Evening news wrap: Iran warns Hormuz can’t be used for attacks; BJP releases 1st candidate list for Bengal, Kerala polls

• Iran warned the Strait of Hormuz cannot be used for attacks on Tehran as Israel launched fresh strikes.
• BJP’s first Bengal list named Suvendu Adhikari from Bhabanipur and Nandigram, setting up a possible clash with Mamata Banerjee.
• LPG carrier Shivalik reached Mundra safely after crossing Hormuz, as the Centre said fuel supplies remain stable.
• BJP’s first Kerala list fielded Rajeev Chandrasekhar from Nemom and K Surendran from Manjeshwar.
• India said the trade deal with the US will be signed only after Washington finalises its new global tariff framework.

Here are the top news of the day:

Iran warns Hormuz can’t be used for attacks as Israel launches fresh strikes

Iran warned that the Strait of Hormuz cannot be used by any country to launch attacks on Tehran, saying ships would be allowed passage only under special conditions due to regional insecurity. The warning came as Israel’s military announced a fresh wave of strikes on Tehran, Shiraz and Tabriz. Amid the escalating conflict, the Indian Embassy in Tehran advised Indian nationals not to approach or cross any Iranian land border without prior coordination. Follow live updates

BJP unveils first Bengal candidate list, fields Suvendu from Bhabanipur and Nandigram

The BJP released its first list of candidates for 144 seats in the West Bengal Assembly polls, fielding key leaders including Suvendu Adhikari and Dilip Ghosh. Adhikari will contest from both Bhabanipur and Nandigram, setting up a possible high-profile contest against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur. Read full story

LPG carrier Shivalik reaches Mundra as govt says fuel supply remains stable

The LPG tanker Shivalik, which safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz from the Persian Gulf, reached Mundra Port, with the government saying priority berthing and documentation were arranged to ensure quick cargo discharge. The Centre also said crude supplies remain sufficient, refineries are operating at full capacity, and no fuel shortages have been reported. Follow live updates

BJP releases first Kerala candidate list, fields Rajeev Chandrasekhar from Nemom

The BJP announced its first list of 47 candidates for the Kerala Assembly elections, fielding key leaders including former Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar and former state chief K Surendran. Chandrasekhar will contest from Nemom, while Surendran has been named from Manjeshwar. Read full story

India-US trade deal to be signed after US resets tariff structure: Government

Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal said the India-US trade deal will be signed only after Washington restores its global tariff framework, amid continuing uncertainty over US trade policy under Donald Trump. The update comes after the US Supreme Court struck down Trump-era tariffs as illegal, prompting fresh changes in the tariff regime. Read full story
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