Evening news wrap: PM Modi speaks to Kuwait Crown Prince; Punjab to seek water royalty from Rajasthan; & more | India News
- Trump hinted at “finishing off” Iran as US-Israel strikes hit a major Iranian gas facility and Israel warned of more escalation.
- PM Modi told Kuwait’s Crown Prince that safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is India’s top priority.
- The Centre offered states 10% extra commercial LPG if they support a long-term shift from LPG to PNG.
- Kharge joked in Rajya Sabha that Deve Gowda “loved” Congress but “married” Modi, drawing laughter in the House.
- Punjab will seek Rs 1.44 lakh crore in water royalty from Rajasthan over unpaid dues dating back to 1960.
Here are the top news of the day:
Trump floats ‘finish off’ Iran as US-Israel hit key gas facility
US President Donald Trump sparked fresh alarm after suggesting on Truth Social that the US could “finish off” what remains of Iran, while also criticising “non-responsive” allies. The remarks came as US and Israeli strikes reportedly hit a major Iranian gas facility in South Pars, triggering a fire in Bushehr province. Separately, Israel’s defence minister claimed Iran’s intelligence minister was killed and warned Israelis to “expect surprises” as the war intensifies on multiple fronts. Follow live updates
PM Modi speaks to Kuwait Crown Prince, condemns attacks amid Gulf conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled and condemned attacks on Kuwait’s sovereignty amid the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict. PM Modi said safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz remains India’s foremost priority and stressed the need for sustained diplomacy to restore regional peace. Read full story
Centre offers extra commercial LPG as government says supply concerns persist
The Centre said it has offered all states and Union Territories an additional 10% allocation of commercial LPG if they support a long-term shift from LPG to PNG, as concerns over supply continue amid the Middle East crisis. The petroleum ministry said domestic LPG production has risen 40%, online bookings have improved to 93%, and home deliveries now cover 81% of cylinders. However, it admitted long queues remain at many distributors and called LPG availability “still a matter of concern.” Follow live updates
Kharge jokes about Deve Gowda’s BJP tie-up in Rajya Sabha farewell speech
Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge paid tribute to outgoing members while taking a light-hearted swipe at former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda over the JD(S)’s alliance with the BJP. In a humorous remark that drew laughter from MPs and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kharge said Deve Gowda once shared “love” with Congress but later “married” Modi. Read full story
Punjab to seek Rs 1.44 lakh crore water royalty from Rajasthan: CM Mann
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said his government will seek water royalty from Rajasthan, claiming Rs 1.44 lakh crore remains unpaid since 1960 under a 1920 tripartite agreement. Mann said Rajasthan still receives 18,000 cusecs of water through the Rajasthan feeder and had earlier paid royalty until 1960. Read full story
