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Iranian attacks have targeted energy infrastructures and shipping in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint.
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00:03Good evening, you're watching Super 6 here on India Today. I'm Akshita Anandakopal.
00:07We've got lots lined up for you in the next 60 minutes with our focus particularly on the West
00:12Asia war. What have we got lined up for you on this edition of Super 6? On the show this
00:17evening,
00:18we're going to be talking about the strait of Ormuz tensions that's playing out. Ships being
00:24targeted one after another. There's serious concern right now about Indian carriers, Indian
00:30ships as well. Has India managed to secure a safe route for Indian ships to travel through the
00:37strait of Ormuz? We'll tell you all about that and why so many ships are coming under attack in the
00:42strait. Has it been completely choked off, blocked off by Iran? All of that explained, broken down
00:48for you over the next 60 minutes. We begin, as always, with the headlines first.
00:59Big diplomatic win for India amid war. Iran allows Indian tankers to pass through strait
01:05of Ormuz. Safe passage after Jaishankar Arakshi talks. U.S. oil tankers blown up in drone strike.
01:14U.S. oil tankers engulfed in fire tanker. Sefsi Vishnu hit an attack. One Indian national also
01:20dead. LPG crisis deepens across India, with shortage of LPG cylinders being reported in
01:29several places. Opposition leaders staged protests across India over the situation.
01:44LPG showdown in Lok Sabha. Rahul Gandhi's speech cut short by the Lok Sabha speaker after he
01:49rakes up Epstein files to target the petroleum minister. Hardi Puri response reiterates there's
01:55no shortage of LPG in the country. Indian airlines face sharp increase in operational costs amid
02:07ongoing war. Sources say airlines are now paying hefty war risk premiums for every flight entering
02:12the region, which translates to higher airfares, essentially, for you and me.
02:37For the first time, we're going to be hearing from Iran's supreme leader, the new supreme
02:42leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. The information coming in from Iran is that any time now, there's going
02:48to be the first public address by Mojtaba Khamenei. This by itself is huge because it will be for the
02:54first time that Mojtaba Khamenei will be holding a public address ever. Because even before being
02:59named as the supreme leader, he's always maintained a very low profile. And so for the first time,
03:05you're going to be seeing him essentially in the flesh. There were some reports in Iran confirmed it
03:10that Mojtaba Khamenei was also injured in the strike, suffering reportedly a fracture as well.
03:16But no major life-threatening injuries being reported. And so the messaging from the Iranian
03:21regime is clear that they want to send across a message to the world, to America, to Israel,
03:26that Mojtaba Khamenei is in charge. As we get to these details in a matter of minutes, we're hearing
03:32the first message of Mojtaba Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran, will be released.
03:39Now, remember that it's also important to highlight that it comes just a day before
03:43Friday prayers in Iran, where again, there'll be important messaging by the Iranian regime to show
03:48people out in large numbers. But the idea at this point is to ensure that they send across a message
03:56of normalcy, that the regime is very much in control and that Mojtaba Khamenei has taken charge.
04:02Very little really is known beyond the pictures or on your screens. There's no actual footage of
04:07Mojtaba Khamenei. That's because he's maintained a very low profile, has never really spoken out in
04:12public, never held a public address. No one knows what exactly his political standing is on several
04:19issues. But what we're hearing, and this is the message that's coming from Iran, is that when
04:23Mojtaba Khamenei speaks in that public address, he's going to be speaking about his father, Ayatollah
04:28Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the U.S.-Israel strikes, and also about how the army is continuing
04:35to hit back at who they call their enemies, U.S. and Israel. Let's cut across to more breaking news
04:40coming in.
