US blockades Strait of Hormuz; violent workers' protests rock Noida, Faridabad

In this special report, India Today anchor Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor discusses the collapse of diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, leading the US President to order a naval blockade east of the Strait of Hormuz.

This military strategy aims to counter Iranian control over the shipping route, raising concerns regarding global oil and gas supply disruptions. Iranian forces issued direct military warnings as both nations intensified their regional presence. Concurrently, the UK Prime Minister distanced Britain from the blockade, while the US threatened tariffs against China over alleged military aid to Iran.

In India, workers' protests for better wages turned violent in parts of Noida, Faridabad, and Manesar, leading to major traffic chaos in several areas of the Delhi-NCR.

Additionally, the former Delhi Chief Minister alleged political bias in the excise policy case, and the nation held a funeral for a legendary playback singer in Mumbai.