The Congress accused PM Modi of “moral cowardice” for remaining silent on Israel’s military actions in Gaza and Lebanon, alleging India’s government has shown undue support for Israel while abandoning traditional pro-Palestinian positions and broader human values in foreign policy
With thousands of lives already lost and the global economy hanging in the balance, the US, Israel, and Iran must give diplomacy a genuine chance to forge a workable middle ground
The Iran war has delivered no decisive winner — only a stark reminder of the limits of force, the resilience of states, and the power of perception in modern conflict
Air India has suspended its New Delhi–Tel Aviv flights till May 31 amid escalating tensions in West Asia. With most international airlines halting services, thousands of Indians in Israel are exploring exit routes through Jordan and Egypt with assistance from the Indian embassy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a Cabinet Committee on Security meeting to review the impact of the West Asia conflict on India and directed ministries to ensure uninterrupted supply of energy, fertilisers and essential commodities while preventing misinformation
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade as global markets rallied on hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict. Strong Asian cues and gains in US markets boosted investor sentiment, even as Brent crude traded above USD 105 per barrel.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the West Asia war a challenging situation and urged citizens to remain united. He cautioned against politicising the crisis, warned against rumours, and highlighted global energy concerns and India’s preparedness to handle the situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to remain united and vigilant amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, warning against rumours. Speaking during Mann Ki Baat, he also thanked Gulf nations for supporting over one crore Indians living and working in the region.
The government said India has sufficient petrol, diesel and LPG stocks to last about two months despite supply disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict. It dismissed rumours of a lockdown, urging citizens to avoid panic buying and rely on official information.
The government told an all-party meeting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had conveyed to US President Donald Trump that the war in West Asia must end soon. Opposition parties demanded a Parliament debate, calling the government’s responses unsatisfactory
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Parliament that the West Asia conflict could persist for a long time, urging national unity and preparedness. He highlighted India’s diplomatic efforts, energy security measures, evacuation of citizens, and strategies to safeguard the economy and supply chains