04:48And let's get you the statement that's come in from the Indian government on India's energy
04:55position. There's a lot of concern, a lot of worry, and yes, a lot of panic too. Amid that
05:01the government has reiterated that our production has increased to 28 percent. The government says
05:0755 lakh barrels of crude is used every day. At this point, there's no question of any dry
05:13out that's been reported on the distribution side. It's important to highlight that on the
05:17issue of crude, we've constantly seen these questions about whether there's going to be
05:22an oil shortage. There have been some very worrying images also that have come in from some cities
05:27of people now flocking fuel stations, trying to hoard fuel, assuming the worst and assuming
05:33that there is going to be an oil shortage. The government amid that is once again trying
05:37to kind of ensure that all concerns are addressed. The government saying that there's no shortage
05:42right now. Importantly, also remember that there are Indian vessels along that entire Strait
05:48of Ormos, and there's serious concern about what their situation is right now. The government
05:53has said we are monitoring these vessels of the Persian Gulf and highlighting that commercial
05:57shipping, yes, has stopped at Ormos.
06:02I mean, you know that we import almost 60 percent of our LPG, and most of it almost 90 percent
06:10comes from Strait of Ormos. So it's a difficult situation, but the government is making all efforts
06:16to ensure that the supply to the domestic consumers is ensured. As I already said that the refining
06:25LPG production in the refinery has enhanced, we have almost 25,000 distributors throughout
06:34the country, and we deliver almost 50 lakh cylinders on daily basis. On the distribution side also,
06:44no dry out has been reported, no dry out has been reported, but there is a manifold increase
06:50in the booking because of the panic. We urge the citizens to avoid panic booking, and all efforts
07:00have to be made to conserve the fuel wherever possible during this period of global uncertainty.
07:08So as far as the crude is concerned, the situation is quite comfortable, and I told you yesterday
07:14also that we use almost 55 lakh barrels of oil every day. One more thing that I would like to
07:23bring to
07:23your notice is that we are the fourth largest refiner in the world, and this is something which is giving
07:30us
07:31a lot of comfort in terms of the availability of the products like petrol and diesel.
07:38So for everyone watching this broadcast, listen carefully to what the government is saying. Don't
07:43resort to panic buying particularly of fuel, which we've been seeing in several cities of fuel bunks
07:48being packed right now, and there's long queues outside thinking there's going to be a petrol or diesel
07:53shortage not happening right now. But let's talk about what's happening in the Strait of Ormos.
07:57India has highlighted that we're looking out for our vessels. Why is that? Because we've been seeing
08:02right now the next phase of the West Asia war, where tankers are being targeted. Two have happened
08:09in the last 24 hours, both off Iraq's coast, one of them a US ship as well. Iran is clearly
08:16striking
08:16them with drones and targeting particularly US assets, which is what they've repeatedly highlighted
08:21as well. But in such a situation, and at a time when a Thai ship that was headed to India
08:26was also
08:27attacked, is there protection for India? What's the situation in the Strait of Ormos? Has it been
08:32completely choked and blocked off by Iran? Let's get you all of those details.
08:42The seas of West Asia on fire. The rot of Iran, pulverized by US and Israel, has put the entire
08:48maritime zone in flames. And now vessels are facing the brunt, leaving the world's energy supply
08:55paralyzed. Two oil tankers, one owned by US and another owned by Greece, were blown up off Iraq's
09:02coast overnight, escalating tensions in the region. The US owned vessel Safe Sea Vishnu was attacked
09:10by an Iranian suicide boat near the Khour al-Zubair port within Iraq's territorial waters. The strike
09:16left the tanker, which was reportedly carrying four lakh barrels of Iraqi oil in flames and claimed the
09:22life of an international. A Thai flag cargo vessel Mayur Inari, bound for Gujarat's Kandala port,
09:29also came under attack. Image shows a black cloud rising from the vessel after it was struck.
09:35The crew somehow managed to reach safely.
09:41India condemned the targeting of commercial vessel bound for its shore and warned that such
09:46attacks were becoming increasingly dangerous. Fuel tanks in Bahrain's, Musharak also came under Iran's
09:52attack, which caused a massive blast and blew up a tanker, sending thick smoke into the air.
09:59Oman's Salalah port oil storage facilities have also been hit by Iran. Dramatic images showed,
10:05an Iranian drone on a freefall, striking the port. In no time, the port was in flames and covered with
10:12black smoke. The once placid waters of West Asia becoming the biggest flashpoint in the ongoing war.
