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Arsha drew cars, Fatema the globe: Artwork by kids killed in Iran school bombing come to Delhi

April 19, 2026 11:49 am

The Embassy is displaying them in an exhibition, 'Minab Children Still Draw the Sun’

US military families alarmed by food shortages, mail suspension for troops deployed in West Asia: Report

April 17, 2026 8:25 pm

Amid scarcity of food, to add to the woes, the United States Postal Service has suspended mail delivery to 27 military ZIP codes across the Middle East since early April.

Modi calls for ‘lasting peace’ in West Asia

April 16, 2026 7:34 pm

Reiterating New Delhi and Vienna’s stand on terrorism and UNSC reforms, Modi said, “We also share the view that the reform of global institutions is imperative to address the growing global challenges. Furthermore, eradicating terrorism at its roots remains our shared commitment.”

West Asia war: IMF cuts global growth forecast, but India gets slight bump-up to 6.5%

April 15, 2026 1:45 am

The IMF’s forecast assumes the war in West Asia will go on for “a few more weeks” and that production and exports from the region will normalise by the middle of 2026.

Will the West Asia war affect Kharif yields?

April 15, 2026 11:53 am

Tensions in West Asia have affected supplies of fertilisers, fuels, and agrochemical products like pesticides. How does this situation reinforce the need to diversify fertiliser imports and promote other substitutes such as nano fertilisers to ensure food security? See infographics for key insights. 

Kerala SSLC 2026 Exams: Meeting held on conduct Class 10th exams in Gulf; EC nod to be sought

April 12, 2026 6:09 am

The government is likely to conduct and complete the SSLC exams in gulf region countries, which were suspended due to war.

2.49 lakh hectare crop land affected by unseasonal rains, states directed to assess damage: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan

April 11, 2026 4:14 am

Shivraj Singh Chouhan also flagged the impact of the West Asia conflict on agricultural exports.

As ceasefire provides window, Oil minister Hardeep Puri on visit to Qatar; LNG, LPG supplies likely on agenda

April 09, 2026 7:30 pm

According to sources, prioritisation of LNG and LPG supplies to India is likely to be a top agenda item in Puri’s discussions in Qatar.

CBSE Board Class 12th Result 2026: Marks uploading portal for schools in West Asia opens

April 09, 2026 7:19 am

CBSE Board Class 12th Result 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed affiliated schools across West Asia to upload Class 12 marks, a key step ahead of the board result declaration.

'No one goes hungry': Pune gurudwaras become lifeline for students amid LPG crisis

April 07, 2026 2:54 pm

Gurudwaras in Pune's Camp, Khadki, and Aundh have opened their doors to provide free lunch and dinner to those hit by closed messes and high tiffin rates.

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Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over silence on West Asia crisis, Lok Sabha stalled

March 09, 2026 8:09 pm

Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted as the Opposition demanded a full discussion on the West Asia situation, with Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of avoiding a debate, while the government termed the Opposition “irresponsible.”

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