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Rocket attack targets military base housing US Diplomatic Centre: Report
Updated : 1 week ago IST
As the crisis escalates in West Asia, Reuters reported, citing Iraqi security sources on Saturday (local time) that a rocket attack targeted military base housing US diplomatic centre near the Baghdad international airport, as per Iraqi security sources.
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"Need to secure threats in Strait of Hormuz": French Air Force Maj Gen on
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Deputy to the Chief of the Air and Space Force Staff in the French Air Force, Major General Dominique Tardif, on Friday stressed the need to address security threats in the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, saying international cooperation would be essential to tackle the
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Jairam Ramesh slams PM Modi's silence, hails Spanish PM's "boldness" again
Updated : 1 week ago IST
"The Prime Minister of Spain--a NATO member--has just described the US-Israel assault on Iran as an extraordinary mistake and a violation of international law. His boldness in saying so must be applauded. In our case the Prime Minister's silence speaks volumes of his timidity and cowardic
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Crude Politics: Centre hails US oil waiver as 'diplomatic win'; Opposition
Updated : 1 week ago IST
While the government frames the move as a pragmatic victory for energy security amid the escalating West Asia conflict, the Opposition argues it exposes a newfound Indian dependency on Washington's "permission." The ruling BJP party hails this as a "diplomatic win" and a success of PM Mod
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Iran FM Araghchi, EAM Jaishankar discuss regional developments amid tensio
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Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday held a telephone conversation with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to discuss regional developments following recent tensions involving the United States and Israel, as tensions in West Asia escalate.
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West Asia conflict may have deeper economic impact on India than expected:
Updated : 1 week ago IST
The report noted, "If the crisis persists, it could have material implications for the exchange rate and the current account deficit and could stoke inflationary pressures."
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MoPSW strengthens monitoring, preparedness amid evolving West Asia Maritim
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The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has strengthened monitoring and preparedness measures in view of the evolving maritime situation in the West Asia region, with a focus on safeguarding Indian seafarers, ensuring the safety of Indian vessels and maintaining continuity o
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"Reports of petrol, diesel shortage baseless": IndianOil urges citizens no
Updated : 1 week ago IST
"Reports on social media suggesting a shortage of petrol and diesel are baseless. India has sufficient fuel stocks, and supply and distribution networks are functioning normally," IndianOil said.
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Trump says "no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender" amid West As
Updated : 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump on Friday declared that there would be "no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender" amid the escalating West Asia conflict, asserting that Tehran must capitulate before any diplomatic negotiations can proceed.
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West Asia conflict may disrupt agrochemical supply chains, push up logisti
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The ongoing conflict in West Asia is likely to disrupt logistics for India's fertiliser imports and could significantly impact the agrochemical sector due to its dependence on petroleum-based inputs, said Nand Kishore Aggarwal, Chairman of the Chemical and Plastic Committee at PHD Chamber of
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Around 50 Israeli jets strike underground military bunker beneath Tehran l
Updated : 1 week ago IST
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday said that around 50 fighter jets of the country's Air Force carried out the strike targeting the underground military bunker linked to the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which was used by other senior officials following his and
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Emirates operating reduced flight schedule amid partial airspace reopening
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Emirates on Friday said it is currently operating a reduced flight schedule following the partial reopening of regional airspace, while working to gradually restore its full network operations.
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