- Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Iranian President Masood Pezeshkian and condemned attacks on critical infrastructure, stressing open and secure global shipping lanes.
- The United States and Israel have launched a new attack on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility, with Tehran confirming the attack but reporting no radioactive leak.
- Mumbai Indians prepare for IPL 2026 with Rohit Sharma set to open the tournament and the team mix, including Shardul Thakur’s eligibility, remains a concern.
- Indian refiners are considering resuming imports of Iranian crude after a temporary exemption from U.S. sanctions due to supply disruptions in the Middle East.
- Islamabad denies U.S. concerns over its nuclear arsenal, calling it defensive in nature and pointing indirectly at India, while denying the accusations of threats.
Here are the day’s top stories:
PM Modi speaks to Iranian President, condemns attacks on ‘critical infrastructure’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Iranian President Masood Pezeshkian and strongly condemned attacks on critical infrastructure amid the escalating crisis in the Middle East. He warned that such actions threaten regional stability and disrupt vital global supply chains.The Prime Minister also conveyed Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz greetings amid the clashes and said “we express our hope that this festival will bring peace, stability and prosperity to West Asia”.Read more
Natanz again targeted: US, Israel attack Iranian nuclear facilities, no radiation leak reported
The United States and Israel launched a new round of attacks on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility, further exacerbating the ongoing conflict. Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reported that the Natanz facility was the target of a joint US-Israeli attack.It added that there were no immediate signs of a radioactive leak and that residents in the surrounding area were not at risk.Officials described the attack as part of an ongoing attack on the country’s infrastructure, noting that Natanz had been targeted during previous rounds of military operations earlier this month. Read more
IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians eye strong 11, Rohit to open soon
Mumbai Indians enter IPL 2026 as a strong contender with a solid core of retained players and recent performances in global tournaments. Mumbai Indians entered the IPL 2026 auction with a price tag of Rs 275 crore, the lowest among all ten teams. After retaining 20 core players, they still have five spots to fill, including one overseas. Rohit Sharma remains the heart and soul of Mumbai Indians, leading the team to five IPL titles. He is the second-highest run-scorer in IPL history with 7,046 runs in 272 games and will continue to open the innings with his experience and attacking approach. Read more
Will India resume buying Iranian oil? Refiners eye crude returns as U.S. grants exemptions
Indian refiners are considering resuming crude oil imports from Iran after a temporary exemption from U.S. sanctions. According to Reuters, Indian refiners are currently waiting for clear guidance from the government and clarity on payment mechanisms before moving forward with potential deals.The 30-day exemption comes amid growing concerns about energy security due to disruptions to oil flows in the Middle East due to ongoing conflict. Read more
Pakistan targets India after US says Islamabad’s nuclear weapons pose threat
Pakistan has rejected U.S. claims that its nuclear arsenal and missile capabilities pose a threat to the United States, while emphasizing India’s views in its rebuttal.Islamabad insists its nuclear program is “deterrence-focused” and targets its neighbors and nuclear-armed India. The Pakistani government also rejected Israeli envoy to New Delhi Reuven Azar’s description of the country as a “rogue state”.Pakistani authorities defended themselves against claims by U.S. intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard, saying “Pakistan categorically rejects recent assertions by U.S. officials that Pakistan’s missile capabilities pose a potential threat.” Read more
