iran crisis

Washington, April 8 – The White House confirmed on Wednesday high-level engagement with China during the Iran crisis, signaling a broader geopolitical dimension to the ceasefire and upcoming negotiations with Tehran.The White House said that conversations took place between Washington and...

United Nations, March 27 – As the world grapples with the impact of the Strait of Hormuz, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced on Friday the formation of a task force to address its humanitarian consequences.The group will develop a mechanism for moving fertilizers and related raw...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today condemned the "unjust and illegal war imposed on Iran" and requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use his influence to end the war in the interest of humanity. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that Omar Abdullah made the...

Jalna, March 6 Jalna Congress MP Kalyan Kale criticised the Union government on Friday for its alleged lack of response and support for Indians stranded in the UAE amid the Iran crisis.Kale, who returned from Dubai on Thursday after being stranded there since February 27, a day before the...

New Delhi, March 6 The government will use all policy tools and support measures to help domestic exporters deal with the ongoing West Asia crisis, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.He said that the government has set up an inter-ministerial group to look into the...

New Delhi, March 5 Rice exporters on Thursday sought urgent relief measures from the government, such as waivers on port-related charges and payment adjustments, to deal with the crisis following the joint attack by the US and Israel on Iran.They have requested waivers on port-related charges...

New Delhi, March 5 Rice exporters have sought urgent government support to mitigate the impact of shipping disruptions caused by the Iran crisis and instability across key maritime routes, according to a representation submitted by the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF).The Federation, in...

Mumbai, March 4 The rupee plunged by 56 paise to close at an all-time low of 92.05 against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by soaring crude oil prices in the wake of the Iran crisis.Forex traders said the dollar index crossed 98 levels due to the risk-off sentiment prevailing globally...

Mumbai, March 4 The rupee plunged by 67 paise to close at an all-time low of 92.16 against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by soaring crude oil prices in the wake of the Iran crisis.Forex traders said that the dollar index crossed 98 levels due to the risk-off sentiment prevailing...

Mumbai, March 2 The rupee saw a steep loss of 41 paise to settle at 91.49 against the US dollar on Monday after intensified US and Israeli attacks on Iran worldwide increased risk aversion, driving up crude oil prices and increasing demand for the American currency.Massive selling in domestic...

March 02, New Delhi – Markets reacted sharply to the Iran crisis, with oil prices surging and stocks falling in Asia.Brent Crude rose to just over $80 per barrel, up from Friday's closing price of $72.87, before easing slightly below $79.Gold prices increased by around 2% to $5,384.52 per...

New Delhi, March 1 – India is expected to face volatility in oil prices and broader macroeconomic effects from the escalating Iran crisis, analysts said, adding that the country's oil supply chain does not yet face structural insecurity.Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz – through which a...

Islamabad, February 28 Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday condemned the "unwarranted attacks" by Israel and the US on Iran, demanding an immediate cessation of the conflict.Dar made this statement while speaking on the phone with Iranian Foreign...