The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday clarified its position after the New York Times reported that Tesla CEO Elon Musk was present in the telephonic conversation between PM Modi and US President Donald Trump. The MEA categorically stated that only PM Modi and the US President were on the call.

Following the riot in Raghunathganj on Ram Navami, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of ‘instigating’ it, while citing the transfer of police officers ahead of the state elections. Her statement comes as the state prepares for the upcoming Assembly Election, with her confidently stating that, despite these riots, she will win

The central government assured that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG anywhere in the country, as the US-Israel-Iran war escalates, and the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted.