Airports Authority of India (AAI) refuted reports claiming that the airport operator has sought details regarding Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) stock at international airports amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
The ongoing conflict in West Asia following the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran and the subsequent retaliatory strikes by Iran across the region could increase economic and market volatility, particularly if the conflict continues for several weeks, according to a report by Morgan Stanley.
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.
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.
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."
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.
Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday in a statement expressed deep concern on the ongoing conflict in the West Asia region.
As the airspace in the UAE's Dubai partially opened up amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Indian citizens arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday and recounted the panic and financial impact of flight cancellations.
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East following the reported joint military action by the United States and Israel against Iran is expected to significantly impact India's gems and jewellery sector, particularly exports and imports to Israel and Dubai, industry stakeholders said.
If the oil prices move higher it would be negative for Asian stocks, but if the ongoing conflict ends relatively quickly, any adverse impact on markets is likely to be short-lived, according to a report by Invesco.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday has postponed the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations scheduled for March 5 and 6, in select countries in West Asia, amid the ongoing conflict in the region.
Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his silence on India's ties with Iran amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes by the United States and Israel.