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Chennai, March 24 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin intensified his criticism of the Centre on Tuesday, questioning its preparedness to handle the fallout of the escalating conflict in West Asia, particularly regarding fuel security and the safety of Indian citizens abroad.Strongly...

New Delhi, March 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, discussing the various aspects of the ongoing West Asia conflict and India's strategy.His address in the Rajya Sabha will echo US President Donald Trump's decision to backtrack on his threat to bomb...

New Delhi, March 23 Asserting that India is advocating dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the West Asia crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that attacks on commercial ships and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz are unacceptable, and the government is in touch with suppliers...

New Delhi, March 23 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged the nation to be prepared, united, and vigilant, as the difficult circumstances created around the world due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia are expected to last for a long time."The effects of these difficult...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 21 The Kerala government has approached the Centre seeking confirmation regarding reports of the death of a man from the state in the war-affected region of Israel.When contacted, NORKA officials toldNORKA is a state-run agency that oversees matters related to...

Kochi, March 11 – In a sharp attack on the Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the opposition party of "politicizing" the West Asia crisis and said that Rahul Gandhi was unaware of the country's development.Addressing a massive NDA rally in poll-bound...

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...

Lucknow, March 9 Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said on Monday that, given the prevailing "wartime conditions" in the Middle East, India's priority should be to deliberate on key issues related to national security, foreign policy, and the safety of its citizens stranded abroad.In a...

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...

Kolkata, March 4 – Priyadarshini Hakim, the daughter of West Bengal Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim, returned from Saudi Arabia after performing Umrah, saying it was a relief to be back home, even as many Indians remain stranded in the region amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.Speaking...

Bengaluru, March 4 – The Karnataka government has stated that it will not allow processions and protest marches in Bengaluru condemning the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Home Minister G. Parameshwara said that any protests in this regard must be held within the existing...

Chennai, March 4 – The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) strongly criticised the Congress party and its allies in the DMK-led coalition on Wednesday, accusing them of “political hypocrisy” and “anti-national conduct” following protests held in Chennai over the death of Iran’s...

Thane, March 3 Marathi actor Vishakha Subhedar said her son had been stranded in Kuwait for the last four days due to the Iran-US-Israel conflict, and appealed for help.Responding to her social media post, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said he would be brought back to India...

Bengaluru, March 3 – The Karnataka government said on Tuesday that it would examine and take action if any law violations were found during protests in Bengaluru to condemn the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, State Home Minister G...

Ranchi, March 3 Calling the rapidly evolving situation in the Gulf countries a matter of "extreme concern", Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take urgent steps to ensure the safe return of Indians stranded in the region.Soren said his government stands...

New Delhi/Bengaluru, March 2 – Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, stated that the Central government is fully prepared to safely bring back all Kannadigas stranded due to the Iran-Israel conflict. He said that discussions have already been held with...

Bengaluru, March 1 Amid tensions over US-Israel strikes on Iran and retaliatory actions, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D. K. Shivakumar condemned the attack on a school in which several children were killed.Speaking to the media, Shivakumar said, "The current...

Bengaluru, February 28 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that the state government is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and is taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety of Kannadigas residing in the region...

Bengaluru, February 10 Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Tuesday that the Canadian government should take stern action against those who allegedly killed 37-year-old tech professional Chandan Kumar in Toronto two days ago.Kumar, who hailed from the village of Thyamagondlu near...