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New Delhi, March 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump spoke on the phone on Tuesday, discussing the ongoing situation in West Asia and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open."President Donald Trump just spoke with Prime Minister Modi. They discussed the...

New Delhi, March 24 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, focusing on the crisis in the Middle East, according to US envoy Sergio Gor."President Donald Trump just spoke with Prime Minister Modi. They discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East...

New Delhi, March 24 – The government is planning to request a break in the ongoing parliamentary session this week, following requests from members, including many from the opposition, who wish to focus on the upcoming state assembly elections and union territory elections next month, an...

New Delhi, March 24 – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday reviewed the situation in West Asia and its impact on India’s defence preparedness, asking the military leadership and policymakers to learn from the ongoing conflict to improve the country’s forces, an official said.The meeting...

Mumbai, March 24 – The benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, rebounded by nearly 2% on Tuesday, driven by a relief rally in Asian markets following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a temporary halt to strikes targeting Iranian energy infrastructure.The 30-share BSE Sensex rose...

Mumbai, March 24 Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded by nearly 2% on Tuesday, tracking a rally in Asian peers after US President Donald Trump announced a temporary halt to strikes targeting Iranian energy infrastructure.The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,372.06 points or 1.89% to...

Mumbai, March 24 The rupee fell by 35 paise to 93.88 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday as a strengthening dollar against major currencies and high global crude prices spooked investors.Further outflows of foreign funds amid uncertainty over the West Asia crisis also weighed on the...

New Delhi, March 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasized the government's plans and measures to protect citizens from global oil price shocks, while highlighting the Centre's efforts to maintain the integrity and functionality of global energy supply routes.He informed the...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has advocated for dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace in the West Asia region. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha about the ongoing conflict in West Asia and explaining India's position on the issue, Mr. Modi said, 'India has raised the issue of de-escalation and the...

March 24, New Delhi – As the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict entered its 25th day on Tuesday, conflicting claims have emerged regarding possible diplomatic solutions.Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf denied the claim on the social media platform X, stating, "No negotiations have...

Washington, March 24 US President Donald Trump said that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was the "first one" to suggest attacking Iran when he discussed the "problem in the Middle East" with his close aides.Speaking at the Memphis Safe Task Force Roundtable in Tennessee on Monday, Trump said he...

New Delhi, March 24 Crude oil prices rebounded in futures trading on Tuesday, rising by Rs 204 to Rs 8,549 per barrel amid uncertainty over geopolitical developments in West Asia.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude oil for April delivery increased by Rs 204, or 2.44 per cent, to Rs...

New Delhi, March 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Tuesday that as the conflict in West Asia continues to escalate, it is essential that a "unified voice of peace and dialogue" emerges from the Indian Parliament to the entire world.He said that India's aim is to restore peace in the...

New Delhi, March 24 CPI(M) MP John Brittas on Tuesday cited the 2003 unanimous resolution of Parliament, under then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, condemning the Iraq war, to urge the government to move a similar motion on the Iran conflict.Speaking in the Rajya Sabha during zero hour...

Mumbai, March 24 The rupee fell by 20 paise to 93.73 against the US dollar in early trading on Tuesday as the greenback strengthened and global crude oil prices continued to rise even after US President Donald Trump signaled that negotiations were underway with Iran.Trump said on Monday that...

Melbourne, March 24 – As Australia sits at the far end of the regional fuel supply chain, it may face a "fuel supply crunch" in the coming weeks, according to local media reports, citing the conflict in the Middle East that has driven up international energy prices and exposed Australia's heavy...

Washington, March 24: Global markets rallied after President Donald Trump signaled a pause in strikes against Iran, but analysts warned that the underlying energy crisis remains unresolved.Stocks surged, and oil prices fell sharply after Trump said the United States was holding talks with...

New Delhi, March 23 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday to discuss the impact of the West Asia conflict on the global economy, with a particular focus on energy security.The Jaishankar-Rubio phone conversation came hours after US...

New Delhi, March 23 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday to discuss the impact of the West Asia conflict on the global economy, with a particular focus on energy security.The Jaishankar-Rubio phone conversation came hours after US...

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...