Iran blockade: US forces redirect 109 commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz
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Summary
Shipping through the strategically vital waterway has declined sharply as Washington and Tehran remain locked in an escalating confrontation over Iran
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TypeNews
SourceBusinessLine - Economy
PublishedMonday, 21 September 2026
Affected Population~900 million rural households, 190 million lacking safe water
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Jal Jeevan Mission: Rs 60,000 crore/year
14.5 crore rural tap connections delivered
SBM 2.0: Rs 1.4 lakh crore outlay
Rs 11.11 lakh crore capital expenditure (2025-26)
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NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
LeftCentreRight