Remain indoors, avoid sensitive locations: India steps up safety measures for seafarers amid ongoing Iran war India has bolstered seafarer safety and trade continuity amidst Middle East tensions. New directives advise seafarers in Iranian waters to stay indoors and coordinate movements. Simultaneously, measures are in place to ensure smooth maritime trade, including transparent freight charges and improved grievance redressal. #amid_ongoing #Middle_East #East_tensions #Iran_war #amidst_Middle #war_India #ongoing_Iran #India_steps #avoid_sensitive #sensitive_locations
EAM Jaishankar receives call from Iran FM Araghchi as Trump’s 48-hour threat looms External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi amid escalating Middle East tensions. The call, confirmed by the Iran Embassy in India, covered bilateral relations and regional developments. This follows Jaishankar's recent discussions with UAE and Qatar leaders, as Iran faces a US deadline over the Strait of Hormuz. #External_Affairs #Affairs_Minister #EAM_Jaishankar #Middle_East #escalating_Middle #East_tensions #Abbas_Araghchi #Iranian_counterpart #counterpart_Abbas #looms_External
Shoot of Shah Rukh Khan’s King in Dubai cancelled amid Middle East tensions, desert sequence shifted to Mumbai: Report The upcoming action entertainer King, directed by Siddharth Anand and headlined by Shah Rukh Khan, has reportedly undergone a change in its filming schedule after a planned Dubai shoot was cancelled due to the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. According to a report by Mid-Day, a desert action sequence featuring Anil Kapoor and Suhana Khan was originally scheduled to be filmed in Dubai beginning April 9. The schedule was expected to last about a week and the team had already secured the required permissions to shoot in the emirate. However, the plan was revised keeping safety considerations in mind. A source told the publication, “The team had procured the necessary permissions to shoot in the emirate. It was supposed to be a week-long schedule from April 9. But given the dynamic situation in the region, the makers decided not to take any risk with the cast and crew's safety. ”Following the change in plans, the makers have reportedly recreated the desert set at a studio in Mumbai’s Vile Parle to continue filming without disruption. The same source stated that the production team has mounted the sequence on a large scale to match the director’s vision. “They've gone all out to match the scale that Siddharth envisioned for the set-piece. In fact, this gives them more control over action beats and lighting. The sequence begins with a chase... #Rukh_Khan #Shah_Rukh #Middle_East #East_tensions #amid_Middle #Suhana_Khan #Siddharth_Anand #entertainer_King #Dubai_cancelled #planned_Dubai
Trump speaks to PM Modi: Leaders discuss Middle East tensions, importance of keeping Hormuz strait open #Middle_East #East_tensions #Leaders_discuss #discuss_Middle #keeping_Hormuz
Russian oil tanker MT Aqua Tita arrives off Mangaluru port amid Middle East tensions A Russian oil tanker chartered by MRPL arrived off the Indian coast amid escalating West Asian tensions and volatile global energy markets. This arrival, along with an LPG cargo from the US, highlights India's efforts to secure energy supplies. Officials confirmed no port congestion and the safety of Indian vessels and sailors in the Persian Gulf. #Russian_oil #oil_tanker #Middle_East #East_tensions #amid_Middle #West_Asian #escalating_West #Aqua_Tita #Tita_arrives #MRPL_arrived
PM Modi reviews energy preparedness amid crisis; IDF flags Europe in Iranian missile range & more Amidst escalating Middle East tensions, PM Modi reviewed energy preparedness, focusing on uninterrupted supply of fuel and fertilizers. Iran's missile strikes and threats to oil facilities have heightened concerns. Meanwhile, foreign investors withdrew significantly from Indian equities in March due to global uncertainties and a weakening rupee. #Amidst_escalating #Middle_East #escalating_Middle #East_tensions #Modi_reviews #IDF_flags #energy_preparedness #Modi_reviewed #flags_Europe #amid_crisis
PM Modi chairs high-level review meet on fuel, power amid Middle East tensions #Middle_East #East_tensions #amid_Middle #Modi_chairs #power_amid
'Did not initiate war': In call with PM Modi, Iran President Pezeshkian calls on India-chaired Brics to play role in halting aggressions Iranian President Pezeshkian urged the India-led BRICS to play an independent role in halting aggressions against Iran amid escalating Middle East tensions. He highlighted alleged US and Israeli "unlawful attacks" and crimes, emphasizing Iran's opposition to nuclear weapons. PM Modi condemned attacks on energy infrastructure and called for dialogue and peace. #Middle_East #East_tensions #Iran_President #President_Pezeshkian #Iranian_President #India-chaired_Brics #India-led_BRICS #halting_aggressions #aggressions_Iranian #Pezeshkian_urged
'India can end ongoing war': RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calls for global harmony as Middle East tensions escalate RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat asserted that India possesses the capability to end the Middle East conflict, noting global recognition of its peace-promoting role. He attributed wars to selfish interests and dominance, advocating for harmony and India's traditional philosophy of interconnectedness to restore global balance through dharma. #chief_Mohan #Mohan_Bhagwat #RSS_chief #Middle_East #East_tensions #East_conflict #Bhagwat_calls #escalate_RSS #Bhagwat_asserted #peace-promoting_role
