West Asia Crisis

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...

March 27, 2026 6:54 PM

No fuel shortage, no lockdown: Govt moves to secure energy supply amid West Asia crisis

The government on Friday dismissed rumours of a possible lockdown and reassured citizens that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG across the country, even as tensions in West Asia continue to disrupt global energy markets. In an inter-ministerial briefing, officials emphasised that supply chains remain fully operational and adequate fuel stocks are being maintained, urging the public to avoid panic buying and not fall prey to misinformation circulating on social media. Amid a sharp...

June 25, 2025 9:28 AM

Fragile ceasefire holding, Trump envoy says peace talks with Iran ‘promising’

The ceasefire brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump between Iran and Israel appeared to be holding on Wednesday a day after both countries signalled that their air war had ended, at least for now. Each side claimed victory on Tuesday after 12 days of war, which the U.S. joined with airstrikes in support of Israel to take out Iran's uranium-enrichment facilities. Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, said late on Tuesday that talks between the United States and Iran were "promising" and t...