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God on their side, the bill on ours: Counting the real cost of the war in West Asia for India

With guns in their hands and God on their side – Bob Dylan John Mearsheimer writes in The Tragedy of Great Power Politics: “States rarely go to war unless they think that rapid success is likely.”It has been more than a month since Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump started the…

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Viral Lockdown Panic: The Truth Nobody Expected

It looked real. Too real. A government-style notice, stamped with the Ashok Chakra, carrying urgent words that felt impossible to ignore stay indoors immediately.” It didn’t ask for attention; it demanded it. Within minutes, phones buzzed nonstop. Families called each other in worry. WhatsApp groups flooded with warnings, questions, and…

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Iran Threatens Microsoft, Apple, Google and 15 More US Firms as Tensions Escalate

The IRGC has issued a direct threat to 18 US technology companies following the death of Jamshid Eshaghi. Staff at Microsoft, Google and Apple have been warned to flee West Asia offices.

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Iran Warns of Attacks on Apple and Google Amidst Rising Tensions

Discover the escalating tensions as Iran targets major US tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and Apple in West Asia. Learn about the potential impacts on global markets and security risks in the Gulf region.

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Internet at Risk? Red Sea Cable Threat Grows as US-Iran War Intensifies

As tensions continue to escalate in West Asia, concerns are growing over potential disruptions to global internet connectivity, particularly due to risks facing critical undersea cables in the Red Sea.

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A shadow war? The Shia-Sunni equation behind Iran's Gulf attacks

For decades, West Asia had learned to live with tension. Proxy battles, covert strikes, deniable operations and quiet escalations had defined the region’s uneasy equilibrium. But what unfolded in recent weeks broke that pattern. Iran did not just respond to the joint strikes by the United States and Israel, it…

The Times of India

'Grateful for India’s swift support': Sri Lanka President thanks PM Modi for fuel aid amid Middle East crisis

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External affairs minister S Jaishankar after India sent an oil shipment to ease the fuel supply disruption due to Middle East conflict.

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G7 Shock: Global South Sends Urgent Message

While headlines are filled with wars and political tensions, a deeper and more dangerous crisis is quietly building beneath the surface. At the recent G7 meeting, S. Jaishankar delivered a warning that went beyond geopolitics. He didn’t talk about weapons or borders. He spoke about something far closer to home…

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Shocking Iran's X Post Targets Trump Over Epstein Scandal During War Tensions

Explore how Iran's embassy in South Africa uses strategic messaging to link West Asia tensions with the Epstein case, influencing global perceptions.

International Business Times UK

Energy Lockdown in India? Here’s What Modi Actually Meant

A single sentence can shake an entire nation. And this time, it almost did. When Narendra Modi mentioned COVID-like preparedness amid rising West Asia tensions, the internet didn’t stay calm it panicked. Suddenly, whispers turned into viral claims: Lockdown is coming back. Energy supply will be cut. Fear spread faster…

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As US readies ground forces in West Asia, India’s ‘stable’ energy claims face a slippery reality

The war in West Asia is nearly a month old, and this morning, there’s news of the United States beginning to deploy airborne troops and Marine units into the region after Iran rejected a ceasefire proposal. This move expands the scope of military action beyond air and naval engagement. These…

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Switch to PNG in 3 Months or Lose LPG Supply: Govt Rule Explained

A kitchen rule that once felt unthinkable is now suddenly real. The government has said that if a household does not shift to piped natural gas, or PNG, even after the connection is available, LPG supply to that address can stop after three months. The move is not just about…

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How Much Oil Does India Have? Government Shares Big Update

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the implications of the ongoing West Asia conflict on India’s fuel security, assuring the nation that adequate measures are in place to maintain uninterrupted supplies.

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'Parks, tourists sites not safe': Iran vows to hunt down US, Israeli officials worldwide

Iran's armed forces have issued a severe threat, vowing to hunt down US and Israeli officials globally, even in recreational areas. This warning comes amid ongoing airstrikes from the US and Israel, which Iran claims have weakened its military. The remarks raise concerns about potential militant operations beyond West Asia…

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Kharg Island: Iran's oil hub in the crosshairs

NEW DELHI: US airstrikes on Kharg Island, the nerve centre of Iran's oil export network, have sharply escalated tensions in West Asia and raised fears of further disruption in global energy supplies. While Iran claimed that oil operations on the island continued despite the attack, it warned that retaliation could…

The Times of India

Big relief for travellers stranded in the Gulf: Air India, Air India Express add 62 extra flights to UAE, Saudi Arabia amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Air India group is adding 62 extra flights to the UAE and Saudi Arabia, boosting India-Gulf connectivity amid regional air route disruptions. This move aims to help thousands of stranded passengers and restore vital travel links for millions of expatriates. The expanded schedule prioritizes key Gulf destinations, offering much-needed relief.

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Why is it called the ‘Middle East’: The 1902 story most people don’t know

Everyone calls it ‘Middle East’, whether it's in a book or on television. But no one noticed why this term ‘East or West’ middle. There is a history behind this that is important to know when this particular phrase gets spoken at a very high level. This term was occupied…

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Watch: Moment Iranian 'suicide boat' struck US-owned tanker

Iran's attack on the US-owned tanker 'Safesea Vishnu' near Basra has claimed the life of an Indian national, with 27 others rescued. This incident, occurring amidst escalating West Asia tensions, has led to the suspension of oil terminal operations in Iraq. India's External Affairs Ministry is prioritizing the welfare of…

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Iran Warns of Strikes on US- and Israel-Linked Economic Centres Across West Asia

Iran has issued a stark warning that it will target economic and banking centres connected to the United States and Israel across West Asia, following what it claims was an attack on an Iranian bank. The threat was delivered in a statement by the military’s central operational command, the Khatam…

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How the US–Iran War Is Impacting India’s Oil, LPG and LNG Supply: 10 Key Points

Oil, LPG and LNG form the backbone of India’s rapidly growing economy. However, the ongoing tensions in West Asia and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global maritime oil route, have created disruptions in energy supplies. The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has intensified…

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Stock Market Rout and Parliament Protests as US‑Iran Conflict Hits India

The escalating crisis in West Asia, triggered by the US-Israel attack on Iran and Iran’s subsequent retaliation, sent shockwaves through Indian stock markets and Parliament on Monday, March 9.

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India Urges Dialogue as Middle East Conflict Escalates; Jaishankar Raises Oil Supply Concerns

India has called for restraint and diplomatic engagement amid the rapidly escalating conflict in West Asia, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stressing that dialogue remains the only path to de-escalation.

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Distant war, a regional shockwave: How Middle East crisis is making life difficult in Bangladesh and Pakistan

Escalating West Asian conflict triggers economic fallout in South Asia, with Bangladesh implementing fuel rationing amid panic buying and Pakistan facing shortages and price hikes. Border trade disruptions in Balochistan exacerbate the crisis, impacting essential commodity supplies and livelihoods.

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Deadly ‘lawnmowers’ in the sky… Electricity 4 hours a day… A people that won’t give up

The world is focused on the West Asia war. So partly are Ukrainians, who have endured the sound and pain of war for four years. “Now you know what we go through,” they say. Resilience has become a fact of life for them; surrender is off the table. As a…

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Middle East conflict: Iran ‘struck’ high-value US radar systems in Gulf, show satellite images

Iran has reportedly targeted key US radar and early warning systems across the Gulf, including advanced THAAD missile defense components in Jordan and Qatar, and a satellite communications hub in the UAE. These strikes, if confirmed, could significantly degrade American military surveillance and missile defense capabilities in West Asia, with…

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