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This news bulletin covers the escalating crisis in Iran amid a regime crackdown on nationwide protests, with unconfirmed reports citing thousands of casualties. In West Asia, tensions rise as Iran warns neighboring countries that hosting U.S. bases makes them legitimate targets for retaliation, a response to U.S. President Donald Trump's support for the protestors and warnings of intervention. The program also addresses a genocidal threat issued against India by Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Abu Musa Kashmiri. In the UK, mass protests by the Sikh community in London are highlighted following reports of 'grooming gangs' targeting young girls. Finally, the bulletin reports on a milestone in India's maritime diplomacy as the INSV Kaundinya, a ship built using ancient stitched techniques, completes its maiden voyage from Gujarat to Muscat, Oman, retracing historic sea routes.

On this Special Report, Diplomatic Affairs Editor Geeta Mohan provides insights into the high-level contact between India and Iran as tensions escalate in Tehran. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi reached out to India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to discuss the 'rapidly evolving situation at the moment in Iran.' The conversation comes as the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an urgent advisory for Indian nationals, including a significant student population, to leave Iran immediately. Geeta Mohan highlights that Araghchi’s planned visit to New Delhi has been rescheduled due to regional stress and the ongoing situation on the ground. The report notes that the Indian administration is preparing for contingencies, drawing parallels to the massive evacuation efforts seen during the previous 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran. The discussion underscores India's focus on the safety of its citizens while maintaining diplomatic communication with a key historical partner during this volatile period.

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On this India First broadcast, the focus is on India's ancient maritime legacy as the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya completes its maiden voyage. The vessel, built using a rare fifth-century stitched ship technique, arrived at Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat after sailing from Porbandar, Gujarat. Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council and part of the crew, described the journey as a success, stating, 'Without the Prime Minister's encouragement, this wouldn't even have started.' He credited the Ministry of Culture for financing the project and the Indian Navy for supervising the construction and providing the crew. The voyage retraced historic sea routes that once connected India with West Asia, highlighting India's civilisational seafaring strength and indigenous shipbuilding expertise. The vessel was led by Commander Vikas Sheron and expedition chief Hemant, with construction guided by master shipwright Babu Sankaran. This mission serves as a powerful statement of India's cultural depth and technological confidence in the Indian Ocean region.