10:22Bureau report, India today.
10:27Why is there so much concern over the Strait of Ormuz? How many ships have been targeted? Let's
10:33break that down for you. From Strait of Ormuz, this has now become the Strait of Tension. 13 vessels
10:39have been targeted in the course of this war. And I'll break that down for you. Eight flag states have
10:46been affected, essentially ships that have a flag. And so they were targeted perhaps for that exact
10:52reason. Now also, where have these particular targets been reported and which are the countries?
10:58Right now, you've got United States, of course, top of that particular list, Marshall Islands, Gibraltar.
11:04You've got also Panama, Malta, Bahamas, Thailand. Thailand being that one ship that we reported on,
11:10which was headed towards the Gujarat port. All of their ships have been targeted. As a result of this
11:17new chapter in the West Asia war that we're seeing, where it's largely playing out in the seas,
11:22seven mariners have been killed. 400 ships have been anchored in fear of what happens next. If they
11:27dare to sail, will it mean that they will be targeted? And so precautionary measure has meant 400
11:33of them anchored. And in the Strait of Ormuz itself, considering that it's more or less choked,
11:38overall tanker traffic has dropped by 70 to 80 percent. What that translates to directly,
11:45that 70 to 80 percent, is that 20 percent of the global oil supply is at risk, which is why
11:51there's
11:52so much talk of the Strait of Ormuz. I bring in Gaurav Savant for more details on this from the
11:58newsroom. Gaurav, this is something that perhaps most people feared would be the next step in this war,
12:04that Iran would go all out and ensure the fight is in the seas, in the Strait of Ormuz.
12:09Did the US and Israel see this coming, Gaurav? And is there any chance that they can actually hit
12:14back in a place that's largely geographically controlled by Iran?
12:19So, America insists that it will be able to ensure that the Strait of Ormuz remains open,
12:24the sea lanes of communication will not be interdicted. But the situation right now is
12:29extremely alarming. And the apprehension is that things could go from bad to worse. And
12:34perhaps one hope is there would be a negotiated settlement to ensure that ships can keep moving,
12:41because this impacts not just the region, but the entire world, and especially our part of the world.
12:48India, about 45 percent of our requirement. Japan, about 75 percent of their requirement. South Korea,
12:55about 65 percent of their requirement. So, this entire region is being adversely impacted,
13:01while alternate measures and alternate routes are being explored. For example, if you look at
13:08LNG and LPG, what India is doing is taking it now from Norway, from Sweden, from Canada, from Russia,
13:16but then that's a longer route takes, it would cost more supplies, would remain a little impacted.
13:24Again, oil, you may try and take it from elsewhere, but then if the Houthis get into action,
13:28the Red Sea route also gets impacted. That's the reason why the world is hoping there would be a solution.
13:36Force, very unlikely, Amit's reports that Iran has started mining these waters. Demining is a long operation,
13:43and all of that makes this situation very, very scary.
13:47And very volatile right now. You know, we've rightly termed it no longer the Strait of Hormuz,
13:52but the Strait of Tension. We'll have to see what plays out in the next few days as well,
13:57because this war doesn't seem to be ending. Thanks very much, Gaurav, for joining us with those details.
14:01But amid these constant attacks on ships, are Indian vessels safe? Well, sources have told
14:07India today that the government has pushed for the same, and it's being deemed as a diplomatic win of sorts.
14:13Now, reportedly, in a conversation, and there have been multiple, by the way,
14:17between External Affairs Minister Jai Shankar and the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arangchi,
14:21there was also a conversation about ensuring protection for Indian vessels, and that could
14:27actually translate also to ensuring their safe passage, that they would be given an exception
14:32and allowed to traverse through the Strait of Hormuz without any attack, without being targeted.
14:39This is what sources have told India today has been done by the government of India.
