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
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."
Tensions in the Middle East have affected air travel after the United States and Israel launched a preemptive attack on Iran. Following the strikes, Dubai airport was shut down, leaving many passengers stranded as the situation grew tense.
Senior officials at Telangana Bhavan remain in continuous contact with the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure timely information and appropriate support to Telangana citizens, wherever required.
In a post shared on X, Jaishankar wrote, "Had a telecon with EU HRVP @kajakallas. Our discussions focused on the ongoing conflict in Iran and the Gulf."
Additionally, SpiceJet announced that eight more special flights will operate from Fujairah (UAE) to India to accommodate stranded or affected passengers.
Rajya Sabha polls are scheduled for March 16 for 37 seats across 10 states, including Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
The Consulate General of India, Jeddah, on Tuesday said it is extending full support to Indian nationals travelling on special flights from Jeddah amid regional travel disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in the West Asia region.
The conflict in the Middle East has entered its fourth day following the US and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, along with other key figures in the Persian Gulf country. In retaliation, Tehran has responded with counter-strikes targeting American milita