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Iran has declared it would fight an 'apocalyptic' or doomsday war, according to Hindi-language coverage circulating widely online. The remark comes against the backdrop of escalating tensions across the Middle East involving Iran, Yemen's Houthis, Saudi Arabia, the United States, Gaza and the West Bank. Audiences following the region's conflicts are sharing and debating the statement, which signals Tehran's combative posture as regional confrontations intensify.

Bank employees in India are preparing for a three-day strike, prompting widespread concern about whether salaries, UPI payments and ATM services will be disrupted during the walkout. Commentators, including educator Ankit Avasthi, are breaking down which services could be affected and how customers can prepare. The strike stems from ongoing labour disputes over pay and service conditions, and customers are being advised to withdraw cash and complete important transactions in advance.

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.