‘Let me turn back’: Indian tanker appeals to Iran navy as ship comes under fire
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Summary
Two Indian vessels — Jag Arnav and Sanmar Herald — were fired upon by the Iranian navy, in contradiction to Tehran’s earlier statements.
Key Facts
Type Announcement
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Monday, 20 April 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Defence budget: Rs 6.21 lakh crore (2025-26)
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right