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Government's Rs 3 per litre petrol-diesel price bump appears trivial when stacked against the Rs 1,000 crore daily hemorrhaging by oil majors amid crude oil breaching $100/barrel. Senior insiders...
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has sounded the alarm on potential fuel price escalations tied to the Iran conflict, painting a picture of economic pressures building in real time....
The Indian government's evacuation drive in the Gulf has hit a milestone: 2,922 seafarers home safe, bolstered by 30 returns yesterday. Indian vessels fly the tricolor proudly, unscathed in the...
West Asia's conflicts have rattled global markets, but India's dairy supply remains rock-solid, the government stated Tuesday. During an inter-ministry press briefing in New Delhi, it was revealed...
Forget the recent jitters—India's stock market is rebounding with gusto. Sensex vaulted 728 points (1%) to 74,935, and Nifty leaped 236 points (1.03%) to 23,238 by noon on Friday. Breadth was...
Amid swirling rumors of fuel crunch, Minister Hardeep Singh Puri delivered a clear message from Parliament: India's energy cupboard is full, with crude reserves exceeding Hormuz norms. Crediting PM...
Investor jitters over mounting West Asia conflicts fueled a brutal sell-off in Indian stocks on Thursday, with BSE Sensex cratering 1.08% or 829.29 points to close at 76,034.42. Nifty 50 mirrored the...
Thursday's trading on India's MCX turned bullish for precious metals amid mounting West Asia strife, with silver posting a stellar gain exceeding 5,000 rupees per kilogram. Gold, after an early slip,...
Morgan Stanley's latest report, unveiled Wednesday, envisions India's real GDP clocking 6.7 percent growth in FY27 before accelerating to 7 percent in FY28, even as global turbulence persists. The...
Tensions in West Asia haven't disrupted India's fuel flow, assures the government. With DPIIT steering industrial continuity and supply stability, panic over petrol, diesel, or LPG is unwarranted....
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Eid with a personal phone call to Qatar's Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, offering warm greetings to him and the Qatari people. This diplomatic touchpoint...
West Asia's brewing storm jeopardizes energy security, leading the Indian Navy to amplify warship numbers near the Gulf of Oman. Focus remains on escorting Indian-flagged tankers via the tense Strait...
India stands firm against supply disruptions from Middle East unrest, with authorities unleashing over 12,000 raids that seized 15,000 LPG cylinders from hoarders and touts. A high-stakes National...
India's decision to allow the Iranian naval ship IRIS Lavon to dock at Kochi has been hailed by Tehran as a humanitarian triumph. EAM S. Jaishankar broke the news in the Rajya Sabha, detailing the...
The BJP's Tamil Nadu wing fired off a broadside against Congress-DMK partners on Wednesday, decrying their Chennai protests grieving Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death—linked to February 28 US-Israel...
Political fireworks have erupted in Tamil Nadu, with the BJP blasting the DMK-led government for sanctioning Iran-backing demonstrations amid national security alerts from Delhi. Tuesday's statement...
Crude markets exhaled slightly Tuesday, with prices stabilizing near 1% higher levels after Monday's 10% explosion fueled by Iran conflict alarms and Strait of Hormuz supply peril. US oil futures...
Mumbai Airport transformed into a scene of frustration as West Asia's brewing crisis – triggered by US-Israel assaults on Iran – led to mass flight disruptions. The latest casualties: India's ice...
Singapore Airlines' latest financials make for sobering reading. For FY ending March 2026, group net profit halved almost, slumping 57.4% to 1.184 billion SGD from 2.778 billion SGD the year prior....
The Indian government's evacuation drive in the Gulf region hits a milestone with 2,922 seafarers now safely home, bolstered by 30 returns in the last 24 hours from diverse spots. Officials confirm...
Tensions simmer in West Asia, but Indian seafarers in the Gulf region are all accounted for and secure, the government assured on Saturday. The last 24 hours passed without any trouble for...
Amid mounting West Asia strife, India's key indices notched a fourth weekly loss, reflecting investor jitters over global uncertainties. Nifty dipped 0.16% to end at 23,114.50, up 0.49% Friday....
Indian consumers of high-performance fuels face a fresh blow as oil companies increased premium petrol prices by nearly Rs 2.10 per litre from March 20. Government-owned giants HPCL and IOCL raised...
India's export sector braces for impact from West Asian instability, but Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal assured Monday that reinforcements are on the horizon. The government is crafting bespoke...
Tensions flaring in West Asia have cascading effects on Indian aviation, prompting the suspension of more than 4,335 domestic flights and 1,187 international ones. Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu...
Speaking ahead of his departure to India, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio struck an optimistic yet guarded tone regarding talks with Iran. He told reporters that recent diplomatic contacts have...
Tensions grip West Asia, but Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi delivered reassuring words from New Delhi: the Strait of Hormuz is business as usual for neutral ships. Only vessels from...
Tensions simmering in West Asia took center stage as Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar convened with Iranian peer Seyed Abbas Araghchi on the second day of BRICS deliberations in New Delhi....
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's timely UAE visit comes as West Asia grapples with heightened instability, spotlighting India's resolve to fortify bonds with a vital Gulf ally. This diplomatic push...
Geopolitical fault lines in West Asia provide the backdrop as New Delhi opens its doors to BRICS foreign ministers on May 14. India, at the helm of the group's presidency, hosts this crucial two-day...
Diplomatic gears shifted into high gear in New Delhi as Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi touched down Wednesday. MEA's Sibi George, overseeing West Asian affairs, received him,...