14:45Now, if this does actually happen, and you see Indian ships being able, Indian vessels being able
14:51to directly move through the Strait of Hormuz, that's a big achievement. That's a big accomplishment
14:56for the government. It also saves a lot of lives, because we've been seeing so many who've died as
15:02a result. But let me explain it to you. Why is this a big deal? The fact that reportedly Iran
15:08has
15:09given the nod for India to continue using the Strait of Hormuz. It ensures steady crude flow,
15:14to Indian refinery. So all of the stock of a shortage, it will no longer be the case,
15:19because all the supply that was meant to go through the Strait of Hormuz, will still very
15:23much go through and reach India, will reach our ports. So that's a big plus if it actually happens.
15:29It also shields India from all of the global oil shocks that we've been seeing, the ups and downs,
15:35largely the ups really, in the last few days. Even if attacks continue in the Gulf, which is expected,
15:40India is still insulated in away from that global oil shock, if these vessels manage to come through.
15:47It minimises casualties onboard Indian ships. And I'll keep reiterating that, that the casualty of war,
15:53ultimately is innocent civilians, is human lives. In this case, if this breakthrough has been achieved,
15:59mariners, Indians on board those ships have also been saved, which is why this is a huge aspect.
16:06It also signals strong engagement with Iran, despite having regional tensions. And India,
16:12without and very clearly ensuring that they are on the side of peace, has sent out a message that we
16:18will also ensure our people are taken care of. It helps also stabilise freight and insurance costs.
16:25Remember that any ship traversing through the Strait of Hormuz is not being insured right now. And so that
16:29is a huge liability also for so many of these vessels. It boosts India's energy security ultimately,
16:36which has been the biggest concern right now in the last few days. And therefore, if these ships manage
16:42to reach India, it's a big boost for the country and will ensure that we are protected whatever the
16:48impact of this war actually is and builds resilience for us during this West Asia conflict that continues
16:55to rage on. I'll bring in Pranay Upadhyay of India Today Global for more details. So on this,
17:01Pranay, break it down for us. What have you picked up from your sources on what India has managed here?
17:07Does this mean that all of our vessels, all of our ships, and there are a bunch of them we
17:11hear
17:12stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. They'll be allowed a safe passage in the next few days?
17:17Akshita, a lot of diplomacy went before India reached this kind of understanding or agreement
17:22with the Iranian authorities. And processes are being worked out to ensure the safe passage of
17:27Indian ships, which are stranded on either side of the Strait of Hormuz. Because in Gulf of Persia,
17:32we know that around 24 Indian ships are stranded. And in the Gulf of Oman, on the eastern side
17:38of the Strait of Hormuz, around four ships are there. And on both these ships, around 750 Indian
17:44sailors are there. And therefore, to ensure the safe passage of the Indian ships, the government
17:51is working out an arrangement. We are trying to line up to change the ships, to flags of these ships
17:56as well, because most of these ships are flying with the foreign flags. So that's why we have to
18:01to make them fly with the Indian flags and sail them together in a lineup and escorted sailing.
18:08So that is a complicated process. We have to work out those things. And those channels of
18:12communication are still open. Those arrangements are still being made. And this is going to be a
18:17big relief if we manage to sail back all these ships to the Indian shores and Indian ports. Meanwhile,
18:24the tankers Pushpak and Parimal are still sailing. They are still can be spotted by the AIS data on
18:31open source. And they can still be tracked in Gulf of Hormuz, in the Strait of Hormuz. They are still
18:36there. But this is certainly a big relief. And why did Iran agree? You know, we have to understand that
18:43even 182 Iranian sailors are in India. One of the Iranian naval ships is in India, IRS Lawan. And
18:50besides that, you know, India has also given this assurance that our ships will be flying with the
18:56Indian flag. Because, you know, many people misunderstood, Akshita, that how come Chinese
19:00ship are sailing and not Indian ship or any other ships are not being allowed? Because Chinese ships
19:05are sailing with the Chinese flags. And therefore, they are the basic insurer. Here, the bigger problem
19:10is about the insurance of these ships. Because every ship has a stack of insurance, besides their
19:16hull insurance, besides their protection and indemnity insurance, their cargo insurance,
19:20and also the wartime insurance. So that information, that insurance stack need to be completed.
