West Asia Crisis

September 24, 2026 11:55 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets foreign ministers of Jordan, Egypt amid West Asia crisis

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday met the foreign ministers of Jordan and Egypt and reviewed developments in West Asia amid the ongoing regional crisis. After his meeting with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Jaishankar said in a post on X, "Our discussion on West Asia/Middle East was truly valuable." Jordan, which borders the Gulf region, has been affected by the ongoing conflict and remains an important regional player. Following his meeting with Egyptian Foreign M...

September 10, 2026 11:18 AM

UN chief to stress multipolarity, UNSC reforms at BRICS Summit in India

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will underscore the importance of multipolarity and the need to reform multilateral institutions, including the Security Council, to reflect contemporary realities when he addresses the BRICS Summit in India later this week. Guterres will travel to New Delhi on Thursday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, to be held on September 12–13 in New Delhi. He has been invited to address the Open Session on September 13 on the theme, ‘Resilience, Innov...

September 1, 2026 8:51 PM

Translate pillars of India’s vision for SCO into concrete outcomes: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states to strengthen the three pillars of cooperation — security, connectivity and opportunity — and move from vision to measurable outcomes. Addressing the 26th SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan’s Bishkek, PM Modi noted that the 25th anniversary of the Summit was an opportune time to lay the roadmap for the next 25 years, building upon the strong tradition of dialogue and cooperation developed by the ...

June 28, 2026 1:14 PM

PM Modi Thanks Citizens for Responding to West Asia Crisis Appeal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked citizens for responding positively to his appeal for resource conservation amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia, saying people across the country have actively supported the measures through their everyday actions. Addressing the nation during the 135th edition of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister said the public's participation reflects the country's collective strength in times of global challenges. "In view of the pre...

May 13, 2026 1:22 AM

Delhi govt fully committed to fuel conservation, says CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said the Delhi government is fully committed to promoting fuel conservation and public transport, days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to adopt energy-saving habits amid global uncertainty. In a post on X, Gupta said the government has decided to limit the use of official vehicles across departments, with ministers, MLAs, officers and staff encouraged to use minimum vehicles, prioritise carpooling and shift to public transport wherev...

May 10, 2026 9:22 PM

PM Modi urges unity, resource conservation amid global uncertainties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to remain united and conserve resources in the face of growing global uncertainties, saying the ongoing crisis in West Asia was having an impact across the world, including on India. Addressing a large gathering of BJP workers and supporters in Bengaluru, the Prime Minister said the country needed patience, discipline and collective responsibility to navigate the current situation. “You are witnessing the challenges across the world. The ...

May 8, 2026 10:43 PM

Over 97 lakh LPG cylinders delivered in two days amid West Asia crisis

The Centre on Friday said adequate stocks of petrol, diesel and LPG are available across the country and urged citizens not to indulge in panic buying amid the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia. During an inter-ministerial media briefing at the National Media Centre in New Delhi, officials from the Ministries of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and External Affairs outlined measures being taken to maintain fuel supply, maritime operations and the safety of In...

May 5, 2026 9:55 PM

Cabinet Approves ECLGS 5.0 to Support Businesses Amid West Asia Crisis

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the fifth version of the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS 5.0) to provide additional financial support to businesses facing liquidity pressures due to the ongoing West Asia situation. The scheme will enable banks and financial institutions to extend additional credit to eligible borrowers with government-backed guarantees through the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited. It aims to facilita...

April 2, 2026 7:12 PM

Govt Pushes PNG Expansion to Ease LPG Demand Amid West Asia Crisis

The government is accelerating the expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections across the country to reduce pressure on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supplies amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Thursday. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in the region, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry, said several measures have been undertaken to promote PNG adoption. She noted that expanding PNG access is a ...

April 1, 2026 9:41 PM

Centre Monitors West Asia Crisis, Says No Shortage of Fuel, Fertilisers or Seeds

The Government of India on Wednesday assured that there is no shortage of fuel, fertilisers, or agricultural inputs in the country, even as it continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in West Asia. During an inter-ministerial media briefing held at the National Media Centre, senior officials from key ministries, including Petroleum and Natural Gas, External Affairs, Agriculture, and Civil Aviation, outlined measures being taken to ensure stability in essential supplies and sa...