The shadow of conflict looms large over the Strait of Hormuz, prompting urgent Russia-UAE diplomacy. On May 9, Sergey Lavrov spoke with UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, addressing West...
As West Asia's instability lingers, India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has assured unwavering attention to the crisis, with safety of Indians topping the agenda. Speaking at an...
President Trump, addressing retirees in Florida, stood by the U.S. assault on Iran even as markets braced for chaos. He confessed to bracing for a 25% stock crash and oil price surges, yet...
Tensions flared as Qatar engaged in a pivotal Arab League Council meeting online, spotlighting Iran's alleged aggressions against Arab states. State Minister Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi voiced...
A pall of doubt hangs over Islamabad as Iran signals reluctance for the next US peace talks. Trump's announcement via Truth Social affirmed US commitment, threatening dire consequences if Iran balks....
Thursday brought Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jordan's King Abdullah II together for their monthly second phone huddle, centered on West Asia's intensifying unrest. The leaders didn't mince words...
Parliament in Berlin gears up for a peculiar fix to oil-driven fuel inflation. A draft law, likely passing Bundestag today, mandates petrol pumps hike prices solely at noon daily. Cuts permitted...
The UAE's ironclad air defense network proved its mettle once more, intercepting 13 ballistic missiles and 27 Iranian drones launched on Wednesday. This announcement from the Ministry of Defense...
As Middle East hostilities threaten global stability, Sri Lanka acts decisively by forming four strategic committees, approved by the Cabinet on the President's initiative. These bodies are...
Defying West Asia's brewing storm, India's Shivalik LPG carrier has completed a critical mission, docking at Gujarat's Mundra Port with 45,000 metric tons of gas from Qatar. The Monday 5 PM arrival...
Bahrain strikes back at Iranian meddling with the arrest of five men allegedly spying for the IRGC, passing on guarded secrets about strategic assets. In a detailed release, the Interior Ministry...
Escalating strife in West Asia cascades into aviation mayhem, curbing flights and isolating regions. Security threats have airlines in UAE paring down services drastically. India's diplomatic outpost...
Regional volatility from the US-Iran feud has Qatar enforcing ongoing evacuations in vulnerable districts. The Interior Ministry's X post on Saturday detailed that these precautionary steps are...
As West Asia simmers, India ensures its citizens' safe return—700 from Qatar arrived via two Qatar Airways flights to Delhi and Mumbai. Expect one-two daily flights soon. Departure choices: Qatar...
Amid air raid sirens and political fervor, opposition leader Yair Lapid emerged as a vocal defender of Israel's northern operations. "This is why we battle Hezbollah in the north," he explained to...
India scores a strategic win as Iran permits its tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, courtesy of talks between Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and Abbas Araghchi. The focus: Keeping oil and gas...
Amid the shadows of West Asian strife, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar disclosed in the Rajya Sabha that Iran has profusely thanked India for granting docking rights to its warship IRIS Lavon...
As drone swarms and missiles light up West Asian skies, India's aviation bosses are charting a cautious path forward. The ministry's latest: Indian airlines prepping 50 flights for March 9, following...
Saudi-based Indian Ambassador Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan led a virtual interaction with diaspora representatives from multiple areas on March 8. Emphasizing readiness, he assured full-spectrum aid to...
Escalating hostilities in West Asia have UAE air defenses working overtime against Iranian incursions, leading to a nationwide directive: no photos, no videos. This measure protects both security and...
Saudi Arabia is sounding the alarm as Iranian-launched missiles and drones rain down across West Asia, prompting a direct admonition to Tehran to shun 'misleading calculations.' The kingdom's Defense...
Amid spiraling conflict in West Asia, India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar convened with Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh on the margins of Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi...
President Alexander Stubb of Finland is making waves in New Delhi with his inaugural state visit from March 4-7, invited by PM Narendra Modi. The itinerary highlights his role as chief guest at the...
West Asia's brewing storm has turned deadly for an Indian seafarer from Rajasthan. Dalip Singh, 24, of Nagaur's Khinwatana, was killed in an explosion aboard MV Skylight near Oman's Khassab port,...
Tensions exploding across the Middle East have led India to set up an emergency control room in New Delhi, a critical step to protect thousands of its citizens in harm's way. As US and Israel ramp up...
Tuesday marked a pivotal moment in India's response to Middle East volatility, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialing into urgent talks with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Kuwait's Crown...
West Asia's brewing storm is driving the United States closer to India. In a clear sign of prioritization, Washington sends a pair of senior officials to New Delhi this week amid global flux. Deputy...
In a timely diplomatic move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with King Abdullah II of Jordan over the phone on Monday, articulating grave concerns about the Middle East's escalating turmoil....
Karnataka's administration is vigilantly monitoring the volatile situation in parts of West Asia amid heightened US-Israel-Iran confrontations. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in a resolute Monday...
Sunday marked a pivotal moment in India-UAE relations as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held telephonic talks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, sharply criticizing the attacks on UAE and...
Escalating hostilities in West Asia have triggered a swift MEA response: an advisory for foreign nationals in India grappling with visa issues from canceled plans. Reach out to FRROs for seamless...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar took center stage in global diplomacy Saturday, conducting back-to-back calls with Iran's and Israel's top diplomats. He articulated India's profound alarm at...
Renewed hopes for nuclear detente flicker as Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi jetted off to Geneva Wednesday, at the helm of a key political delegation. The occasion: third-round indirect...