Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Indian equity markets traded cautiously on Monday, with benchmark indices falling 1 per cent each in early trade after the US and Iran failed to reach an agreement on a peace proposal related to the West Asia conflict.Sensex declined as much as 943 points or 1.22 per cent to hit an intraday low of 76,384 in morning trade, while Nifty fell 280 points or 1.15 per cent to 23,897.Sectorally, all indices traded in the red, with Nifty Consumer Durables, Nifty Auto, Nifty PSU Bank…
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Washington, May 9 (IANS) A Hindu prayer for peace and unity was delivered at the White House during the National Day of Prayer, marking a moment of religious diversity as the United States approaches its 250th year.A volunteer from the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) participated in the event, offering prayers rooted in Hindu tradition, BAPS said.“I request that we all please close your eyes and fold your hands,” the volunteer said, opening the prayer with a call …
Washington, May 6 (IANS) The United States has proposed a UN Security Council resolution accusing Iran of threatening global shipping and destabilising one of the world’s most critical energy routes, the Strait of Hormuz. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the Trump administration, working with key Gulf allies, had drafted the resolution to defend freedom of navigation in the strategic waterway through which a major share of global oil shipments passes.”The Islamic Republic o…
Washington, April 29 (IANS) Iran has presented the United States with a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, while postponing nuclear negotiations to a later stage, according to a report, which cited a US official and two sources familiar with the matter. According to US media outlet Axios, the proposal aims to break the current stalemate in the negotiations and bypass the internal disagreements within the Iranian leadership over the scope of nuclear concessions it is wil…
Jerusalem, April 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered the Israel Defense Forces to vigorously attack Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, said the Government Press Office of Israel. He said that he had promised to change the face of the Middle East and that this is exactly what is being done.He added that, first and foremost, in Iran, he had an excellent conversation with President Trump, who is applying very strong pressure on Iran, both economically and militarily.He said that they…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Spotlighting that India continues to pursue its national interests strongly amid the ongoing geopolitical conflicts, Reuven Azar, the Ambassador of Israel to India, on Thursday lauded New Delhi’s stance on unimpeded freedom of navigation as efforts continue to resume the use of commercial maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz. “India is pursuing its interests. We are very pleased with our bilateral relations, especially after the visit of PM Narendra Modi to Israel, w…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Reuven Azar, the Ambassador of Israel to India, on Thursday said that the United States has chosen to use Pakistan as a facilitator for its own reasons and Jerusalem trusts Washington’s decision as long as the 15-point plan to end the war in the Middle East is implemented. “We have not seen Pakistan participating in the war, but they have not been playing a positive role. The United States has chosen to use them as a facilitator for their own reasons. We trust the Unite…
Washington, April 7 (IANS) The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has played a critical role in locating a stranded US airman deep inside Iran, deploying covert capabilities and deception tactics in what officials described as a race against time.CIA Director John Ratcliffe said the mission relied on both human intelligence and advanced surveillance tools.“We deployed both human assets and exquisite technologies that no other intelligence service in the world possesses,” he said.He described …
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) In the wake of escalating tensions between the US and Iran, foreign affairs expert K.P. Fabian has weighed in on the strategic implications of recent US actions, particularly the announcement of deadlines and threats over the Strait of Hormuz.Fabian suggested that the US strategy reflects a pattern of public signalling, “The purpose is quite obvious. President Trump believes that the rest of the world can be threatened, whether it is Greenland or tariffs. However, in …
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) A former diplomat on Wednesday lauded Indian government’s approach towards the ongoing conflict in West Asia, highlighting that New Delhi has diversified its sources of energy supply and is also able to secure the safe transit of its vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. In an interview with IANS, Sikri stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is constantly reviewing the situation with regards to the ongoing conflict as situation remains highly unpredicta…