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NEW DELHI: The washout of proceedings on the day Parliament met after recess triggered a political slugfest, with govt accusing the opposition of being irresponsible, while the latter said it was raising issues affecting the people due to the West Asia conflict.The opposition’s demand for a discussion on the West Asia situation led to an…
NEW DELHI: With nearly 40% of India’s LNG flow hit due to the West Asia conflict, govt is working on an “optimisation plan” for industries, including priority segments such as fertiliser. Those familiar with the discussions said the petroleum ministry could work out the arrangement as early as Tuesday, with a reduction in supply to…
NEW DELHI: Amid signs of easing of logistical blockade in the Persian Gulf, along with steps by govt to address their concerns, exporters are worried over goods being dumped by shipping lines at any port, hurting their business.They are expected to flag the issue with govt on Monday, after the customs and shipping ministry simplified…
NEW DELHI: With the option of mega Gulf carriers not available for now to travelers between India and the west, Air India will operate additional 78 flights to Europe, New York and a few other places between March 10 and 18. These extra flights will be between Delhi and New York, London (Heathrow), Frankfurt, Paris…
NEW DELHI: A Saudi “pass” or transit visa has become one of the most sought-after travel documents for many Indians in Qatar – where they are the single-largest nationality, more than local Qataris – planning to return home. The same holds true for Bahrain, where too Indians are the largest expat community. They, along with…
NEW DELHI: Over 52,000 people had been flown to India from the Gulf on Indian and Middle East airlines and charter flights till 11.59 pm (IST) Friday, according to the DGCA. Indian carriers had operated 184 of these flights, followed by 85 by UAE carriers and 11 charters.Indian carriers are operating as many flights as…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday apologised for Iran’s strikes on neighbouring countries allied with the United States, as the Middle East conflict entered its second week.He asserted that Tehran would not attack any neighbouring nation unless Iran itself was attacked first.“I must apologise on my own behalf and on behalf of Iran to the…
NEW DELHI: Government will use “every policy tool and the export promotion mission” to support exporters in the ongoing crisis in West Asia, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. “We are in complete engagement with exporters. Every day, the inter-ministerial group talks to exporters and takes feedback. We will not be found…
NEW DELHI: Invoking its emergency powers, the government directed oil refiners late on Thursday to increase production of cooking gas and ensure there is no shortage of LPG for domestic customers due to supply constraints arising from the ongoing military conflict in West Asia.India imports over 60% of its domestic LPG requirement, and nearly 85-90%…
Qatar’s energy minister Saad al-Kaabi has said Gulf energy exporters could be forced to shut down exports within weeks if the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel continues, potentially pushing oil prices to $150 a barrel.In an interview with the Financial Times, Kaabi said Gulf energy exporters may be forced to halt production…
