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New Delhi, March 25 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has informed US President Donald Trump that the conflict in West Asia must end soon, as it is affecting everyone, according to the government, which addressed the concerns of the opposition at a meeting on Wednesday. The government also dismissed...

New Delhi, March 25 In a significant move aimed at bolstering energy security and reducing dependence on imported fuels, the Central government has issued a new order to streamline the laying of pipelines for natural gas and petroleum products.The order, titled the Natural Gas and Petroleum...

New Delhi, March 24 The government is closely monitoring the situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, including its impact on India's external trade, shipping routes, and logistics chains, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce...

New Delhi, March 24 – Security agencies are closely monitoring online chatter by terror operatives and their sympathizers as the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala prepare for elections.Intelligence reports suggest that sympathizers of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) and those linked to...

Islamabad, March 23 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday, in a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, emphasized the urgent need for collective efforts to de-escalate tensions in West Asia.The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement that Sharif...

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 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Monday that he had a conversation with his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, regarding the ongoing West Asia conflict, which is now in its fourth week, with both sides agreeing to maintain close contact amid evolving...

New Delhi, March 23 Taking aim at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress on Monday questioned why the "self-proclaimed world leader" is not pushing forward the BRICS+ Summit that India is scheduled to host this year, in order to create a diplomatic initiative to address the crisis in West...

Tehran, March 23 – Iran has begun charging certain vessels a transit fee of $2 million (approximately ₹18.8 crore) to pass through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, which officials describe as a new assertion of control amid its ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel...

Dubai, March 23 An Indian national sustained minor injuries in Abu Dhabi after debris from a ballistic missile fell in the Al Shawamekh area following a successful interception, authorities said on Monday.Emergency teams responded to the scene after air defense systems dealt with the incoming...

Tehran, March 23 – Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Strait of Hormuz is not blocked, and navigation continues in the waterway, with necessary measures being taken due to wartime conditions.In a statement elaborating on Iran's positions amid ongoing US and Israeli attacks, the...

Moscow, March 22 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov will virtually address a conference on Monday, where experts from both sides will discuss navigating the challenging situation amid tensions in the Gulf region.The one-day conference, organized by...

According to a report, Pakistan has remained silent despite Saudi Arabia facing repeated attacks from Iran, targeting key installations, including energy infrastructure, even though Islamabad has a "Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA)" with Riyadh.Despite receiving financial and...

New Delhi, March 22 – India’s stance on the ongoing US-Israel operations against Iran demonstrates pragmatism rather than a muted, passive response. This approach neither limits New Delhi's prospects for engagement in the Middle East nor damages its ties with partners in the region, according to...

Jakarta, March 21 India's commitment to a balanced strategy amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia is clearly reflected in the fact that its leadership has engaged with all regional actors since February 28 without favour or bias. For decades, India had adopted a calibrated strategy for...

New Delhi, March 21 The Congress said on Saturday that the Modi government's failure to condemn the US-Israel aerial assault on Iran and "force a brutal regime change" there reflected the "moral cowardice" and "political betrayal" of India's civilizational values.Congress general secretary...

Islamabad, March 20 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held telephone conversations with the leaders of Malaysia, Egypt, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan, among others, on Friday, discussing the situation in West Asia.Sharif's calls to these leaders came a day after he had similar conversations...

New Delhi, March 20 Amid escalating West Asia conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said six Indian nationals have died, with one missing in "various incidents".At an inter-ministerial briefing here, Additional Secretary (Gulf), MEA, Aseem R Mahajan, also said, "Yesterday...

March 20, New Delhi — The Indian government said on Friday that all refineries in the country are operating at full capacity with adequate crude oil inventories, and sufficient supplies of petrol, diesel, and LPG are being maintained.As part of the government's ongoing effort to keep the media...

March 20, New Delhi – Gulf states are on high alert following overnight missile and drone attacks.Air defenses in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait have been responding to "hostile missile and drone attacks" since early Friday.The UAE's National Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management...