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India today called for ensuring the safety and security of UN peacekeepers. Speaking to the media in New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India condemns the recent attacks on UN peacekeepers in UNIFIL and has sought accountability for crimes against...

Islamabad, April 2 – As Pakistan claims to be a potential mediator between the United States and Iran during the ongoing conflict in West Asia, a report has highlighted that Islamabad has consistently sought to turn crises into opportunities for relevance, projecting itself as useful to all...

Islamabad, April 2 Pakistan said on Thursday that it would be honored to host and facilitate meaningful talks between the US and Iran for a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The statement by Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi comes two days after...

Mumbai, April 2 Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have caused severe economic impact and energy instability in the region, said Indian Navy Chief Admiral D K Tripathi on Thursday, amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Admiral Tripathi stated that competition at sea is no longer limited to...

New Delhi, April 2 JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha commented on the ongoing situation in West Asia on Thursday, stating that the crisis was not caused by India or its government, but the Centre's management of the situation has been "remarkable."Speaking to reporters, Jha said that the crisis has...

New Delhi, April 2 Amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, senior Congress leader Anand Sharma urged India on Thursday to take the lead in mobilizing the Global South and strategic partner countries to collectively work towards the restoration of peace and order in the region.In a...

Erode, April 2 – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin intensified his criticism of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Thursday, accusing it of failing to protect the interests of key sectors such as micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and traditional...

New Delhi, April 2 Silver prices plunged by Rs 14,301 to Rs 2.29 lakh per kilogram in futures trading on Thursday amid renewed escalation signals from President Donald Trump regarding the Iran conflict, boosting the US dollar and putting downward pressure on precious metals.Ending a four-day...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 2 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that there was "no shortage of fuel or gas in the country" and that India was prepared to deal with any energy crisis resulting from the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in poll-bound...

New Delhi, April 2 'Between Tehran and Tel Aviv', a book available on Amazon, written by Colonel Rajeev Agarwal, Senior Research Consultant at Chintan Research Foundation, Delhi, serves as a timely expose of the ongoing conflict in West Asia. It unravels the complex web of alliances...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 2 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that "there is no shortage of fuel or gas in the country," and that India was prepared to deal with any energy crisis resulting from the conflict in West Asia.Speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in poll-bound Kerala...

Islamabad, April 1 Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that his government had taken effective measures to balance the supply and demand of essential items amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia.He made the remarks while chairing a review meeting to formulate a...

Mumbai, April 1 The Indian Navy was on the verge of striking Pakistan from the sea during Operation Sindoor when they requested "a halt to kinetic actions," said Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Wednesday.He was speaking at the naval investiture ceremony here, where he awarded Yudh Seva...

New Delhi, April 1 Silver prices surged by Rs 9,000 to Rs 2.46 lakh per kg, while gold jumped by Rs 3,500 to Rs 1.55 lakh per 10 grams on Wednesday, following firm global trends.According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal appreciated by Rs 9,000, or 3.8 per cent, to Rs...

Ghaziabad/Meerut, April 1 "We knew there could be an attack on the way, but we had to take that chance," said 27-year-old Ketan Mehta, recalling the moment he and fellow Indian sailors decided to flee a war zone in Iran after weeks of detention and uncertainty.What began as a routine voyage...

Dhaka, April 1 On Wednesday, Iran said that its Security Council has approved safe passage for six Bangladeshi fuel-carrying ships waiting to cross the Strait of Hormuz amid continued war in West Asia.As Bangladesh continues to rely heavily on imported fuel due to dwindling petroleum reserves...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that this decade is "India's Techade," and the country's initiatives in technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and semiconductors will benefit the entire planet.Prime Minister Modi made this statement after inaugurating the Kaynes Semiconductor plant...

New Delhi, April 1 The price of commercial LPG was increased by ₹195.50 on Wednesday, due to the surge in global oil prices linked to the escalating conflict in West Asia.A 19-kg cylinder of commercial LPG now costs ₹2,078.50 in Delhi, according to state-owned oil companies.Rates were last...

Kochi, March 31 The remains of 20 people who died in separate incidents in Kuwait will arrive at the international airport here on Tuesday on a single flight, after delays due to service disruptions, airport officials said here.The bodies will be brought on a special Kuwait Airways flight...

New Delhi, March 31 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with his Portuguese counterpart Paulo Rangel on Tuesday, as the two leaders exchanged views on the West Asia conflict, besides discussing ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation.Jaishankar shared the update on X."Had a...