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"Govt misleading public": SP MP on fuel concerns amid Iran-Israel war
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Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav on Sunday alleged that the Union government is "misleading" the public with respect to the fuel concerns arising out of the disruption of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz as the military escalation in the Middle East enters into the second week.<
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China increases defence spending amidst world chaos
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China has announced a 7 per cent increase in its 2026 defence budget to roughly USD 277 billion. Amidst regional conflicts and military purges, Beijing is prioritising modernisation and "sovereign rights." While feeling vulnerable due to energy dependencies, China is choosing diplomatic enga
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Govt invokes Essential Commodities act to ensure LPG supply, orders refine
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"The Central Government has assessed that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has resulted in the "disruption of liquefied natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz", which has led to suppliers invoking force majeure clause which would entail diversion of natural gas to the prio
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Saudi Arabia condemns "repeated targeting" of diplomatic premises as "clea
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Saudi Arabia and the UAE have condemned a drone strike on the UAE's Iraqi consulate as a "clear violation" of international law. Australia is deploying military assets to bolster UAE defences, while US President Trump described the regional conflict as a "short-term excursion" that could end
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"News of shortage false?" SP MP asks govt to address fuel concerns amid Mi
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As the military escalation in the Middle East enters into second week Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Neeraj Maurya on Tuesday called on the government to address the alleged shortage of fuel supply on a war-footing basis.
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"Immediately cease military operations": China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with his Bahraini counterpart to discuss escalating regional tensions. China urged an immediate ceasefire and a return to dialogue, stressing that national sovereignty must be respected. Beijing's special envoy is currently visiting the region t
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Impact of West Asia conflict: MP CM Yadav to assess fuel stock, review foo
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According to official information, senior officials, including the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police (DGP), Home Secretary and officials from the Food Supply, Transport and Horticulture Departments, along with other concerned departments will participate in the meeting.
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UAE consulate in Iraq targeted by drone strike hours after nation slams be
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A drone strike hit the UAE's Iraqi Kurdistan consulate after the nation decried being targeted "unfairly". Australia is now deploying missiles and aircraft for defense. Meanwhile, US President Trump described the conflict as a "short-term excursion" that could end soon.
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"It is we who will determine the end of the war": Iran rejects Trump's cla
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Iran's IRGC has rejected US President Donald Trump's claim that the conflict will end "soon", asserting it will "determine" the war's conclusion. Tehran warned it would halt all regional oil exports if attacks continue, while Trump threatened to hit Iran "twenty times harder" if global su
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Epic Fury: Trump says military operation in Iran to end "very soon"
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The US President made the remarks during a press conference in Florida.
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"We have won but not enough": Trump vows to achieve "ultimate victory" aga
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US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said that they have won against Iran in many ways but have not won enough, vowing to achieve "ultimate victory" against the Persian Gulf country.
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83 children killed, 254 injured amid escalating hostilities in Lebanon: UN
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UNICEF on Monday decried the rise in child casualties amid rising hostilities in Lebanon and called on all parties to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. It urged immediate efforts to de-escalate the situation and prevent further harm to children.
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