The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is closely monitoring the evolving maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf and has strengthened precautionary measures to safeguard Indian-flagged vessels and Indian seafarers operating in the region.
The sources further stated that India is in a comfortable position with respect to LPG and LNG supplies. The government, according to sources, is keeping a close watch on the global energy market to ensure uninterrupted supplies for the country.
A group of tourists from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, including Hyderabad resident Salmon Raj, have sought urgent assistance from the Central and State governments after being stranded in Bahrain amid escalating tensions in West Asia.
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.
Deo also argued that India continues its traditional role of mediation and advocacy for peace, a legacy he noted dates back to the administrations of her own predecessors.
This comes amid the Israeli military stating today that its soldiers are "operating in southern Lebanon" as it continues strikes against Hezbollah. The Israeli army launched airstrikes across Lebanon early Monday after intercepting a rocket fired from Lebanese territory, local media in Israe
Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal on Tuesday suggested that India needs to declare mining of natural resources as a national priority, amidst escalated tensions and uncertainties in resource-rich West Asia.
A total of 107 air traffic movements (ATMs) were cancelled at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday as the West Asia conflict continued to disrupt flight operations, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded, with many complaining about lack of facilities.
Iranian state media Press TV reported on Tuesday that thousands of people took to streets in a solemn funeral procession after over 150 schoolgirls were killed in Iran on Saturday following US-Israeli strikes in the country.