Iran reportedly launched multiple missiles targeting US military installations in Qatar and Iraq, including Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar--the largest US military installation in the region.
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East due to continued military action by Israel and Iran, experts have said that any closure of the Strait of Hormuz will hit global oil trade.
Under Operation Sindhu, the Indian government safely evacuated another group of 290 Indian nationals and one Sri Lankan from conflict-hit Mashhad in Iran, bringing them to Delhi and taking the total number of Indians rescued so far to 2,003.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Operation Sindhu to bring back Indians from conflict-affected Iran and Israel.
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule on Sunday called for de-escalation and peace amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.
According to an official release, "the tender for manufacturing and maintaining 9,000 hp electric locomotives was executed in a transparent manner. There are two electric locomotive manufacturers globally who have the capability to design and manufacture 9000 hp electric locomotives - Alstom
Tibetan leader Penpa Tsering, during a UK visit, urged Tibetan youth to understand their history, stressed Tibet's global importance, and called for dialogue with China. He also warned against blind cooperation with China, highlighting the need to protect Tibetan identity and values.
Sensex closed at 81,896.79 points, down 511.38 points, or 0.62 per cent, while Nifty closed at 24,971.90 points or 140.50 points or 0.56 per cent. At one point, Sensex was about 1,000 points down but recovered later.
Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and rising crude oil prices, energy experts have said that oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz is unlikely to be immediately affected, though risks remain if tensions escalate further.
Iran launched at least 15 missiles in four volleys. There were no initial reports of Israeli casualties, but emergency services received calls from seven crash sites in the north, south and lowlands.
While speaking to ANI, Awwad warned that the conflict could threaten global peace and security, potentially destabilising the entire region. He cautioned that further escalation could lead to a wider conflict, with potentially catastrophic consequences.