West Asia Tensions

Geopolitical flare-ups in West Asia triggered yet another weekly loss for Indian equities, with Nifty and Sensex closing lower for the fourth straight week amid unrelenting pressure. Nifty shed 0.16% …

Oil firms in India have raised premium petrol rates by up to Rs 2.35 per litre starting March 20, citing surges in global crude prices triggered by West Asian conflicts. …

Indian equities are staging a powerful comeback on Friday, propelled by easing oil prices and hints of calm in West Asia. At 12 PM, Sensex was up 728 points (1%) …

Amid heightened geopolitical strains in the Middle East, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani over phone to exchange Eid greetings. The …

In a bid to address the brewing storm in West Asia, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi connected via phone with Jordan’s King Abdullah II for the second time this month. …

In a bid to stabilize fuel costs amid escalating Middle East tensions, Germany’s lawmakers are advancing an eccentric policy. The Bundestag could greenlight a bill today limiting petrol stations to …

Tensions in the Middle East have cast a shadow over energy supplies worldwide, prompting the Indian Navy to intensify patrols near the Gulf of Oman. Indian merchant ships transiting the …

In a testament to advanced military preparedness, the United Arab Emirates repelled yet another Iranian assault on Wednesday. The Ministry of Defense reported neutralizing 13 ballistic missiles and 27 drones, …

Colombo is gearing up for potential disruptions as the Sri Lankan Cabinet endorses four dedicated task forces to manage the repercussions of the Middle East flare-up. Stemming from a presidential …

As West Asian conflicts threaten global energy routes, India’s central government has launched an aggressive campaign to stabilize domestic LPG and fuel distribution. Over 12,000 enforcement raids have nabbed hoarders, …