strait of hormuz

Mumbai, March 30 The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) stated on Monday that the BJP-led Mahayuti government should prioritize transparency regarding the country's energy reserves instead of threatening citizens with legal action for allegedly spreading rumors and misinformation.The...

Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers, carrying 94,000 tonnes of LPG, have crossed the war-affected Strait of Hormuz. The two LPG carriers – BW TYR and BW ELM – are expected to reach Indian shores in the next couple of days. While BW TYR is expected to arrive in Mumbai tomorrow, BW ELM is en route...

Washington, March 30: Iran has warned that it will retaliate if the United States launches a ground invasion, even as President Donald Trump is considering a risky military operation to seize Iran's uranium, and regional powers are pushing for talks to contain the conflict, according to US media...

Islamabad, March 29 – Pakistan's Foreign Minister on Sunday indicated the possibility of talks between the US and Iran to de-escalate the ongoing conflict, emphasizing that both countries have expressed their "confidence" in Islamabad to facilitate their talks.Ishaq Dar made these remarks...

Islamabad, March 29 The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan held consultations in Islamabad on Sunday to find a way to de-escalate the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has unsettled the region and caused severe global economic disruptions.The foreign ministers...

New Delhi, March 29 The RSS-affiliated Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) expressed concern on Sunday over the "panic buying" of fuel and a surge in LPG cylinder bookings amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, urging people to avoid hoarding as it creates "artificial shortages".It also called for...

New Delhi, March 29 The government may announce more relief packages for vulnerable segments of the economy, including the MSME sector, to help them sustain and keep inflation under control in the domestic market if the West Asia crisis continues, sources said.The government has announced a...

New Delhi, March 29 – Domestic LPG cylinder supplies are normal across the country, with over 5.5 million refills delivered on Saturday, while another 64,000 free 5 kg cylinders have also been sold, and no shortages have been reported at LPG distribution centers, the Ministry of Petroleum said...

Islamabad, March 29 The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey arrived in Pakistan on Sunday to attend a two-day quadrilateral summit organized to find a way to de-escalate the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Turkish Foreign Minister...

New Delhi, March 29 Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers, carrying approximately a day's supply of the country's cooking gas, have safely navigated through the war-affected Strait of Hormuz and are expected to reach Indian shores in the next couple of days."Two LPG carriers, BW TYR and BW ELM...

Islamabad, March 29 Pakistan is set to host a quadrilateral summit of foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey on Sunday, to discuss the ongoing conflict in West Asia and efforts to negotiate peace, the Foreign Office said.Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Turkish...

New Delhi, March 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged all citizens to unite and overcome the "challenging" situation arising from the ongoing "fierce war" in West Asia.Addressing his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi also cautioned those who are politicizing the current...

New Delhi, March 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to all citizens to come together to face the challenges arising from the ongoing "fierce conflict" in West Asia and said everyone should remain vigilant and avoid falling prey to rumors.Addressing his monthly radio broadcast...

Islamabad, March 29 Pakistan is set to host a quadrilateral summit of foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey on Sunday, to discuss the ongoing conflict in West Asia and efforts to negotiate peace, the Foreign Office said.According to the Foreign Office (FO), the foreign ministers...

New Delhi, March 28 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, discussing the ongoing conflict in West Asia and agreeing on the need to ensure freedom of navigation.In his telephone conversation with the...

Ahmedabad, March 28 The Indian-flagged vessel 'Jag Vasant', carrying 47,000 metric tonnes (MT) of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), arrived at the Vadinar port in Gujarat's Jamnagar after crossing the Strait of Hormuz amidst the West Asia crisis, an official said on Saturday.The 'Jag Vasant' was...

New Delhi, March 28 India on Saturday rejected a media report that said billionaire Elon Musk participated in a phone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump earlier this week.External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the conversation...

New Delhi, March 28. Pakistan has indicated that it is willing to mediate between the United States and Iran to ease the ongoing West Asia conflict, with Islamabad proposing a back-channel approach to convey messages between the two sides.However, officials in India say that this effort may...

Washington, March 28 – US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, said the United States is “on or ahead of schedule” in its military operations against Iran and expects to achieve its objectives “in a matter of weeks, not months,” signaling a rapid escalation in Washington’s campaign against Tehran...

Washington, March 27 – The United States has warned that any move by Iran to impose a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz would be “illegal” and “dangerous,” signaling early concern over a potential escalation affecting global shipping lanes.Secretary of State Marco Rubio said one of the...