Iranian Coast Guard forces intercepted a Togo-flagged chemical tanker carrying 12 Indian crew members near the outer port limits of Shinas in Oman, firing warning shots at the vessel, according to the shipping ministry. The vessel, identified as MT Chiron, was sailing along with other ships when it was approached by Iranian forces. All 12 Indian crew members are reported safe.
AAP Alleges Raghav Chadha Conspired with BJP
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused former member Raghav Chadha of conspiring with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to build a 'neutral' image before his defection. Party spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged that Chadha was fed central government issues to raise publicly while the BJP remained silent to boost his popularity. This conspiracy, according to AAP, began after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) tightened its grip on Chadha. In response, Chadha defended his exit, stating he left AAP out of 'disappointment, disenchantment and disgust' after 15 years. Since his departure, Chadha has reportedly lost nearly 2 million Instagram followers.
Live Bombs Found Near Primary School in West Bengal
Eight live bombs were discovered near a primary school in West Bengal's Habra area, triggering panic among locals and prompting a swift security response. Police cordoned off the area after the recovery. This incident follows the discovery of 79 crude bombs in Bhangar on Saturday, which led to the central government ordering an investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Both cases are under investigation.
Gunman Got Dangerously Close to Trump at White House Dinner
A gunman managed to get dangerously close to former President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' dinner after checking into the hotel days earlier, bypassing external security. 'They built that perimeter to stop an army. Turns out all he needed was a room key,' a former FBI official told the Wall Street Journal. Tickets were not always scanned and IDs were not consistently required at entry.
Virat Kohli on Brink of IPL History
Virat Kohli needs just 11 runs in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) clash against Delhi Capitals to become the first player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history to reach 9,000 runs. Kohli currently has 8,989 runs from 274 matches, well ahead of Rohit Sharma (7,183) and David Warner (6,565). RCB batting coach Dinesh Karthik praised Kohli, saying, 'I marvel at how he rediscovers himself every year.'