Evening news wrap: All Indian crew in Persian Gulf safe, says govt; Centre revokes Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention; & more Indian LPG vessels safely navigated the Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East tensions, with the government assuring all Indian crew are secure. Despite panic booking, LPG supplies remain stable. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released after his NSA detention was revoked. #Indian #Middle_East #East_tensions #amid_Middle #Persian_Gulf #Hormuz_amid #Indian_crew #Gulf_safe #Centre_revokes #Indian_LPG
Iran-Israel-US 'triangle trap': Decoding India's stance amid rising Middle East tensions #India_stance #Middle_East #East_tensions #Decoding_India #triangle_trap
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
'Jaishankar spoke to Iran FM 3 times': India flags ships safety, energy security concerns External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held three recent talks with his Iranian counterpart, focusing on maritime shipping safety and India's energy security amid rising Middle East tensions. Iran has ensured safe passage for Indian-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global oil trade and India's energy imports. #External_Affairs #India_energy #Affairs_Minister #Middle_East #East_tensions #rising_Middle #Jaishankar_spoke #Iranian_counterpart #concerns_External #Jaishankar_held
India considering naval escort for ships in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran war: Report India is contemplating deploying naval ships to escort its merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amidst escalating Middle East tensions. This consideration follows urgent pleas from Indian shipowners seeking protection for their commercial fleets navigating the crucial, now high-risk, waterway. #amid_Iran #Middle_East #escalating_Middle #East_tensions #Iran_war #Strait #Hormuz #Report_India #Hormuz_amid #Hormuz_amidst
Middle East tensions: Bahrain mission arranges for Indians' return from Saudi #Bahrain #Middle_East #East_tensions #Bahrain_mission #Indians'_return
Middle East tensions force IndiGo Delhi–Manchester flight to make U-turn mid-air An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Manchester returned to Delhi shortly after takeoff. This happened due to sudden airspace restrictions. These restrictions are linked to the evolving situation in West Asia. IndiGo is working with authorities to resume the journey. The airline is also informing passengers about potential delays and diversions on other international routes. #Delhi #Middle_East #East_tensions #Manchester_flight #Delhi_shortly #Manchester_returned #make_U-turn #U-turn_mid-air #tensions_force #IndiGo_Delhi
‘Contact with Iran leadership difficult’: Jaishankar spells out India’s position on Middle East war India advocates for dialogue and diplomacy to ease Middle East tensions, with PM Modi closely monitoring the situation. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted concerns for over a crore Indians residing in the Gulf and the region's importance for energy security. The conflict's escalation has led to significant disruption and the tragic loss of two Indian mariners. #Middle_East #East_tensions #East_war #ease_Middle #Iran_leadership #Modi_closely #war_India #India_advocates #leadership_difficult’ #Jaishankar_spells
Middle East tensions: Consider charges waiver for stranded ships, ports told Indian ports are offering relief to cargo ships stranded due to West Asian conflict. The Shipping Ministry has directed major ports to consider reducing or waiving charges like storage rent and reefer plugging. Ports will also facilitate transshipment, domestic return of export cargo, and priority handling for perishables, aiming to prevent congestion and container shortages. #Middle_East #East_tensions #stranded_due #West_Asian #Indian_ports #Asian_conflict #told_Indian #offering_relief #stranded_ships #ships_stranded
Middle East tensions: PM Modi, Emmanuel Macron discuss need for dialogue & diplomacy Prime Minister Modi held discussions with French President Macron, emphasizing a return to dialogue and diplomacy for the West Asia region. Both leaders committed to close engagement and coordinated efforts to restore peace and stability. Concurrently, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia and Oman, underscoring India's active diplomatic outreach. #Emmanuel_Macron #French_President #President_Macron #Middle_East #East_tensions #West_Asia #Asia_region #diplomacy_Prime #Macron_discuss #Modi_held
Malaika Arora’s mother Joyce stranded in Dubai amid Middle East tensions; says, “I could see the missiles”m Bollywood actor Malaika Arora’s 72-year-old mother, Joyce Arora, is currently stranded in Dubai after her scheduled return flight to Mumbai was cancelled amid escalating tensions across parts of the Middle East. The disruption follows Iran’s reported retaliatory attacks on several US allies in the region — including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia — after American and Israeli strikes on Iranian territory on February 28. The situation has led to temporary suspension and rescheduling of multiple flight operations across the region. Joyce had travelled to Dubai to celebrate her elder sister’s birthday. A few days later, her own birthday, which falls on March 2, was also marked with family. She was scheduled to return to Mumbai on March 3 but received a notification that her flight had been cancelled due to the ongoing conflict. Speaking to ETimes, Joyce said, “I must say, I feel safe here. In fact, I could see the missiles being intercepted in the sky with my own eyes. It was frightening, but the Dubai military is doing a fantastic job. ” She added that her daughters, Malaika and Amrita Arora, are in Mumbai and are in constant touch with her, calling several times a day to check on her well-being. With some flight operations gradually resuming, Joyce has expressed hope that she will be able to return home soon. Joyce is not the only... #Arab_Emirates #East #Bollywood_actor #Middle_East #East_tensions #Middle #amid_Middle #Dubai_amid #escalating_tensions #amid_escalating
