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Islamabad, March 25 – Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Wednesday about Islamabad's diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict in West Asia.Furthermore, Pakistan continued its diplomatic outreach by holding telephone conversations and...

Islamabad, March 25 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Wednesday about Islamabad's diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the tense situation in West Asia.In a statement on X, Sharif reiterated Pakistan's strong condemnation of the recent...

Mumbai, March 25 Stock markets rallied for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closing nearly 2 per cent higher, as crude oil prices dropped and global markets advanced amid hopes of de-escalation in the war in West Asia.The 30-share BSE Sensex...

New Delhi, March 25 Gold prices rose by Rs 5,091 to Rs 1.44 lakh per 10 grams in futures trading on Wednesday, driven by strong global trends and a weak US dollar.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for the April contract increased by Rs 5,091, or 3.66 per cent, to Rs 1,44,003 per 10 grams...

Bhopal, March 25 Madhya Pradesh Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister Govind Singh Rajput said on Wednesday that there is no shortage of petrol and diesel in the state, and people should not believe rumors."Petrol and diesel are available in sufficient quantities. They are...

New Delhi, March 25 Crude oil prices declined by more than 4 per cent to Rs 8,340 per barrel in futures trading on Wednesday, tracking weak global trends amid reports of possible negotiations between the US and Iran to end the war.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude oil for April...

Islamabad, March 25 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Wednesday about Islamabad's diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the precarious situation in West Asia.The prime minister said in a statement on X that he spoke with the crown prince and...

March 25, New Delhi – The Pentagon is expected to deploy thousands of soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to West Asia, further expanding a significant U.S. military buildup in the region.Officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, did not specify the exact destination of the troops in...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday. In a social media post, Prime Minister Modi stated that they discussed the evolving situation in West Asia, with a particular focus on disruptions affecting global energy...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a call from US President Donald Trump yesterday. In a social media post, Mr. Modi stated that during their conversation, they discussed the situation in West Asia. Prime Minister Modi emphasized that India supports de-escalation and the restoration of peace...

New Delhi, March 24 The government is closely monitoring the situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, including its impact on India's external trade, shipping routes, and logistics chains, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce...

New Delhi, March 24 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday and discussed the evolving situation in West Asia, with particular focus on disruptions affecting global energy security.After his telephone conversation with the Sri Lankan...

Islamabad/Lahore, March 24 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that Islamabad was "ready and honored" to facilitate "meaningful and conclusive talks" between the US and Iran to end the ongoing conflict.The announcement came following media reports about Pakistan, along with...

New Delhi, March 24 India plays an indispensable role in ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, as well as maintaining a "favorable" balance of power in Asia, a senior official from the Trump administration said on Tuesday. This vision is crucial in the face of significant...

March 24, New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call today from the President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Disanayaka.The two leaders discussed the evolving situation in West Asia, with a particular emphasis on disruptions affecting global energy security.Both leaders...

March 24, New Delhi – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the situation in West Asia and its impact on India's defence preparedness during a meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Defence Secretary, the Defence Production Secretary, and the Chief of the Defence...

New Delhi, March 24 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met the Iranian Ambassador in New Delhi on Tuesday, with discussions focused on the ongoing conflict in West Asia."Met with Iran's Ambassador in India, Dr. Mohammad Fathali this afternoon. Discussed the conflict in West Asia...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from US President Donald Trump today. In a social media post, Mr. Modi stated that during their conversation, they discussed the situation in West Asia. Prime Minister Modi said that India supports de-escalation and the restoration of peace as...

New Delhi, March 24 The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Tuesday demanded that the Narendra Modi government condemn the US-Israel attack on Iran and Palestine, and take steps to safeguard Indians living in the Gulf and West Asia.Passing a resolution at a 'Jan Aakrosh Rally' held at the...

Islamabad, March 24 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that Islamabad was "ready and willing" to facilitate "meaningful and conclusive talks" between the US and Iran to end the ongoing conflict.The announcement came after media reports about Pakistan, along with Egypt and...