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PM Modi credits ‘jalwa’ of India’s diplomacy for beating West Asia fuel crisis: ‘history will record it’

July 05, 2026 3:11 am

On the occasion, Modi also laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various development projects worth around Rs 1.06 lakh crore in Balotra.

Lower fuel prices are a window. India must use it to prepare for tough times

June 29, 2026 5:20 pm

The current decline in oil prices offers India an opportunity to strengthen the rupee, deepen export competitiveness, accelerate the energy transition and reinforce fiscal discipline

Mann Ki Baat: Modi ‘grateful to every citizen’ for supporting austerity call

June 28, 2026 2:13 pm

Narendra Modi said many people postponed their foreign trips and that natural fertiliser consumption has reportedly increased since he made the appeal in view of the West Asia crisis.

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West Bengal eases diesel container ban; relief for agriculture and healthcare

June 28, 2026 1:50 pm

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the lifting of restrictions on diesel supply in containers for farmers, hospitals, and other essential sectors. Check who is exempt and the latest rules.

Commercial cooking gas curbs removed as West Asia crisis eases

June 25, 2026 7:34 pm

In a statement, the government said it has "removed all sectoral restrictions on the supply of Non-Domestic Packed LPG and restored supplies to the levels prevailing before the West Asia crisis."

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Amid West Asia conflict, Karnataka university orders Saturday online classes

June 16, 2026 5:35 pm

Visvesvaraya Technological University's directive will be applicable to all 220 engineering colleges and nearly 3 lakh students across Karnataka.

West Asia disruptions trigger 25% slump in India's basmati rice exports

June 15, 2026 3:05 pm

Shipments to China went up by 200% in March, reaching a value of nearly $1 million

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Food prices rise in May, propel household inflation to 3.93%

June 13, 2026 1:04 am

Retail prices are seen rising at a faster rate in the coming months as producers pass on more of their input price increases on account of the war in West Asia, with a sub-par monsoon seen as another upside risk.

Shivanand was among three Indian seafarers who were killed after an attack by US forces on the ship off the coast of Oman on June 9 amid the ongoing standoff over the Strait of Hormuz.

‘He finally landed a good job’: UP family loses breadwinner in US attack

June 12, 2026 12:51 pm

Three Indian sailors killed in US strike: 37-year-old Shivanand, a fitter, was among three killed after an attack by American forces on a commercial ship, MT Settebello, off the coast of Oman on June 9.

Amid fresh strikes in West Asia, India calls for quick de-escalation, dialogue

War impact: Investors turned cautious in May as equity mutual fund inflows hit 1-year low

June 11, 2026 4:20 am

SIP investments declined for the second month in a row in May to Rs 30,954 crore, but were up 16% from last year.

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Speaking to reporters in the Parliament complex, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said in reported speech format that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was avoiding Parliament because he was afraid that his position on the West Asia situation and alleged “compromise and blackmail” would come to light if a discussion took place

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.”