PM Modi, Saudi Crown Prince discuss Middle East crisis, push for open sea lanes Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, discussing the ongoing Middle East conflict. Both leaders emphasized the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation and keeping shipping lines open and secure, while India reiterated its condemnation of attacks on energy infrastructure. #Prime_Minister #Minister_Narendra #Narendra_Modi #Middle_East #East_crisis #East_conflict #Crown_Prince #Saudi_Crown #Prince_Mohammed #bin_Salman
Middle East crisis: Two India-bound LPG tankers crossing Strait of Hormuz #Middle_East #East_crisis #LPG_tankers #India-bound_LPG #crossing_Strait
Evening news wrap: Govt cuts fuel duty, Rajnath to lead Middle East crisis group & more #Middle_East #East_crisis #Govt_cuts #lead_Middle #fuel_duty
Middle East crisis: Rajnath Singh to head inter-ministerial group to monitor conflict-linked issues Rajnath Singh will lead a new inter-ministerial group addressing the Middle East conflict's impact. Union ministers Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, and Hardeep Singh Puri are members. The group will focus on energy security, supply chains, and global order disruptions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced seven empowered groups to assess and mitigate economic effects. #Nirmala_Sitharaman #Rajnath_Singh #Rajnath #East #Middle_East #East_crisis #East_conflict #issues_Rajnath #conflict_impact #head_inter-ministerial
Trump extends Iran talks deadline after sell-off on Wall Street US stocks post worst day since Middle East crisis began as fresh inflation fears send Treasury yields higher #Wall_Street #Middle_East #East_crisis #Iran_talks #extends_Iran #send_Treasury
Middle East crisis: PM Modi to hold talks with CMs tomorrow, review preparedness Prime Minister Narendra Modi will convene a virtual meeting with chief ministers on Friday to assess India's preparedness for the ongoing Middle East conflict. The discussion will focus on coordinating national and state-level responses, particularly concerning supply chains, energy, and emergency systems. States under the model code of conduct will have a separate meeting. #Prime_Minister #Minister_Narendra #Narendra_Modi #Middle_East #East_crisis #East_conflict #ongoing_Middle #assess_India #preparedness_Prime #India_preparedness
Middle East crisis: Amit Shah heading informal GoM on 'overall strategic issues' Home Minister Amit Shah is leading an informal Group of Ministers to address strategic issues arising from the West Asia conflict, including impacts on cooking gas and LNG supplies. Another GoM, headed by Manohar Lal, is focusing on energy supply matters, particularly piped gas for homes, as the government prioritizes PNG adoption. #Amit_Shah #Minister_Amit #Middle_East #LNG_supplies #East_crisis #West_Asia #Asia_conflict #Shah_heading #informal_Group #including_impacts
All-party meet on Middle East: Opposition backs government steps in crisis, says Kiren Rijiju after briefing Opposition parties pledged full support to the government on the Middle East crisis following an all-party meeting. Ministers addressed concerns regarding the Iran-Israel-US conflict's impact on India, including energy supplies and citizen safety. While most parties expressed satisfaction, some, like the TMC, skipped the meeting, and a few voiced lingering concerns about parliamentary debate. #Kiren_Rijiju #Middle_East #East_crisis #Opposition_backs #briefing_Opposition #pledged_full #full_support #All-party_meet #backs_government #government_steps
Middle East crisis: PM Modi warns of threats to India’s internal security #East #Middle_East #East_crisis #Modi_warns #internal_security
Middle East crisis: Jaishankar holds fourth call with Iranian FM Araghchi since war began, discusses bilateral ties India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held his fourth phone call with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi, discussing bilateral ties and BRICS issues amidst Middle East tensions. The conversation followed recent discussions on the Strait of Hormuz and maritime security, with Iran blaming US actions for regional instability. #External_Affairs #bilateral_ties #Affairs_Minister #Middle_East #East_tensions #East_crisis #India_External #Abbas_Araghchi #ties_India #BRICS_issues
Middle East crisis: India backs UNSC resolution condemning Iranian strikes on Gulf nations India backed a UN Security Council that strongly condemned Iran's attacks on regional neighbours, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, with 13 votes in favour. The resolution demands an immediate halt to strikes on civilian areas and interference with maritime trade. China and Russia abstained, deeming the text biased, while Iran labelled it unjust. #Saudi_Arabia #Security_Council #Middle_East #East_crisis #Gulf_nations #including_Saudi #backs_UNSC #condemning_Iranian #India_backs #nations_India
Middle East crisis: 2 Indians killed, 1 missing after merchant vessels attacked, says MEA #Indians #Middle_East #East_crisis #Indians_killed #vessels_attacked
Middle East crisis: Jaishankar holds 'detailed conversation' with Iranian foreign minister Araghchi External affairs minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar spoke with Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. They discussed regional developments and shipping security. Concerns were raised about maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran detailed recent attacks by the US and Israel. Both ministers emphasized strengthening bilateral ties and regional stability. #External_affairs #Middle_East #East_crisis #Seyed_Abbas #Araghchi_External #Subrahmanyam_Jaishankar #Abbas_Araghchi #Iranian_foreign #Jaishankar_holds #Jaishankar_spoke
Middle East crisis: EAM Jaishankar to make statement in Lok Sabha on Monday #Lok_Sabha #EAM_Jaishankar #EAM #Middle_East #East_crisis
Middle East crisis: Is US using Indian ports to strike Iran? MEA fact-checks claim #Iran #strike_Iran #Middle_East #East_crisis #Indian_ports
India sets up control room, issues helpline number amid Middle East crisis Amid escalating West Asia tensions, India's Ministry of External Affairs has established a special control room to assist its citizens residing in the region. The government is closely monitoring the evolving situation and remains in contact with regional governments and international partners to ensure the safety of nearly one crore Indians living there. #External_Affairs #India_Ministry #Middle_East #amid_Middle #East_crisis #West_Asia #escalating_West #Asia_tensions #control_room #India_sets
Sonal Chauhan stranded in Dubai amid Middle East crisis, seeks PM Narendra Modi’s help The escalating tensions in the Middle East, triggered by joint US-Israel strikes on Iran and subsequent retaliatory actions, have disrupted air travel across the region, leading to widespread flight cancellations, airspace closures, and stranded passengers—including several high-profile individuals. Bollywood actress Sonal Chauhan, known for her debut role in the 2008 film Jannat, has publicly appealed for assistance after finding herself stuck in Dubai. In a post on social media (shared on platforms like Instagram Stories and X), she wrote: "Hon’ble PM @narendramodi ji, I am currently stranded in Dubai due to the ongoing crisis, with flights cancelled and no clear way to return to India. I respectfully seek the Government’s guidance for a safe journey home. Grateful for any support extended. ”Hon’ble PM @narendramodi ji, I am currently stranded in Dubai due to the ongoing crisis, with flights cancelled and no clear way to return to India. I respectfully seek the Government’s guidance for a safe journey home Grateful for any support extended🙏🏻🇮🇳@MEAIndia @IndiainDubai — SONAL CHAUHAN (@sonalchauhan7) February 28, 2026 Meanwhile, the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi issued an advisory in response to the "current regional situation," urging all Indian nationals in the UAE to: Avoid unnecessary travel Take due care and remain vigilant Follow safety guidelines and advisories from UAE auth... #Narendra_Modi #Middle_East #Middle #amid_Middle #Sonal_Chauhan #East_crisis #Dubai_amid #airspace_closures #retaliatory_actions #high-profile_individuals
