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Washington, April 7 – U.S. President Donald Trump has set a final deadline for Iran to reach an agreement, warning of widespread military action if talks fail, as tensions in West Asia escalate with global energy and security implications.“They have until tomorrow, 8:00 eastern time,” Trump...

Washington, April 7 – The operation to rescue fighter pilots demonstrated military dominance, with top officials asserting that it showcased unmatched capability and warned adversaries of America's reach.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the mission showed why the US has "the greatest...

Washington, April 6 – US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the war with Iran could end quickly under certain conditions, while claiming that US actions have already led to major political shifts within the country.“Well, it could end very quickly, the war, if they do what they have to...

April 06, New Delhi – Iraqi citizens held a peaceful demonstration in Liberation Square in the capital Baghdad to protest against the five-week-long joint attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel.They demanded that the U.S. and Israel immediately cease military strikes against Iran and...

Islamabad, April 6 Pakistan has made arrangements to repay $4.8 billion in external obligations by June, including $3.5 billion payable to the UAE through three different facilities, a local media report said.This development comes after the federal government decided to return $2 billion to...

New Delhi, April 6 Silver prices jumped by Rs 5,000 to Rs 2.42 lakh per kilogram in the national capital on Monday, while gold advanced to Rs 1.53 lakh per 10 grams due to easing crude oil rates and a weak US dollar.According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal appreciated by...

New Delhi, April 6 Gold prices rose by over 1% to Rs 1.51 lakh per 10 grams in futures trading on Monday, amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal for June delivery rose by Rs 1,621, or 1.08%, to Rs 1,51,301 per 10 grams, from...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed concern today over the current situation in West Asia and called for an immediate ceasefire amid the ongoing tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that, speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a...

New Delhi, April 6 Silver prices surged by Rs 2,273 to Rs 2.34 lakh per kilogram in futures trading on Monday, driven by firm global trends amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for May delivery rose by Rs 2,273, or 1 percent, to Rs 2,34,768...

Doha, April 6 – India and Qatar stressed the need to stop the "unjustified attacks" by Iran on several Gulf nations during a phone conversation between Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, the foreign ministry of...

Tokyo, April 6 – The Japanese government is arranging summit talks with Iran, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday, according to local media reports."We are preparing dialogues at the leadership level at an appropriate time," Takaichi told a parliamentary committee in response to a...

Tehran, April 6: India has emphasized the importance of restoring stability and security in West Asia, and expressed support for ongoing efforts aimed at stopping the war, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a phone conversation with his Iranian...

Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Air India has suspended its flights to Israel. An Air India official stated that the airline has suspended flights on the New Delhi-Tel Aviv route until May 31. Most major airlines have also suspended operations on the Tel Aviv route, with only Israeli...

Tehran, April 6 – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi exchanged views with his Russian and Indian counterparts on the ongoing regional conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.In two separate phone calls on Sunday, Araghchi discussed the latest developments in the West...

The government is making every effort to ensure the availability of petrol, diesel, and LPG across the country. It has advised citizens to use digital methods for booking LPG cylinders and to avoid visiting distributors unless absolutely necessary. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas...

Jerusalem, April 5 Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Air India has suspended its flights to Israel until May 31.An Air India executive confirmed to

Ahmedabad, April 5 An Indian LPG carrier has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi has stated, describing the development as a "victory of Indian diplomacy"."Another ship. Another victory for Indian diplomacy. The LPG carrier Green Sanvi has crossed...

New Delhi, April 5 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded India’s maritime heritage and invaluable contribution on National Maritime Day, reaffirming his commitment to further strengthen the sector.National Maritime Day is celebrated annually on April 5 to commemorate the maiden...

New Delhi, April 5 The TV industry, which is already facing soaring prices of memory chips (RAM), is bracing for a decline in sales, weighed down by rising costs of plastics for ocean freight due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.Some manufacturers are also raising concerns about a...

Hong Kong, April 4 – With Iran striking and destroying the US AN/TPY-2 radar in Jordan – deployed without the protection of a "well-networked system-of-systems architecture" – amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, China’s fragmented intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR)...