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Kharge demands short duration discussion in RS on India's energy security
Updated : 5 days, 9 hours ago IST
The second phase of the Parliament Budget Session began with Congress President and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge demanding the short duration discussion in the Rajya Sabha on India's energy security amid the West Asia Conflict.
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"Dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued": Jaishankar briefs Parliament o
Updated : 5 days, 8 hours ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed the Rajya Sabha on the escalating West Asia crisis following US-Israeli strikes on Iran that triggered wider regional conflict. India urged restraint, emphasised dialogue and diplomacy for de-escalation, and confirmed that the Cabinet Committ
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CPI MP Sandosh Kumar moves adjournment motion in Rajya Sabha to discuss We
Updated : 5 days, 10 hours ago IST
Communist Party of India MP P Sandosh Kumar on Monday moved a motion of adjournment in the Rajya Sabha to discuss the "grave situation" in the Gulf region.
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Singapore PM speaks with Gulf leaders over the safety of Singaporeans in t
Updated : 5 days, 10 hours ago IST
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has held discussions with Gulf leaders regarding the escalating tensions in the Middle East, highlighting Singapore's concern over the evolving regional conflict and the safety of its citizens abroad.
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Carney, Trump hold high-level talks on Middle East and trade; agree to "st
Updated : 5 days, 10 hours ago IST
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed Middle East tensions and trade with US President Donald Trump. While earlier criticising US-Israeli strikes as inconsistent with international law, Carney stated he "could not rule out" Canadian military participation. Meanwhile, Ottawa is coo
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Bahrain: Children among critically injured in Iranian drone attack on Sitr
Updated : 5 days, 11 hours ago IST
Bahrain reports an Iranian drone strike on a desalination plant and the Sitra area, leaving children in critical condition. Despite President Pezeshkian's claims of seeking "good relations" with neighbours, Tehran remains defiant against US President Trump's demands for "unconditional surren
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"US capabilities 'overwhelming' compared to Iran's": US Secy of War Pete H
Updated : 5 days, 12 hours ago IST
United States War Secretary Pete Hegseth has outlined Washington's stance on the ongoing tensions in West Asia, emphasising the scale of American military strength and its objectives in the region.
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"We'll see what happens": Trump reacts to Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment a
Updated : 5 days, 12 hours ago IST
US President Donald Trump adopted a "we'll see what happens" stance following Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran's Supreme Leader. Despite prior warnings that any successor requires US approval to "last long," Tehran finalised the transition, while Israel issued threats of "elimination"
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'Operation True Promise 4': Iran, regional allies launch massive retaliato
Updated : 5 days, 13 hours ago IST
Iran and regional allies launched "Operation True Promise 4," conducting 27 waves of missile and drone strikes against US and Israeli military targets. The retaliatory offensive, reported by Press TV, struck bases in Kuwait, Iraq, and the occupied territories following the killing of the for
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Jairam Ramesh says Oppn demand "full-fledge" Parliament debate on West Asi
Updated : 5 days, 17 hours ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to make a statement in the Lok Sabha regarding the evolving situation in West Asia. According to the Lok Sabha's list of business issued on Sunday, Jaishankar will brief members on the developments in the region.
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Air India, AI Express to continue with scheduled services to and from Jedd
Updated : 5 days, 19 hours ago IST
Amid the developing security situation in West Asia and the Gulf, Air India issued a travel advisory on Sunday, noting that Air India and Air India Express would continue with their scheduled services to and from Jeddah and Muscat. It further noted that in addition to the scheduled servic
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Assam Rifles National Integration Tour team from Nagaland's Bhandari inter
Updated : 5 days, 21 hours ago IST
The interaction and educational visit proved both enriching and inspiring, further strengthening the objectives of the National Integration Tour aimed at fostering national integration, awareness and confidence amongst the youth from remote areas, a release stated.
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