Morning Digest: Kerala, Assam and Puducherry to vote in high-stakes polls today; Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon, and more
The Hindu·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Assam Assembly elections began with 126 seats. BJP seeks third consecutive term. Kerala polls feature 140 constituencies with three competing fronts: CPI(M)-led LDF, Congress-led UDF, and BJP-led NDA. Puducherry votes for 30 seats. Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli attacks on Lebanon, threatening ceasefire talks. White House demanded reopening.
Key Entities
Assam AssemblyKeralaPuducherryBJPCPI(M)-led LDFCongress-led UDFIranStrait of HormuzIsraelLebanonWhite House