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Washington, March 26 – The United States and Iran are engaged in "productive" talks even as US military operations continue, the White House said, signaling a possible diplomatic opening amid an ongoing conflict that Washington claims is nearing its objectives.White House Press Secretary...

Kabul, March 25 – Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Afghanistan, stated on Wednesday that UN experts have called for prompt, independent, and transparent investigations into the Pakistani airstrikes on the Kabul rehabilitation center.On March 16...

March 25, New Delhi – The Indian government has called an all-party meeting on Wednesday to address the concerns raised by different parties and present a unified front on the ongoing West Asia crisis.Senior government officials, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit...

New Delhi, March 24 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met the Iranian Ambassador in New Delhi on Tuesday, with discussions focused on the ongoing conflict in West Asia."Met with Iran's Ambassador in India, Dr. Mohammad Fathali this afternoon. Discussed the conflict in West Asia...

New Delhi, March 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, reiterating India's support for immediate de-escalation and the restoration of peace amidst the ongoing conflict in West Asia.During the call, PM Modi emphasized that keeping the strategic Strait...

Tel Aviv/New Delhi, March 24 Sixteen people have been killed and over 4,500 injured in Israel since the conflict with Iran began late last month, according to Israel's emergency medical service.The conflict in West Asia began on February 28, when joint US-Israeli strikes targeted Iranian...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today reviewed the situation in West Asia and its impact on India's defence preparedness during a meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff, Service Chiefs, Defence Secretary, Secretary (Defence Production), and Chairman, DRDO in New Delhi. During the meeting, the...

New Delhi, March 24 – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday reviewed the situation in West Asia and its impact on India’s defence preparedness, asking the military leadership and policymakers to learn from the ongoing conflict to improve the country’s forces, an official said.The meeting...

Mumbai, March 24 The country's largest airline, IndiGo, said on Tuesday that international flights in the summer schedule will vary depending on the situation in the Middle East, and that demand will be affected if costs continue to rise, which would push airfares higher.The escalating...

March 24, New Delhi – Following the escalating situation in West Asia, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh convened a high-level security meeting today.The meeting was attended by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, all three service chiefs, and the Defence Secretary.DRDO Chairman...

Washington, March 24 – India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone on Monday about the West Asia crisis. They discussed its impact on the global economy and energy supplies. Both agreed to continue working together."Had a detailed...

Islamabad, March 23 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday, in a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, emphasized the urgent need for collective efforts to de-escalate tensions in West Asia.The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement that Sharif...

New Delhi, March 23 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that India is moving forward with renewed confidence, and instead of postponing challenges, the country confronts them head-on.Addressing the TV9 Network Summit, Modi said that at a time when the world is fragmented into numerous...

New Delhi, March 23 The serious situation the world is facing now is extremely concerning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, and asserted that with the united efforts of 1.4 billion Indians, the country is moving forward while facing every disaster.Addressing the TV9 Network Summit...

Washington, March 23 President Donald Trump on Monday refused to name the Iranian leader with whom the US is in talks to end the three-week-old war, asserting that the interlocutor is a "top person" who is "most respected" in that country.Speaking to reporters at the Palm Beach International...

Moscow, March 23 – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation on Monday regarding the latest situation in the Persian Gulf, with Moscow emphasizing the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities.A statement issued by the...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today handed over appointment letters to 37 next of kin (NoKs) of victims of terrorism, at the Convention Centre in Jammu. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that appointment letters were also handed over to 29 NoKs of government employees...

March 23, New Delhi: Several explosions have been heard in parts of Tehran, the capital of Iran.The Israeli Defence Forces announced that they launched a "large-scale" series of strikes on Tehran early Monday morning.Posting on social media, the IDF stated that they had initiated a...

March 23, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Lok Sabha amidst the ongoing West Asia conflict, stated that the situation arising from the war is likely to have long-term effects. He urged citizens to remain calm and united during this period of crisis.PM Modi called on...

Wayanad (Kerala), March 23 The parents of a 20-year-old seafarer from Mananthavady here are desperately searching for their son after losing contact with him for over a month following the outbreak of conflict in Iran.Another young man, Jerin Joseph from Idukki, who is also on the ship, has...