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New Delhi, March 24 India supports de-escalation and the restoration of peace in West Asia at the earliest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday after he had a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, which focused on securing the Strait of Hormuz for global shipping.The call...

New Delhi, March 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, reiterating India's support for immediate de-escalation and the restoration of peace amidst the ongoing conflict in West Asia.During the call, PM Modi emphasized that keeping the strategic Strait...

Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump. In a social media post, Mr. Modi stated that both leaders discussed the situation in West Asia. Prime Minister Modi said that India supports de-escalation and the restoration of peace as soon as...

March 24, New Delhi — Indian officials held an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia on Tuesday.Speaking at the briefing, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Sujata Sharma, stated that India has sufficient fuel reserves and domestic LPG production has...

New Delhi, March 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump spoke on the phone on Tuesday, discussing the ongoing situation in West Asia and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open."President Donald Trump just spoke with Prime Minister Modi. They discussed the...

Tel Aviv/New Delhi, March 24 Sixteen people have been killed and over 4,500 injured in Israel since the conflict with Iran began late last month, according to Israel's emergency medical service.The conflict in West Asia began on February 28, when joint US-Israeli strikes targeted Iranian...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today reviewed the situation in West Asia and its impact on India's defence preparedness during a meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff, Service Chiefs, Defence Secretary, Secretary (Defence Production), and Chairman, DRDO in New Delhi. During the meeting, the...

New Delhi, March 24 – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday reviewed the situation in West Asia and its impact on India’s defence preparedness, asking the military leadership and policymakers to learn from the ongoing conflict to improve the country’s forces, an official said.The meeting...

New Delhi, March 24 The Congress on Tuesday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his statement on the West Asia situation in the Rajya Sabha, saying it was a "pre-prepared text full of self-praise" regarding all that he claims to have achieved in the last 11 years.Congress general...

New Delhi, March 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasized the government's plans and measures to protect citizens from global oil price shocks, while highlighting the Centre's efforts to maintain the integrity and functionality of global energy supply routes.He informed the...

New Delhi, March 24 – The opposition on Tuesday accused the government of ceding strategic autonomy to the United States, while the ruling alliance praised the measures taken for the overall development of the country and its people.Participating in the debate on the 2026 Finance Bill in the...

New Delhi, March 24 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his reference to COVID-19 in his statement to Parliament on the West Asia situation, saying he has forgotten what happened during the pandemic and the kind of tragedies that unfolded then...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has advocated for dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace in the West Asia region. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha about the ongoing conflict in West Asia and explaining India's position on the issue, Mr. Modi said, 'India has raised the issue of de-escalation and the...

March 24, New Delhi – As the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict entered its 25th day on Tuesday, conflicting claims have emerged regarding possible diplomatic solutions.Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf denied the claim on the social media platform X, stating, "No negotiations have...

March 24, New Delhi – The European Union and Australia signed a Free Trade Agreement and a Security and Defence Partnership on Tuesday, concluding years of negotiations.EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese finalized the long-awaited trade deal, aiming to...

Washington, March 24 US President Donald Trump said that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was the "first one" to suggest attacking Iran when he discussed the "problem in the Middle East" with his close aides.Speaking at the Memphis Safe Task Force Roundtable in Tennessee on Monday, Trump said he...

New Delhi, March 24 Crude oil prices rebounded in futures trading on Tuesday, rising by Rs 204 to Rs 8,549 per barrel amid uncertainty over geopolitical developments in West Asia.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude oil for April delivery increased by Rs 204, or 2.44 per cent, to Rs...

New Delhi, March 24 BJP MP Anurag Thakur accused Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of being the "Leader of Propaganda or the Leader opposing Bharat" on Tuesday. This follows Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "100 per cent under the...

Air India and Air India Express will operate 24 scheduled and special flights to and from West Asia today. The statement said that they will continue their regular services between Saudi Arabia's Jeddah and other destinations. A total of 10 flights will operate between India and Jeddah. Air...

New Delhi, March 24 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the government is trying to procure gas and crude oil from all available sources, and efforts will continue in the coming days as the war in West Asia has created a serious energy crisis globally.In a statement in the Rajya...