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New Delhi, April 10 As the world grappled with the fallout of the West Asian conflict, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi on Friday, primarily focusing on the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.Motegi also conveyed Japan's...

Washington, April 7 – US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that “an entire civilization will die tonight, and will never be brought back,” as he signaled a “complete and total regime change” in Iran, framing the unfolding crisis as one of the most consequential moments in modern global...

April 06, New Delhi: India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday. The discussion focused on the ongoing West Asia conflict, following U.S. President Donald Trump's recent ultimatum to Iran demanding the...

Addis Ababa, April 6 – The African Union (AU) and its partners have warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict poses a "serious risk" to African economies.In a joint policy brief, the AU, the United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Africa, the African Development Bank, and the UN...

New Delhi, April 5 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Sunday and discussed the West Asia conflict amid US President Donald Trump's fresh ultimatum to Iran...

New Delhi, April 5 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Sunday to discuss the West Asia conflict and its impact on global energy supplies.The external affairs minister also had a phone conversation with...

Visakhapatnam, April 3 Pointing out that 95 per cent of the country's trade, including energy supplies, is conducted through sea, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday noted the Indian Navy's indispensable role in securing commercial shipping lanes and oil tankers against emerging maritime...

The government has issued a gazette notification allowing the distribution of Superior Kerosene Oil under the Public Distribution System to 21 states and union territories, citing the prevailing geopolitical situation affecting energy supplies worldwide. This move aims to support cooking and...

New Delhi, March 28 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday emphasized the need to ensure preparedness for the medium to long term and a swift decision-making process to address the evolving crisis in West Asia.Singh made these remarks while chairing the first meeting of the Informal Group...

New Delhi, March 28 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday emphasized the need to ensure preparedness for the medium to long term and a swift decision-making process to address the evolving crisis in West Asia.Singh made the remarks while chairing the first meeting of the Informal...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that the government is closely monitoring the situation and is committed to protecting the Indian people from any adverse effects of the conflict. He made this statement while chairing a meeting of an informal group of ministers in New Delhi on Saturday...

March 25, New Delhi — An all-party meeting, organized by the Union government, was held at the Parliament complex today to discuss the ongoing conflict in West Asia and its impact on energy supplies.Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri began the meeting with a detailed presentation titled 'The West...

Jaipur, March 24 – To amplify the voice of ordinary people affected by the gas shortage and demand accountability from the government, the Congress Party in Rajasthan will organize a massive protest at Shaheed Smarak, Jaipur, on March 27.This was announced by Govind Singh Dotasra, President of...

March 24, New Delhi - Global markets are experiencing significant fluctuations due to evolving developments in the Middle East.Oil prices also rebounded, with Brent crude rising to around $100 per barrel and US crude nearing $89.84, although volatility persists due to ongoing tensions and...

New Delhi, March 21 In a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in West Asia and called for keeping the critical shipping lanes "open and secure", amid major disruption in global energy supplies...

March 20, New Delhi — Prices for oil and fuel cargoes have surged to record highs as supplies from the West Asia region remain severely restricted on the 21st day of the Iran war.Rising oil prices in physical markets—the trading hubs for oil transported by ships, rail cars, or stored in...

Washington, March 18 – US forces have carried out fresh strikes on Iranian missile positions along the Strait of Hormuz, targeting what military officials described as a direct threat to international shipping, as Operation Epic Fury intensifies.US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes...

New Delhi, March 17 The price of silver rose by Rs 2,168 to Rs 2.58 lakh per kilogram in futures trading on Tuesday, ending a four-day decline, driven by renewed demand for safe-haven assets amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the silver for May...

Washington, March 17 – The United States is allowing Iranian oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz despite the ongoing conflict, as part of efforts to stabilize global energy supplies, Treasury Secretary Scott Besant said.“We are seeing more and more fuel ships start to go through. The...

Jammu, March 14 Prime Minister Narendra Modi's global standing has helped India secure its energy supplies amidst the escalating military conflict between Iran and the US, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Saturday.He stated that the war situation had led to either a reduction or complete...