Daily brief
India is in talks with Iran to secure safe passage for its ships, particularly six LPG tankers, through the Strait of Hormuz, with Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar expressing optimism. India has stated it is not discussing a joint military force with the US to reopen the waterway, with analysts noting the difficulty of doing so without Iran's acceptance.
The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won a majority of seats in Rajya Sabha elections across ten states, securing a clean sweep in Bihar and several seats in Odisha, aided by reported cross-voting.
India has dismissed a report from the US Commission on International Religious Freedom recommending sanctions on the RSS and R&AW, describing it as motivated and biased.
India and Pakistan have traded sharp remarks over the fighting in Afghanistan.
The Birla Group will revoke the suspension of eight MPs after reaching an agreement on adherence to parliamentary rules.