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New Delhi: India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a detailed telephonic conversation with Marco Rubio, the United States Secretary of State, to discuss the escalating situation in West Asia and its impact on global energy security and the international economy. The discussion focused on the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which has unsettled global markets and triggered concerns about disruptions to vital energy supplies. Both sides also reviewed the broader economic implications of the crisis and agreed to remain in close contact as the situation develops. The conversation came shortly after Jaishankar spoke with Iran’s…

New Delhi: India has accelerated efforts to secure its liquefied petroleum gas supplies as the ongoing conflict in West Asia disrupts maritime trade routes across the Gulf region. With domestic demand for cooking gas remaining high, authorities have prioritised the movement of LPG cargo currently stranded in the Persian Gulf due to heavy fighting near the Strait of Hormuz. Around six LPG vessels carrying nearly 300,000 tonnes of cooking gas have been anchored in the Gulf as security concerns prevented safe passage through the narrow shipping corridor. The route has been heavily affected by the war involving Iran, Israel and…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on the escalating conflict in West Asia, outlining its potential impact on India’s economy, energy supplies, global trade routes and citizens living in the Gulf region. The Prime Minister described the situation as alarming and said the government is closely monitoring developments while coordinating efforts across ministries. During his address, Modi stressed that disruptions in international waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz are unacceptable, highlighting the strategic importance of the route for India’s energy imports. A large share of the country’s crude oil, natural gas and fertiliser shipments pass…

New Delhi: Iran’s newly installed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has reportedly agreed to negotiate with the United States, raising the possibility of a diplomatic breakthrough during the ongoing conflict involving Washington and Iran. Reports citing regional media suggested that Tehran may be open to discussions aimed at reaching an agreement with Washington. The development comes as US President Donald Trump said recent talks between the two sides had produced what he described as “major points of agreement”, indicating that negotiations may be gaining momentum. Speaking to reporters, Trump said discussions had taken place over the weekend and were expected to…

New Delhi: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has expressed surprise over the absence of Shreyas Iyer from India’s T20I squad, saying the country possesses such depth in the format that even a second team could compete strongly against international sides. Following India’s triumph at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Ganguly pointed out that several high quality players were not included in the final 15 member squad. According to him, the sheer strength of India’s talent pool means that another Indian lineup could still challenge and defeat many international teams. Among the players he mentioned were Shubman Gill and…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa’s veteran shuttlers delivered impressive performances as the main draw matches in the 35 plus to 50 plus categories began at the Yonex Sunrise 48th Indian Masters Veteran National Badminton Championships at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium in Navelim. Former Goa state champion and international seniors medal winner Sandhya Melasheemi led the home challenge with a confident victory to advance in the tournament. Competing in the Women’s Singles 40 plus Round of 32, Sandhya produced a solid display to defeat Laxmi Ningaiah from Karnataka in straight games, winning 21 to 14 and 21 to 13 to secure…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Several players advanced to the semi final stage across different categories at the Bandodkar Panjim Gymkhana Tennis Open 2026, currently taking place at the Panjim Gymkhana courts in Panaji. The tournament witnessed a mix of commanding victories and closely fought contests as participants from various age groups competed for places in the next round. In the girls under 12 singles category, Tanisha Kulkarni secured a solid 6 to 3 victory over Maahi Chodankar to move ahead in the competition. Urvi Pai Panandiker delivered one of the most dominant performances of the round with a convincing 6 to…