Israel-Iran conflict: Where does India stand as tensions escalate in the Middle East?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi India on Monday said it supports dialogue and diplomacy to resolve conflicts while expressing concern over the escalating tensions in West Asia.“India has always called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve such…
Iran conflict disrupts air travel; Emirates, Etihad, Air India, IndiGo issue warnings
Passengers stranded at Beirut Airport (AP Photo) Global flight operations have been largely affected by the evolving situation in the Middle East, triggered by a joint U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali…
‘A matter of grave concern’: PM Modi calls for dialogue, diplomacy as tensions rise in Middle East
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (ANI Photo) Prime Minister Narendra Modi In a joint statement with Canadian Foreign Minister Mark Carney on Monday, he reflected on ongoing tensions in the Middle East, also known as West Asia. He expressed concern about the…
Tensions rise in Middle East, Home Ministry issues alert to countries; Kashmir internet restrictions and security tightened
The security situation in Jammu and Kashmir has been strengthened. New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs has warned countries that the ongoing conflict in Iran may lead to communal tension, asking authorities to remain vigilant and take precautionary…
Flu vaccine will change this year as new H3N2 strain spreads rapidly
New Delhi: India will update its seasonal flu vaccine to better match fast-spreading new strains, a year after a sharp early rise in flu cases in several countries.this World Health Organization Annual advice has been released for the 2026-27 Northern…
Indian Air Force begins procurement of 4-6 long-range business jets for military leadership and ministers
New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially started replacing its old fleet of VIP transport aircraft, issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the purchase of 4-6 new long-range business jets (LRBJ), which are designed to transport military…
Iran War: Nearly 2,000 flights canceled, air travel paralyzed
New Delhi: Air travel in the West Asia region, from the UAE to Israel, remains severely damaged, with airlines in the region such as Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways canceling around 1,600 flights on all global routes as of Sunday evening. Indian…
Oil tanker carrying 15 Indians and 5 Iranians attacked off Oman coast, 4 crew members injured
During the US-Iran conflict, an oil tanker with reportedly 15 Indians among its 20-man crew was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz. Four sailors were injured.The Oman Maritime Security Center confirmed that the Palau-flagged oil tanker Skylight was…
Priyanka Gandhi: Iran leader’s killings ‘despicable’
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said it was “despicable” for a “so-called leader of the democratic world” to assassinate Iran’s supreme leader. New Delhi: Member of Parliament Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said the targeted…
Counting pills, fearing explosion: Indians stranded in West Asia
New Delhi: Neeru Garg and her husband count the days between medication and work. Their return flight from Sharjah disappeared. They took a taxi to Dubai and entered a city under missile attack. “We have no money left and very few basic medicines left,”…