A chemical tanker carrying 12 Indian crew members came under fire near Oman on April 25, raising fresh concerns over safety in the Gulf region. The vessel, identified as MT Siron, was sailing near the outer port limits of Shinas when Iranian Coast Guard units fired warning shots during an intervention. All Indian crew members on board have been reported safe, but the incident has intensified worries about maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical shipping routes. Indian authorities are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with multiple agencies to ensure the safety of seafarers.  

India marks one year since the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, most of them tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the victims and reiterated that India will never bow to terrorism. Security has been tightened across key locations in Kashmir, including tourist areas, with increased patrols and new verification systems introduced to enhance safety.