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With tensions escalating in West Asia, the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday said it is closely tracking the situation but cautioned that it is “too early to assess the economic impact on the region and the global economy,” as disruptions to trade and energy markets intensify.In a statement, the IMF said it has “observed disruptions…
File picture of a group of Bnei Menashe from Mizoram arriving in Israel (For Representational Purpose Only) AIZAWL: The proposed migration to Israel by the Bnei Menashe community members in Mizoram and neighbouring Manipur will be delayed due to the raging war in West Asia, a leader of the community in Aizawl said on Tuesday….
Image used for representative purposes NEW DELHI: Amid the escalating tensions in the West Asia region, the Indian govt has set up an inter-ministerial group that’s monitoring the situation particulary to assess any hurdles in India’s trade and shipping.“We have set up an inter-ministerial group that meets on a daily basis and is closely monitoring…
Image credit: Air India newsroom NEW DELHI: Amid the escalating tension in West Asia, Air India brought back 149 passengers stranded in Dubai to Delhi on Monday.This marked the first international arrival by an Indian carrier into the national capital for the day. “We are happy to welcome our guests and crew from Dubai aboard…
Amid escalating tensions in parts of West Asia and widespread airspace closures, the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday announced that IndiGo will operate 10 special relief flights from Jeddah to India on March 3 to facilitate the return of stranded passengers, ANI reported.In a statement, the Ministry said the operations are subject to required…
MUMBAI: The escalating war in West Asia took a heavy toll on investors on Dalal Street as stocks crashed on Monday that left them poorer by Rs 6.6 lakh crore. With the war between the US-Israel and Iran elevating geopolitical risks, the sensex closed 1,048 points (1.3%) lower at 80,239 points, a closing level not…
NEW DELHI: Amid fears of a shortage in crude supplies, govt is looking to nudge refiners to divert more auto fuel and LPG to the domestic market by cutting on exports and also increase cooking gas production so that there is no disruption in local supplies.While govt and oil companies insisted there’s no shortage, refiners…
NEW DELHI: In a relief to lakhs of people stuck in West Asia since Saturday, UAE’s Emirates, flydubai and Etihad from Monday started operating a few special flights, including some to India.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) too asked Indian operators to resume flights to airspaces that are open like Oman and Saudi Arabia,…
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued an advisory asking foreign nationals in India who have been affected by the ongoing security situation in West Asia to approach the nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) for assistance with visa extensions or regularisation of stay. Ministry of External Affairs The warning is issued at a…
TOI journalist’s first person account from Dubai — the city under siegeDUBAI: The Irish Village, with its cluster of restaurants and pubs, was buzzing last Sunday. There was live music and tennis played on the big screen. The 70s hit Jolene, Jolene drifted across the grounds. Nestled on the edge of the Dubai Duty Free…
