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New Delhi, March 28 India on Saturday rejected a media report that said billionaire Elon Musk participated in a phone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump earlier this week.External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the conversation...

New Delhi, March 28 Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday claimed that India stands to suffer the most from the ongoing US-Israel and Iran conflict, and accused the Narendra Modi government of lacking a "nation first" approach as well as being fixated on only winning elections.Sibal said...

Paris, March 28 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Summit here and said he valued the discussion and his many insights.The external affairs minister paid a formal visit to President Macron on Friday."It...

The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the telephone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on March 24th was solely between the two leaders. Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made this statement in response to reports claiming that tech...

Islamabad, March 28 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held discussions with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian via phone on Saturday regarding the ongoing hostilities in West Asia and condemned the continued Israeli attacks on Tehran.“During their detailed conversation that lasted over...

New Delhi, March 28 – The Centre on Saturday clarified that the telephone conversation held on March 24 was exclusively between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dismissing reports that billionaire Elon Musk was also part of the discussion.The call, which took place...

Jammu, March 28 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Saturday that the Centre has assured an uninterrupted supply of essential commodities and underscored Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for national unity in the face of emerging global challenges.He said that adequate...

Paris, March 28 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar stated on Saturday that he met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris and conveyed warm greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, "It was an honor to meet President Emmanuel Macron of France...

Noida, March 28 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India is confronting the challenges arising from the ongoing conflict in West Asia with full strength.Addressing a gathering at the inauguration of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, the Prime Minister asserted that the...

Chandigarh, March 28 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently supported his fellow citizens, whether it's the COVID pandemic or the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Saturday.Saini also accused the Congress and other opposition parties of politicizing...

Tensions remain high in West Asia as Israel intensified strikes on Iran's key steel, power, and nuclear facilities last night, further escalating the ongoing conflict. Tehran has condemned the attacks, saying they undermine diplomatic efforts and contradict the extended deadline for...

US President Donald Trump has stated that it is time for Saudi Arabia and Israel to normalize relations after the war in Iran concludes. President Trump was speaking at an event in Miami. Mr. Trump has been urging Israel and Saudi Arabia, the two major powers in West Asia, to normalize relations...

Paris, March 28 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar visited the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Paris and expressed hope that the renovated facility will serve as a hub for the deepening interest in Indian art and culture.In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, "Visited the Swami...

Islamabad, March 27 Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Friday and discussed the ongoing efforts for peace in West Asia.Deputy Prime Minister Dar said in a statement on X that he exchanged views with Wang, who is also a member of the Political...

New Delhi, March 27 Top hotel executives on Friday expressed confidence in the ability of the luxury travel segment to stage a quick recovery amid the West Asia conflict, saying it has been resilient during past disruptions as well.Anuraag Bhatnagar, CEO, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts...

March 27, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of States via video conferencing to review preparedness in light of the emerging situation arising out of recent developments in West Asia and its potential impact on India...

New Delhi, March 27 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a video conference with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors to review India's preparedness in light of the evolving situation in West Asia and its potential impact on the nation's economy, energy security, and supply...

March 27, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of States via video conferencing to review preparedness in light of the emerging situation arising out of recent developments in West Asia and its potential impact on India...

New Delhi, March 27 AIADMK's M Thambidurai urged the government on Friday to ensure the safe return of Kanyakumari fishermen, who are stranded in Iran due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Raising the issue in the Rajya Sabha, Thambidurai said that as many as 447 fishermen from Kanyakumari...

New Delhi, March 27 Members of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha on Friday expressed concerns about India's energy security in the context of tensions in West Asia, and said that the Finance Bill 2026 fails to address the needs of ordinary citizens.Participating in the discussion, Shiv Sena...