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New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that more than 1,200 Indian nationals have been safely evacuated from Iran amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing in the national capital, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the evacuation is being carried out through Armenia and Azerbaijan with the Centre closely coordinating efforts on the ground. Also Read | Which US Companies Are Under Threat? Names of Amer ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that more than 1,200 Indian nationals have been safely evacuated from Iran amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing in the national capital, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the evacuation is being carried out through Armenia and Azerbaijan with the Centre closely coordinating efforts on the ground. According to Jaiswal, "Some 1200 Indian nationals have been ev ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Private fuel retailers Nayara Energy and Shell have increased petrol and diesel prices across major Indian cities, including Bengaluru in Karnataka, triggering fresh concern among consumers already grappling with rising living costs. The hike comes at a time when global crude oil prices are surging due to escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, even as public sector oil companies, owned by the Karnataka government, continue to hold retail prices steady. In Bengaluru, petrol p ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Reacting to US President Donald Trump's recent address to the nation on the ongoing conflict with Iran, former Ambassador to Iran Dinkar P Srivastava on Thursday cautioned that the evolving US strategy risks deepening instability in West Asia while offering little scope for a diplomatic breakthrough. Also Read | Layoffs To Hit Danube Group? Billionaire Rizwan Sajan Guarantees Job Security for Over 6,000 Danube Employees, Says 'No Layoffs in Danube Group'. In a ...Read More >
New Delhi: As U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the escalating West Asia war on Thursday, Tehran issued its first formal response, mocking the President's remarks. Amid ongoing hostilities, Tehran rebuked President Trump's claims of victory, sarcastically stating that the U.S. has now "defeated Iran for the 23,456,736th time." Continuing its mockery of the U.S. President, Iran compared Trump to a version of himself 'from dreamland.' The response followed a major address by President Trump ...Read More >
New Delhi- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review India's preparedness amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, calling for "all-out efforts" to protect citizens from its impact. The meeting, the second such high-level review on the issue, assessed steps taken by various ministries and departments and deliberated on further measures to cushion the fallout of the conflict on essential supplies and key sectors. Acco ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired the second special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review measures being taken by various ministries and departments in view of the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The high-level meeting, held at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, focused on ensuring uninterrupted supply of essential commodities, fuel, fertilisers and electricity, while also discussing steps to minimise the impact of the crisis on citizens and key sectors of the ...Read More >
Sanand (Gujarat) [India], April 1 (ANI): Industrial production in Gujarat's Sanand GIDC has declined following an increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices, with units reporting disruptions due to fuel shortages, an industry representative said. Ajit Shah, President of Sanand GIDC, said, "There has been a decline in production. For instance, if my production output today stands at 100 units, it has now dropped to around 80 units." He attributed the slowdown to supply issues affecting operatio ...Read More >
Sanand (Gujarat) [India], April 1 (ANI): Industrial production in Gujarat's Sanand GIDC has declined following an increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices, with units reporting disruptions due to fuel shortages, an industry representative said. Ajit Shah, President of Sanand GIDC, said, "There has been a decline in production. For instance, if my production output today stands at 100 units, it has now dropped to around 80 units." Also Read | CBSE Rolls Out Curriculum on Computational Thinkin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) A special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday reviewed the steps taken in view of the ongoing conflict in West Asia and assessed the availability of critical needs of the common man. At the meeting, Modi called for all-out efforts to protect the citizens from the impact of the conflict, a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office said. The meeting was held to review measures taken by ministries a ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: The Indian Navy was "minutes away" from launching a strike on Pakistan from the sea during Operation Sindoor, before a request for cessation of hostilities was made, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Wednesday, April 1. He made the remarks while addressing a naval investiture ceremony where senior officers were honoured for their role in the operation. The operation was conducted last year in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, with the Navy playing a key strateg ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent in the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting and maintain its neutral stance, according to a report by Bank of Baroda. The report noted that global conditions have changed significantly since the RBI's last policy announcement in February 2026. Also Read | How To Download JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Admit Card. It highlighted that the outbreak of the Ira ...Read More >
Chennai: With the West Asia crisis impacting the fuel prices and availability, CPI inflation is expected to move up to 4.1 - 4.3 per cent in FY27, find rating agencies. The GDP growth could also ease to 6.5 per cent in FY27 from 7.5 per cent estimated for FY26. The ongoing conflict in West Asia has led to a surge in energy prices and impacted availability, which could lead to higher inflation, impacting consumer demand. The average CPI inflation is anticipated to more than double to 4.3% in FY ...Read More >
