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...
New Delhi, March 28 India has cautioned WTO members against using "transparency" to justify trade retaliation or challenge legitimate domestic policies, saying that it must be supported by sustained capacity-building to ensure that all countries meet their obligations fairly and effectively...
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In Oman, a foreign worker sustained moderate injuries after two unmanned aerial vehicles targeted the Salalah port. A security source stated that the drones struck port facilities, causing limited damage to a crane. The injured worker received medical treatment, while authorities quickly secured...
Dhaka, March 27 – Although geographically distant, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has a direct impact on villages in Bangladesh, where millions of families depend on relatives working in the Gulf region. This has turned regional unrest into a household anxiety, according to a report...
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The Indian Naval Ship Sudarshini arrived in Sète, France, as part of the ongoing landmark transoceanic expedition, Lokayan-26. The Ministry of Defence stated that this visit marks a significant milestone in the ship's journey and highlights India's commitment to maritime cooperation and cultural...
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Tehran, March 26 Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that different messages have been exchanged between Iran and the United States through intermediaries over the past few days, while Tehran has held no talks with Washington since the beginning of the US and Israeli attacks...
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March 24, New Delhi – External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday, hours after US President Donald Trump paused strikes on Iran’s power plants for five days.In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar said their detailed discussions focused on the...
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New York, March 23 – President Donald Trump on Monday expressed optimism about an imminent resolution to the Iran War, citing major points of agreement in talks, while Tehran signaled that no negotiations were taking place.Trump told reporters that “we have points, major points of agreement, I...
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Thiruvananthapuram, March 22 Senior Congress leader V D Satheesan on Sunday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for urgent intervention in light of reports of the death of two people from Kerala and the disappearance of another in flash floods in Oman.In his letter, Satheesan expressed...
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Washington, March 22 – The Group of Seven (G7) nations strongly condemned Iran’s attacks on civilians and key infrastructure in multiple countries across the Middle East on Sunday, expressing firm support for regional partners facing what it termed “unjustifiable attacks.”In a joint statement...
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Tehran, March 21 – Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has stressed that the recent attacks on parts of Turkey and Oman were not carried out by the Iranian armed forces or its allies.He made the remarks in a message to extend congratulations on the arrival of Eid-ul-Fitr on Friday (local...
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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...
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New Delhi, March 20 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the current situation in West Asia with Bahrain’s King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa on Friday and condemned the attacks on the energy and civilian infrastructure in the region.In a telephone conversation, PM Modi extended Eid greetings...
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New Delhi, March 20 An Indian national was killed in an Iranian attack on Riyadh this week, bringing the total number of Indian fatalities from the ongoing conflict in West Asia to six since it began three weeks ago.The Indian national died following a missile attack on Riyadh on Wednesday...
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New Delhi, March 20 The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a detailed assessment scheme for Class 10 exams in the Middle East region, which were cancelled amid escalating West Asia conflict, according to officials.The exams were cancelled following a critical review of...
March 20, New Delhi — India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, has issued a crucial safety directive for airlines amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region.Citing heightened risks due to the ongoing conflict, the DGCA has asked carriers to avoid multiple...
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New Delhi, March 20. The senior men's hockey team of Kazakhstan is currently in India for a high-performance training camp at the Sports Authority of India Northern Regional Centre in Sonipat, Haryana, from March 10 to 21, as part of their preparations for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games...
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New Delhi, March 19 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with leaders from Qatar, France, Jordan, Oman, and Malaysia on Thursday, expressing concern over the evolving situation in West Asia.Seeking de-escalation in the conflict in West Asia, Modi strongly condemned the attacks on the region's...
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Hazaribag (Jharkhand), March 19 A man from the Hazaribag district of Jharkhand, working for a private company in Muscat, Oman, died in a road accident, an official said on Thursday.Shikha Lakra, the team leader of the state's migrant control cell, told
New Delhi, March 19 As fresh attacks in West Asia triggered global concerns, India on Thursday said the attacks are "unacceptable and need to cease," even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to top leaders of Oman, Jordan, France, and Malaysia, emphasizing the urgency to restore peace in...
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