19:26Yeah, very interesting, Pranay. But ultimately, you know, this is the result of endless diplomatic
19:32efforts by India that we're seeing something like this being made possible. Thanks very much,
19:36Pranay, for joining us with those details. We've repeatedly said this, that in the course of this war,
19:42the image of Dubai has been hit. Many would argue that this Dubai dream that's been sold for decades
19:49now has been shattered as a result of this war. Some of the most high profile locations,
19:54some of the symbols of Dubai has also been targeted in Iranian strikes. Even in the last 24 hours,
20:01there have been drone strikes attempted by Iran in the heart of Dubai. What's been the impact on the
20:07city's image as a result? Let's break that down for you first in our report.
20:24Dubai, a city known for glittering skylines and luxury towers,
20:29is now echoing with the sounds of war.
20:42Explosions were heard in downtown Dubai overnight, including one particularly loud blast.
20:52This came after a drone struck a building in Dubai Creek Harbour,
20:57a luxury waterfront development just north of the city's downtown.
21:06Video from the scene shows a damaged facade and smoke rising after the impact triggered a fire.
21:14Emergency teams rushed in, evacuated residents and quickly brought the flames under control.
21:22Authorities say no injuries were reported, but the tension is spreading fast.
21:31Earlier, two drones fell near Dubai International Airport, injuring four people.
21:41Adding to the anxiety, Iran's military command has threatened to target banks and financial institutions
21:47across the Gulf linked to the United States or Israel.
21:52In response, major banks are taking precautions, with Citibank shutting most
21:57UAE branches and other banks asking staff to work from home.
22:03For Dubai, a symbol of stability in the region, the conflict is now hitting it dangerously.
22:12Bureau Report, India Today.
22:18So let's take you through all of the targets, all of the places in Dubai, the high profile ones that
22:24have been hit in the last few days.
22:26You have had the Dubai International Airport that have seen multiple drone strikes.
22:31It's the world's busiest travel hub. It's been hit constantly.
22:35And there are questions about why the airport is under target.
22:37It's clear that they want to ensure economic impact, economic tourism and otherwise is hurt for Dubai.
22:45And that's the idea, economic disruption, essentially.
22:48The international airport has suffered multiple drone strikes.
22:51Secondly, is the Jabal Ali Port.
22:54It's also, and this makes sense because it's a US base, which is what Iran is going after.
22:58This is a US Navy port in West Asia, a crucial one strategically placed, which Iran is constantly targeting.
23:06They have been firing nonstop drones towards this particular port.
23:10There was also a fire that was reported after the attack by Iran was intercepted using the air defenses in
23:17the UAE.
23:17But this target is clear. It's because of the US base that you've got this particular target of Iran's.
23:24The other location that's been hit in Dubai, again, very, very prominent is Palm Jumeirah.
23:30Luxury hotels, residences, the who's who, the richest of the rich reside here.
23:37And there has been an explosion near the artificial island.
23:40This was, of course, days ago in the early days of the conflict.
23:43But it did lead to questions. Why this particular location?
23:45There's no US base near Palm Jumeirah.
23:47And that's what's led to speculation of whether the idea was to hit tourism and ensure that the commercial image
23:54of Dubai ultimately is hit.
23:56The Burj Al Arab also, again, a very, very significant part of Dubai.
24:02It's essentially the image that you conjure up when you think of Dubai.
24:06And this global symbol of luxury was also targeted.
24:10Those pictures that you see also of the Burj Al Arab, there was a picture of smoke emerging from it
24:16after a strike.
24:17It was intercepted, but there were remnants of debris that fell into the particular building and that went viral.
24:24Again, it's all about messaging here. It seems economic target hit really the economy of Dubai.
24:30And finally, another location that was hit, the heart of Dubai, downtown, where all the action is, where all the
24:37buzz is.
24:38A couple of days fell completely quiet as a result of these nonstop attacks.
24:42A tower reported structural damage.
