Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday carried out a major anti-encroachment drive in Mulund under its ‘Pedestrian First’ campaign, removing illegal structures and other obstructions from footpaths. Thank you for following our live coverage today. This live blog is now closed.

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