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New Delhi, March 22 – Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy has withdrawn from the upcoming FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament due to security concerns amid rising tensions in West Asia.Humpy shared her decision in a social media statement on Sunday, emphasizing that personal safety is more...

Thrissur (Kerala), March 22 Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Suresh Gopi, alleged on Sunday that there was an attempt to disrupt the distribution of LPG supplies in Kerala during the election period, drawing a parallel with the disruption of the 2024 Thrissur Pooram.He...

Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review the situation in the petroleum, crude oil, gas, power, and fertilizer sectors, amid the evolving situation in West Asia. The meeting, held in New Delhi, focused on ensuring uninterrupted supply, stable logistics, and...

Moscow, March 22 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov will virtually address a conference on Monday, where experts from both sides will discuss navigating the challenging situation amid tensions in the Gulf region.The one-day conference, organized by...

Srinagar, March 22 Cash, gold, and copper utensils were among the items donated by people in some areas of Kashmir for the relief fund for Iran, which was affected by war.Expressing gratitude for the donations, the Iranian Embassy in a post on X said this act of kindness will "never be...

According to a report, Pakistan has remained silent despite Saudi Arabia facing repeated attacks from Iran, targeting key installations, including energy infrastructure, even though Islamabad has a "Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA)" with Riyadh.Despite receiving financial and...

New Delhi, March 22 – India’s stance on the ongoing US-Israel operations against Iran demonstrates pragmatism rather than a muted, passive response. This approach neither limits New Delhi's prospects for engagement in the Middle East nor damages its ties with partners in the region, according to...

New Delhi, March 22 Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the situation related to crude oil, gas, and other petroleum products, as well as the power and fertilizer sectors, along with senior ministers on Sunday, in light of the evolving situation in West Asia.Government sources said the focus...

March 22, New Delhi: Amid the evolving situation in West Asia, Air India and Air India Express have announced limited but continued flight operations for Sunday, while urging passengers to stay alert for last-minute changes.Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 50 scheduled...

March 22, New Delhi: In a social media post on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that critical infrastructure and energy facilities in West Asia could be "irreversibly damaged" if Iranian power plants are targeted.This comes as tensions around the Strait of...

March 22, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review the situation in the petroleum, crude, gas, power, and fertilizer sectors, in light of the evolving developments in West Asia.The meeting focused on ensuring a continuous supply, maintaining stable...

New Delhi, March 22 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level meeting on Sunday evening to review the situation in the petroleum products, crude oil, power, and fertilizer sectors, given the evolving situation in West Asia, according to reliable sources.The meeting, which will be...

The Group of Seven (G7) nations have strongly condemned Iran's attacks on civilians and key infrastructure across multiple countries in West Asia. In a joint statement, G7 Foreign Ministers representing Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US, along with the High Representative...

New Delhi, March 22 Air conditioner manufacturers are proceeding cautiously after unusual rainfall triggered by western disturbances swept large parts of the country, which could potentially disrupt early summer demand, which typically drives sales.The industry is also concerned about the...

New Delhi, March 22 India's urea plants are operating at half capacity after force majeure declarations disrupted LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating West Asia tensions, industry sources said on Sunday.Petronet LNG Ltd, which operates India's largest liquefied natural gas...

Tehran, March 22 – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian proposed forming a security structure comprising regional countries to ensure peace, security, and stability in West Asia without foreign interference, reiterating the conditions to end the ongoing war.He made the remarks in a phone call...

New Delhi, March 21 In a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in West Asia and called for keeping the critical shipping lanes "open and secure", amid major disruption in global energy supplies...

New Delhi, March 21 In a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in West Asia and called for keeping the critical shipping lanes "open and secure" amid major disruption in global energy...

Brussels, March 21: Russia and China have carefully calibrated their support for Iran while avoiding a direct confrontation with the United States during the ongoing conflict in West Asia. However, a report highlights that this balancing act carries significant risks, as Gulf states may drift...

March 21, New Delhi — Ukraine launched one of its largest drone barrages of the war, sending more than 280 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) into Russian territory overnight.The Russian Defence Ministry reported intercepting a total of 283 drones. While, authorities have downed approximately 90...