west asia crisis

New Delhi, March 25 – The government will hold an all-party meeting on Wednesday to brief political leaders on the evolving crisis in West Asia, amid growing concerns over its economic and security implications for India.The meeting, scheduled for 5 pm inside the Parliament complex, will be...

Patna, March 24 RJD working president Tejashwi Yadav claimed on Tuesday that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had "no desire" to be elected to the Rajya Sabha, but was "forced" to do so at the behest of his ally, the BJP, which was out to "oust" the JD(U).Kumar, the longest-serving chief...

Mumbai, March 24 The rupee fell by 23 paise to close at 93.76 against the US dollar on Tuesday as a stronger dollar against major currencies and high global crude prices spooked investors.Further outflows of foreign funds amid uncertainty over the West Asia crisis also weighed on the local...

New Delhi, March 24 JMM Rajya Sabha member Mahua Maji on Tuesday expressed concerns over the passing of the budget without proper debate in the House, saying that it amounts to compromising the fundamental principles of democracy.Participating in the discussion on the Appropriation Bill No 2...

New Delhi, March 24 Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement in the Rajya Sabha on the West Asia crisis as "an exercise in obfuscation" and said it came "too late" and raises more questions than answers.Kharge also criticized Modi for his...

New Delhi, March 24 The central government has convened an all-party meeting on the West Asia crisis at 5 pm on Wednesday, sources said.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to chair the meeting, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expected to be present, they said.Meanwhile...

New Delhi, March 24 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the government has formed seven empowered groups to develop strategies on fuel, supply chains, and fertilizers, among other things, to address the impact of the West Asia crisis.In a statement in the Rajya Sabha, he said the...

New Delhi, March 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged state governments to recognize that, regardless of the severity of the crisis, it is "our collective responsibility" to sustain India's rapid growth.He stated that this moment also presents a significant opportunity for state...

New Delhi, March 24 The government has called an all-party meeting on the West Asia crisis on Wednesday, sources said.This comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to Parliament on the West Asia situation.The prime minister on Monday said the difficult global conditions caused by...

Bhopal, March 23 – The Madhya Pradesh government on Monday allocated 9 per cent of commercial gas to hotels and restaurants and 7 per cent to dhabas and street food vendors, amidst the West Asia crisis, officials said.The move came after the Indore-Bhopal chapter of the National Restaurant...

New Delhi, March 23 The government on Monday restored full benefits under the RoDTEP scheme to exporters until March 31 amidst the ongoing West Asia crisis disrupting global trade.Last month, the government halved the rate of duty benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported...

New Delhi, March 23 The government on Monday restored full benefits under the RoDTEP scheme to exporters amidst the ongoing West Asia crisis disrupting global trade.Last month, the government halved the rate of duty benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP)...

New Delhi, March 23 The ongoing crisis in West Asia has disrupted commercial LPG supplies, forcing industries, including mining operations, to seek alternative fuel options."When LPG availability is affected due to the West Asia conflict, it will impact industrial processes," sources said...

New Delhi, March 23 Only God can save Karnataka the way it is being governed by the Congress government, former Prime Minister HD Devegowda said on Monday, as he urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to do something for the revival of industry in the state.Participating in the discussion on the...

New Delhi, March 23 The government on Monday restored full benefits under the RoDTEP scheme to exporters amid the ongoing West Asia crisis disrupting global trade.Last month, the government halved the rate of duty benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP)...

New Delhi, March 23 India and Russia need to address issues such as non-tariff barriers and regulatory impediments to increase the two-way annual trade to USD 100 billion by 2030, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday while reaffirming New Delhi's steadfast commitment to...

New Delhi, March 23 The Centre has directed states to prevent small coal retailers from profiting from the West Asia crisis, as global energy disruptions threaten to ripple into domestic fuel markets.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event here, Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan...

New Delhi, March 23 The Congress on Monday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not condemning the continued US-Israeli air assaults on Iran, as it criticised his statement in the Lok Sabha on the West Asia crisis, calling it "a masterclass in self-praise, cowardice, and partisan dialogue"...

Nagpur, March 23 The Congress and the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi held a protest in Nagpur on Monday, demanding clarification from the Narendra Modi government regarding the Epstein Files.They also criticized the Centre's stance on the West Asia crisis. The protest march started from Samvidhan...

New Delhi, March 23 Asserting that India is advocating dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the West Asia crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that attacks on commercial ships and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz are unacceptable, and the government is in touch with suppliers...