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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...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading a virtual meeting with the Chief Ministers of states and union territories. The meeting is reviewing the states' preparedness and plans in response to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The discussion also focuses on fuel supply, inflation, and logistics...

New Delhi, March 27 – The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that four ships carrying LPG have arrived in India after crossing the Strait of Hormuz, and assured that New Delhi is in contact with concerned countries to ensure the safe transit of its ships to meet its energy needs...

March 27, New Delhi: India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar participated in the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Paris, where he highlighted key global challenges and India's priorities regarding governance reforms and economic resilience.Addressing sessions with partner countries...

Chandigarh, March 27 Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday for taking a major decision to provide relief to the general public in view of rising global fuel prices.The excise duty on petrol has been reduced from Rs 13 to Rs 3 per...

March 27, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading a meeting with Chief Ministers in light of India's preparations for the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The discussion aims to coordinate a unified national response strategy across states, with a focus on energy security and the safety...

New Delhi, March 27 The government said on Friday that it has disbursed incentives worth Rs 15,554 crore so far under the production-linked incentive scheme (PLI) for the electronics sector.In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said...

March 27, New Delhi: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for a swift, transparent, and impartial investigation into the February 28 attack on a school in Iran, stating that those responsible must be held accountable. He also warned that the escalating conflict in West Asia risks...

Paris, March 27 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in France on Friday. Both ministers discussed developments in West Asia, the importance of regional stability, and the safe...

Mumbai, March 27 Ratings agency ICRA on Friday revised its outlook on the Indian aviation industry to negative from stable, citing disruptions in international airspace following the escalation of geopolitical tensions in West Asia.The revision in outlook is also due to a sharp depreciation of...

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated today that the government is ensuring that there will be no price increases for petrol, diesel, and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). Speaking to the media in New Delhi, Ms. Sitharaman said that, considering the situation in West Asia, the Prime...

New Delhi, March 27 The Congress claimed on Friday that the government's excise duty cuts will not affect prices for dealers and consumers, and that the relief is only in the narrative, not in reality.The government has reduced excise duty on petrol to Rs 3 per litre and exempted diesel...

Jaipur, March 27 – Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma praised the Centre's decision to sharply reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel, calling it a major relief measure for citizens amid global uncertainties.Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, CM Sharma said the move...

March 27, New Delhi – Amid rising tensions in West Asia, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States will pause attacks on Iran's energy plants for 10 days, until Monday, April 6, 2026.In a post on social media, the U.S. President said the move comes following a...

New Delhi, March 27 Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister J P Nadda said on Friday that India has adequate reserves to provide fertilizers to farmers and there is no need to panic.Responding to a supplementary question in the Lok Sabha on what steps the government is taking to ensure availability...

March 27, New Delhi – External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized the urgency of UNSC reforms, streamlining peacekeeping operations, and strengthening humanitarian supply chains at the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in France on Thursday.Speaking at the meeting in France with...

Paris, March 27 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar emphasized the importance of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) in strengthening global connectivity amid ongoing geopolitical tensions during the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in France.He noted that the conflict...

Mumbai, March 27 Ratings agency ICRA revised its outlook on the Indian aviation industry to negative from stable on Friday, citing disruptions in international airspace following the escalation of geopolitical tensions in West Asia.The revision in outlook is also due to a sharp depreciation of...

New Delhi, March 27 – Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri clarified on Friday that rumors of a nationwide lockdown are entirely false, stating that no such proposal is currently under consideration by the government. The clarification aims to dispel public concerns and provide accurate information...

New Delhi, March 27 – The United States Embassy in India highlighted remarks by US President Donald Trump on Friday, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a leader who "gets things done," while expressing confidence that the relationship between the two countries will strengthen in the coming...