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India should develop multiple supply chains: Congress MP on LPG shortage
Updated : 5 hours, 28 min ago IST
" It is a natural fallout of the crisis in the Middle East. It is the unprovoked attack by the US on Iran which has provoked this. We should also develop other supply chains. This is not something one could have foreseen. Going forward, we must develop multiple supply chains so that we ar
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IDF attacks Hezbollah's Al-Quard Al-Hassan Association in Lebanon
Updated : 5 hours, 27 min ago IST
In a post on X, IDF wrote, "The IDF conducted an additional wave of airstrikes targeting assets and storage facilities of the Hezbollah affiliated Al-Quard Al-Hassan Association in Lebanon, used to finance the purchasing of weapons and terrorist salaries, as part of ongoing efforts to fur
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Middle East conflict could dent India's GDP and push oil to $110: Report
Updated : 5 hours, 27 min ago IST
The primary concern for the Indian economy is the sharp increase in fuel costs. According to the report, "Brent has moved up from a range of US$ 65-US$ 70 per barrel to US$ 110 per barrel since the war broke out." This surge is linked to major infrastructure failures in the region. "Iran's o
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"Talking with Americans or negotiation... no longer on the table," says Ir
Updated : 1 hour, 43 min ago IST
In an interview with PBS News, Iranian Foreign Minister Syed Abbas Araghchi ruled out further talks with the US due to "bitter experience." He defended strikes on regional oil infrastructure as legitimate self-defence and reaffirmed that Tehran is "well prepared" to continue missile attac
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"Govt misleading public": SP MP on fuel concerns amid Iran-Israel war
Updated : 5 hours, 27 min ago IST
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
Updated : 5 hours, 27 min ago IST
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
Updated : 1 hour, 43 min ago IST
"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
Updated : 5 hours, 27 min ago IST
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
Updated : 5 hours, 27 min ago IST
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
Updated : 5 hours, 27 min ago IST
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
Updated : 5 hours, 27 min ago IST
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
Updated : 5 hours, 27 min ago IST
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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