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FGN15 PAK-US-IRAN-TALKSPakistan rejects media reports of collapse of initiative to facilitate US-Iran talksIslamabad: Pakistan on Saturday rejected media reports that its initiative to facilitate talks between the US and Iran to end the ongoing conflict in West Asia had encountered obstacles...

New Delhi, April 4 – India has demonstrated resilience in navigating recent global shocks, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Saturday, referring to the ongoing conflict in West Asia and its wider economic repercussions.In his address at the convocation ceremony of IIM Raipur, EAM...

New Delhi, April 4 – India expressed gratitude to Armenia on Saturday for facilitating the evacuation of its nationals from Iran, as efforts continue to bring back citizens amid the intensifying conflict in West Asia.The evacuation of Indian fishermen through Armenia marks another step in New...

Raipur, April 4 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said that India has successfully navigated recent global shocks that tested its resilience, an apparent reference to the ongoing military conflict in West Asia.Speaking at the graduation ceremony of IIM Raipur, Jaishankar...

Islamabad, April 4 Pakistan on Saturday rejected media reports that its initiative to facilitate talks between the US and Iran to end the ongoing conflict in West Asia had hit obstacles after the initial exchange of peace proposals.Speculation arose after a senior official of the Foreign...

New Delhi, April 3 The Indian FMCG major, Dabur, expects its consolidated revenues to grow in the mid-single digits in the March quarter of FY26, driven by a sequential recovery in the domestic market and double-digit growth from the international market.Furthermore, the company expects its...

New Delhi, April 3 Five Indian nationals were among the 12 people reportedly injured in Abu Dhabi on Friday due to debris from a missile that was intercepted.Local authorities said the individuals sustained minor to moderate injuries in the incident.The incident caused minor to moderate...

New Delhi, April 3 Industries ranging from consumer goods to cement, which are facing challenges from rising production and packaging costs amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia, expect the government's move to reduce customs duty on a range of petrochemical products to provide much-needed...

Kathmandu, April 3 The bodies of 48 Nepalese who died due to various reasons in the Gulf countries could not be brought to Nepal as flights have been disrupted due to escalating tensions in the region, an official said on Friday.Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lok Bahadur Chhetri said that there...

Bhopal, April 3 – The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has asked all states and Union Territories to immediately step up proactive public communication regarding the availability of LPG and other petroleum products, citing the continued circulation of rumors and misinformation that...

Srinagar, April 3 The Chief Imam of the All India Imam Organisation, Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, said on Friday that Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) would "soon" be reintegrated with India."I want to say one thing to our neighboring country from standing here in Kashmir that PoK, which is an integral...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the importance of continuous monitoring of the West Asian situation and the need to respond in a measured way to address any potential scenario. During the second meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers in New Delhi yesterday, Mr. Singh stated that...

New Delhi, April 2 – Senior BJP leader Gourav Vallabh criticized the Congress on Thursday, suggesting that senior party leader Kamal Nath should "teach" Rahul Gandhi after the former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh contradicted the party's narrative regarding the alleged shortage of LPG...

New Delhi, April 2 Citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel on February 25-26, the Centre was on Thursday asked in the Rajya Sabha whether the government was aware of the military attack on Iran that took place days later, to which it replied that “no discussions took place related...

Islamabad, April 2 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that Pakistan was working tirelessly to ease tensions in West Asia through diplomacy and talks, amid the ongoing conflict in the region.Sharif made the remarks at a high-level meeting, attended by Chief of Defence Forces Field...

New Delhi, April 2 The government has implemented a series of measures to protect exporters from the impact of the conflict in the Gulf region, a key market for India's exports, including gems and jewellery, rice, and pharmaceuticals, which were valued at approximately USD 57 billion in 2024-25...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is chairing the meeting of the Informal Empowered Group of Ministers (IGoM) in New Delhi. The IGoM has been established to monitor the evolving situation in West Asia. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, External Affairs Minister Dr. S...

New Delhi, April 2 Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd is closely monitoring the situation in West Asia for its potential impact on sales, having witnessed strong sales growth in the last fiscal, a senior company official said on Tuesday.The company, which launched its all-new Burgman Street...

New Delhi, April 2 – The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday that six Indian ships carrying products such as LPG and LNG have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz so far, as New Delhi remains in contact with Iran and other countries to ensure the safe transit of Indian ships amid...

New Delhi, April 2 – Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma publicly supported the Modi government's foreign policy and strategic maneuvering on Thursday, amid a full-blown war in West Asia involving Israel, the United States, and the Islamic Republic of Iran.Anand Sharma, who previously served...