The minister reiterated that India has a balanced stance between their "old" and "new" friends while maintaining that India has long been a "supporter of peace" and never "compromised on war".
A total of 31 flights were cancelled at Trichy Airport on Wednesday. The operational disruptions included the cancellation of 16 arriving flights and 15 scheduled departures, according to Trichy Airport.
Shukla also emphasised the need for peace in the West Asia region, stating that conflicts and disputes should come to an end. He said it is wrong for countries to instigate tensions and called for harmony across the world.
Speaking to ANI, Anwar said, "The article by Sonia ji is right. It is a well-written and balanced article. What she said was that the stand that India used to take over such matters cannot be seen now, and it seems that we are running away from speaking the truth."
The BJP's IT Department in charge, Amit Malviya, on Wednesday slammed the Opposition for linking the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Israel visit, calling it a "naked partisan" viewpoint.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Wednesday said that Special arrangements are being made to facilitate the movement of stranded passengers in the Gulf region as tensions in West Asia rise.
In an official release, the Ministry said the initiative aims to ensure timely assistance, coordination, and welfare support for Indian seafarers operating in the region.
Warner Bros. is working with writer Beau Willimon, who is known for his work on Andor and House of Cards. Reports say the film will focus on the story of King Aegon I Targaryen and his conquest of Westeros. The movie is being planned as a large-scale feature film.
Asia remains the most vulnerable region globally to sustained increases in oil prices due to its heavy reliance on imported energy and high trade openness, asserted a report by Invesco headlined 'Middle East Tensions - Impact on Asia.'
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.