Daily brief
Iran has named India and five other nations to a 'friendly nation' list, offering them safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement comes as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attends a G7 meeting in France where the West Asia crisis is a top agenda item, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to speak with chief ministers on the conflict.
Indian politicians and journalists have criticized Foreign Minister Jaishankar for what they called crude remarks about Pakistan, with some dismissing his comments as 'grapes are sour' (ongoing coverage).
The Delhi High Court slammed Punjab National Bank for 'singling out' and firing an officer on his retirement day after 37 years of service.
Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, blaming the CBI and ED for destroying his businesses, has been defiant after the UK high court rejected his plea to reopen his extradition case (ongoing coverage).
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant warned of criminal contempt action after a litigant's father called his brother about a court order (ongoing coverage).