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.

A major controversy erupted during the 42nd anniversary of Operation Blue Star as pro-Khalistan slogans were raised inside the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar. Supporters linked to Simranjit Singh Mann's faction were seen raising slogans, while portraits of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh were displayed during the observance. Activists from Dal Khalsa were also present carrying photographs linked to the 1984 events.