A major maritime scare unfolded off the coast of Oman after the oil and chemical tanker Marivex caught fire while sailing toward Duqm with 24 Indian seafarers on board. A dramatic distress call from the vessel has gone viral, with crew members reporting severe damage, fire spreading across the ship and fears that the vessel could sink. The crew also claimed the ship may have been struck, although authorities have not confirmed the cause of the incident. The vessel was sailing from Karwar in India to Oman when the fire broke out. Indian authorities, including the Ministry of External Affairs, Shipping Ministry and Indian Navy, are closely monitoring the situation.

Karnataka politics has entered a crucial and closely watched phase as intense discussions over cabinet formation and leadership transition gather momentum in Delhi. At the centre of the latest political buzz is Yathindra Siddaramaiah, with speculation growing around his possible induction as Deputy Chief Minister in the new Karnataka cabinet. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s visit to Delhi has triggered fresh conversations within Congress circles, while DK Shivakumar’s parallel political moves have added to the suspense over the final power-sharing formula. Sources indicate that a Deputy CM role for Yathindra could emerge as a key balancing move in the cabinet reshuffle, especially as Congress leadership looks to manage internal equations and strengthen support across factions. WATCH