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Iran has declared it would fight a doomsday or apocalyptic war, according to commentary circulating on Hindi-language news channels. The statement is being discussed alongside wider Middle East tensions involving Yemen, Saudi Arabia, the United States, Gaza and the West Bank. Viewers are following the coverage for updates on how Iran's rhetoric could escalate conflict across the region.

India's central bank has recommended increasing the limits on advances it provides to state governments. The move would raise the short-term funding available to states for managing their cash flows. Details on the size of the increase and the reasoning have not yet been made clear, and officials have not commented further on the proposal's timing.