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Panaji, March 21 Archbishop of Goa and Daman, Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, extended greetings to the Muslim community on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, emphasizing the values of compassion, unity, and mutual respect.In his message, the Archbishop, along with Auxiliary Bishop Simiao Fernandes...

New Delhi, March 19 – India's 2026 BRICS presidency is expected to test New Delhi's diplomacy even more than its highly successful presidency of the G20, as BRICS members – including Iran, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia – navigate divergent positions amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East...

New Delhi, March 17 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday, discussing the current situation in West Asia and agreeing on ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.During his telephone conversation, Modi strongly...

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...

Nagpur, March 14 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday that there is no shortage of domestic LPG, petrol, and diesel, and accused the Congress of deliberately creating panic with false claims of supply disruptions.Fadnavis was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of...

Gadag (Karnataka), March 14 – Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Basavaraj Bommai said on Saturday that the Union government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has handled the global crisis arising from the war involving the US, Israel, and Iran with...

Tumakuru (Karnataka), March 14 Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Saturday that the police have been instructed to take legal action against those involved in hoarding and black marketing of LPG cylinders.Amid supply constraints caused by the West Asia conflict, he expressed hope...

Bhubaneswar, March 13 – In light of the massive bloodshed and loss of lives in the ongoing war in Middle Eastern countries, the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) announced on Friday that it would not be celebrating Iftar and Eid Milan this year."Due to the severe war in the Middle East...

Lucknow, March 13 Friday prayers for Alvida Juma, the final Friday of Ramzan before Eid-ul-Fitr, were held at the Jama Masjid Eidgah here under the leadership of Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali.On this occasion, prayers were offered for national progress and global peace and an end to...

Chandigarh, March 12 The Punjab government is on high alert following rumors about a potential shortage of LPG cylinders due to the ongoing conflict in the Gulf countries, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said on Thursday.Mann stated that the state government is closely monitoring the...

Kathmandu, March 11 Nepal is actively involved in carrying out rescue operations for more than 5,000 of its citizens working in various Gulf countries amid escalating tensions in West Asia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday.Furthermore, Minister for Foreign Affairs Balananda...

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...

Moscow, March 11 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation on Wednesday during which they discussed the situation in West Asia."The two ministers exchanged views on the situation surrounding Iran, calling for its rapid...

New Delhi, March 11 – Former High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri, on Wednesday described the evolving situation in West Asia as extremely serious, warning that the conflict is worsening and having far-reaching humanitarian and economic consequences. She expressed hope that the...

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...

Bhopal, March 10 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Tuesday that the state government has decided to form a three-member committee to monitor the gas and oil supply situation amid concerns over the ongoing West Asia crisis.He, however, said people need not worry about the supply...

Bengaluru, March 10 – Former Karnataka Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai stated on Tuesday that the shortage of LPG in the country would be resolved soon, asserting that most of the problems would likely be addressed within a week.“There is no problem with petrol or diesel in the country...

New Delhi, March 10: Congress MP Dharamvira Gandhi criticised the Centre on Tuesday, claiming that the government was attempting to divert attention from what he described as one of the most pressing global concerns — the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.Speaking...

New Delhi, March 9 Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday sought a discussion in the Lok Sabha on the ongoing conflict in West Asia and urged the government to clarify its foreign policy, alleging that India was acting under pressure from the US.Speaking to reporters outside...

New Delhi, March 9 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia, emphasizing that the conflict is of particular concern to India due to the large number of Indian...