‘Caught on wrong side of events’: Jaishankar on IRIS Dena sunk by US; confirms India let another Iranian ship dock
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Summary
The IRIS Lavan docked at the Kochi port on March 4, the same day that a US submarine torpedoed IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean, killing at least 87 of its crew.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Saturday, 7 March 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right