Iran writes ‘Thank you India’ messages written on missiles fired at Israel
Tehran: Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Iran has drawn attention for a symbolic gesture after messages reading “Thank you India” were reportedly written on missiles launched towards Israel.
Visuals shared online show handwritten notes expressing gratitude to countries including India, Germany, Pakistan, and Spain on missiles used during what Iran described as the 83rd wave of its military campaign, part of Operation True Promise 4, carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as per Iranian network Press TV.
A social media post shared by the Consulate General of the I.R. Iran in Mumbai stated "Gratitude from Iran’s Aerospace Force to the people of Spain, Pakistan, India, and Germany for their support and solidarity; especially during the 83rd wave of missile response to the US and Israel."
Recently, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also said that the Strait of Hormuz is accessible and open for India. It was “closed only to enemies.” He added that Tehran has allowed passage for "friendly nations", including China, Russia, India, Iraq, and Pakistan.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that donation drives have been organised in parts of Kashmir and Kargil in support of people affected by the conflict in Iran. Contributions reportedly included cash, gold, silver, utensils, livestock, and vehicles.
Sharing photos of the donations, the Iranian Embassy in a post on X said, “With hearts full of gratitude, we sincerely thank the kind people of Kashmir for standing with the people of Iran through their humanitarian support and heartfelt solidarity; this kindness will never be forgotten.”
In another message, it said, “We will never forget your kindness and humanity. Thank you, India.”
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Power tariffs under BESCOM to rise from May 1
Bengaluru (PTI): Power bills for consumers under the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) will go up from May 1, following an order issued by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on Friday.
The hike comes after KERC allowed the BESCOM to recover a revenue deficit of Rs 2,068 crore incurred in 2024-25, from the consumers.
As a result, for every unit of electricity consumed in 2024-25, the customers will be charged an additional 56 paise, it said.
"BESCOM shall calculate, for each of the active consumers of FY2024-25 the amount to be recovered based on their actual energy consumption during FY2024-25. Such amount shall be recovered during FY 2026-27 in equal monthly instalments, to be called as 'FY25 True up Charges', commencing from the first meter reading date falling on or after 1 May 2026 and concluding with the reading date ending on 30 April 2027," the order said.
"It is further ordered that BESCOM shall maintain a separate head of account, allocated for the purpose, to record the adjustment of the said amount to ensure full recovery of the deficit," it added.
Similarly Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) has also recorded a revenue deficit of Rs 121.71 crore and can collect an additional 15 paisa per unit for consumption in 2024-25, official sources said.
