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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...

Moscow, March 29 Moscow is concerned that the US might try to seize control of a key Afghan base amid its escalating military conflict with Iran, a senior Russian diplomat has said.Speaking in an interview with the government news agency RIA Novosti on Saturday, Zamir Kabulov, the Russian...

Islamabad, March 29 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pledged support to Saudi Arabia on Sunday and commended the Kingdom for its "remarkable restraint" during the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Sharif was speaking to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, who called on the...

New Delhi, March 29 Speaking at an Eid Milan ceremony in Delhi, Indresh Kumar, Convenor of the Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) and a leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, cautioned people against creating panic over oil and gas supply, stating that there is no shortage of resources in the...

Colombo, March 29. China will suffer significant material and geopolitical losses from the attack launched by the US and Israel on Iran. Amid the ongoing conflict, its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects related to Iranian ports, rail corridors, and energy infrastructure face increased...

Tinsukia/Dhemaji (Assam), March 29 BJP chief Nitin Nabin asserted on Sunday that the party will achieve a hat-trick in Assam by forming the government for the third consecutive term.Addressing an election rally in support of Margherita candidate and sitting BJP MLA Bhaskar Sharma, Nabin also...

New Delhi, March 29 – The Congress party on Sunday criticized the government's foreign policy, arguing that it has led to Pakistan, once isolated, gaining acceptance and respect from US President Donald Trump amidst the West Asia conflict."This is a country that was dealt with very strictly by...

New Delhi, March 29 Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers, carrying approximately a day's supply of the country's cooking gas, have safely navigated through the war-affected Strait of Hormuz and are expected to reach Indian shores in the next couple of days."Two LPG carriers, BW TYR and BW ELM...

Tinsukia (Assam), March 29 The ruling BJP will achieve a hat-trick in Assam by forming the third consecutive government in the state under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the party's national chief Nitin Nabin announced on Sunday.Addressing an election rally in support of...

Islamabad, March 29 Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met his counterparts from Egypt and Turkey here on Sunday ahead of a quadrilateral summit, which also includes Saudi Arabia, to discuss the ongoing conflict in West Asia and efforts to negotiate peace in the region.Saudi Arabian Foreign...

New Delhi, March 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the conflict in West Asia has created a global gas crisis, but maintained that India is "firmly addressing" the challenges due to its capable foreign policy.He also advised people against "politicizing" the gas crisis and...