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Kerala CM Vijayan urges PM Modi to intervene in "predatory hiking" of airf
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the Central Government to intervene in "predatory hiking" of airfares and to increase flight services to bring back Indians stuck in the Gulf countries amid conflict in West Asia.
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Inter-Ministerial Group in constant touch with exporters, says Piyush Goya
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that the recently-created Inter-Ministerial Group has been in regular touch with exporters, amidst tensions in West Asia that invariably disrupted trade and shipping lines.
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"Measures will be taken so no one dares violate our sovereignty again": Co
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Iran's Consul General in Mumbai stated that the country remains united after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and will continue defending its sovereignty. He highlighted public support for the leadership, criticised US sanctions and attacks, and expressed hope for cooperation with India
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"30 days' worth of alms": Pawan Khera slams Centre over US waiver on Russi
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Chairman of Congress' Media and Publicity Department, Pawan Khera, on Friday lashed out at the Centre after the United States allowed a 30-day waiver for New Delhi to purchase Russian oil amid shipping routes passing through the Strait of Hormuz being hampered.
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"Russia's policy is very dangerous": Polish Institute of International Aff
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International experts at the Raisina Dialogue 2026 underscored India's strategic autonomy and evolving global role. Amidst a 30-day US waiver for Russian oil, diplomats from Poland, the OECD, and Austria emphasised that while diversification is key, India remains a trusted, essential partner
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' Made this country a slave again': AAP's Saurabh Bhardwaj slams PM Modi o
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
AAP Delhi President, while speaking to ANI, said, "... PM Modi has made this country a slave again... India has never faced this kind of nationwide humiliation following the US Treasury Department's decision to grant a temporary 30-day waiver for Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil. Read More
India's macroeconomic outlook resilient despite West Asia conflict: Report
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India's macroeconomic outlook remains resilient despite heightened global risk conditions and escalating military tensions in West Asia. According to a report by Shriram Wealth, while immediate market volatility persists, India's strong foreign exchange reserves of over USD 700 billion and m
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Relief for stranded Indians in West Asia: IndiGo offers full refunds; Spic
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Indigo in a post on X mentioned a Travel Advisory which said, "Full waiver on cancellations is being extended for travel to and from the Middle East, and Istanbul, until 31 March 2026. If you are scheduled to travel, please stay updated on your flight status."
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Qatar Airways extends suspension of its flight operations amid West Asia c
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Qatar Airways has extended the temporary suspension of its flight operations due to the closure of Qatari airspace amid the West Asia conflict.
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"Desh nahi jhukne doonga was mere slogan for polls": Mallikarjun Kharge sl
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday said that India's strategic autonomy and national sovereignty are under "dire threat" as the United States allowed a 30-day waiver for New Delhi to purchase Russian oil amid shipping routes passing through the Strait of Hormuz being hampered
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"Exploitation of a compromised individual": Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday described Indian foreign policy as "exploitation of a compromised individual," after the United States allowed a waiver for India to purchase Russian oil, amid shipping routes passing through the Strait of Hormuz being hampered. Read More
"Witnessing supply chain disruptions amid situation in Middle East": Rajna
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He gave the public and private players in the maritime sector the goal of placing India among the top ten shipbuilding nations by 2030 and among the top five nations by 2047.
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