This debate examines India's energy security amid the Iran conflict and the challenges of keeping maritime sea lanes open through the Strait of Hormuz. The discussion features Vice Admiral Shekhar Sinha, former Flag Officer Commanding in Chief of the Indian Navy's Western Naval Command, Siddharth Zarabi, Managing Editor of Business Today, and geopolitical analyst Hadi Ellis. Zarabi highlighted that securing two tankers represents 'one of the finest moments for recent Indian diplomacy', though the quantity amounts to just one and a half days of supply. Admiral Sinha noted that Indian Navy ships have been positioned in the Gulf of Oman to escort tankers, providing protection against potential missile attacks. With 22 ships still stranded and industrial gas usage being rationed, experts discuss whether prolonged conflict could lead to regime change or even the division of Iran, while India diversifies its energy sources to mitigate supply disruptions.
Newly sworn in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay shared a headline-grabbing selfie moment with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shortly after taking oath in Chennai, adding a viral political-pop culture touch to the historic ceremony.
TVK leader C Joseph Vijay on Sunday took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu amid a sea of supporters, his friends and family, and several political leaders. Eight other TVK leaders were sworn in besides him, as ministers in the new government. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also attended the ceremony. The TVK managed to secure the Governor's nod to form the government after the Congress, the CPI, the CPI(M), the VCK, and IUML extended their support to the Vijay-led party for a colaition government.
Watch how Rajpal Yadav reacted to Nawazuddin Siddiqui praising him for helping fellow actors during their struggling days in Mumbai.
Yogi Adityanath on Saturday presented a saffron gamcha to Suvendu Adhikari, shortly after the latter took oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal. The crowd also erupted into a loud cheer as the scene unfolded at the swearing-in ceremony in Kolkata. This was at least the second such instance in recent weeks when the duo's bonhomie was witnessed publicly. Earlier, during the election campaign in the state, a powerful scene was witnessed when Adhikari bowed down at the feet of the UP Chief Minister as a mark of respect.
