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Wednesday, March 5 The United States may deploy naval escorts for oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, the White House has said, as the conflict with Iran raises concerns about global energy supplies and shipping security in one of the world’s most critical maritime...

Riyadh, March 4 External Affairs Minister (EAM) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar spoke by phone with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah on Wednesday. Their discussion focused on the worsening security situation in West Asia and its broader implications.According to an official...

Mumbai, March 4 The Centre has advised states not to undertake individual evacuations of those stranded in the Gulf due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, as this would lead to chaos, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said in the legislative council on Wednesday.He emphasized...

Mumbai, March 4 Amid the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, the Maharashtra government has launched a high-priority mission to assist and evacuate Indian tourists and professionals stranded in the Gulf region, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said in the state assembly on Wednesday...

Indian airlines are scheduled to operate 58 flights between India and the Gulf region today to facilitate the movement of stranded passengers in West Asia due to the ongoing conflict.The Ministry of Civil Aviation stated in a press release that Indian carriers are planning to operate 58...

Colombo, March 4 Sri Lanka has rescued at least 30 Iranian sailors from a distressed Iranian frigate in the southern waters of the island nation early Wednesday, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said.In response to a question raised in parliament, Herath said, “At 5.08 this morning, a message...

March 04, 2026, New Delhi - The Ministry of External Affairs has established a Special Control Room in light of the current situation in West Asia and the Gulf region. The Control Room will operate from 9 am to 9 pm and can be contacted at 1800118797 (toll-free), +91 11 2301 2113, +91 11 2301...

New Delhi, March 4 The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has set up a control room to assist those affected by the escalating crisis in West Asia.The MEA has said that almost one crore Indian citizens live in West Asia, and their safety and well-being is of "utmost priority" for New Delhi...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 3 In light of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan held an online meeting with members of the Loka Kerala Sabha in the Gulf region on Tuesday, regarding providing assistance to the expatriate community living there.In a Facebook...

New Delhi, March 3 The government said on Tuesday that airlines have made calibrated adjustments to their schedules and plan to operate 58 flights on March 4 amid the Middle East crisis."Special arrangements are being made to facilitate the movement of stranded passengers, with airlines...

Bengaluru, March 3 The Karnataka government said on Tuesday that 18 of the 283 people from Karnataka stranded in conflict-affected West Asian countries returned home on Tuesday morning.Details of all those people from the state stranded in the Gulf region have been forwarded to the Ministry of...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar had a telephone conversation today with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar stated that their discussions centered on the ongoing conflict in Iran and the Gulf region.

New Delhi, March 3 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, on Tuesday, conveying that India stands firmly in solidarity with Qatar and strongly condemns any violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity.During their conversation...

New Delhi, March 3 The departure of the West Indies cricket team from India after their exit from the T20 World Cup has been delayed due to international airspace restrictions triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran.Cricket West Indies said it is working closely with the ICC and relevant...

New Delhi, March 3 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman, Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, and Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday, expressing concern over attacks on their countries during the...

March 03, New Delhi – Prime Minister Modi had phone conversations with two important leaders from the Gulf region today afternoon.He spoke with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, His Majesty.He also had a conversation with Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah of...

India strongly reiterated its call for dialogue and diplomacy in the ongoing conflict in the West Asian region today. In a statement, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India is clearly advocating for an early end to the conflict. He expressed grief over the many...

New Delhi, March 3 The departure of the West Indies cricket team from India following their exit from the T20 World Cup has been delayed due to international airspace restrictions triggered by the US and Israeli strikes on Iran.Cricket West Indies said it is working closely with the ICC and...

Riyadh, March 3 – The US Embassy in Riyadh was struck by two Iranian drones, causing a fire and resulting in material damage, according to Saudi Arabia's defence ministry on Tuesday, as the Middle East crisis entered its fourth day.The incident occurred against the backdrop of escalating...

United Nations, March 3 – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has engaged in diplomatic talks with leaders in the Gulf region as the global organization expressed concern over the global economic repercussions of the Iran war.The UN is "concerned about the potential negative impacts that the...