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Bhubaneswar, March 11 Opposition parties in the Assembly on Wednesday accused the Odisha government of having no concern for the state's citizens stranded in the Gulf countries amidst the ongoing conflict.The issue was debated in the House through a motion for adjournment moved by Chief Whip...

March 11, New Delhi – India has strongly condemned the attack on a Thai ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which was en route to Kandla in Gujarat.In a statement, the government expressed its deep concern over the targeting of commercial shipping during the ongoing conflict in West Asia.India...

Kathmandu, March 11 – A total of 15 Nepali nationals have so far been injured in Iranian attacks in West Asian countries, while the country has already lost one of its citizens, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday.Among those injured, 14 have returned to work after receiving...

Islamabad, March 11 Pakistan and Bangladesh agreed on Wednesday to strengthen bilateral relations while maintaining close engagement, and expressed concern over the "evolving" situation in West Asia.The agreement was reached during a phone call between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign...

Kochi, March 11 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the Centre and Gulf nations were doing everything possible to help Indians stranded during the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Addressing a massive NDA rally here, he said the BJP-led NDA government always makes every possible...

New Delhi, March 11 Expressing concern over emerging issues regarding the supply and distribution of LPG cylinders in Kerala, CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas urged Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri to intervene and ensure there is no shortage of cooking gas.In a letter to the minister...

Chennai, March 11 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure the safe evacuation of Tamil people stranded in West Asia and requested urgent intervention to address disruptions in LPG supply caused by the ongoing conflict in the region.In a...

New Delhi, March 11 – A parallel government has taken control of the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province in Pakistan, as Pakistani security forces have been unable to contain the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).The conflict against the Afghan Taliban and the Balochistan Liberation Army...

Dubai, March 11 The ICC expressed sympathy for the international players stranded in India after the T20 World Cup, but criticized "misinformed and unhelpful" suggestions that "anything other than safety" is driving the travel plans that have been thrown into disarray by the conflict in West...

New Delhi, March 10 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, on Tuesday, amid growing concerns over the fallout of the West Asia crisis, particularly on energy supplies.This was the third time Jaishankar had spoken to...

Amaravati, March 10 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed officials to take proactive measures to minimize the impact of the US-Israel and Iran conflict on key sectors in the state.Discussing the possible implications of the situation in the Gulf countries, the...

Tel Aviv, March 10 – The recently concluded Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi reflected India’s broader diplomatic approach by hosting voices from both Israel and Iran on the same strategic platform amidst the escalating conflict between the two countries. In doing so, New Delhi demonstrated its...

Islamabad, March 10 Pakistan and China called on Tuesday for de-escalation in West Asia and emphasized the need to pursue dialogue and diplomacy in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter to address differences.On February 28, the US and Israel launched a joint attack on...

Shillong, March 10 The Army was deployed in the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, where two people were killed by security forces after clashes broke out between two groups, officials said.Security forces opened fire to disperse violent mobs amid tensions during the nomination process for...

Hyderabad, March 10 As many as 13 flights from Middle Eastern countries to Hyderabad were cancelled on Tuesday due to the ongoing conflict, airport sources said.The sources also said that 12 flights scheduled to depart for various countries in the Middle East were also cancelled."Thirteen...

Kathmandu, March 10 Nepal will facilitate Saudi visas for its citizens stranded in conflict-affected Gulf countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here said on Tuesday.This move comes as tensions in West Asia continue to escalate following US-Israel strikes on Iran since February 28.Nepali...

Bhubaneswar, March 10 Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik raised questions about the alleged "inaction" of the Odisha government, as hundreds of thousands of people from the state are stranded in West Asia due to the disruption of air connectivity amid escalating conflict.Patnaik, who had...

March 10, New Delhi – Iran launched fresh strikes on energy installations in the Gulf on Monday, including a petroleum complex in Bahrain, as oil prices soared due to fears of supply disruptions caused by the escalating conflict in West Asia.The sprawling Al Ma'ameer oil facility in Bahrain...

Washington, March 10 – President Donald Trump said he had a “very good” phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing the war in Ukraine and the escalating conflict in the Middle East as the United States continues military operations against Iran.At a press conference in...

Dehradun, March 9 The Uttarakhand government has asked district officials to immediately provide information about the state's expatriates living in West Asian countries who wish to return to India due to the ongoing conflict.In a letter sent to all district magistrates in this regard...