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New Delhi, March 12 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday evening and discussed the "serious situation" in West Asia.Modi expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions in the region and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to...

March 12, New Delhi: At least one crew member was killed in an attack on oil tankers near Iraq, according to port authorities.Thirty-eight crew members had reportedly been rescued, and search operations were continuing for others still missing. The attack has forced authorities to halt...

March 12, New Delhi: Indian airlines will connect more destinations starting Thursday, adjusting their operations to maintain connectivity with the region amid ongoing disruptions in regional airspace and travel demand.Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 58 scheduled and...

The United Nations, March 12 India co-sponsored a resolution in the UN Security Council that condemned the "egregious" attacks by Iran against the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Jordan, and demanded an immediate cessation of all attacks by Tehran while denouncing its threats to close the...

Kathmandu, March 10 Nepal will facilitate Saudi visas for its citizens stranded in conflict-affected Gulf countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here said on Tuesday.This move comes as tensions in West Asia continue to escalate following US-Israel strikes on Iran since February 28.Nepali...

New Delhi, March 9 The nine free trade agreements (FTAs) finalized by India in the last four years will provide significant business opportunities for the domestic pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.India has finalized FTAs with...

New Delhi, March 9 The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday postponed the class 12 board exams until March 16 in the Middle East amid the Iran-Israel conflict, officials said.The new dates were not immediately announced."Following a thorough review of the current situation...

Mar 09, New Delhi — External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar briefed the Rajya Sabha on Monday about the evolving situation in West Asia, stating that the Government of India has been in close contact with countries in the region to protect the interests of Indian nationals.He said that...

Kochi, March 8 Coast Guard personnel were searching for two crew members of a fishing boat after a ship collided with their vessel off the Kollam coast, officials said on Sunday.Nine other crew members were rescued, they added.Even though the Coast Guard on Sunday evening claimed that two...

Kochi, March 8 Two crew members of a fishing boat have been killed after a ship collided with their vessel off the Kollam coast, police officials said on Sunday.The bodies of the deceased were recovered by the coast guard and will be brought to Vizhinjam on Monday, the coastal police said...

Seoul, March 8 – A chartered plane departed from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday to bring home hundreds of South Koreans stranded in the Middle Eastern country amid the escalating conflict between Iran and the United States, the South Korean Foreign Ministry said.An Etihad Airways...

Washington, March 7 – More than 28,000 American citizens have safely returned to the US from the Middle East since late February, the State Department said on Saturday, as Washington continues large-scale evacuation and assistance efforts across the region.In a statement, Assistant Secretary...

New Delhi, March 7 The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Saturday postponed the Class 12 board exams scheduled for March 9, 10, and 11 in the Middle East region, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, officials said."Due to the current situation in parts of the Middle East – Bahrain...

Patna, March 7 Investigations are underway to identify the individuals, one of whom is suspected to be from Bihar, who were reportedly killed in an attack on a container ship in the volatile West Asia region earlier this week, an official said.According to Taranjot Singh, the District...

Washington, March 6 – Nearly 24,000 American citizens have safely returned to the United States from the Middle East since late February, the U.S. State Department said on Friday, as Washington continues efforts to assist Americans seeking to leave the region amid heightened security concerns...

New Delhi, March 6 Domestic airlines are scheduled to operate 96 flights to and from the Middle East on Friday, while the carriers have cancelled 278 international services for the day, the government said on Friday amid the conflict in the region.The situation in the Middle East has disrupted...

New Delhi, March 6 Passengers arriving in Delhi from Muscat on Friday said that the situation in Oman remained normal despite rising tensions in parts of West Asia, adding that they did not face any difficulties during their stay or travel.One passenger said that daily life in Oman continues...

London, March 5 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for a negotiated settlement with Iran on Thursday, which has been the target of US and Israeli air strikes, as he deployed a further set of fighter jets to West Asia to bolster the UK’s “defensive operations”.Addressing reporters from...

Jaipur, March 5 Anxiety and grief have gripped the family of a Rajasthani sailor who went missing when a private oil tanker was struck near Oman amid the escalating West Asia crisis.They are clinging to faint hope while also preparing for the worst.Dalip Singh, a resident of Khinwatana...

New Delhi, March 5 The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday cancelled the class 10 board exams scheduled until March 11 in the Middle East, amid escalating tensions in the region, officials said.The CBSE will announce the method for declaring the results for these...