west asia conflict

Kathmandu, April 5 – Citing ongoing disruptions in petroleum supplies due to the conflict in West Asia, the Nepali government has decided to implement a two-day weekend for government offices and educational institutions.Under the new arrangement, public holidays will now be observed on...

New Delhi, April 5 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Sunday to discuss the West Asia conflict and its impact on global energy supplies.The external affairs minister also had a phone conversation with...

New Delhi, April 5 The domestic stock market is expected to remain volatile this week as investors track the Reserve Bank's monetary policy decision, key global macroeconomic data, and the impact of the West Asia conflict, analysts said.Movements in crude oil prices and foreign fund flows will...

New Delhi, April 5 The average prices of housing in India's top seven markets saw a muted 2% growth in the January-March quarter, compared to the previous quarter, according to Anarock. This growth was slower than expected, due to negative consumer sentiment caused by the West Asia conflict...

New Delhi, April 5 Foreign investors continued to exit Indian equities, withdrawing ₹19,837 crore (USD 2.1 billion) in the first two trading sessions of April, weighed down by the West Asia conflict, rising crude oil prices, and persistent rupee depreciation.This followed a record withdrawal...

New Delhi, April 5 Moody's Ratings has lowered India's economic growth estimates for the current fiscal year to 6% from the previously estimated 6.8%, citing the ongoing conflict in West Asia as a factor that will moderate growth and increase inflationary risks.In its credit opinion report on...

A total of 345 Indian fishermen who were stranded in Iran during the ongoing West Asia conflict arrived safely in Chennai yesterday evening after being evacuated through Armenia.According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the fishermen were brought back as part of India's continued efforts...

New Delhi/Islamabad, April 4 – Facing mounting pressure, Pakistan has agreed to fully repay approximately “$3.5 billion” in deposits and loans to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the end of April, after the Gulf nation sought the immediate return of the money.The development comes amid...

New Delhi, April 4 The BJP on Saturday accused the Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi of using falsehood to "praise" Pakistan and criticize India's stance on the West Asia conflict, and alleged that "INC now means Islamabad National Congress".It said that some Congress leaders are also...

Islamabad, April 4 Pakistan on Saturday rejected media reports that its initiative to facilitate talks between the US and Iran to end the ongoing conflict in West Asia had hit obstacles after the initial exchange of peace proposals.Speculation emerged after a senior Foreign Ministry official...

Raipur, April 4 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday that India has emerged strongly from recent global shocks, likely referring to the ongoing military conflict in West Asia.Addressing the 15th convocation ceremony at the Indian Institute of Management Raipur, Jaishankar...

Islamabad, April 3 Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, on Friday, discussing the five-point peace plan proposed by Islamabad and Beijing to end the conflict in West Asia.The peace proposal was put forward on Tuesday after...

Srinagar, April 3 – Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, the chief Imam of the All India Imam Organisation, said on Friday that after the revocation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir has changed so much that it has become a model for the rest of the country.Speaking to the media here, Ilyasi added that the...

Indore, April 3 Consumers in Indore, known for its world-famous namkeen, are feeling the financial strain, as their favorite 'sev' and 'gathiya' have become more expensive by Rs 10 to Rs 20 per kg due to rising fuel and packaging material prices amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Indore is...

Mumbai, April 3 India's foreign exchange reserves declined by USD 10.288 billion to USD 688.058 billion during the week ended March 27, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday.In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had declined by USD 11.413 billion to USD 698.346 billion...

Mumbai, April 3 The family of a 25-year-old seafarer, killed in a suspected drone boat attack off the Omani coast last month during the West Asia conflict, has moved the Bombay High Court seeking directions to the Union government to bring his remains back.The petition, filed by Dixit...

April 03, New Delhi: Bangladesh has introduced new measures to reduce energy consumption in the face of rising power supply challenges, triggered by the conflict in West Asia that is disrupting global fuel markets.Under the new rules, government offices will operate from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m...

Mumbai, April 3 The family of seafarer Dixit Solanki, who died last month in what is suspected to be an attack on a merchant vessel off the coast of Oman, has moved the Bombay High Court, seeking the return of his remains.The petition, filed by Solanki’s father Amratlal Solanki and sister...

Jammu, April 2 National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Thursday appealed to the Centre to actively engage the international community in halting the ongoing conflict in West Asia, warning that inaction could push the world closer to an economic abyss."If the current conflict is left...

United Nations, April 2 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a "clear" message to the US, Israel, and Iran on Thursday, urging them to stop the war in West Asia, warning that the world is on the "edge of a wider war"."My message is clear. To the United States and Israel, it is high...