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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday assured that the government will not abandon Indians living or working in Gulf countries as tensions escalate in West Asia. Addressing a public gathering in Kerala, he said authorities are making every possible effort to assist citizens affected by the ongoing crisis. Referring to the conflict involving Iran, the Israel and the United States, the Prime Minister noted that a significant number of Indians, including many from Kerala, are employed across Gulf nations. He assured that the government remains committed to ensuring their safety and welfare. Modi said Indian embassies and diplomatic…

New Delhi: Om Birla rejected allegations that the Leader of the Opposition was not allowed to speak in the Lok Sabha, asserting that his actions as Speaker were impartial and that adequate time had been provided to both the government and the opposition during parliamentary proceedings. His remarks came after a resolution seeking his removal as Speaker was defeated through a voice vote in the House following a tense debate. Responding to criticism raised during the discussion, Birla expressed gratitude to members who supported him as well as those who raised concerns about the functioning of the Chair. He acknowledged…

New Delhi: India is considering the deployment of naval escorts for commercial vessels linked to the country that are currently stranded near the Strait of Hormuz as tensions in West Asia continue to disrupt one of the world’s busiest energy corridors. Around 40 ships carrying more than 1,100 Indian seafarers are believed to be affected by the crisis in the Persian Gulf region. Many of these vessels are waiting near waters close to Iran and the Gulf of Oman as the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel escalates. High level discussions are underway within the Prime Minister’s Office…

New Delhi: The administration of Donald Trump has launched new investigations into trade practices of 16 major partners, including India and China, as part of an effort to reintroduce tariff pressure following a recent legal setback. The probes are being conducted under the Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which allows the United States to impose tariffs or other penalties against countries accused of unfair trade policies. Officials said the investigations could lead to fresh tariffs against several economies by the summer. Along with India and China, the potential measures may target the European Union, Japan, South Korea…

New Delhi: More than 500 Indian nationals stranded in Qatar have been evacuated to New Delhi and other destinations as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East. The evacuation took place on commercial flights operated by Qatar Airways, helping many citizens return home safely amid growing security concerns in the region. The Indian mission in Doha confirmed that the passengers travelled on flights departing on March 11. Many of them were transported to major Indian cities including New Delhi and Mumbai. Authorities also announced that two additional flights are scheduled to operate the following day to facilitate further travel…

New Delhi: In a major breakthrough in the ongoing anti insurgency campaign in central India, 108 Maoists surrendered in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh on Wednesday. The surrendered cadres collectively carried a government bounty of nearly ₹3.95 crore, marking one of the largest mass surrenders by Maoist fighters in recent years. The development comes just weeks before the March 31, 2026 deadline set by Amit Shah to eliminate Maoist activity in the country. Security officials view the surrender as a significant step in weakening the long standing insurgency that has affected parts of central India for decades. Many of those…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: Concern was raised in the Goa Legislative Assembly over a sharp increase in the revised minimum land rates in Mormugao taluka, with MLA Sankalp Amonkar claiming the hike has placed land purchases beyond the reach of ordinary citizens. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Amonkar drew the attention of the House to what he described as a steep and sudden revision in the minimum land rates across several areas of the taluka. According to Amonkar, the revised rates in certain localities have increased sharply, ranging from 597 per cent to as high as 2,857 per cent compared…