Daily brief
Two supertankers carrying Iranian crude have anchored off India as US President Donald Trump announces a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran and India remain in contact over ship passage through the strait, according to Iranian envoy Mohammad Fathali.
India and Uzbekistan begin a joint military exercise in Namangan.
Delhi is on high alert after a workers' protest in Noida turns violent.
A Delhi court denies bail to a man accused of sexual assault, intimidation, and voyeurism.
Three Nigerians are booked for participating in a Trinamool Congress election rally in Kolkata.