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US strategy to involve Kurds in a ground offensive against Iran may set the entire West Asia on fire

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with leaders of France, Oman and Malaysia, emphasising de-escalation in West Asia, diplomatic resolution of the crisis, and ensuring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions

Air India will operate 36 extra international flights to Europe and North America amid rising travel demand due to West Asia tensions. IndiGo also adjusted operations, suspending some regional routes while increasing capacity on others

Authorities across several states launched raids against LPG hoarding and black marketing amid concerns over supply disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis. The issue triggered a political clash in Parliament while panic buying and long queues were reported in some regions

Central Board of Secondary Education cancelled Class 12 board exams for students in several West Asian countries due to the regional crisis. Exams scheduled between March 16 and April 10 across Gulf nations will not be held; alternative result declaration methods will be announced later

A shortage of LPG supply in Sangareddy district has forced temples, hostels and hotels to use firewood for cooking. Officials also seized domestic LPG cylinders from hotels during raids as institutions struggled to obtain commercial gas cylinders

The Lok Sabha was adjourned till noon following loud protests by Opposition members over rising LPG prices and supply shortages. Speaker Om Birla cautioned MPs against disrupting Question Hour, stressing the need to uphold parliamentary decorum.

India has temporarily allowed the use of kerosene, coal and biomass fuels as the West Asia crisis disrupted LPG and crude supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz. The government said household fuel supplies remain stable despite panic buying

Panic buying of petrol and LPG cylinders spread across several states amid fears of fuel shortage linked to the West Asia crisis, even as the government assured Parliament that supplies remain adequate and warned people against rumours and black marketing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the Congress and Rahul Gandhi at an NDA rally in Kerala, accusing them of spreading rumours over the West Asia crisis. He also criticised the LDF government and urged voters to end the LDF-UDF cycle

The government is unlikely to accept the opposition's demand for a discussion in Parliament on the West Asia crisis, citing External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's statement. Opposition protests disrupted proceedings in both Houses as parties pressed for a debate

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi alleged that the government is avoiding a discussion in Parliament on the West Asia crisis as it would expose Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Opposition parties have demanded a debate citing concerns over fuel prices and economic impact

India said it is closely monitoring the evolving security situation in West Asia and has facilitated the return of more than 52,000 citizens following the partial reopening of airspace, while advising Indians in the region to follow local guidelines

Domestic LPG prices were hiked by Rs 60 per 14.2-kg cylinder amid a spike in global energy prices triggered by the West Asia crisis. Petrol and diesel prices will remain unchanged for now as oil marketing companies are financially strong enough to absorb fluctuations

For India, preparedness and balance, not rhetoric, will shape resilience in the months ahead

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the government will use all policy tools to support exporters affected by the West Asia crisis. An inter-ministerial group is monitoring issues as shipping disruptions, rising freight costs and container shortages affect exports

The closure of Strait of Hormuz, which carries nearly 20% world’s oil supply, could push up oil prices for import-dependent India, widening the current account deficit, weakening the rupee, and fuelling inflation

The Congress criticised the government over its silence after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka. Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge said India’s strategic autonomy was compromised and raised concerns over energy security and Indians in the Gulf

All wars end in negotiations — the only question is who sits down first and who holds the better cards, as history shows

India, heavily reliant on long-term LNG contracts with Qatar, faces a temporary cargo suspension, causing up to 40% supply cuts for industries and city gas distributors