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March 07, New Delhi: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that it had targeted an oil tanker in the Gulf during the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.In a statement, the IRGC said that the tanker, operating under the trade name "Prima", was struck by...

New Delhi, March 7 As India explores alternative sources to further strengthen its energy security, countries like Australia, Canada, and several others have offered additional gas supplies, official sources said on Saturday.Citing the ongoing US-Iran conflict, which has led to the closure of...

New Delhi, March 7 Sunil Gold India Ltd has filed preliminary papers with the markets regulator, Sebi, to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO).The proposed IPO involves a fresh issue of 2 crore equity shares and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 65 lakh shares by promoters Anil...

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...

Israeli airstrikes targeted the capitals of Iran and Lebanon as the US apparently struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea, intensifying its campaign targeting the Islamic Republic's fleet of warships. The conflict between the combined forces of Israel, the US, and Iran entered its 7th day.The...

Bhopal, March 5 – Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav instructed district administrations on Thursday to maintain contact with the families of students and other citizens from their districts who are currently residing in Gulf countries, given the prevailing situation there.Chief...

Dubai, March 5 On Thursday, India issued an advisory, asking its citizens in the United Arab Emirates to remain vigilant, calm, and adhere to the safety guidelines of the local authorities, given the prevailing situation in the region."The Government of India continues to attach the highest...

New Delhi, March 5 – Finnish President Alexander Stubb highlighted India and the Global South's growing role in shaping a cooperative, fair, and representative multilateral world order during Thursday's Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi. In his address, Stubb stated that the world is changing, much...

Kathmandu, March 5 – Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki held a telephone conversation with her Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, on Thursday, regarding the ongoing US-Iran conflict affecting the Gulf region and the safety of Nepali nationals residing in...

New Delhi, March 5 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, discussing shared concerns over the evolving situation in West Asia and the need for a return to dialogue and diplomacy.Following his telephone conversation with Macron, Modi said they would...

New Delhi, March 5 – The pressure tactics of the Donald Trump administration have triggered a change in what was a strengthening India-US relationship, according to an article in a prestigious journal.Indian leaders initially assumed that the United States would prioritize their partnership as...

New Delhi, March 5 The estimated average Brent crude price of USD 63/bbl for 2026 is unlikely to see a significant increase, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz would be temporary, and the global oil market oversupply should limit price increases, Fitch Ratings said.Fitch said that while...

Washington, March 5 – The United States has begun charter flights to evacuate American citizens from the Middle East, as Washington intensifies efforts to help thousands return home amid rising tensions in the region.A charter flight operated by the Department of State, carrying American...

Washington, March 4 – The United States has ordered the departure of non-emergency government personnel from several countries in the Middle East and Pakistan, and has raised or reaffirmed travel advisories across the region amid rising tensions following hostilities with Iran.The US State...

Washington, March 4. Several Gulf nations have joined defensive operations against Iranian missile and drone attacks as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East expands, senior US military officials said on Tuesday, highlighting the growing regional response to Tehran's strikes on civilian and...

Mumbai, March 4 The Centre has advised states not to undertake individual evacuations of those stranded in the Gulf due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, as this would lead to chaos, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said in the legislative council on Wednesday.He emphasized...

Bengaluru, March 4 – The Karnataka government has stated that it will not allow processions and protest marches in Bengaluru condemning the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Home Minister G. Parameshwara said that any protests in this regard must be held within the existing...

New Delhi, March 4 The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has set up a control room to assist those affected by the escalating crisis in West Asia.The MEA has said that almost one crore Indian citizens live in West Asia, and their safety and well-being is of "utmost priority" for New Delhi...

Mumbai, March 4 A total of 164 tourists from Maharashtra who were stranded in the United Arab Emirates due to the US-Israel-Iran conflict have returned home in two flights arranged by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, a Shiv Sena official said on Wednesday.Two aircraft carrying 76 and 88...

Kathmandu, March 3 Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched a portal on Tuesday to collect information about Nepalese citizens currently in the United Arab Emirates and to take necessary steps for their rescue, amid the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region.The ministry has issued a notice...