Govt in a huddle over oil import options as Middle East tensions escalate

[ad_1] With sharp escalation in tensions in the Middle East since last weekend’s unprecedented Iranian missile attacks on Israel, the Indian government is in a huddle over what its strategy on oil imports should be and the alternatives it could...

Why West Asia matters

[ad_1] <!-- --> The repercussions of these mounting tensions between the antagonistic powers in the region are bound to lead to huge political turmoil, thereby making the prospects for peace talks in the region increasingly elusive. Published Date - 18...

Shipping Ministry issues advisory on West Asia routes

[ad_1] India’s Shipping Ministry has expressed concerns over the escalation of tension in the West Asian region, triggered by Iran’s massive missile attack on Israel on Saturday, leading to possible “interlinked incidents” such as piracy and an estimated 15-30 per...

Crude oil gains as market awaits Israel’s response to Iran attack

[ad_1] Crude oil futures traded higher on Tuesday morning as the market awaited Israel’s response to the recent attacks by Iran.At 9.48 am on Tuesday, June Brent oil futures were at $90.59, up by 0.54 per cent, and May crude...

Basmati turns into $5-b export product

[ad_1] Basmati exports have hit a new record both in volume and value during fiscal 2024. As per latest data, shipments during April-Feb crossed the $5.2 billion with volumes touching a new high exceeding 4.67 million tonnes. While the exports...

Indian Indices crack amid West Asia crisis

[ad_1] Indian equities extended losses for a second straight day as Israel weighed its response to a direct attack by Iran.Shares fell across Asia. Gold held firm even as oil prices inched lower on hopes the diplomatic efforts would curtail...

Iran launches hundreds of drones and missiles in first-ever direct military assault on Israel

[ad_1] Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles toward Israel on Sunday in its first-ever direct military attack on the country, reported AP. The attack is believed to be a response to a suspected Israeli airstrike on the Iranian Embassy...

Opinion: Time to rethink Afghanistan

[ad_1] <!-- --> Big powers are busy with other conflicts in West Asia and Europe and it’s here that India can play a crucial role Published Date - 1 April 2024, 11:59 PM Afghanistan is mineral-rich country...