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Remains of seaman killed in Oman attack brought to Mumbai

Updated on Apr 6, 2026 24:44 IST

Dixit Solanki, the deceased

West Asia conflict hits Punjab basmati traders, exports to Gulf fall 50%

The basmati exports to West Asia have fallen by nearly 50% due to the ongoing conflict, exporters said on Saturday. India exports around 5 lakh tonnes of basmati to the region every month, and approximately 40% of this comes from Punjab, according to Bal Krishan Garg, president of the Basmati Millers and Exporters Association. (AFP File)

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Published on Apr 4, 2026 22:18 IST

How US-Iran war has disrupted plastic and glass supply chains

Rising oil prices linked to the Iran war are driving up the cost of plastic production.

Updated on Apr 4, 2026 06:28 IST

Pakistan FM discusses peace plan to end West Asia crisis with Saudi counterpart

This handout photograph taken on March 29, 2026 and released by Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs shows Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (2L) in a meeting with his counterparts Saudi Arabia's Faisal bin Farhan (L), Turkey's Hakan Fidan (2R) and Egypt's Badr Abdelatty at the Foreign Ministry office in Islamabad. Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey were expected to meet on March 29 for talks on the war in the Middle East, with Islamabad acting as a go-between between the United States and Iran. (Photo by Pakistan Foreign Ministry / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / - / Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs" - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Published on Apr 3, 2026 16:38 IST

Iran claims attack on Amazon AWS building in Bahrain as war with US rages

The attack on the Amazon building comes two days after Iran warned it will target American firms in the Gulf region which are not affiliated with the US military.

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 16:12 IST

Try anything amid Iran war, face unmatched fury: India to Pak, loud & clear

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 10:46 IST

Who kidnapped Shelly Kittleson in Iraq? Was she warned? Key questions answered

US journalist Shelly Kittleson poses for a picture in Baghdad on March 31, 2026. Kittleson was kidnapped on March 31, in Baghdad by a suspected Iranian-backed Iraqi armed group, the United States said, as regional security deteriorates following the US-Israeli attack on Iran.

Updated on Apr 1, 2026 11:58 IST

West Asia conflict to cut Arab countries' GDP by up to $194 billion: UNDP report

Smoke rises from Kuwait international airport after a drone strike on fuel storage in Kuwait City on March 25, 2026. (AP)

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 16:55 IST

In call with Dutch PM, Modi flags need for early peace in West Asia amid war

Dutch PM Rob Jetten (L) said India and Netherlands are developing a strategic partnership that includes defence, water management, innovation and trade.

Published on Mar 31, 2026 02:12 IST

Sensex, Nifty fall over 2%; mark the worst end to year since Covid pandemic

The BSE Marketcap fell by <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>9.73 trillion. All the sectoral indices closed in the red on Monday.

Published on Mar 31, 2026 01:00 IST

In first phone call, Modi and Dutch PM Jetten push for early peace in West Asia

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten speaks during a statement prior to the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) Leaders' Summit in Helsinki, Finland Thursday, March 26, 2026. (Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva via AP) (AP)

Published on Mar 30, 2026 16:49 IST

‘TINA’ factor, ‘MIGA’ hats at a pro-war Iranian diaspora rally in Washington

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 07:20 IST

Unfolding dynamics of the Gulf crisis

Strait of Hormuz

international affairs

Published on Mar 30, 2026 05:08 IST

'Swift support': Sri Lanka receives 38,000 tonnes of fuel from India amid crisis

Earlier this week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the Sri Lankan President regarding the energy crisis brought on by the war between US-Israel and Iran.

Published on Mar 29, 2026 09:53 IST

Energy wars and India’s industrial future

International Relations

international affairs

Updated on Mar 28, 2026 05:57 IST

West Asia war: CBSE rolls out hybrid evaluation for cancelled class 12 exams

Class 12 students in West Asia to get results via CBSE’s hybrid method after exams are cancelled amid regional disruptions. (Representative photo)

Published on Mar 27, 2026 17:02 IST

‘Curb rumours’ to ‘states have key role’: Top 5 things PM said in meet with CMs

PM Narendra Modi. (PMO)

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 17:22 IST

Delhiwale: And still the flowers bloom

Sometimes surreal sights of discarded bouquets are encountered in most unusual sites. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 26, 2026 21:32 IST

‘Wants India in loop’: Ex-diplomat Gurjit Singh on Trump's call to PM Modi

EX-diplomat Gurjit Singh believes the phone call from Washington is not incidental.

Published on Mar 26, 2026 09:30 IST

Midnight strike: Indian duo’s journey from damaged building to safety in Bahrain

Prithwish Dasgupta and Saswati Banerjee, an Indian couple living in Bahrain.

Published on Mar 26, 2026 09:21 IST

India doesn’t engage in ‘dalali’: EAM on Pak’s negotiator offer

In the all-party meeting chaired by defence minister Rajnath Singh, questions were raised on Pakistan and its field marshal Asim Munir positioning as a key negotiator between Iran and the US. Jaishankar, however, sharply hit back at Pakistan, saying, “India doesn’t do dalali like Pakistan.”

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 24:50 IST

‘Consequences inevitable if…’: Top quotes from Modi's message to India amid war

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 08:58 IST

Gold, silver price today: Rates surge amid US's Iran 'peace plan' | Check here

Gold, silver price today: Gold rate in Chennai today was recorded at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>145588.61 per 10 grams.

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 06:10 IST

PM Modi calls on states to work as ‘Team India’ amid West Asia crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in Rajya Sabha during the second part of the Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Published on Mar 24, 2026 16:54 IST

Rahul Gandhi to skip govt's all-party meet on US-Iran war, here's why

The leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha - Rahul Gandhi won't attend the all-party meeting called by centre to discuss West Asia war.

Updated on Mar 24, 2026 13:07 IST

Govt calls all-party meet tomorrow to discuss Iran-US war, amid Oppn uproar

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): Lok Sabha proceedings underway during the Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Monday. (Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab)

Updated on Mar 24, 2026 10:21 IST

‘Rebuff to India’: Congress on reports of Pak mediation in US-Iran war

Jairam Ramesh said the prime minister's "huglomacy" stands brutally exposed, adding that the nation is being forced to pay a price for this.

Published on Mar 24, 2026 08:13 IST

Trying relentlessly to lessen impact of US-Iran war: PM Modi

PM Modi addressed concerns related to the impact on fuel, fertilisers, and national security.

Published on Mar 24, 2026 24:18 IST

EAM Jaishankar speaks with US' secretary Rubio on West Asia conflict

Updated on Mar 24, 2026 24:35 IST

Centre removes domestic airfare cap amid soaring fuel prices due to Iran war

The caps — between <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>7,500 to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>18,000 on economy routes depending on flight distance — will now stand withdrawn effective March 23.

Updated on Mar 22, 2026 01:14 IST

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