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07/29/2026 July 29, 2026 India condemns attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz at UNSC India strongly condemned the recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz .
Addressing a UN Security Council during an open debate on the Middle East, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, said the resurgence of hostilities after a brief lull was "worrying." He called for a return to dialogue and diplomacy.
India also urged for restoration of unimpeded navigation and trade through international waterways in the region.
Harish said the Middle East region is of "immense importance" to India.
The UN ambassador noted that the violence directly affected Indians, following the news that merchant vessels, including GFS Galaxy, MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
“Several Indian citizens were injured, including some seriously, one Indian tragically lost his life, and one is missing, in these attacks," he said.
07/29/2026 July 29, 2026 Supreme Court orders release of minors arrested during CJP protest India's Supreme Court has issued orders for the release of minors arrested during the CJP protests .
It said authorities must ensure surveillance footage is preserved after petitioners alleged police brutality against demonstrators.
Chief Justice Surya Kant also told authorities to preserve the digital and personal data of people who joined the protests, while also barring any coercive action against them, according to the Indian media.
The court also told authorities to ensure protesters' data was not made public.
Reportedly, the Supreme Court's intervention came after petitions were filed by student protesters and activists. The protesters seek action against police for allegedly using excessive force and pellet guns during the CJP rallies.
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"Whoever has committed excess ... atrocities on innocent people, the law will take care of them. For that, there needs to be a completely independent and fair investigation," Kant said, according to legal website Live Law, one of several outlets reporting the ruling.
"A probe is meaningless if no responsibility is fixed," he said, before ordering the interim steps.
07/29/2026 July 29, 2026 Delhi Police issues notice over abusive posts against Modi The Delhi Police has continued its crackdown against CJP protesters with it now filing a First Information Report (FIR) against several social media accounts which allegedly posted abusive content against Prime Minister Narendra Modi .
The Delhi Police has asked X to delete and remove the alleged post or video from the platform immediately.
Police have also issued a notice to X, seeking details on users who allegedly posted or shared the content under investigation.
Delhi Police's Social Media Monitoring Team has been tracking content across platforms to identify posts that allegedly violate existing laws or have the potential for public disorder, officials said.
A case has been registered by the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit of the Special Cell under charges of criminal intimidation, public mischief and defamation, Indian newspaper The New Indian Express reported.
It is not clear how many accounts have been served the notices.
07/29/2026 July 29, 2026 Welcome to our coverage Midhat Fatimah Hello! This is Midhat from the New Delhi bureau bringing you the latest news from India.
The crackdown on dissenters in the aftermath of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is continuing with the Delhi police issuing notices to accounts on X over abusive posts against Indian PM Narendra Modi.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court of India has directed authorities to release minors arrested during the CJP protests.
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