First India

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu said the state may ban social media for children below 13 within 90 days as discussions continue on whether the limit should be raised to 16. Govt also considering ₹25,000 incentive for second or third child under a new population policy.

India in a “very comfortable position” on crude oil, LPG and petroleum supplies despite Strait of Hormuz concerns, government sources said. Authorities monitoring the situation and exploring alternative supply sources to avoid disruptions.