New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar, conveying that India stands firmly in solidarity with Qatar and strongly condemns any violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. During their conversation, the two leaders emphasised the urgent need to restore peace and stability in the region through dialogue and diplomacy.”Spoke with my brother, H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar. We…
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New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a “productive” telephone conversation with Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah amid the ongoing tensions in the region due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. During the phone call, PM Modi condemned violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and asserted that India stands with the people of the country in this difficult hour.”Had a productive telephone conversation with Cr…
Tehran, March 3 (IANS) A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck Iran’s Gerash region on Tuesday, amid the escalating conflict in the Islamic Republic. There were no immediate indications of major damage or injuries.The quake intensified the existing regional tensions. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released figures on US casualties during the first two days of what it described as retaliatory strikes, with the numbers differing significantly from those announced by the United States, r…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday announced that the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations scheduled for March 5 and 6 have been postponed in several Gulf nations in view of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The move follows escalating tensions in the region after joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend, which were followed by retaliatory attacks by Tehran.In an official statement, the Board stated the decision was taken “after …
Seoul, March 3 (IANS) Around 21,000 South Korean nationals are currently staying in the Middle East amid escalating tensions in the region following US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, officials said on Tuesday.Government officials are communicating through various channels to see whether South Koreans, including residents and short-term visitors, can be relocated to neighboring countries or be transported back home, they said.”Approximately 21,000 South Korean nationals are staying in 13 Middle …
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with King Abdullah II of Jordan, expressing India’s deep concern over the rapidly deteriorating situation in West Asia.The call came amid escalating military confrontations involving the US, Israel and Iran, which have reportedly drawn in several neighbouring countries through retaliatory strikes and missile attacks.In a post on X, the Prime Minister said he had spoken with the King of Jordan to convey…
Dhaka, March 2 (IANS) At least two Bangladeshi nationals have been killed and seven others injured in missile and drone attacks across different parts of the Middle East, Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Monday. The incidents come amid escalating tensions in the Middle East that erupted following joint US-Israel strikes on Iran, aimed at degrading Tehran’s missile capabilities and broader military infrastructure.Iran’s retaliatory strikes have spanned several countries, wi…
Jerusalem, March 2 (IANS) Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Monday said that Israel and the United States (US) are controlling the skies of Iran and are continuing to target over 2,500 military targets. In an exclusive chat with IANS, he also expressed hope that a regime change will take place in Iran. Azar stated that Israel has been able to neutralise and intercept majority of missiles that are coming towards the country. He asserted that Israel, just like India, always seeks peace…
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Bahrain King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa on Monday during which he condemned the recent attacks on Bahrain and expressed solidarity with the people of the country. PM Modi also thanked the Bahrain King for the steadfast support extended to the Indian community in the country. “Had a productive telephone conversation with the King of Bahrain, His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa. India condemns the attack…
Melbourne, March 2 (IANS) Organisers of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix said that the season-opening race will go ahead as planned on Sunday despite travel disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East.Travis Auld, chief executive officer of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, said at a press conference in Melbourne that the disruption for officials, team members and drivers is not expected to affect the first race weekend of the season, reports Xinhua.Auld said mass flight cancel…