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India is closely monitoring tensions in West Asia and engaging Iran and Gulf nations to ensure safety of nationals and secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. MEA highlighted high-level diplomatic outreach and concerns over recent firing incidents

The government said all Indian seafarers in the Gulf and West Asia are safe, with no incidents reported. Over 2,487 have been repatriated, while flights continue and authorities monitor the situation to ensure safety of Indian nationals

Narendra Modi and Rob Jetten discussed strengthening India-Netherlands ties in semiconductors, green hydrogen, trade and defence, while stressing peace in West Asia and expanding strategic cooperation amid evolving global challenges

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade as escalating conflict in West Asia pushed crude oil prices higher and triggered heavy foreign fund outflows. Rising geopolitical tensions and global market weakness weighed heavily on investor sentiment.

The Centre clarified that the March 24 call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump focused solely on West Asia developments. Reports claiming Elon Musk participated were dismissed as inaccurate amid heightened geopolitical tensions

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

Turmeric prices have dropped by around Rs 2,000 per quintal as exports to West Asia slow due to the ongoing Iran-Israel-US conflict. Farmers allege traders are exploiting the situation, while production remains high in Telangana.

Global oil prices fell over 3 percent after recent gains, amid volatile West Asia tensions. Despite conflict escalation involving Iran, the US and Israel, concerns over restricted Strait of Hormuz flows and stalled security efforts continue to unsettle markets and supply outlook

New Delhi: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has called for peace amid tensions in West Asia while also outlining plans to expand its organisational presence across the country as it approaches its 100th year, RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said on Sunday. Addressing the media during the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS) meeting, Hosabale said […]

Nearly 2,000 Telugu people from Andhra Pradesh, including transit passengers and those on tourist visas, have returned from West Asia amid the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the US, and Iran. Around 70 individuals remain in Bahrain and are expected to return soon.

The second half of the Budget Session is expected to begin on a stormy note as the Lok Sabha takes up an opposition-sponsored resolution seeking Speaker Om Birla’s removal. West Asia tensions, electoral roll revision in Bengal and other issues may also dominate proceedings.

The conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States intensified dramatically as missile and drone strikes spread across West Asia. Iran and allied groups targeted Israel, Gulf states and US military sites, while US-Israeli forces launched heavy airstrikes inside Iran

India urged maximum restraint and respect for sovereignty after US-Israel strikes on Iran escalated regional tensions. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with Iranian and Israeli counterparts, while advisories were issued for Indian nationals

Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Jerusalem sends a clear message: India seeks partnership, not alignment; cooperation, not confrontation; and stability, not sides

At least 544 people have been killed in Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests, activists said, as Tehran warned the US and Israel of military retaliation if Washington intervenes, amid growing international concern over the escalating unrest

Syrians in Damascus celebrate a hopeful new year following Bashar Assad's fall, while Beirut remains cautious amidst ongoing crises. In Gaza, Palestinians face 2025 with little hope after enduring war and loss, highlighting the region's mixed fortunes

Summit is being seen as an attempt by non-Western powers to project their clout amid the conflict in Ukraine and the escalating situation in West Asia

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said he discussed West Asia, Ukraine, and various other issues with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, including the Delaware meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Biden and the Quad summit.

The repercussions of these mounting tensions between the antagonistic powers in the region are bound to lead to huge political turmoil, thereby making the prospects for peace talks in the region increasingly elusive.

Big powers are busy with other conflicts in West Asia and Europe and it’s here that India can play a crucial role