west asia
- Middle East
Iran warns US it will carpet bomb own territory to kill American troops
Iran has warned the United States that it is prepared to carpet bomb its own territory to kill any American soldiers who land there, according to diplomats from a third country who…
- India
We are not dalaal nation like Pakistan: Govt at all-party meet on West Asia
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed to US President Donald Trump that the war in West Asia must end soon as it is hurting everyone, the government told an up-in-arms Opposition…
- India
LPG supply to be cut off if households refuse PNG switch where available: Govt
New Delhi: The government has mandated that cooking gas LPG supply to households will be discontinued if consumers fail to switch to piped natural gas where such connectivity is available, under a…
- India
No fuel shortage, say oil firms; urge public to avoid panic buying
New Delhi: State-owned oil companies on Wednesday, March 25, said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG in the country, urging citizens not to believe rumours circulating on social media…
- India
Oppn MPs protest in Parliament House complex over ‘LPG supply crunch’
New Delhi: Several Opposition MPs staged a protest in the Parliament House complex on Wednesday, March 25, over the reported LPG supply crunch. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, NCP(SP)’s Supriya Sule, SP’s Dharmendra…
- Middle East
Trump offers ceasefire plan to Iran, Lebanon expels Iranian Ambassador
The Trump administration has offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, according to a person briefed on the contours of the plan but who was not authorised to speak publicly about it.…
- News
Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi for comparing West Asia crises to COVID
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday, March 24, attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his COVID-19 reference in his statement to Parliament on the West Asia situation, saying he has…
- India
TN CM Stalin slams PM Modi for ‘LPG unpreparedness’
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday, March 24, slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over what he alleged as LPG unpreparedness and asserted that “preparedness cannot be outsourced to…
- India
PM Modi to speak on West Asia conflict in Rajya Sabha today
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday about the various aspects of the ongoing West Asia conflict and India’s strategy. His address in the Rajya…
- Top Stories
Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers set to cross Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi: Two more Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers have started their journey from the Persian Gulf and are expected to cross the war-hit Strait of Hormuz before heading to Indian…
- Hyderabad
Gold rates in Hyderabad crash close to 3-month low
Hyderabad: Gold rates in Hyderabad and globally plunged sharply by over Rs 5000 on Monday, March 23, due to a global selloff amid rising inflation fears and a firm US dollar. On…
- India
Air India group to operate 30 flights to West Asia on March 23
New Delhi: Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 30 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from West Asia on March 23, even as services on several routes…
- India
West Asia conflict: PM Modi calls ministerial meeting to review energy situation
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting on the evening of Sunday, March 22, with senior ministers to review to take stock of petroleum, power, and fertiliser sectors in…
- India
Govt decides to remove domestic airfare caps from Mar 23
New Delhi/ Mumbai: The government has removed temporary caps on domestic airfares that were imposed in the wake of the IndiGo flight disruptions in December last year. The airfare caps removal will…
- India
West Asia conflict hurting India and the world, says Tharoor
New Delhi: The damage being done to the combatants, the neighbourhood, and the wider region, including to India, due to the West Asia conflict has “crossed all acceptable limits” and it must…
