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West Asia conflict: Govt launches package for exporters to mitigate disruptions

The move comes amid heightened security concerns around the Strait of Hormuz. (REUTERS)

Published on Mar 19, 2026, 4:21 PM IST

Air India, AI Express to operate 48 West Asia flights on Thursday

Air India and Air India Express will operate 48 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from West Asia on March 19.

Published on Mar 18, 2026, 10:13 PM IST

The other war the world has ignored

Pakistan has carried out a series of air strikes in Afghan cities including Kabul and in border areas. The most egregious attack was the one this week that hit a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul, killing at least 400 people and injuring 250. (AFP)

Published on Mar 18, 2026, 9:14 PM IST

PM Modi condemns attacks on Kuwait, stresses free navigation in Hormuz

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on May 3, 2025. REUTERS (REUTERS FILE)

Updated on Mar 18, 2026, 7:17 PM IST

Tharoor calls on Centre to ‘take lead’ in demanding an end to West Asia conflict

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said that the world has real problems in getting supplies, oil, and gas through the Strait of Hormuz.

Published on Mar 18, 2026, 12:26 PM IST

PM Modi speaks to UAE President, stresses on safe navigation via Hormuz Strait

The PM also discussed the need for safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Updated on Mar 18, 2026, 9:49 AM IST

Indian pilots’ body raises safety concerns over West Asia flight operations

Smoke in the background after a drone struck a fuel tank at the Dubai International Airport. (AP)

Published on Mar 17, 2026, 1:02 PM IST

EAM Jaishankar meets top EU leadership; discusses trade, global issues

EAM Jaishankar meets the Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas in Brussels on Monday. (@DrSJaishankar X)

Updated on Mar 16, 2026, 10:05 PM IST

DGCA allows Air India to extend duty time of pilots amid West Asia crisis

The move comes after Air India approached the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on March 12 and sought relief from the Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL).

Updated on Mar 16, 2026, 7:14 AM IST

Iran-US war: IndiGo revises schedules, Air India cancels flight to Dubai

A traveller walks through the terminal at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., March 14, 2026. REUTERS/Kaylee Greenlee

Updated on Mar 15, 2026, 9:26 AM IST

'Five Indians lost lives, one missing' in West Asia conflict, says govt

A satellite image of Jebel Ali Port, after one of the berths caught fire because of debris from an intercepted missile, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 1, 2026.

Published on Mar 14, 2026, 6:00 PM IST

Hurdles stall common Brics position on West Asia as members 'directly involved'

Jaishankar and Iran FM Araghchi discuss Brics cooperation

Published on Mar 14, 2026, 1:37 AM IST

Kerosene and coal are making a temporary comeback in India. Here's why

Representative image. (AFP)

Updated on Mar 13, 2026, 5:18 PM IST

2 Indians killed, 10 injured in attack on industrial area in Oman, says govt

The Al Mirani Fort and traditional houses are surrounded by mountains, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 12, 2026.

Updated on Mar 14, 2026, 6:45 AM IST

How Russia may be real winner of West Asia war, even if not actually fighting

Vladimir Putin's four-year-long invasion of Ukraine is the culmination of a quarter century spent tightening his grip on power, crushing opponents and trying to expand Russia's influence and borders.

Updated on Mar 14, 2026, 12:18 PM IST

How LPG shortage worry is taking over Delhi, Mumbai, B'luru, other Indian cities

Mumbai, India. Mar 11, 2026 - Due to a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in Mumbai, restaurants and hotels are preparing food using coal Shagadi. The ongoing conflict in West Asia continues to disrupt the supply of commercial LPG cylinders, impacting restaurants and hotels across the city. Mumbai, India. Mar 11, 2026.

Published on Mar 13, 2026, 10:50 AM IST

Stronger air defence takeaway for India from West Asia conflict: Ex IAF chief

Stronger air defence takeaway for India from West Asia conflict: Ex IAF chief

Published on Mar 13, 2026, 9:45 AM IST

India expresses grief over missile attack on Iranian girls’ school

India mourns lives lost in US missile attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ school in Iran (REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 12, 2026, 11:28 PM IST

‘Committed to peace, stability’: PM dials Iranian Prez amid West Asia conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss the escalating tensions in West Asia.

Updated on Mar 13, 2026, 2:18 AM IST

Centre monitors West Asia airspace as Indian carriers resume flights to Riyadh

Riyadh in Saudi Arabia has seen damage as Iran retaliates to US-Israeli conflict by attacking their bases in its neighbouring countries.

Updated on Mar 12, 2026, 8:52 PM IST

Surging oil prices could impact India's vulnerable economy: Report

The oil price spike caused by the war in the Middle East has sparked exasperation at petrol pumps around Asia. (AFP)

Updated on Mar 12, 2026, 3:31 PM IST

How Dubai, Abu Dhabi air defences are keeping citizens safe amid Iran attacks

Data on the interception by the UAE air defence of Iranian attacks is displayed by the Ministry of Defence during a press briefing. AFP

Updated on Mar 12, 2026, 2:35 PM IST

Committed to ferrying Indians to safety: PM Modi amid West Asia conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the gathering during an NDA election campaign meeting for the state Assembly polls, in Tiruchirappalli, Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Updated on Mar 12, 2026, 7:40 AM IST

Jaishankar discusses Iran-US conflict with Russia, EU, France

IJaishankar discussed the Iran-US conflict with Russian, EU and French counterparts (REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 11, 2026, 10:49 PM IST

'Don't pay attention to rumours': PM Modi on West Asia conflict

PM Modi, earlier in the day, affirmed that the government is working to ensure all possible help to Indians in West Asia.

Updated on Mar 11, 2026, 10:29 PM IST

War in West Asia and failure of global order

The US-Israel war against Iran raises a question that should stand at the centre of any serious discussion: Under what legal authority is this war being fought? (AFP)

Updated on Mar 11, 2026, 8:27 PM IST

India monitoring 28 merchant ships in Persian Gulf, 10 million Indians in West Asia

overnment tracks 28 Indian-flagged ships in the Persian Gulf as tensions rise. (PTI)

Published on Mar 11, 2026, 8:25 PM IST

Iran-US war: India announces relief for stranded West Asia-bound shippers

The shipping ministry has asked port authorities to evaluate concession requests on a case by case basis from vessel operators destined to West Asia, which had to return to Indian ports or could not proceed with their shipments due to the war. (Photo for representation)

Published on Mar 11, 2026, 10:26 AM IST

Essential Commodities Act invoked to prioritise LPG production for domestic use

The ministry on Monday night notified the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026, invoking the Essential Commodities Act (ESMA) of 1955 — giving the directive overriding authority over all existing gas sale agreements and commercial arrangements.

Updated on Mar 11, 2026, 9:01 AM IST

Relief measures for stranded Indian shippers bound for West Asia

A ship moves in front of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) in Navi Mumbai, India on February 4, 2026. (REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 11, 2026, 5:09 AM IST

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