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Mumbai Crime Branch detained the 14th accused, Golu Pandit, in Uttar Pradesh for the firing incident outside Rohit Shetty's home on February 1. The police have invoked stringent MCOCA provisions, suspecting an organized crime syndicate. Investigations are ongoing to retrieve deleted chats and uncover the full conspiracy.

“The financial impact of the oil and energy crisis due to the conflict in the Gulf region will only hit next month,” Mr. Wilson said

Over 20 nations have pledged support for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, condemning Iran's actions that have effectively closed the vital waterway. Citing attacks on commercial vessels and energy infrastructure, these countries emphasized freedom of navigation as a core international law principle.

With near-universal electrification and a robust policy environment, the State has the ‘foundational pillars’ for such a shift, although it would not be automatic, says the study