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Hope West Asia conflict does not affect supply chain: Tata Group chairman

Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran on Tuesday hoped that the current conflict between Iran and the US-Israel does not affect the supply chain, and said the conglomerate has plans to mitigate risks that can emanate from the ongoing war in West Asia. He also emphasised on the safety of employees of Tata group companies working in West Asia. "Geopolitics is the most unpredictable situation. Last year was also a tough year. I think things will settle down soon, and I hope that the supply chain should not be a problem. As uncertainty prevailed in the geopolitical situation, we have planned to mitigate risks that can emanate from the prevailing situation, not only for the Tata group but also for the country," he said. Chandrasekaran, along with Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata and Tata Steel CEO and Managing Director T V Narendran, and heads of various group companies, were here to pay tribute to Tata Steel founder Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata on his 187th birth anniversary. He said Tata St

Rahul Gandhi asks PM Modi to clarify his stand on assassination of Khamenei

Amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi must speak up and answer as to whether he supports the assassination of a head of state as a way to define the world order. He said the unilateral attacks on Iran, as well as Iran's attacks on other Middle Eastern nations, must be condemned. "Silence now diminishes India's standing in the world," the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said on X. His remarks come days after Iran confirmed that its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had been assassinated in targeted strikes carried out the previous day by the United States and Israel. Gandhi said escalating hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran are pushing a fragile region toward wider conflict. Crores of people, including nearly a crore Indians, face uncertainty, he said. "While security concerns are real, attacks that violate sovereignty will only worsen the crisis. The unilateral attacks on Iran, a

US expands evacuations of non-emergency staff to include UAE amid Iran war

The US State Department evacuations of non-emergency personnel and family reached six nations on Tuesday with the inclusion of the United Arab Emirates. The UAE, home to Dubai and Abu Dhabi and long considered a safe corner of the Middle East, has been dragged into the Iran war with interceptions and attacks. The other countries include Bahrain, Iraq, and Jordan. Kuwait and Qatar.

US Embassy in Riyadh attacked by two drones, 'limited fire' breaks out

Israel and the United States pounded Iran on Monday in an escalating campaign that US President Donald Trump said would likely take several weeks. Tehran and its allies hit back across the region, striking Israel and a variety of targets inside Gulf states, including energy facilities in Qatar and the American embassy in Saudi Arabia. The intensity of the attacks, the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the lack of any apparent exit plan set the stage for a prolonged conflict with far-reaching consequences. Safe havens in the Mideast like Dubai have seen incoming fire; hundreds of thousands of airline passengers are stranded around the globe; energy prices shot up; and U.S. allies pledged to help stop Iranian missiles and drones. Saudi Arabia said early Tuesday that the US Embassy in Riyadh came under attack from two drones, which caused a "limited fire" and minor damage. Further details weren't immediately available. On Monday, the US Embassy compound in ...

India's 100 mn barrel crude stocks can cover 40-45 days if Hormuz disrupted

India holds about 100 million barrels of commercial crude oil stocks - in storage tanks, underground strategic reserves and on ships voyaging towards the country - which could cover roughly 40-45 days of its requirement if flows through the Strait of Hormuz are disrupted, according to Kpler. India imports about 88 per cent of the crude oil it needs - the raw material for fuels such as petrol and diesel - with more than 50 per cent supplied by Middle Eastern countries and transiting the narrow Strait of Hormuz, flows from which have been disrupted amid the Iran crisis. If Middle Eastern crude supply were to halt completely for a temporary period, the immediate impact would be logistical and price-driven, with supply risks intensifying if movement through the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted for longer, said Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst, Refining & Modeling at Kpler. A closure of Strait of Hormuz would at first impact prompt cargo liftings. "However, refiners typically maintain

Limited flights resume as UAE airspace partially reopens amid crisis: MEA

The MEA said that while regular services remain heavily suspended, a small number of inbound and outbound flights were permitted to start operating on Monday evening

China firms in limbo after Iran strikes disrupt trade, oil flows in Gulf

US-Israel strikes on Iran have left Chinese firms facing stalled deals, shipping delays and oil price risks, exposing China's trade links and heavy dependence on West Asia energy supplies

