Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Thane Collector Shrikrishna Panchal on Monday directed all government departments and emergency agencies to remain alert and strengthen disaster preparedness ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra monsoon season, reported the PTI. We are closing the LIVE blog

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian state media reported that the commander of Iran's joint military command warned that Iran would completely block exports and imports across the Persian Gulf region, the Sea of Oman, and the Red Sea if the United States does not lift its blockade on Iranian ports. "Iran will act with strength to defend its national sovereignty and its interests," said Ali Abdollahi. We are closing the blog now