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New Delhi, March 12 Asserting that the foundation of every nation is its energy security, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that the government has "bartered" India's right to determine its relationships with different oil suppliers to the US due to a "compromise"...

New Delhi, March 12 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono on Thursday, discussing the West Asia conflict and bilateral ties.In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar stated, "Pleased to talk to FM Sugiono of Indonesia...

New Delhi, March 12 – At the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, the cheers might have been few, but the effort on the field was anything but subdued.The three-day international para athletics meet began on March 11 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and will continue until March 13, bringing...

New Delhi, March 12 India's imports of crude sunflower oil fell by 51 per cent to 1,45,000 tonnes in February, an industry body said on Thursday, as the ongoing conflict in West Asia and disruptions to shipping routes in the Black Sea pushed prices sharply higher.The Solvent Extractors'...

Chandigarh, March 12 Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, flew a sortie in an upgraded MiG-29 fighter jet from a frontline airbase under the IAF's Western Air Command on Thursday.The Indian Air Force chief also reviewed the overall operational preparedness of the command...

March 12, New Delhi — A Russian delegation led by President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, met with U.S. counterparts in Florida on Wednesday amid the escalating global energy crisis triggered by the Israel-U.S. war against Iran.The talks, part of the U.S.-Russia economic...

New Delhi, March 12 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's soul will find peace when China, Russia, and the US attack India, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey said on Thursday, accusing the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha of being involved in a conspiracy to "break" India."He seems to want the prime...

March 12, New Delhi – World number one Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Indian Wells Open quarter-finals with a straight-set victory over the 13th seed, Casper Ruud.The two-time former champion secured a 6-1, 7-6 victory and will next face British player Cameron Norrie, after the 27th seed...

United Nations, March 12 – The Security Council has adopted a resolution co-sponsored by India, condemning Iran's attacks on its neighbors in the Middle East "in the strongest terms."The resolution passed through the Council on Wednesday (local time) after Russia and China, in a surprising...

March 11, New Delhi — The Kremlin stated on Wednesday that Russia is maintaining close contact with Iran's leadership and is prepared to assist in efforts to stabilize the Middle East.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized Moscow's commitment to supporting peace initiatives in the region...

Moscow, March 11 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation on Wednesday during which they discussed the situation in West Asia."The two ministers exchanged views on the situation surrounding Iran, calling for its rapid...

Moscow/New Delhi, March 11 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday, discussing the West Asia conflict and also expanding bilateral ties."Had a productive conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei...

New Delhi, March 11 Rajya Sabha Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil expressed concern on Monday over the safety of Indian students studying abroad and the exorbitant airfares being charged from people returning from Dubai amid ongoing tensions in West Asia.Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in...

New Delhi, March 11 Congress leader K C Venugopal alleged on Wednesday that Speaker Om Birla's hands were "tied" by the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, forcing him to act according to the ruling party's wishes.Participating in the debate on the resolution to remove Birla from...

New Delhi, March 11 – Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal said on Wednesday that the country is facing difficult times due to a severe shortage of LPG, which will only worsen with the deepening crisis in West Asia, and blamed the Narendra Modi government's "weak and subservient" foreign...

New Delhi, March 11 – The Congress criticized the BJP-led government on Wednesday, stating that the US has "temporarily allowed" India to "accept" Russian oil, and that this was a "concession" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The opposition party's criticism came after White House Press...

New York/Washington, March 11 The US has "temporarily permitted" India to "accept" Russian oil already on ships in the sea to ensure energy supplies amid the conflict with Iran. This short-term measure will not provide significant financial benefit to Moscow, White House Press Secretary Karoline...

Washington, March 11 – The White House said that President Donald Trump personally approved a temporary waiver allowing India to purchase Russian oil as part of a broader effort to stabilize global energy markets amid disruptions caused by the ongoing US military campaign against Iran.The...

Moscow/Tehran, March 10 – Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his country’s position on Tuesday, advocating for the earliest possible de-escalation of the Middle East conflict and its resolution through political means, during a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Rajavi...

Moscow, March 10 Russian President Vladimir Putin called for a swift de-escalation in West Asia in a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian, the Kremlin said.The call came as the US and Israel, and Iran maintain a cycle of retaliatory strikes, including on neighboring Gulf...