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Deldan Namgyal and Smanla Dorje were freed from Leh district jail after being granted bail by a high court on Friday.

In a televised address, PM Modi said the government would continue pursuing measures to empower women despite the setback, and apologised for not securing enough support for the legislation.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri urged Iran to take immediate steps to facilitate the safe passage of India-bound ships through the strait, the ministry said, noting that Tehran had previously assisted such transit.

Singh said India must remain prepared for both de-escalation and any renewed escalation, adding that the government was taking “swift and effective action” under Prime Minister Narendra Modi to mitigate potential disruptions.

Iran had briefly reopened the strait to commercial shipping on Friday, but officials signalled a renewed clampdown, warning that access would remain limited as long as U.S. measures stay in place.

Speaking at a public rally in Rajouri after joining a march under the government’s anti-drug campaign, Sinha said authorities had intensified enforcement efforts in recent days.

Relatives assembled before dawn at the Hajj House in Bemina, where pilgrims reported for processing before heading to the airport. 

The programme, conducted under the Moul Mouj Cancer Care Project by the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies on Ageing, brought together doctors, paramedics and healthcare providers at a conference facility in the city.

Organisers said the programme sought to promote the use of advanced genetic techniques in conservation planning, particularly in ecologically sensitive areas of Jammu and Kashmir.

Traffic officials said similar arrangements were likely to continue on Saturday if conditions remain stable.