west asia conflict

New Delhi, April 2 Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties in areas such as investment, energy, and fertilizers.Manturov, who was on a two-day visit to India, also held talks with...

New Delhi, April 2 Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties in areas such as investment, energy, and fertilizers.Manturov, who was on a two-day visit to India, also held talks with...

New Delhi, April 2 India assumed the BRICS chairmanship on January 1, and as such, it has adopted a people-centric and humanity-first approach, the government informed Parliament on Thursday.BRICS, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, expanded in 2026 to...

New Delhi, April 2 Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties in areas of investment, energy, and industrial cooperation.Manturov, on a two-day visit to India, also held talks with...

New Delhi, April 2 Indian businesses said on Thursday that the government's move to exempt the import of critical petrochemical products from customs duty for three months until June 30 is a timely response to supply chain disruptions arising from the West Asia conflict, which will provide...

Moscow, April 2 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called on Thursday for an immediate cessation of hostilities and an intensification of political and diplomatic efforts for a long-term resolution to the West Asia conflict.The two held a telephone...

Tel Aviv, April 2 – China-Pakistan's joint five-point peace proposal to resolve the conflict in West Asia involving the US, Israel, and Iran may fail as wars of this scale rarely end through diplomatic appeals alone, a report said on Thursday.Writing for 'Times of Israel', Italian political...

Mumbai, April 2 Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have caused severe economic impact and energy instability in the region, Indian Navy chief Admiral D K Tripathi said on Thursday amid the conflict in West Asia.Speaking at an event where INS Sunayna, an offshore patrol vessel, set sail from...

Seoul, April 2 – In a call for resuming talks to resolve the ongoing conflict in West Asia, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that conducting a military operation to liberate the Strait of Hormuz would be "unrealistic.""There are those who advocate for liberating the Strait of...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 2 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated on Thursday that the country has "no shortage of fuel or gas" and that India is prepared to handle any energy crisis arising from the ongoing West Asia conflict.Speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in poll-bound Kerala, Singh...

Mumbai, April 2 Following the recent increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices, the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) said on Thursday that hospitality establishments, already facing difficulties due to the conflict in West Asia, are considering raising menu prices to...

New Delhi, April 2 Silver prices plummeted by Rs 9,000 to Rs 2.37 lakh per kilogram in the national capital on Thursday, while gold declined by Rs 3,500 to Rs 1.51 lakh per 10 grams amid a bearish sentiment in the domestic market.According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal...

New Delhi, April 2 State-owned CIL has reported its first sales growth in six months for March, reflecting a build-up of coal stocks before peak summer demand amid gas shortages due to the West Asia conflict.Coal India (CIL) accounts for over 80 per cent of domestic coal production.The coal...

New Delhi, April 2 Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has asked over 30 CEOs and managing directors of group companies to prepare for a more challenging business environment, as the war in West Asia is disrupting supply chains, sources said.At a review meeting on the war's implications on...

New Delhi, April 2 The government has announced measures to help exporters mitigate the impact of the West Asia crisis, and more decisions are being considered, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.The US-Israel attack launched on Iran in February has disrupted shipping...

Mumbai, April 2 Asset management firm Franklin Templeton has witnessed higher Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) flows in March compared to February, despite the negative impact on investor sentiment due to the West Asia conflict, a top company official said on Thursday.While there is widespread...

Thiruvananthapuram/Kollam, April 2 Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi accused the ruling LDF in Kerala and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of being Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "B-team" and of secretly joining hands with the BJP, in a desperate attempt to remain in power in the state.Speaking at a...

New Delhi, April 2 Crude oil prices rose by ₹689 to ₹9,228 per barrel in futures trading on Thursday, as the escalating conflict in West Asia is causing severe disruptions in energy supply.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for May delivery traded higher by ₹689, or 8.07%, at ₹9,228...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 2 Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of being a "coward" who handed over the country's energy security to the US and signed a trade deal that was "unfair" to farmers in order to protect...

New Delhi, April 2 The government on Thursday exempted the import of critical petrochemical products from customs duty for three months, until June 30, to ensure supply stability and provide relief to consumers of finished products amid the crisis in West Asia.Sectors that rely on...