24:44Now, this could also be because of a drone being intercepted, the air defences being activated, but it also hits
24:51real estate.
24:52And I'll tell you about that impact because we've seen real estate prices crashing in Dubai and how.
25:03Let's give you a sense of the damage, really. Reputational, yes, but even otherwise in Dubai.
25:08What we've done is we've got a series of images from the city of the bustling commercial city, world renowned,
25:14really, versus what it looks like now.
25:16For example, the Dubai International Airport that's seen so much, one of the busiest airports in the world has been
25:22hit before nonstop commercial activities.
25:26You've got passengers going in and out on March 7th. This is how it looked smoke blowing out of the
25:32airport.
25:33And that's what led to also many flight operations being shut off.
25:37Now we can tell you, of course, that that schedule is more or less back to normal, but those images
25:41are unforgettable.
25:43Similarly, if you have been to Dubai, you know that the Dubai Marina Tower is iconic, one of the most
25:49iconic locations of Dubai.
25:50And look at those pictures on your screen. This is from March 8th, where you can see how there was
25:55smoke blowing out of the Marina Tower in Dubai.
25:58Again, unimaginable that these iconic buildings would actually be targeted in this manner.
26:04So while you see these particular pictures, this is of the Marina Tower. Let's take you through the next one
26:09coming in from Dubai.
26:11Once again of the airport, because there's more pictures that have come in and this is from inside the airport.
26:18This is of February 28th, right when the war broke out, the very next day when Iran started targeting the
26:24UAE as well and targeting Dubai.
26:26The first strike that took place was inside the international airport, which is what led to flight ops completely stopping.
26:32You can see people running through the corridors. They're trying to get to safety, even as there's smoke inside the
26:38Dubai international airport.
26:41The Burj al-Arab. I told you about how this was targeted. Now look at these images.
26:46Again, an iconic location site in Dubai. Pictures that are unforgettable for so many.
26:52On February 28th, there was a massive fire inside. There was smoke blowing out as a result of essentially a
27:00drone being intercepted.
27:02So if you had a picture and a site of the Burj al-Arab before, this is the picture that
27:07now defines these iconic locations as well in the last one month.
27:15And what we're also showing you now, this is the Palm Jumeirah, very popular artificial islands, the richest of the
27:22rich, not just in Dubai, but the world are here.
27:25What we're showing you is satellite imagery of what it looked like before and after.
27:29What you'll notice right next to Palm Jumeirah is that a lot of those locations have now smoke blowing out
27:34a lot of destruction in the satellite imagery that is seen.
27:38Look at that right there. Who would have thought that in the heart of Dubai, you will see these kind
27:43of pictures of black smoke emerging out as a result of drone strikes.
27:50We're constantly saying maybe the Dubai dream has been shattered. What do I mean by that?
27:55The impact of these strikes on Dubai has been felt by the people and the reality is that real estate
28:02prices have also dropped like never before in Dubai.
28:05We're reporting a 20% index drop on real estate and that's not the only impact in Dubai.
28:11Besides that, the ultra rich have been rethinking their investments of parking their money elsewhere with brand Dubai taking a
28:18hit as well.
28:20I mean, between this, you've got the administration repeatedly trying to also reach out and kind of issue ads and
28:27suggest everything's well.
28:29But the reality is that besides all of this, you've got oil prices also surging by 15% in Dubai.
28:36Again, Dubai feeling the heat of the war and that's across the world really.
28:40But tourist footfall is down by 70%. Why is this a concern in Dubai?
28:44Because in the run-up to summer holidays, they're trying very hard to ensure that their image isn't dented.
28:50These numbers, however, suggest that it already is.
28:54With tourist footfall being hit, real estate prices going down and investments also slowly going away.
29:07Okay, let's get you a news break coming in as the strikes by U.S. and Israel continue on Iran.
29:14The Iranian regime is saying that there's a possibility of Iran going into a complete blackout in a matter of
29:2130 minutes.
29:22Now, this is Iran's security chief, Ladi Jani, who says that the region could face a blackout within 30 minutes
29:28if Iran's power grid is destroyed.
