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One Indian seafarer is missing and ten were rescued after a ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz. The MEA said, "We condemn the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman." New Delhi is now working with Omani authorities to find the missing person.
The U.S. military launched more strikes on Iran overnight and into Monday, July 13, 2026. These attacks targeted missile systems and boats to protect commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump said, "We bombed the hell out of them last night," as regional tensions continue to rise.
Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai said on Sunday there is no need to display religion every time. Speaking in Pollachi, he said a true Hindu treats everyone equally. He plans to turn his foundation, We the Leaders, into a political party to contest the 2031 Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
The Taliban administration of Afghanistan discussed agricultural cooperation with India during a visit ending July 12, 2026. Minister Abdullah Omari met Indian officials to explore trade, irrigation, and crop productivity. India said it remains committed to supporting Afghanistan’s agricultural sector through cooperation in climate-resilient and bio-fortified crop varieties for food security.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stepped down on July 12, 2026, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a government reshuffle. Zelenskyy said Ukraine was changing its political strategy. Svyrydenko said, "I remain ready to serve the Ukrainian state." Meanwhile, a Ukrainian attack in Russia killed one person and wounded three more Sunday.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray accused the BJP of using the Uniform Civil Code to hide the alleged Ram Mandir loot. He said, "The BJP is bringing up the Uniform Civil Code debate only to distract the country from the alleged Ram Mandir loot." He demanded a Supreme Court probe.
The West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Act, 2026, came into force on Monday, 13 July. Opposition leaders from the TMC, Congress, and the Left warned that this law threatens civil liberties. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said, "This is a draconian law and should not be implemented."
Congress leader T. Jayaprakash Reddy asked BRS leader T. Harish Rao to convince the National Dam Safety Authority to operate the Kaleshwaram project. He said, "If you are really interested in lifting water than indulging in water politics, please convince the NDSA." He also demanded an apology for project damage.
The BJP on Sunday criticised Rahul Gandhi while presenting a report card on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent foreign visits. Spokesperson Sambit Patra said Modi’s trips strengthened India’s global position. Patra claimed, "The Prime Minister returned having brought victory to the nation," while targeting Gandhi for his absence from the country.
Assam Police detained activist Pranab Doley on Sunday, July 12, 2026, for leading protests against luxury hotels near Kaziranga National Park. Booked under 15 sections, he was taken to Guwahati for interrogation. Doley said, "We cannot even be the voice of the people. What kind of democracy is this?" before his detention.
UP minister Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi' hit back at Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday over his remarks on the Ram temple donation row. Nandi accused him of self-serving politics and straying from Hindutva. He said the Thackeray family is now struggling to prove its political legacy while ignoring real public issues.
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on July 12, 2026, alleged that the government is protecting real culprits in the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case. He demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the matter. Tiwari said, "The eight individuals arrested are very small fish in this organised corruption nexus," seeking more accountability.