80 international flights cancelled at Delhi airport today amid Iran crisis

As many as 80 international flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport on Tuesday morning due to operational disruptions for airlines amid the escalating Middle East conflict. Some airlines, including Emirates, have partially started operations to and from the Middle East. An official said 36 departures and 44 arrivals were cancelled at the Delhi airport. Meanwhile, an Emirates flight EK513 enroute to Dubai returned to the national capital due to airspace restrictions, as per information available on flight tracking website Flightradar24.com. The official said on Tuesday morning, an Emirates flight EK512 from Dubai landed at the Delhi airport. "Due to the ongoing political situation in the Middle East, several westbound international flights are causing delays or schedule adjustments," Delhi airport operator DIAL said in a post on X. Delhi airport handles more than 1,300 flights daily. In the last three days, Indian airlines cancelled 1,117 overseas flights due to the crisis in

3 Indian seafarers killed in West Asia; Shipping authority issues advisory

At least three Indian seafarers on board foreign-flagged vessels were killed and one was injured in the Middle East region, the Directorate General of Shipping said on Tuesday as it issued an advisory for maritime operators to assess voyage-specific risks, amid escalated military actions involving the US, Israel and Iran that threaten disruptions of major trade routes. "There have been four reported incidents involving Indian seafarers in the region, resulting in three casualties and one injured seafarer, all of whom were serving on board foreign-flagged vessels," the Directorate General of Shipping said. On Tuesday, American and Israeli airstrikes continued to pound Iran since killing its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Saturday. Tehran and its allies have hit back against Israel, neighbouring Gulf states, and targets critical to the world's production of oil and natural gas. President Donald Trump on Monday said the US has "the capability to go far longer" than its ...

Passengers stranded at Mumbai airport as flights cancelled amid Gulf crisis

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has set up a 24x7 Passenger Assistance Control Room to review preparedness in view of the evolving airspace restrictions over Iran and parts of the West Asia

Air India plane arrives in Delhi with first batch of passengers from Dubai

This marked the first international arrival by an Indian carrier into the national capital today, carrying 149 passengers and eight operating crew members

Domestic companies reduce gas supply to industries after Qatar outage

Qatar halted its liquefied natural gas production on Monday, as Iran continued to strike Gulf countries in retaliation for Israeli and US strikes against ​it

Stranded Indian students in Tehran relocate to safer places amid crisis

The instability has triggered panic among foreign nationals, including thousands of Indian students pursuing medical and professional courses in Iranian universities

Air travel between Coimbatore and Gulf cancelled amid West Asia crisis

Coimbatore International Airport handled a total of 4,073 passengers on March 2, 2026, with 26 flights arriving and 26 flights departing

West Asia conflict disrupts jewellery trade, Surat exporters raise concerns

The sector's strong global integration makes it vulnerable to geopolitical disruptions, industry representatives said

'I am back home': PV Sindhu misses All England, returns to Bengaluru

Two-time Olympic medal-winning Indian badminton star P V Sindhu, who was stranded in Dubai due to closure of airspace in the Gulf region, has returned to the country after pulling out of the All England Championships in Birmingham. Sindhu posted on X to announce that she is back in the city. "Back home in Bangalore and safe. The last few days have been intense and uncertain, but I'm truly grateful to be back to my house," she posted. "A heartfelt thank you to the incredible ground teams, Dubai authorities, airport staff, immigration, and every single person who stepped up and took such good care of us during a very difficult time. The empathy and professionalism meant more than words can say. "For now, it's time to rest, reset, and figure out the next steps," she added. The former world champion was on her way to Birmingham via Dubai, when she was stranded after the flight operations were suspended in the Gulf region following the US and Israeli bombing of Iran. Iran subsequently

Indians stranded in Abu Dhabi heave sigh of relief on arrival in Bengaluru

Indian passengers stranded in the UAE arrived at the Kempegowda International Airport here, marking an end to a period of high tension. Recalling the anxiety of missile alerts and sudden flight cancellations in Abu Dhabi, many expressed relief on touching down in Bengaluru on Monday night. Travellers thanked Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi government and the Indian government for ensuring their safety and providing accommodation and transport during the disruption. Saurabh Shetty, who hails from Mangaluru and works for an oil company in Abu Dhabi, described the situation as "worrisome and scary". "When I came to catch my flight on February 28, everything seemed alright. Suddenly, near the check-in area, we got an alarm and were asked to sit down. We were cautioned not to sit near the windows because of a missile threat," he told PTI videos. "Someone said, 'Missile is going to hit.' We were shocked. We were like we are in the safest city - Abu Dhabi. How can this happen here? Later,

Hezbollah claims it fired swarm of drones on Israel's Ramat David air base

According to Hezbollah, it fired a swarm of drones at radar sites and control rooms at the air base on Tuesday

Why West Asian conflicts send shockwaves through global energy markets

As tensions rise in West Asia, disruptions at major oil and gas hubs are shaking global energy markets, highlighting how deeply the world depends on the region's powerful producers