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Amid persistent Middle East conflicts, India's bullion markets saw profit booking trigger significant weekly declines in precious metals prices. Gold slipped 523 rupees per 10 grams, while silver...
The Indian government struck decisively on Saturday, jacking up export levies on key fuels to protect local markets from global turbulence. Diesel now carries a hefty ₹55.5 per liter export duty—up...
In a detailed monetary policy update, the RBI has pegged CPI inflation at 4.6% for FY 2026-27, buoyed by expectations of ample rabi crop yields that could ease food inflation even as international...
The Indian equity markets kicked off Wednesday with a rude jolt, mirroring global jitters over the intensifying US-Israel-Iran standoff in West Asia. Post-Holi holiday, BSE Sensex opened 1,710 points...
In a bold frontal attack, CPI(ML) has condemned the central government's decision to raise petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre, branding it as the ultimate transfer of economic mismanagement...
As global oil markets reel from geopolitical tensions, BJP has mounted a robust defense of India's latest fuel price adjustment, claiming it burdens citizens the least compared to other nations. The...
In a candid interview from New Delhi, South African High Commissioner Anil Sooklal labeled the West Asia war a humanitarian disaster devoid of winners, calling on global leaders to foster dialogue...
The Indian government struck a bold chord in fuel policy on Saturday, escalating export duties on key fuels to protect local markets from global volatility. Diesel now carries a 55.5 rupees per liter...
The announcement by the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder victim's mother to fight elections has garnered support from Congress leader Rakesh Sinha. In Ranchi, Sinha praised the move as a powerful...
Tensions in West Asia, fueled by the ongoing US-Israel-Iran standoff, are casting long shadows over global supply chains. In response, India's central government has launched a thorough assessment of...
As geopolitical tensions simmer in West Asia, India's central government is ramping up biogas infrastructure at breakneck speed. Wednesday's announcement from the Petroleum Ministry confirms approval...
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal spearheaded a series of strategic virtual meetings on Wednesday, engaging world leaders to reinforce India's bilateral ties and propel trade growth amid evolving global...
Tensions in the Middle East boiled over into energy markets Thursday, as attacks on vital oil and gas facilities propelled crude prices upward by over 4 percent. Brent crude for April delivery traded...
As conflict escalates between the United States, Israel, and Iran, BRICS foreign ministers convened in New Delhi to address the fallout across West Asia. The meeting revealed sharp divergences,...
In a tale of survival against escalating conflict, Indian mariners repatriated from Iran recounted ditching hopes of survival as missiles targeted their location relentlessly. Speaking in Mumbai,...
In a key development for Indo-Gulf diplomacy, NSA Ajit Doval met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Discussions centered on enhancing strategic collaboration,...
In a bold statement, Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has cautioned the United States against persisting with its 'blockade, looting, and sea intrusions' in West Asia, promising a robust...
Poland stands firmly behind elevating India-EU relations, particularly in defense and trade, as articulated by Ambassador Piotr Antoni Switalski in a revealing interview. With the EU-India free trade...
Amid heightened risks in one of the world's most vital sea lanes, 14 Indian ships have managed to traverse the Strait of Hormuz unscathed in recent weeks, according to the Ministry of External...
West Asia's brewing storms test India's foreign policy like never before. The stakes couldn't be higher: safeguarding expatriate lives and securing vital energy imports from a conflict-prone...
In a rousing address to supporters in Lucknow on Sunday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stewardship as the key driver behind India's enhanced international...
In a significant diplomatic move, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, pushing for deeper strategic collaboration...
The shadow of prolonged conflict in West Asia looms large, exacerbated by the Hormuz Strait tensions that have disrupted global shipping. With negotiations between Iran and the US slated for...
Claims of Pakistan orchestrating a ceasefire between Iran and America have gone viral on social platforms, but a detailed report labels them as flashy optics devoid of concrete impact. After nearly...
Amid reports of devastating civilian deaths in Lebanon, India has issued a stern appeal for all sides to respect international humanitarian law. The Foreign Ministry described the unfolding events as...
Tensions simmer in the China-Pakistan relationship as Islamabad's mediation attempts in the US-Israel-Iran standoff in West Asia draw Beijing's quiet ire. A think tank report exposes how Pakistan's...
Tehran is advocating for a united front among West Asian nations to foster security without external meddling, according to President Masoud Pezeshkian. In discussions with PM Narendra Modi, he...
Jakarta insights reveal India's masterful handling of the West Asia flare-up. Amid U.S.-Israel tensions with Iran, New Delhi sticks to its guns: no sides, just smart diplomacy protecting 10 million...
The Nepal government has verified the shocking detention of one of its citizens by Iranian officials in the Strait of Hormuz, a flashpoint now at the heart of escalating Middle East tensions. This...
In a timely phone call amid mounting West Asian unrest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa addressed the precarious security landscape on Friday. The duo...
In a significant move amid rising Middle East volatility, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar conversed via telephone with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on Thursday. The leaders delved into...
In a timely diplomatic outreach, India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar convened with UAE's Reem Al Hashimy in New Delhi on Thursday, addressing the spiraling West Asia conflict head-on. The...
The ripple effects of West Asia's brewing storm have reached Indian shores, leaving foreign visitors in limbo. With airlines slashing routes and canceling flights, the Indian government has unveiled...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's Brussels visit has injected fresh momentum into India-EU relations. On Monday, during his two-day trip, he convened with EU foreign ministers in a crucial...
Tensions in West Asia have forced India into high-stakes rescue missions, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar publicly thanking Armenia for its pivotal role. While in Belgium, Jaishankar...
A fresh dispute in Iraq pits the central Oil Ministry against Kurdistan's Natural Resources Ministry, stalling efforts to revive oil exports vital to national revenue. As global energy markets watch...
Bahrain's crackdown on five Pakistanis recording West Asian conflict footage has thrust Pakistan's diplomatic apparatus into the spotlight, exposing systemic failures in safeguarding nationals...
At a high-profile gathering in New Delhi, Iran's top diplomat in India, Mohammad Fatemi, struck a defiant tone on Saturday. Speaking at the annual India Today Conclave, he revealed Tehran's approval...
Pakistan's Balochistan is reeling from the Iran-Israel war's shockwaves, with fuel and grocery shortages triggering a 40 percent price explosion in border zones. From Gwadar to Chagai, residents in...
Tensions are boiling over in West Asia as Iran presses forward with attacks, met by aggressive responses from US and Israeli forces. In this volatile backdrop, India's Ministry of External Affairs...
In a bid to navigate the volatile sands of West Asian geopolitics, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in a detailed phone discussion with his Omani counterpart, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, on...
In a pressing address to journalists in New Delhi, Russia's envoy Denis Alipov called for immediate negotiations to defuse West Asia's powder keg. Speaking on Thursday, he warned of catastrophic fuel...
In a scathing rebuke, Sonia Gandhi, chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party, has accused the Modi government of dereliction of duty by staying silent on the US-Israel airstrikes that killed...
Amid rising geopolitical friction in the Gulf, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held high-level talks with Canadian PM Mark Carney in New Delhi on Monday. The agenda spotlighted Iran's precarious...
During a pivotal address to Israeli lawmakers, US President Donald Trump advised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to adopt a more conciliatory tone following the successful US-brokered ceasefire and...
During an address to Israeli lawmakers, US President Donald Trump urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to adopt a more conciliatory tone following the successful US-brokered ceasefire and hostage...