29:30This comes even as we've seen non-stop strikes by Israel at some of the most prominent locations.
29:37You've even had the Iranian regime putting out pictures suggesting that UNESCO heritage sites have been completely destroyed as a
29:44result of these precision strikes.
29:46What is the need to target some of these strikes?
29:49If the power grid is destroyed next, we could see Iran in complete darkness.
29:54And the Iran security chief suggests that could happen in a matter of 30 minutes.
30:07As we track the latest updates of the West Asia war, remember that Lebanon also has been badly hit.
30:13Parts of South Lebanon completely decimated as Israeli airstrikes continue, in fact, intensifying in the last many days, targeting Hezbollah
30:22infrastructure.
30:22But as a result, over 600 people have died.
30:26Over 700,000 are displaced, thousands injured.
30:30This is the reality of the war that's playing out.
30:33Lebanon, therefore, has seen some of the maximum casualties in the last many days of this conflict.
30:39And India Today's Ashrafani is on ground to give you a sense of what the situation currently is in Lebanon.
30:46Braving the situation, the violence, the strikes by Israel, he reports to get you a sense of the real picture
30:53of the casualties of this war.
30:56You can see the quantum of damage, which has been infected on these residential houses after the Israeli bombing.
31:05Not only these two houses had completely collapsed, but also what all is around, including the lawns, the trees, and
31:16in fact, one of the orange orchards in front of it, that has completely got damaged in the massive aerial
31:24strike.
31:25We have seen almost 100 meters away from this place, all the shops and other business establishments, their windshields had
31:33also broken with the impression and with the impact of those bombings, which were witnessed here yesterday late evening.
31:45And this is a new strategy which has been adopted by the IDF, particularly after the war which started with
31:54Hezbollah, after the Iran, Israel and American war, that they are now focusing on all kinds of infrastructure associated with
32:03Hezbollah and their supporters.
32:06This line has also got damaged. You can see behind me that the electrician is trying to rectify that water,
32:14that power supply to other parts of this area.
32:20Ashrafani for India today, Ansarath village in South Lebanon.
32:26And our reporters on the front line continuing to get you a sense of what's happening in several of these
32:31countries as a result of this war.
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32:42and disruption.
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32:51growth and so much more.
32:53Here's a glimpse of what to expect.
33:00The world is at crossroads, witnessing historic innovations on one hand and deep fractures on the other.
33:12At a time when global friendships, politics, technology and economies are rapidly shifting, the India Today conclave returns with a
33:23powerful theme this year, Breakthroughs and Breakdowns.
33:31Union Minister Piyush Goyal and Ashwini Vaishnav will kick off the conclave over two days with the India Today story
33:39of policy and tackling global power shifts.
33:46Amidst the West Asia war, hear every side from the envoys of Jordan and Lebanon.
33:54US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gore, will be at the India Today conclave, touching upon the India-US story and
34:03the shifting global order under Donald Trump.
34:10International voices will also bring diverse perspective, from entrepreneur and author May Musk to American political commentator Laura Loomer.
34:21Global thinker and travel writer Piku Ayer will reflect on culture, identity and a rapidly changing world.
34:31Business leaders like Anil Agrawal, Karan Adhani will decode India's growth story.
34:38Back home, it's an election year and look forward to big political debates on the upcoming Kerala, Tamil Nadu and
34:46Bengal elections.
34:49Fresh off the T20 World Cup victory, hear the man of the moment, Sanju Sampson, speak on his spectacular performance
34:57in the tournament.
34:59And when the spotlight shifts to entertainment, expect glamour and star power to take centre stage.
35:06With actor Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor and more, all at the India Today conclave.
35:12So tune in on the March 13th and 14th for a debate and dialogue that puts the spotlight on powerful
35:19ideas that drive the next era of global transformation.
35:28So don't forget to tune in tomorrow to India Today TV all day long for some of the most riveting
35:34conversations.
35:35That's all we have time for in this edition of Super 6.
35:37Thanks as always for tuning in.
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