India has issued a strong diplomatic protest following the death of an Indian seafarer in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US-Iran tensions. The incident highlights the severe risks facing maritime workers navigating one of the world's most critical shipping corridors. This episode explores India's official stance, the vulnerability of Indian crew members, economic concerns including retail inflation and Chinese imports, activist Sonam Wangchuk's protest, religious site disputes, educational policy debates, and FIFA World Cup developments.

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