New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Abdulnasser Alshaali, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India, has commended New Delhi’s role in the ongoing West Asia crisis, emphasising that India’s deep regional engagement and constructive diplomatic tradition gives considerable weight to its voice. The Ambassador noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s telephonic conversation with the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was viewed as a gesture of solidarity and reflected the close tie…
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New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Apex business chamber CII on Sunday lauded the swift action taken by the Government of India for a coordinated and well-calibrated response to the disruptions arising from the West Asia crisis, and called on industry to complement these efforts through responsible and constructive action.CII observed that the present situation represents a supply-side disruption, with pressures transmitted through energy costs, logistics and working capital cycles. While the policy res…
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday highlighted the global implications of energy supply disruptions due to the ongoing West Asia crisis.Speaking to IANS, Minister Singh said, “The whole world is troubled by this war because the region is a source of oil and gas, which are essential energies. Naturally, if energy production is affected, the entire world will face difficulties, and everyone will have to bear the consequences.”Meanwhile, in Bihar, the state govern…
Noida (UP), March 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the Noida International Airport will become a symbol of a significant step towards achieving the goal of a ‘Viksit Uttar Pradesh’, which, he said, will give new wings to the dreams of the youth. He inaugurated the much-anticipated Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of India’s aviation infrastructure.During the visit, the Prime Minister also toured an e…
Gandhinagar, March 27 (IANS) The Gujarat government has welcomed the central government’s move to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre.Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said, “Today, when there has been a sharp rise in crude oil prices at the global level, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again demonstrated his sensitivity towards the people of the country by prioritising the welfare of citizens above all else.”He further noted, “The Central Government has …
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that amid global fuel shortages triggered by the West Asia crisis, which have pushed prices higher worldwide, the Modi government’s decision to cut excise duty on fuel offers much-needed relief to citizens. Taking to social media platform X, Amit Shah said, “As the world is reeling under fuel shortages amid the West Asia crisis, driving up prices globally, the Modi government’s decision to cut excise duty on fuel brings …
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) After the government on Friday cut central excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the move would help shield consumers from global volatility.She said the reduction was aimed at protecting citizens from a potential rise in fuel prices.”In view of the West Asia crisis, the central excise duty on petrol and diesel for domestic consumption has been reduced by Rs 10 per litre each…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Government on Wednesday assured the opposition parties that more ships are coming through the Strait of Hormuz and there is no cause for concern. At an all-party meeting held here on the West Asia crisis, the Government told the opposition leaders that India is on top of geopolitics and there is enough energy security. The leaders were also told how the ongoing situation would affect the country and the measures that the government was taking to deal with the fallo…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) RLD MP Rajkumar Sangwan on Wednesday claimed that he has never seen the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, attending all-party meetings. He said that such meetings are crucial for ensuring the smooth functioning of Parliament. Speaking to IANS, Sangwan said that if Opposition leaders have concerns or issues, they should raise them during these meetings so that proceedings can continue without disruption.“After this incident, whenever all-party m…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Political leaders from across the spectrum reacted strongly on Wednesday ahead of the all-party meeting convened to discuss the ongoing West Asia crisis, with several welcoming the initiative but raising concerns over its timing and format.Congress MP Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka welcomed the government’s move but emphasised the need for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address all party leaders directly.“The proposal for an all-party meeting is a positive step. But it is…