gulf conflict

New Delhi, April 11 Amid the US-Iran talks in Islamabad, the Congress on Saturday targeted the Union government for its diplomatic inability to prevent the US from granting Pakistan a "new role" in the West Asia peace process.Jairam Ramesh, Congress General Secretary, Communications In-Charge...

Islamabad, April 8 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday and discussed the ongoing efforts for permanent peace in West Asia following the US-Iran ceasefire.According to the PM Office, President Erdoğan commended the Prime Minister’s...

Mumbai, April 5 – Police in the Powai area of Mumbai have cracked a major gas cylinder theft racket and arrested three individuals. The main accused, Raj Chandrakant Kamble (45), along with two accomplices, have been taken into custody.A total of 45 gas cylinders and three stolen motorcycles...

Washington, March 27. China is adjusting its approach to the Iran conflict, signaling support for de-escalation as it prepares for high-stakes talks with the United States, a former senior US government official said.The remarks come as President Donald Trump plans a visit to China next month...

New Delhi, March 24 The Cyprus Chess Federation chief has termed Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy's withdrawal from the prestigious Candidates Tournament as a "bad move", saying it spreads unfounded concerns and reflects a lack of respect for both players and organizers.Criton Tornaritis...

New Delhi, March 23 – Indian chess great Koneru Humpy defended her decision to withdraw from the Candidates tournament in Cyprus later this month, saying it's impossible to play peacefully while surrounded by warships, while also asserting that she is "not scared" of penalties and is not playing...

Karachi, March 23 The Asian Team Squash Championship, scheduled to be held in Islamabad next month, has been postponed due to the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region.The event was originally scheduled to take place from April 14 to 18."The Asian Squash Federation has informed us that it is...

New Delhi, March 19 – The upcoming English cricket season may face an unusual challenge due to a shortage of Dukes balls, which could affect preparations for both domestic and international matches. Delays in shipping routes in the Gulf, caused by the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran, have...

New Delhi, March 16 Legendary chess player Viswanathan Anand has said that young Indian grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa "may have slowed down a bit" in the lead-up to the FIDE Candidates tournament, but will be mentally prepared for the challenge.Eight leading players in the Open category will...

Chennai, March 15 The DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance staged statewide protests on Sunday, criticizing the Centre over the shortage of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders across the country.The protests saw participation from alliance constituents, including the Congress, Left parties...

Bhubaneswar, March 12 The Odisha Assembly on Thursday witnessed repeated disruptions and was adjourned until 4 pm amid protests by BJD and Congress members over alleged shortages of cooking gas and the black market sale of LPG cylinders.The issue was raised soon after the House assembled for...

New Delhi, March 9 Opposition MPs, led by the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, staged a protest in the Parliament complex on Monday, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of maintaining "complete silence" on the ongoing Gulf conflict and its potential impact on India’s...