Mumbai markets surged as Sensex and Nifty jumped over 3% after a two-week ceasefire announcement in US-Israel-Iran tensions. Broad-based buying lifted all sectors, volatility eased, oil prices dropped sharply, while investors await RBI policy amid persistent global uncertainty later today
The Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Lok Sabha statement on the West Asia crisis, alleging no condemnation of US-Israeli strikes on Iran. It demanded a parliamentary discussion and raised concerns over his remarks on Covid and economic growth
India’s aviation regulator DGCA has directed airlines to avoid several West Asia airspaces amid rising tensions due to the US-Israel-Iran conflict. The advisory stresses safety risk assessments, contingency planning, and possible rerouting to manage disruptions
Shashi Tharoor urged India to call for an end to the US-Israel–Iran conflict, while backing a cautious approach. He also said New Delhi should have offered public condolences on Ayatollah Khamenei’s death amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Indonesia faces pressure to exit Board of Peace amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Prabowo Subianto is reviewing its role, balancing neutrality, mediation efforts, and strategic ties with the United States
An Indian crew member died after Iran attacked the US-owned tanker Safesea Vishnu near Basra using underwater drones. Fifteen other Indian sailors were evacuated safely, as tensions escalate in the Persian Gulf amid the ongoing US-Israel military campaign against Iran
Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will end the war with the United States and Israel only if its rights are recognised, reparations paid and security guarantees provided. Donald Trump signalled continued military operations as casualties and global oil market concerns rise
The escalating Iran conflict could disrupt LNG supplies to India, raising concerns over urea production at the Ramagundam fertiliser plant. Experts warn this may worsen the existing fertiliser shortage in Telangana ahead of the kharif crop season
SpiceJet will operate eight special flights from Fujairah to Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi to evacuate passengers stranded amid Middle East tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran, as regional airspace disruptions continue affecting flight operations
Amid escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions, Indian airlines including IndiGo and Air India will operate 58 repatriation flights from Gulf cities such as Dubai. Authorities urged passengers to await airline confirmation as regional airspace remains partially restricted