New Delhi: The ongoing conflict in West Asia has coffee farmers leaving them grappling with an unexpected and severe crisis. Coffee exports have been disrupted by logistical challenges and trade uncertainties, triggering a sharp decline in prices. The Robusta cherry variety, which earlier ranged between Rs 260 and Rs 280 per kilogram, is now fluctuating between Rs 180 and Rs 205, dealing a significant blow to farmers' incomes. Left in the lurch, the farmers are now urging the government to int ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) is set to meet at 7 pm on Wednesday in the national capital to discuss developments amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The situation escalated in West Asia after a joint US-Israel military strike on February 28 on Iranian territory resulted in the death of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and other senior figures, prompting a fierce response from Tehran. Also Read | Oracle Layoffs: Employee Laid Off After ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) is set to meet at 7 pm on Wednesday in the national capital to discuss developments amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The situation escalated in West Asia after a joint US-Israel military strike on February 28 on Iranian territory resulted in the death of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and other senior figures, prompting a fierce response from Tehran. A week earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabi ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra on Tuesday likened the Congress to "political vultures" and accused the Opposition party of attempting to trigger panic among the people over the West Asia war to reap political dividends. Modi asserted that India has managed to effectively contain the impact of the ongoing conflict on domestic fuel prices due to "strong foreign policy and the unity of its people". Addressing a gathering in Gujarat's Vav Tharad district after laying the foundation stone and ina ...Read More >
In Dubai, four people -- including two Indian nationals -- suffered minor injuries after missile debris from a successful air defence interception fell on residential houses in the southern part of the city. Four people, including two Indian nationals, were injured after debris from a successful interception fell on residential houses in southern Dubai in UAE on Tuesday. According to a statement released by Government of Dubai Media Office, the incident was handled in accordance with the highe ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], March 31 (ANI): Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Harish Rawat on Tuesday said that the West Asia conflict and India's efforts to navigate through it will have a "psychological impact" on the assembly elections of four states and one union territory. Rawat expressed disappointment over New Delhi's diplomatic efforts as he said that the "capable India is failing to put forth its point", emphasising historic friendly relations with Iran. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Healthy manufacturing growth pushed up India's industrial output in February, even as rising energy prices and input cost pressures emerged as key concerns for the sector, according to a report by Crisil. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 5.2 per cent year-on-year in February, slightly higher than 5.1 per cent in January, led by improved manufacturing performance. Also Read | Junos 2026 Highlights: From Rush's Surprise Act to Drake's Nelly Furtado ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Healthy manufacturing growth pushed up India's industrial output in February, even as rising energy prices and input cost pressures emerged as key concerns for the sector, according to a report by Crisil. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 5.2 per cent year-on-year in February, slightly higher than 5.1 per cent in January, led by improved manufacturing performance. "The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) edged up to 5.2% on-year in February from ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant shift in strategy, Donald Trump is reportedly willing to end the ongoing US military campaign against Iran without ensuring the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to local report. The development signals a possible recalibration of Washington's war objectives, with the administration prioritising a quicker end to hostilities over securing the crucial oil transit route. As per the report, Trump told aides that the complex and time-consum ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has stated that India's economy is projected to reach nearly 30 trillion dollars by the year 2047, marking its transformation into a developed nation. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, while speaking to ANI, said, "...The path India is on, the speed at which India is advancing, the foundation that PM Modi has laid for a developed India--the entire world is acknowledging that in the coming times, India's economy wi ...Read More >
The Centre said Friday there is "adequate" fertiliser for the ensuing Kharif season and farmers have no cause for concern. Replying to a supplementary question asked by Congress member Manish Tewari, Union Fertiliser Minister J P Nadda said, "We have adequate storage and arrangements in place for the Kharif season; farmers have no cause for concern." "We are also looking for diversification, new markets, new areas, from which we will get raw materials, also for fertilisers. We have framed up o ...Read More >
Srinagar, Mar 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his monthly radio address on Sunday to speak directly to a nation watching an unfamiliar kind of anxiety unfold, not a domestic crisis this time, but a war raging in a neighbourhood that tens of millions of Indian families call home. In a 'Mann Ki Baat' that balanced geopolitical gravity with grassroots celebration, Modi struck a tone that was part statesman, part motivator, warning against panic and political opportunism while spotlighting the ...Read More >
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday condemned the "unjust and illegal war imposed on Iran" and requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use his influence to end the war in the interest of humanity. He made the statement in the Legislative Assembly as the Leader of the House after several National Conference MLAs pressed for it, even as BJP legislators maintained that the Iran crisis is an international issue and does not fall in the domain of the House. "On behalf of myse ...Read More >
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PM Modi said both leaders agreed on the need to ensure freedom of navigation New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to Crown Prince and PM of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, discussed with him the ongoing conflict in West Asia and agreed on the need to ensure freedom of navigation. In his telephonic conversation with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, the prime minister also reiterated India's condemnation of attacks on regional energy infrastructure. "Spoke with ...Read More >
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], March 30 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday called for an immediate end to the ongoing West Asia conflict, expressing hope that India can play a crucial role in de-escalating tensions. Speaking to reporters on the issue, CM Abdullah said that the war should end at the earliest and stressed that the Prime Minister's diplomatic relations with multiple countries could help facilitate peace. "We want the war to end soon, and the role ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has engaged in high-level discussions with global leaders to address pressing international issues, including the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said on Monday. As part of these engagements, on March 28, the Prime Minister held talks with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Jaiswal said. Also Read | Ellie Crampsie Drug Case: Influencer ...Read More >
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