West Asia crisis: Russia backs India over Pakistan for 'long-term diplomatic role' in US-Iran conflict Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov suggested India could play a long-term diplomatic role in mediating US-Iran tensions, while Pakistan facilitates immediate dialogue. Lavrov highlighted India's diplomatic experience and global standing, noting its direct stake in West Asian stability and energy security. #Foreign_Minister #West_Asia #Asia_crisis #Russian_Foreign #Minister_Sergey #Russia_backs #conflict_Russian #Pakistan_facilitates #Sergey_Lavrov #long-term_diplomatic

BRICS consensus on West Asia uncertain as Iran, UAE spar at meeting BRICS foreign ministers are struggling to agree on a joint statement concerning West Asia. Tensions flared between the UAE and Iran during the meeting. Iran accused the UAE of direct involvement in aggression. India's External Affairs Minister stressed the importance of consensus for new members. The outcome of the meeting remains uncertain. #BRICS #West #Asia #West_Asia #joint_statement #BRICS_foreign #meeting_BRICS #Asia_uncertain #BRICS_consensus #UAE_spar

Dig at US? Jaishankar flags 'unilateral coercive steps, sanctions' at Brics amid Middle East crisis External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticized "unilateral coercive measures" and sanctions, stating they disproportionately harm developing nations and cannot replace diplomacy. He also voiced concern over the West Asia crisis, emphasizing the need for uninterrupted maritime traffic and a sustained ceasefire in Gaza, advocating for a two-state solution. #External_Affairs #Affairs_Minister #Middle_East #amid_Middle #East_crisis #West_Asia #unilateral_coercive #unilateral #Brics_amid #Dig

PM Modi repackaging failure as moral advice, says Congress Opposition parties are criticizing PM Modi's call for austerity amidst the West Asia crisis, labeling it a tactic to evade accountability for economic failures. Leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge argue the PM is shifting responsibility onto the public. Akhilesh Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav also questioned the timing and perceived hypocrisy of these austerity demands. #Opposition_parties #West_Asia #Asia_crisis #Congress_Opposition #Modi_repackaging #Modi_call #moral_advice #evade_accountability #repackaging_failure #economic_failures

'Rallies in droves, foreign trips': Opposition slams PM Modi over save fuel appeal 'in the name of patriotism' Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to reduce fuel and edible oil consumption, citing the West Asia crisis and global supply chain disruptions. Opposition parties criticized the appeal, calling it an admission of failure and a shift of responsibility onto the public after elections. The BJP defended the PM's call as responsible leadership and national interest. #Prime_Minister #Minister_Narendra #Narendra_Modi #Opposition_slams #Modi_urged #West_Asia #Asia_crisis #foreign_trips #oil_consumption #chain_disruptions

Araghchi dials Jaishankar to discuss West Asia situation #West_Asia #Asia_situation #discuss_West #dials_Jaishankar #Araghchi_dials

On SCO sidelines, Rajnath and China's defence minister discuss West Asia developments Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun on the sidelines of the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in Bishkek. The two leaders discussed regional and global security, including developments in West Asia, amidst ongoing efforts to rebuild ties after the 2020 LAC standoff. Singh also held discussions on bilateral defence cooperation with his Russian counterpart. #Minister_Rajnath #West_Asia #defence_minister #Admiral_Dong #Dong_Jun #Ministers'_meeting #SCO_sidelines #minister_discuss #China_defence #Defence_Ministers'

Rajnath lands in Kyrgyzstan to attend SCO def ministers meet, may discuss West Asia crisis #West_Asia #Asia_crisis #attend_SCO #SCO_def #discuss_West

Kuwait sees first direct flight to India after Feb 28 on Sunday; eyes tentative resumption Air connectivity to West Asia is gradually resuming after an elusive ceasefire. Kuwait's Jazeera Airways relaunched direct flights to India and other countries, with plans to expand its network. Gulf Air also resumed services to India, while Saudi Arabia's airspace is nearly fully open. Preparations for Indian Haj pilgrims are underway. #West_Asia #direct_flight #eyes_tentative #elusive_ceasefire #tentative_resumption #gradually_resuming #resumption_Air #Air_connectivity #Kuwait_Jazeera #Jazeera_Airways

NSA Doval calls on UAE President; discusses bilateral ties, West Asia energy situation #West_Asia #UAE_President #NSA_Doval #Doval_calls #Asia_energy

'It is possible': Rajnath says India may 'play its role' in bringing peace in West Asia #India #Rajnath #Asia #West_Asia #bringing_peace

Trump updates Modi on West Asia, focus on securing Hormuz; US envoy says incredible India-US deals in offing #West_Asia #securing_Hormuz #updates_Modi #Trump_updates #incredible_India-US

'Covered different aspects of West Asia situation': Jaishankar speaks to Israeli FM Gideon Sa'ar #West_Asia #Asia_situation #Gideon_Sa'ar #Jaishankar_speaks #Covered

India has played a balanced diplomatic role amid West Asia crisis: Rajnath Singh #India #Rajnath_Singh #West_Asia #amid_West #Asia_crisis

Fragile truce in place, India reaches out to Gulf nations India is bolstering its engagement with the Gulf as a fragile ceasefire takes hold in West Asia. Union Minister S. Jaishankar is visiting the UAE to deepen strategic ties, while Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is in Qatar to secure vital energy supplies. #India #Hardeep_Singh #Gulf #Singh_Puri #West_Asia #Gulf_nations #India_reaches #nations_India #Fragile_truce #fragile_ceasefire

West Asia conflict: Rajnath-led GoM reviews LPG availability, says facilitating supply of essentials #West_Asia #Asia_conflict #reviews_LPG #Rajnath-led_GoM #LPG_availability

W Asia conflict: Rajnath-led GoM reviews LPG availability, says facilitating supply of essentials India is actively managing the impact of the West Asia conflict. The government is ensuring a steady supply of essential commodities like LPG, petrol, and diesel. Efforts are underway to support farmers with fertilizers. India has successfully evacuated a significant number of vessels from the Strait of Hormuz. #conflict #Asia #West_Asia #Asia_conflict #reviews_LPG #Rajnath-led_GoM #LPG_availability #GoM_reviews #actively_managing #facilitating_supply

Dalal Street cheers West Asia truce, sensex up 3k points Investors Richer By 16.3L Cr I Crude Falls 13% To $95.6/BBL #West_Asia #Dalal_Street #Crude_Falls #Investors_Richer #Asia_truce

India welcomes Pakistan brokered ceasefire, hopes it can lead to peace in Ukraine too India has welcomed a temporary ceasefire in West Asia. The truce, brokered by Pakistan, aims to end a brutal war. India hopes this will lead to lasting peace and ensure global trade flows freely. The government also sees potential for peace efforts in Ukraine. India prioritizes the safety of its diaspora and LPG tanker passage. #India #Ukraine #Pakistan #West #Asia #West_Asia #temporary_ceasefire #Pakistan_brokered #brokered_ceasefire #ceasefire

Amid Iran war, government extends freeze on channel TRPs Television rating points for news channels have been suspended for another four weeks by the information and broadcasting ministry. This decision, citing concerns over sensationalizing the West Asia conflict, aims to curb unwarranted sensationalism and speculative content. The move, following a previous suspension linked to alleged manipulation, signals increased regulatory oversight during crises. #Iran_war #West_Asia #Amid_Iran #TRPs_Television #Television_rating #government_extends #broadcasting_ministry #extends_freeze #rating_points #channel_TRPs
