• India condemned a drone strike on an energy facility in Fujairah, UAE, which injured three Indians.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi said targeting civilians and infrastructure is unacceptable and expressed solidarity with the UAE.
  • The UAE blamed Iran for the drone attack, while Iran denied having a plan to attack oil facilities.
  • India called for free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and supported efforts for a peaceful resolution.
  • The closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war has led to shortages of cooking gas and raw materials in India.
  • Modi’s BJP party achieved a historic victory in West Bengal elections, winning at least 206 out of 294 seats.
  • Thousands of BJP supporters celebrated in Kolkata, waving flags and dancing on cars.

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