west asia tensions

July 23, 2026 10:54 AM

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid rising crude oil prices, West Asia tensions

Domestic equity benchmarks opened lower on Thursday amid weak global cues and rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Sensex opened at 76,515.10, down 239.95 points or 0.31 per cent, while Nifty started the session at 23,904.80, slipping 91.45 points or 0.38 per cent. Sector-wise, Nifty Oil & Gas was the worst performer, declining nearly 1 per cent. It was followed by Nifty Pharma, Nifty Realty, Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty 500 Healthcare, Nifty Cement and Nifty Private Bank. While Nifty FMCG...

May 29, 2026 3:48 PM

West Asia tensions lead to 3.4% fall in air passenger demand in April: IATA

Escalating tensions in West Asia led to a 3.4 per cent decline in global air passenger demand in April 2026, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), fell 3.4 per cent compared to April 2025. However, excluding the Middle East, global demand registered a 1.2 per cent increase, IATA said. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), declined 2.9 per cent year-on-year, while the...

May 14, 2026 6:11 PM

Centre urges citizens not to panic-buy fuel amid West Asia tensions

The Centre on Thursday urged citizens not to indulge in panic buying of petrol, diesel and LPG, saying that adequate stocks of fuel and cooking gas are available across the country despite the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia. Speaking at an inter-ministerial media briefing held at the National Media Centre, officials from the Ministries of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and Information and Broadcasting outlined measures being taken to ensure uninterrupted...

April 21, 2026 5:42 PM

Ceasefires across West Asia show new strain as tensions simmer

Fragile ceasefires across West Asia showed new signs of strain over the past six hours, as statements and limited military activity from multiple sides kept tensions elevated, though no large-scale fighting has resumed. Israel issued fresh warnings to residents in southern Lebanon to avoid certain areas, as Israeli forces strengthened positions, calling the moves necessary to counter ongoing threats from Hezbollah. Officials also reported targeted operations against militant sites. Prime Minis...

April 6, 2026 12:48 PM

India supports ongoing efforts to stop war: Iran after EAM Jaishankar-Araghchi talks

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Sunday, during which the two discussed recent developments in West Asia amid ongoing regional tensions. In a post on X, the EAM said, “Received a call from Foreign Minister @araghchi of Iran. Discussed the present situation.” He, however, did not elaborate on the specifics of the conversation. In a statement, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said, “India’s Foreign Minister, ...

March 28, 2026 2:05 PM

West Asia tensions escalate with fresh missile exchanges; Yemen launch widens conflict footprint

Tensions across West Asia escalated sharply overnight as multiple missile and drone exchanges were reported, alongside renewed Israeli strikes on Lebanon. Israel said its air defence systems intercepted most incoming aerial threats, while sirens were triggered in central regions following a reported missile launch from Yemen—marking the first such launch from Yemeni territory in the current phase of the conflict. Lebanese authorities reported casualties after fresh strikes in Beirut and southe...

March 4, 2026 9:07 AM

MEA sets up special control room amid West Asia tensions; releases embassy helpline numbers

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday said it has set up a special control room in view of the evolving situation in West Asia and the Gulf region and released emergency contact numbers of Indian embassies across the region to assist Indian nationals. In a statement, the MEA said the control room will operate daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and can be contacted through the following numbers: 1800118797 (toll-free), +91 11 23012113, +91 11 23014104 and +91 11 23017905. The ministry al...

March 3, 2026 5:42 PM

India strongly reiterates call for dialogue and diplomacy amid West Asia tensions; safety of Indians top priority: MEA

India on Tuesday said it remains deeply concerned over the ongoing conflict in the West Asia region, noting that the situation has “deteriorated significantly and continuously” since hostilities began on February 28. Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, said in a statement, “We had expressed our deep concern at the commencement of the conflict in Iran and the Gulf region on 28 February 2026. Even at that time, India had urged all sides to exercis...

March 3, 2026 2:43 PM

Air India flight arrives in New Delhi with 149 passengers from Dubai

Air India on Tuesday operated its first flight from Dubai to New Delhi amid the ongoing West Asia tensions, with 149 passengers and eight crew members arriving at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. In a post on X, Air India said: “We are happy to welcome our guests and crew from Dubai aboard flight AI916D. This is the first flight by an Indian carrier to arrive in New Delhi today with 149 passengers and 8 operating crew members onboard, amid the ongoing situation in the Middle East." A...