In an official release, the Ministry said the initiative aims to ensure timely assistance, coordination, and welfare support for Indian seafarers operating in the region.
Asia remains the most vulnerable region globally to sustained increases in oil prices due to its heavy reliance on imported energy and high trade openness, asserted a report by Invesco headlined 'Middle East Tensions - Impact on Asia.'
Actor Yash's fans may have to wait a little longer to watch his upcoming film 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups' in theatres. The makers have pushed the release date of the film to June 4, 2026, due to rising tensions in the Middle East.
Overall, the polls showed that eight in 10 Republicans approve of the current US use of force, while nearly 8 in 10 Democrats disapprove and 6 in 10 independents disapprove. Among voters who have served in the military, 59 per cent approve of the US strikes on Iran.
The ceramic industry in Gujarat's Morbi has been affected by a shortage of natural gas amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, President of Morbi Ceramic Manufacturers Association, Manoj Arvadiya, said.
Rumors about the filmmaker's death during the Israel-Iran conflict have been proven false. A new report has now cleared the air and confirmed that the director and his family are safe.
SpiceJet will operate eight special flights from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday to facilitate the return of Indian nationals stranded there amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, a press release by the airline said.
Indian nationals arrived at Cochin International Airport (CIAL) on Wednesday, sharing that there is not a panic situation thanks to their government's support, amid the heightened tensions due to the volatile West Asian conflict.
Speaking to ANI, Deka said that the tea is usually rerouted through Dubai, which also acts as an exporting centre in the Middle East. He further stated that the conflict had occured at a time when Assam's tea exports had gotten better, and if the current regime in Iran changed, the situat
Indian stock indices extended their bearish run, with benchmark Sensex opening over 2 per cent lower at the Wednesday morning bell, amidst escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia that have weighed down financial markets worldwide. At the time of filing this report, Sensex was 2.1 per c
West Bengal leader Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday expressed serious concern over the military escalation in the Middle East and underlined the long term impact of the joint US-Israel strikes and retaliatory strikes of Iran on the global economy and oil prices.
US Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll said in a post on X, "I'm deeply saddened by the loss and injury of our Soldiers from the recent Iranian attacks on U.S. Army forces in the Middle East. We extend our deepest condolences and prayers to all those impacted by these recent attacks."