New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Around 95 flights are expected from the UAE to India on Monday as limited non-scheduled flights continue from the region, while flights continue to operate from Saudi Arabia and Oman to India as well, according to an official statement.Qatar airspace remains partially open, with Qatar Airways expected to operate around 8–10 non-scheduled flights to India on Monday.Kuwait and Bahrain airspaces remain closed while Jazeera Airways of Kuwait is operating flights to vario…
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New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Former High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Veena Sikri emphasised India’s active diplomatic engagement with all parties amid the ongoing Iran-US-Israel tensions, underscoring the country’s pursuit of peace, dialogue, and diplomacy.Speaking to IANS on India’s foreign policy approach, Sikri said: “India is talking to all sides in the conflict. So of course, that means talking to Saudi Arabia, talking to the UAE, talking to Qatar, and to many others, including Kuwa…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) India is taking swift and balanced steps to manage the economic impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict, with both the government and industry working together to safeguard supply chains, energy security, and overall economic stability, according to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday.CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee said that India entered this challenging period from a position of strength.He noted that years of economic reforms and the go…
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The maritime sector continues to operate smoothly with no congestion reported across ports, the government said on Saturday, adding that it remains in close coordination with state maritime boards and other stakeholders to ensure safety of seafarers and uninterrupted maritime trade and port operations.Necessary measures have been put in place to safeguard Indian vessels and seafarers operating in the Strait of Hormuz region.The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways…
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Oil marketing companies on Friday increased the price of premium petrol by around Rs 2 per litre from March 20, amid rising global crude prices triggered by escalating tensions in West Asia.State-run oil marketing companies, including Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Limited, have raised the prices of their premium petrol variants by about Rs 2.09 to Rs 2.35 per litre.With this revision, the price of branded fuels such as Power petrol …
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The recent tensions in the Gulf region, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, have once again exposed the fragility of global energy supply chains.For a country like India — historically dependent on imported hydrocarbons — such disruptions inevitably trigger concerns about fuel shortages. In recent weeks, social media has amplified anxieties around LPG availability, with visuals of long queues and delayed deliveries circulating widely.However, a closer and mor…
Brussels, March 20 (IANS) European Union (EU) leaders pledged to remain vigilant against any spillover from the Middle East conflicts that could trigger migratory pressure on the bloc, as the conflicts pose growing risks to Europe.Although the conflict “has not translated into immediate migratory flows towards the EU,” leaders at a European Council meeting underscored “the importance of maintaining a high level of vigilance and ensuring the necessary level of preparedness,” according to conclusi…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) India on Thursday termed the recent attacks against energy installations in different locations across the Gulf region as “deeply disturbing”, highlighting that such actions will only further destabilise an already uncertain energy scenario for the whole world. “India had previously called for the avoidance of targeting civilian infrastructure, including energy infrastructure, across the region,” Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated wh…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The government on Thursday launched a new scheme called Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) to help Indian exporters deal with disruptions caused by the ongoing crisis in West Asia, aiming to ensure smooth trade and protect the country’s market share.Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal announced the RELIEF scheme, saying it is part of the government’s broader Export Promotion Mission.He described it as a carefully designed support p…
Canberra, March 18 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday confirmed that an Iranian projectile struck near an air base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where Australian soldiers are stationed, but that no personnel were injured. Albanese told reporters on Wednesday that the projectile hit a road leading to the Al Minhad Air Base south of Dubai around 9:15 a.m. local time, Australian Eastern Daylight Time on Wednesday (2215 GMT on Tuesday).”I can confirm that no Australia…