Mumbai News LIVE Updates: The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), which is questioning 112 persons allegedly linked to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti, on Friday said that he and his associates used social media platforms to brainwash and recruit youngsters. 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