geopolitical situation

New Delhi, March 24 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday directed the military leadership to conduct a comprehensive study of the West Asia conflict in order to improve India's military preparedness and secure vital supply chains.Singh and the top military brass deliberated on the West...

March 24, New Delhi – Indian airlines are continuing to adjust their operations to maintain connectivity with West Asia as the evolving geopolitical situation in the Gulf affects aviation networks and passenger movement.Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 24 scheduled and...

New Delhi, March 23 The government on Monday restored full benefits under the RoDTEP scheme to exporters until March 31 amidst the ongoing West Asia crisis disrupting global trade.Last month, the government halved the rate of duty benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported...

New Delhi, March 23 The government on Monday restored full benefits under the RoDTEP scheme to exporters amidst the ongoing West Asia crisis disrupting global trade.Last month, the government halved the rate of duty benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP)...

New Delhi, March 18 Delhi Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, who chaired his first Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) meeting on Wednesday, directed a comprehensive fire audit across the city.This directive came in the wake of a fire in a multi-story building in southwest Delhi's Palam...

New Delhi, March 18 A parliamentary panel has recommended that, given the rapidly changing geopolitical situation and the evolution of technology, any procurement and acquisition procedure in the defense sector needs to "have a timeline for delivery," as any undue and prolonged delay in...

New Delhi, March 18 Delhi Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, who chaired his first Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) meeting on Wednesday, directed a comprehensive fire audit across the city.The directive came in the wake of a fire in a multi-story building in southwest Delhi's Palam...

March 18, New Delhi – Indian airlines are continuing to adjust their operations to maintain connectivity with West Asia as the evolving geopolitical situation in the Gulf affects aviation networks and passenger movement.Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 50 scheduled and...

March 17, New Delhi — In Srinagar, the capital of Kashmir, the supply of domestic LPG remains stable and uninterrupted, despite uncertainties in the Gulf region.Authorities have stated that adequate stocks of petrol, diesel, and LPG are available throughout Kashmir. They have urged people not...

New Delhi, March 17 – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified on Tuesday that the entire 25 per cent increase in domestic LPG production is being supplied to households as cooking gas.Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, the Finance Minister also highlighted that 65 per cent of the total LPG...

March 17, New Delhi – Indian airlines are continuing to adjust their operations to maintain connectivity with West Asia as the evolving geopolitical situation in the Gulf affects aviation networks and passenger movement.Air India and Air India Express will together operate 44 scheduled and...

New Delhi, March 17. Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is uncertain as the country's football federation is in talks with FIFA to move its scheduled matches in the United States to Mexico due to rising security concerns.Iranian football president Mehdi Taj confirmed this...

Mumbai, March 14 Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday that India is well-positioned to handle any situation related to crude oil and fuel, as the West Asia crisis disrupts gas shipments and shipping routes, and highlighted that the government has increased kerosene production to provide...

During his visit to a forward airbase in the Western Sector today, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, was briefed on the operational role and readiness of an Air Squadron, as well as the enhanced capabilities of the MiG-29 UPG platform. This visit highlights...

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has assured citizens that the government is making every possible effort to ensure the smooth and free import of LPG. In a social media post, BPCL stated that due to the current geopolitical situation and the blockade affecting LPG imports, available...

Minister Satish Sharma reviewed petroleum stock and supply across Jammu and Kashmir, directing officials to ensure uninterrupted availability of fuel amid Middle East tensions.Mar 11, Srinagar: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, IT, Youth Services and Sports...

March 11, New Delhi – The Air India Group has announced a phased increase in fuel surcharges on its domestic and international flights, citing a steep rise in jet fuel prices due to the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Gulf region.Since early March 2026, aviation turbine fuel (ATF), which...

New Delhi, March 10 Airfares are set to rise as Air India and Air India Express have decided to levy a fuel surcharge of Rs 399 on each domestic flight ticket from March 12, and also increase the charge for international bookings due to a steep rise in jet fuel prices amid the Middle East...

New Delhi, March 10 Air India and Air India Express will begin charging a fuel surcharge of ₹399 on each domestic flight ticket from March 12, and will also increase the charge for international bookings due to the sharp increase in jet fuel prices amid the Middle East conflict.The new fuel...

Mumbai/New Delhi, March 10 The Directorate General of Shipping, the regulatory body for the shipping sector, has advised shipping companies, vessel operators, and agents to refrain from "predatory, non-transparent, and opportunistic pricing practices" in the wake of disruptions caused by the...