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Will work with India to further strengthen bilateral ties, says Balen Shah

The 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician is all set to become Nepal's first Madhesi prime minister and also the Himalayan nation's youngest elected executive head

West Asia conflict Day 11: Iran warns of oil blockade, India secures LNG

Markets and oil prices remain volatile as the conflict intensifies; India secures additional gas supplies while Gulf nations intercept missiles and drones. Here are the top developments of the day

Trump weighs easing Russia sanctions, other measures to cool oil prices

Trump told reporters in Florida on Monday that his administration was lifting sanctions on some countries as part of efforts to stabilise the oil market, but declined to provide details

Cyber fraudsters dupe 76,794 people of ₹712 crore in Odisha in 18 months

Cyber fraudsters duped nearly 77,000 people in Odisha of about Rs 712 crore in the last 18 months, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi told the state Assembly

West Asia conflict could disrupt India's trade, energy supplies: Assocham

ASSOCHAM warns that a prolonged West Asia conflict could disrupt global trade routes, push up oil prices and affect India's energy supplies, trade flows and supply chains

Odisha hotels, restaurants warn of shutdowns amid LPG supply crunch

Hotel and restaurant owners in Odisha warn they may shut establishments as disruptions in commercial LPG cylinder supply threaten operations, employment and tourism in the state

Putin's mediation proposals on Iran conflict still stand, says Kremlin

Peskov was speaking a day after Putin spoke by phone to US President Donald Trump and, according to the Kremlin, shared proposals aimed at ending the war in Iran quickly

Iran's security chief warns Trump to 'be careful not to be eliminated'

Ali Larijani wrote the message on X Tuesday after Trump threatened to attack Iran "TWENTY TIMES HARDER" if Tehran stopped oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz

Allana Group plans to ship 40,000 tonnes of food products to West Asia

Allana Group operates in over 70 countries across the globe, with West Asia being one of its major markets

Hypocritical, flagrant violation: India slams Pak's strikes on Afghanistan

At UNSC briefing, India says strikes violate international law and endanger Afghan civilians

Who is an Ayatollah? Inside the Shia clerical system shaping Iran

After Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, Mojtaba Khamenei became Iran's Supreme Leader despite not being an Ayatollah. Here's how the Shia clerical hierarchy works and why it matters for Iran's politics

US-Israel-Iran war: Where the conflict stands after 10 days of fighting

Ten days of strikes, naval deployments, fears over the Strait of Hormuz and oil market volatility have pushed the Iran conflict beyond the battlefield. Here's where the crisis stands now

West Asia war: Vietnam urges people to work from home to save fuel

Prices for gasoline in the Southeast Asian country have risen by 32 per cent, diesel by 56 per cent and kerosene by 80 per cent since the end of last month

From school closures to WFH: How Asia is tackling oil supply crunch

Countries across Asia are imposing fuel curbs, remote work and price caps as oil supply disruptions from the West Asia conflict trigger price volatility and threaten energy security

India to supply 5000 tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh amid fuel concerns

Earlier in the week, on Sunday, Bangladesh conducted drives to inspect the fuel stock situation, Bangladesh Energy Ministry said

FAA grounds all JetBlue flights across US after request from airline

US aviation regulator issues nationwide ground stop after request from the airline

Sri Lanka raises fuel prices over 8% as Iran war fuels panic buying

The price revision comes as global crude oil prices crossed $100 per barrel for the first time in four years following escalating tensions in West Asia

Trump's failure to understand Iran's leadership may give Tehran an edge

From Ukraine to Iran, Trump has repeatedly misjudged his adversaries - a pattern seen in past US wars that shows how underestimating rivals can reshape conflicts and prolong geopolitical crises

Why Kharg Island remains a critical red line in West Asia conflict

Kharg Island handles most of Iran's oil exports and is vital to its economy. Despite rising Israel-Iran tensions and strikes on other targets, the small Gulf island has remained untouched so far

India to play major role in remaking of world order: South African minister

South African minister highlights strategic partnership with India in trade, development and global economic reform