Mumbai, April 11 – In a significant breakthrough, the Mumbai Police have uncovered a major terror funding angle linked to a suspected hawala racket, with key accused Salim Sheikh allegedly creating fake passports for nearly 40 individuals using forged documents.The Anti-Terrorism Branch of the...
New Delhi, April 10: Flights are continuing to operate from Gulf countries where airspace remains open, while approximately 843,000 passengers have traveled from the region to India since February 28, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday.In the United...
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Jammu, April 9 – Five workers from J&K have been killed in a road accident in Kuwait, and their families have demanded the return of their bodies on Thursday.The five individuals included one from Thanamandi in Rajouri and four from Surankote in Poonch.The families of the deceased workers...
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Ludhiana, April 9 The country's merchandise exports are expected to decline by 2-3 per cent in 2025-26 due to global economic uncertainties, exacerbated by the West Asia crisis, according to FIEO.Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) President S C Ralhan said that the crisis may...
April 08, New Delhi: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated on Wednesday that it does not trust U.S. assurances, despite a two-week ceasefire, warning that it remains prepared for further action.This statement came after Iran carried out strikes targeting multiple locations in...
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Kuwait City, April 8 – The Kuwait Ministry of Interior has issued a strong appeal to all citizens and residents to stay indoors and only go out if absolutely necessary, citing the current conditions in the country.In its official statement, the Ministry announced precautionary measures aimed...
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Further interceptions have been reported across the United Arab Emirates as air defense systems engaged a new wave of Iranian missiles and drones targeting the capital region. Debris from the interceptions sparked small fires and caused limited damage in parts of Abu Dhabi, including the...
April 03, New Delhi — Nepal continues its evacuation efforts in the wake of the West Asia crisis, bringing hundreds of citizens back from Kuwait. Authorities are arranging special flights for repatriation.A total of 318 Nepali citizens were repatriated from Kuwait on a Kuwait Airways flight...
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New Delhi, April 2 The government has implemented a series of measures to protect exporters from the impact of the conflict in the Gulf region, a key market for India's exports, including gems and jewellery, rice, and pharmaceuticals, which were valued at approximately USD 57 billion in 2024-25...
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Mangaluru (Karnataka), April 2 Jazeera Airways, based in Kuwait, will operate special bi-weekly charter flights between Kuwait and Mangaluru via Dammam, starting April 8, according to officials.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted permission for these limited charter...
New Delhi, April 2 JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha commented on the ongoing situation in West Asia on Thursday, stating that the crisis was not caused by India or its government, but the Centre's management of the situation has been "remarkable."Speaking to reporters, Jha said that the crisis has...
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New Delhi, April 1 Crude oil prices fell by more than 3 percent to Rs 9,265 per barrel in futures trading on Wednesday as investors booked profits after US President Donald Trump said the military could end its offensive against Iran in two to three weeks.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX)...
April 1, New Delhi: Kuwait's civil aviation authority reported that the country's international airport was the target of a drone attack from Iran early in the morning, resulting in "a large fire" at fuel storage tanks.Authorities described the attack as part of a series of "brazen attacks by...
New York, March 31 As the Israel-United States campaign against Iran veered off course from its claimed aims and began hitting global economies, President Donald Trump told his allies on Tuesday, "The hard part is done. Go get your own oil," hinting he may be ready to wind down the war without a...
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Kochi, March 31 The remains of 20 people who died in separate incidents in Kuwait will arrive at the international airport here on Tuesday on a single flight, after delays due to service disruptions, airport officials said here.The bodies will be brought on a special Kuwait Airways flight...
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New Delhi, March 31 – Around 572,000 passengers have returned to India from the West Asia region. With the airspace in Qatar partially open, the government expects approximately 8–10 non-scheduled commercial flights to operate into the country on Tuesday.In the UAE, around 85 flights are...
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Washington, March 31 – The Trump administration signaled on Monday that Arab nations could be asked to help bear the financial burden of the ongoing military campaign against Iran, even as US forces continue large-scale operations in the region.Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the idea of...
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Dubai, March 30 An Indian national has been killed in Kuwait in Iranian attacks on a power and water desalination plant, bringing the total number of Indian fatalities from the ongoing conflict in West Asia to eight since it began a month ago.Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and...
March 30, New Delhi – Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy has stated that a service building at one of its power and water desalination plants was damaged in an attack by Iran, resulting in the death of one worker of Indian nationality and significant material losses...
Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy has stated that a service building at one of its power and water desalination plants was damaged in an attack by Iran, resulting in the death of an Indian worker and significant material losses.According to ministry spokesperson...
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