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PM Modi speaks to Iranian President Pezeshkian, voices concern over escala
Updated : 1 week ago IST
"Had a conversation with Iranian President, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss the serious situation in the region. Expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure," PM Modi posted on X.
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Request people not to panic: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges citizens' support
Updated : 1 week ago IST
In a post on X, Stalin stated that he had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the relevant Union Ministers regarding the issue. He added that the state government held a consultation meeting yesterday under the leadership of R Sakkarapani to discuss strategies for addressing the g
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Pritika Barman's brace helps India defeat Myanmar in first of two U17 frie
Updated : 1 week ago IST
India delivered a mature and balanced display, scoring once in each half while also maintaining a clean sheet against a spirited Myanmar side. Goalkeeper Munni played a crucial role when called upon, while the defensive line marshalled by Abhista Basnett and Elizabed Lakra remained organised
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MoCA closely monitoring air travel situation in West Asia: Indian carriers
Updated : 1 week ago IST
The Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the West Asia region and its impact on air travel between India and countries in the region. Airlines are undertaking necessary operational adjustments in view of the prevailing conditions to ensure passenger s
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"No country is untouched by the impact of this global crisis": PM Modi unv
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday outlined a dual approach to energy security: boosting domestic infrastructure for wider access and promoting self-sufficiency to cut reliance on imports.
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Oman Air cancels multiple routes till March 22 amid regional airspace disr
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Oman Air confirmed that flights to and from Amman (AMM), Dubai (DXB), Bahrain (BAH), Doha (DOH), Dammam (DMM), Kuwait (KWI), Copenhagen (CPH), Baghdad (BGW), and Khasab (KHS) are cancelled until March 22.
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Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assures energy supply, Rahul Gandhi says
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Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday that the country is successfully navigating the major disruption in global energy supplies following the West Asia conflict.
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Aman Raj takes a four-shot lead over Gaganjeet Bhullar in IGPL Chandigarh
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Aman was four shots clear of Gaganjeet Bhullar, the most successful Indian in history on the Asian Tour with 11 wins. Yet Aman said, "Bhullar can come back from any deficit. He is an amazing player. He showed that last year in the IGPL with his consistency."
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India rushes to safeguard 9,000 nationals in Iran as tensions escalate in
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India on Thursday highlighted a high-level diplomatic push to protect Indian interests, emphasising the twin priorities of citizen safety and the stability of energy supply chains.
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"Leverage of blocking Strait of Hormuz must continue," says Ayatollah Mojt
Updated : 1 week ago IST
In his first address to the Iranian people. Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called for the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a move that will raise tensions.
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"India strongly condemns attacks on merchant ships from any quarters": MEA
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Speaking during the weekly press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India opposes attacks on merchant shipping "from any quarters" and confirmed that several Indian nationals have been affected in recent incidents.
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India market "relatively resilient" compared to its Asian peers as energy,
Updated : 1 week ago IST
The deepening conflict in West Asia has placed the Indian economy and the broader Asian region in the "eye of the storm," as supply chain disruptions and surging energy costs threaten to trigger a significant negative growth shock.
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