New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted former PM and Janata Dal (Secular) president HD Deve Gowda on his birthday on Sunday.

Deve Gowda, who served as prime minister between June 1996 and April 1997, turned 92 on Sunday.

In an X post, Modi said Gowda is widely respected for his statesman-like approach and passion towards public service.

"Birthday wishes to our former Prime Minister, Shri HD Deve Gowda Ji. He is widely respected for his statesman-like approach and passion towards public service," Modi wrote.

"His wisdom and insights on several issues are a source of great strength. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life," he added.

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Tehran/Washington: Iran’s Fars News Agency has reported that two missiles struck a US Navy vessel near Jask in the Strait of Hormuz, citing local sources.

According to the report, the vessel was hit after it allegedly ignored warnings from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to halt.

There has been no official confirmation from US authorities on the reported incident so far.

The development comes shortly after US President Donald Trump said Washington would begin “Project Freedom” to guide stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

US Central Command said the operation would involve 15,000 military personnel along with more than 100 land- and sea-based aircraft, warships and drones.

Further details about the reported strike and any damage or casualties remain unclear.