west asia conflict

Mumbai, April 1 – The benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trading on Wednesday, driven by a sharp rally in global markets fueled by hopes of a potential de-escalation in the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped by 1,899.53 points to 73,847.08 in early...

New Delhi, April 1 The price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, more than doubled to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday, but domestic airlines will not have to pay this steep increase as a mechanism is being put in place to protect them.Meanwhile, the price of...

Beijing/Islamabad, April 1 China and Pakistan have proposed a five-point plan to end the West Asia conflict, calling for the restoration of peace and stability in the Gulf region and the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.The peace proposal was put forward on Tuesday after...

New Delhi, April 1 Airfares are expected to rise in the wake of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, amid a significant increase in jet fuel prices.The price of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) has more than doubled to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday, and this is the first time that...

New Delhi, April 1 The price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, more than doubled to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday, while commercial LPG rates were raised by Rs 195.50 per cylinder, mirroring the surge in global oil prices linked to the escalating conflict in West...

New Delhi, April 1 The price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, more than doubled to a record high of Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday, driven by the surge in global oil prices linked to the escalating conflict in West Asia.This is the first time ATF prices have exceeded the...

Bhopal, March 31 – The opposition Congress and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Madhya Pradesh engaged in a heated exchange over the state government's decision to reschedule the dates for wheat procurement at the Minimum Support Price (MSP).On Monday, the state government released a...

Beijing/Islamabad, March 31 China and Pakistan on Tuesday put forward a five-point proposal to end the West Asia conflict, calling for the restoration of peace and stability in the Gulf region and the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.The peace proposal was put forward after...

March 31, New Delhi — The West Asia region is at a critical turning point, with the conflict showing signs of both escalation and potential diplomatic movement, raising the prospect of a decisive shift in the coming days.United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said recent developments...

New Delhi, March 31 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with his Portuguese counterpart Paulo Rangel on Tuesday, as the two leaders exchanged views on the West Asia conflict, besides discussing ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation.Jaishankar shared the update on X."Had a...

Abu Dhabi, March 31 – Four people, including two Indian nationals, were injured after debris from a successful interception fell on residential houses in southern Dubai, UAE, on Tuesday.According to a statement released by the Dubai Media Office, the incident was handled in accordance with the...

New Delhi, March 31 A new Director General is set to take over the reins of DGCA after several challenging months as it works to ensure high safety standards, help airlines navigate the headwinds of the West Asia conflict, and implement various passenger-friendly initiatives.During the tenure...

New Delhi, March 31 A Delhi court has refused anticipatory bail to a man involved in hoarding and black marketing of LPG cylinders amid the prevailing LPG situation triggered by the West Asia conflict, as it noted that the investigation requires further custodial interrogation to uncover the...

Bhubaneswar, March 30 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday directed district collectors to maintain the supply chain of essential commodities and take strict action against hoarders and black marketers creating artificial shortages in the wake of the ongoing West Asia conflict...

Islamabad, March 30 Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Pakistan is actively seeking to project itself as a mediator, reflecting the pressures and constraints it faces, both external and internal, according to a report.A meeting was recently held in Islamabad, which saw the participation...

Jammu, March 30 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday that India can play a meaningful role in de-escalating the situation in West Asia, given Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong relations with the warring countries and their neighbors.He said that Pakistan was...

Mumbai, March 30 In response to the cooking gas shortage triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Maharashtra’s Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal issued a stern warning on Monday that citizens residing in areas where piped gas infrastructure is available must switch to...

Islamabad, March 30 Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday directed that all possible measures be taken to ease the burden of rising prices on ordinary citizens amid the energy crisis caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The President made the remarks while chairing an expanded...

Belgrade, March 30 – Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Monday that he had secured a highly favorable extension of natural gas supplies from Russia following a 50-minute phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, while also warning Europe of a potential energy crisis...

Islamabad, March 30 Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has planned a visit to China on Tuesday for discussions on bilateral ties and regional developments, following Islamabad's hosting of foreign ministers from four nations for consultations on the West Asia conflict.Dar, who is also...