun Kharge paid tribute to the outgoing members while taking a light-hearted swipe at former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda over the JD(S)’s alliance with the BJP. Haggar, whose humorous remarks drew laughter from Congress members and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said Dev Gowda had shared “love” with the Congress but later “married” Modi. Read more
Punjab seeks Rs 144 crore from Rajasthan for water bills: CM Mann
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said his government will seek water dues from Rajasthan, claiming Rs 144 crore has not been paid since 1960 under the 1920 tripartite agreement. Mann said Rajasthan still receives 18,000 cusecs of water through the Rajasthan feeder line and royalties were paid before 1960. Read more
