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New Delhi, March 30 A US airstrike at Iran's Mashhad airport on Monday damaged a Mahan Air aircraft, potentially disrupting a mission to India to collect humanitarian aid, Iranian officials claimed.The plane was reportedly scheduled to fly to New Delhi this week to pick up essential medical...

Moscow, March 30 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov cautioned against drawing Gulf monarchies into "someone else's war" on Monday and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in West Asia.Speaking in a video conference with his counterparts from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)...

New Delhi, March 30 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten on Monday and expressed satisfaction with the growing bilateral ties between the two nations.In a post on the social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi stated that he was...

March 30, New Delhi — The Indian Government held another inter-ministerial briefing at the National Media Centre in New Delhi on Monday to review the evolving situation in West Asia.Speaking to the press, the Department of Fertilizers stated that domestic urea output has significantly...

New Delhi, March 30 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with his Dutch counterpart, Rob Jetten, focusing on strengthening the India-Netherlands strategic partnership, including in areas such as semiconductors, green hydrogen, trade, and defense.The two leaders also exchanged views on...

Hyderabad, March 30 – The Telangana Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Monday, urging the Centre to take the initiative to stop the war in the Middle East.The resolution warns that if the war between the US, Israel, and Iran continues, this could lead to a third World War...

New Delhi, March 30 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with his Dutch counterpart, Rob Jetten, on Monday and discussed the situation in West Asia, emphasizing the need for an early restoration of peace and stability in the region.During the phone call, the two leaders also discussed ways to...

New Delhi, March 30 The government on Monday provided an additional 30 days to the gems and jewelry sector to meet certain obligations, in order to help them cope with the ongoing crisis in West Asia.The region is a key export destination for the sector. West Asia accounts for approximately...

New Delhi, March 30 Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten held a phone conversation with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, on Monday, focusing on strengthening the strategic partnership between India and the Netherlands, particularly in areas such as defense, innovation, and trade.Jetten was...

New Delhi, March 30 India and Russia explored ways to further strengthen their already close strategic partnership against the backdrop of the West Asia crisis and its economic repercussions on Monday.The escalating conflict in West Asia figured prominently in Russian Deputy Foreign Minister...

March 30, New Delhi — Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previous denial of use of jointly-operated military bases.Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles said on Monday that it will not authorize the use of either military bases or...

New Delhi, March 30 – The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a fact-check on Monday, rejecting certain social media posts and maps alleging the closure of fertiliser production units in the country and a potential resulting shortage threatening foodgrain availability in the next season as...

Mumbai, March 30 Maharashtra cabinet minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha said on Monday that criticizing Hindu festivals and religious events has become a "trend," asserting that the backlash against his request for LPG cylinders for Jain temples was part of a larger narrative rooted in this thinking...

New Delhi, March 30 Following reports that Pakistan was attempting to broker a truce between the United States and Iran amidst a month-long war in West Asia, Afghanistan appears to have increased its regional outreach amid its own armed conflict with Islamabad.During a discussion with Afghan...

Jammu, March 30 Former Chief Minister and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti called for united efforts by the government and opposition to restore the strength and dignity of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday.Mufti made the remark after observing the Assembly proceedings from the...

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his gratitude to India for its support in providing fuel to the country during the West Asia crisis, following the arrival of a major shipment of petroleum in Colombo. In a social media post, President Dissanayake stated that he had...

New Delhi, March 30 Crude oil prices rose by Rs 159 to Rs 9,554 per barrel in futures trading on Monday, as the escalating conflict in West Asia is causing severe disruptions in energy supply.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for April delivery traded higher by Rs 159, or 1.69%, at Rs...

March 30, New Delhi – Iran has accused the United States of plotting a ground attack, even as it publicly advocates a negotiated deal, amid the deployment of thousands of US military personnel in West Asia.Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a statement on Sunday that...

March 30, New Delhi – Ministers from the G7 will hold talks on Monday to examine the economic consequences of the war in West Asia.The supply squeeze has driven up the prices of oil and natural gas, leading to significant ripple effects across supply chains in multiple industries.French...

Kochi, March 29 In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks at an NDA rally alleging that the UDF and LDF have "plundered" Kerala, senior Congress leader Pawan Khera said on Sunday that the Prime Minister had been "absent" when the state needed him the most.Addressing a press...