Nearly 10 million Indians living across West Asia could face heightened risk as tensions escalate following the US-Israel military operation against Iran and Tehran’s retaliation.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described the situation in West Asia as a “matter of grave concern” and reiterated that India supports dialogue and diplomacy to resolve disputes. The ministry…
NEW DELHI: An Indian national was killed after an oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Oman, triggering an explosion and fire onboard, Omani authorities said on Monday.According to Oman’s maritime security centre, the oil tanker MKD VYOM was targeted 52 nautical miles off the coast of Muscat Governorate amid rising tensions in the…
China on Monday called for an immediate ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran, warning that the escalating conflict could spread across the neighbouring countries after Iran’s retaliation against US bases in the Gulf region.“The most urgent task is an immediate cessation of military operations and preventing a spread and spillover of conflict,” foreign…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The whistles were back in Chennai — and so was the laughter. Preparations for IPL 2026 officially began as former India and Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni joined current captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and the rest of the squad for their first practice session at the franchise’s…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (ANI photo) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, during a joint statement with his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney, reflected on the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, also referred to as West Asia. He voiced concern over the constantly evolving situation in the region following the massive military action by the…
Before and after image of US navy fleet Iran launched retaliatory strikes in fury after the killing of its Supreme Leader.After the longest-serving leader in the Middle East was killed in strikes while in office, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran launched strong retaliatory attacks, targeting key cities including Dubai and Sharjah in the United…
India will witness the final stages of a lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, coinciding with Holi. While the full eclipse occurs in the afternoon, the Moon will rise already partially obscured, offering a dimmed or shadowed view around sunset. Northeastern states may have a slightly longer viewing window. If you like looking up at…
Security heightened in Jammu and Kashmir. NEW DELHI: The ministry of home affairs has cautioned states about the possibility of communal tensions in the wake of the ongoing conflict involving Iran, asking authorities to stay alert and take preventive steps.In a letter circulated on February 28, the ministry warned that recent military developments in West…
Rupee slipped past the 91 mark against the US dollar on Monday, tumbling to 91.32, as escalating tensions in the Middle East and heightened volatility in global markets unsettled investors. Forex traders said that the currency came under added pressure from negative equity market sentiment and significant foreign fund outflows. Rupee opened at 91.23 and…
The Afghan Air Force’s drone aircraft carried out strikes on key Pakistani military installations, including the Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi, the 12th Corps headquarters in Quetta, the Khowizoo Camp in Mohmand Agency of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the Ghulni military bases, all considered important defence facilities and operational centres.In a social media post on X,…
