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West Asia crisis: PM Modi interacts with CMs, bats for 'Team India' spirit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed preparedness with chief ministers as the Centre set up an informal group of ministers to monitor the impact of the West Asia conflict

India sends humanitarian aid to Iran amid conflict, eyes Hormuz exit

India sends humanitarian aid to Iran while seeking safe passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz and pushing for Brics consensus amid the West Asia conflict

PM Narendra Modi, Donald Trump stress 'open and secure' Strait of Hormuz

PM speaks with US President, Jaishankar meets Iran envoy as Centre forms seven groups to manage risks to energy, trade and supply chains amid escalating West Asia conflict

Will overcome West Asia crisis, like Covid, says PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi urged unity and preparedness in Lok Sabha, warning that the West Asia crisis could have prolonged economic and security implications for India

West Asia crisis: PM Modi takes stock of fuel, power, fertiliser supply

Prime Minister chairs CCS meeting to assess oil, gas and fertiliser supply risks, directs coordinated response as Hormuz closure disrupts flows

BJP's rise faces Tamil Nadu wall despite gains across poll-bound states

The BJP has expanded steadily across eastern and north-eastern India, but southern strongholds like Tamil Nadu and Kerala continue to resist its rise

PM reaches out to West Asian leaders on Eid amid energy security concerns

Prime Minister speaks to GCC leaders, flags need for safe passage through Strait of Hormuz and highlights risks to global food, fuel and fertiliser security

West Asia war: India reaches out to Russia, Jordan for fertiliser sourcing

India condemns attacks on energy infrastructure in West Asia, flags risks to LNG and fertiliser supplies, and moves to diversify sourcing to ensure energy security

West Bengal Assembly polls: Trinamool Congress drops 74 sitting MLAs

Mamata Banerjee's TMC drops 74 sitting MLAs in Bengal poll list, signalling a generational shift; Congress also unveils first list for Kerala Assembly elections

Suspension of eight Opposition MPs revoked after Parliament rapprochement

Lok Sabha revokes suspension of eight Opposition MPs after government and Opposition reach agreement to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament during the Budget session

West Bengal elections: Another Banerjee vs Adhikari showdown likely

BJP fields Suvendu Adhikari from both Nandigram and Bhabanipur as part of strategy to challenge Mamata Banerjee in upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls

Assembly elections in five states from April 9, results on May 4

EC announces April polling for five states and Puducherry, with Bengal voting in two phases and results scheduled for May 4

In talks with Iran for Indian-flagged merchant vessels' transit: Govt

On Friday, one of the 28 Indian-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz, Jag Prakash, carrying petrol, was allowed to transit to its destination in one of the African countries

India dials Iran for safe transit of its vessels through Strait of Hormuz

Government engages Tehran to ensure safe transit for Indian-flagged vessels amid West Asia conflict as concerns mount over oil, gas and fertiliser supplies

India examining requests from neighbours for energy supplies: MEA

Government says requests from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives for oil supplies are under review, with decisions to factor in India's refining capacity and domestic demand

Opposition CMs urge PM to ensure cooking gas supply isn't disrupted

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised Congress over the West Asia crisis as chief ministers urged the Centre to ensure LPG supply and evacuate Indians

EAM Jaishankar speaks to Sergey Lavrov after US' Russian oil waiver

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with Russia's Sergey Lavrov and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas as the West Asia conflict disrupts energy supplies

PM Modi calls for cushioning West Asia crisis impact amid supply fears

Modi's message to ministers to ensure that any inconvenience to citizens is minimised, and to gear up for potential disruptions, was conveyed at the Union Cabinet meeting

Iran sought nod to dock 3 warships at Indian ports: EAM Jaishankar

Jaishankar told Parliament that Iran requested permission to dock three warships at Indian ports, as he outlined India's energy, trade and citizen-security priorities amid the West Asia conflict

India eyes reset in Nepal ties under Balen Shah's stable government

With Balen Shah's Rashtriya Swatantra Party heading for a landslide in Nepal's polls, New Delhi hopes a stable majority government will reset strained ties after the K P Sharma Oli era