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ATF hiked 5 per cent for international airlines; domestic rates unchanged

ATF hiked 5 per cent for international airlines; domestic rates unchanged

There has been no change in ATF prices for domestic airlines. ATF rates for international carriers were increased by USD 76.55 per kilolitre (kl), or 5.33 per cent, to USD 1,511.86 per kl in Delhi, home to India’s busiest airport, according to state-owned oil companies Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

US Israel War On Iran, Donald Trump Hormuz Deadline, Missile Drone Attacks, Oil Crisis Deepens in Middle East Conflict, US Iran Ceasefire Talks Today Latest News

US Israel War On Iran, Donald Trump Hormuz Deadline, Missile Drone Attacks, Oil Crisis Deepens in Middle East Conflict, US Iran Ceasefire Talks Today Latest News

Iran-US-Israel War Live Updates: US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House. (Photo: AP) Iran-US-Israel War News Today Live Updates: The ceasefire efforts between US-Israel and Iran have hit a deadlock after Iran rejected a 45-day truce proposal on Monday. With a deadline looming over the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump has sharply raised the stakes, warning of sweeping military action and signalling a decisive phase in the crisis that could have far-reaching consequences for the region and beyond. What Trump said: Trump has sharply escalated his rhetoric, warning that Iran could be “taken out in one night” — possibly as soon as Tuesday — if it fails to meet US demands. He said it would take “about four hours” to destroy Iran’s bridges and power plants, threatening “complete demolition” of key infrastructure. Story continues below this ad At a White House press conference, Trump said he was “not at all” concerned about potential war …

Coach Graham Arnold praises Iraq’s World Cup feat after banning social media | Football News

Coach Graham Arnold praises Iraq’s World Cup feat after banning social media | Football News

2 min readApr 1, 2026 10:52 PM IST Australian Graham Arnold, head coach of Iraq, said on Wednesday that his team would give everything at this year’s World Cup and relish the opportunity to surprise the worlds. Iraq qualified for the World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1 in Mexico in their inter-confederation playoff on Wednesday, sealing a return to the finals after a 40-year absence. Aymen Hussein steered home a second-half winner to make the Iraqis the 48th and last team to qualify for the tournament to be hosted by Canada, Mexico and the U.S. Ali Al Hamadi gave Iraq a 10th-minute lead at Monterrey Stadium but Bolivia were level at the break through Moises Paniagua. Arnold guided Australia to the round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and will become the second Australian coach to lead two different teams to the World Cup finals. “Before we think about facing France, I should say that I faced them before with Australia at the 2022 World Cup. We lost 4-1, but we used …

Jaishankar raises concerns about food, fuel, fertilizer shortages at G-7 meet

Jaishankar raises concerns about food, fuel, fertilizer shortages at G-7 meet

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar during the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (G7 FMM) session, in France on Maarch 27, 2026. Photo credit: @DrSJaishankar/X via PTI As the U.S.-Israel war against Iran approached the close of its fourth week, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed India and the Global South’s concerns about food, fuel, and fertilizer shortages with his counterparts from the G-7 advanced economies and others, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Mr. Jaishankar is on the second day of his visit to Vaux-de-Cernay, France, as one of several guest country representatives at the G-7 Foreign Ministers meeting. He spoke at two sessions, one on global governance, peacekeeping and humanitarian aid delivery, and a second session on the India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). The Minister stressed the importance of having resilient trade corridors, according to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. “The uncertainties arising from the conflicts in West Asia only make a stronger case for more resilient trade corridors and supply chains,” Mr. Jaishankar said in a post on X. “At the …

PM Modi speaks to Iran President; stresses on freedom of navigation, ensuring shipping lanes open

PM Modi speaks to Iran President; stresses on freedom of navigation, ensuring shipping lanes open

This was the second telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Modi and the Iranian President since the present conflict started on February 28. File | Photo Credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (March 21, 2026) conveyed Id and Nowruz greetings to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, expressing hope that this festive season brings peace, stability and prosperity to West Asia. In his telephonic conversation with the Iranian leader, Prime Minister Modi condemned the attacks on critical infrastructure in the region, which threaten regional stability and disrupt global supply chains, and reiterated the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation and ensuring that shipping lanes remain open and secure. “Spoke with President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian and conveyed Eid and Nowruz greetings. We expressed hope that this festive season brings peace, stability and prosperity to West Asia,” the prime minister said in a post on X. “Condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in the region, which threaten regional stability and disrupt global supply chains,” he said. Spoke with President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian and conveyed Eid and Nowruz greetings. We …

After CISCE, CBSE Cancels Class 12 Board Exams In West Asia Amid Iran War | World News

After CISCE, CBSE Cancels Class 12 Board Exams In West Asia Amid Iran War | World News

Last Updated:March 15, 2026, 10:54 IST The exams scheduled from 16 March to 10 April for CBSE-affiliated schools in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE stand cancelled. CBSE Calls Off Class 12 Boards in 7 Middle East Countries The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled the Class 12 board examinations for students in several Middle East countries amid the ongoing regional crisis. According to a circular issued on 15 March 2026, the exams scheduled from 16 March to 10 April 2026 for CBSE-affiliated schools in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE stand cancelled. The board also said exams that had earlier been postponed will now remain cancelled. CBSE added that the method for declaring results for affected students will be announced separately. CBSE Cancels Boards for Students in Gulf Countries This comes after the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) cancelled the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) and Indian School Certificate (ISC) board examinations scheduled at all centres in the United Arab …

Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs in Formula 1 called off amid war in West Asia | Motor-sport News

Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs in Formula 1 called off amid war in West Asia | Motor-sport News

3 min readUpdated: Mar 15, 2026 09:33 AM IST The Formula One Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will not take place in April as was previous scheduled, the governing body International Automobile Federation (FIA) has said. The international body also said in its statement that the races won’t be replaced by any other next month. US and Israeli attacks on Iran are continuing while Iranian drones and missiles have hit Middle Eastern capitals including Bahrain’s Manama, where team personnel would be staying in hotels. Airports in the region have closed, including Manama, with Iran threatening to block the key trade route through the Strait of Hormuz. Bahrain is also the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet. “It has been confirmed today that, after careful evaluations, due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East region, the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will not take place in April,” said the FIA in its statement. Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April.#FIA #F1 pic.twitter.com/gwHHDHkOdy — FIA (@fia) March 14, …

West Asia conflict: Jaishankar holds ‘detailed’ conversation with Iranian counterpart Araghchi

West Asia conflict: Jaishankar holds ‘detailed’ conversation with Iranian counterpart Araghchi

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. File | Photo Credit: PTI External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday (March 10, 2026) spoke to his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi – their third such conversation since the West Asia crisis began – as New Delhi ramped up efforts to protect its energy security amid a virtual blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. He also spoke to German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and exchanged views on the unfolding crisis in West Asia. Israel-Iran war LIVE “A detailed conversation this evening with Foreign Minister @araghchi of Iran on the latest developments regarding the ongoing conflict. We agreed to remain in touch,” Mr. Jaishankar said on social media. It was the first phone conversation between the two foreign ministers after Iran announced the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader, days after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a joint U.S.-Israel military strike. It is not immediately known whether the sinking of an Iranian warship by the U.S. …

Khamenei killing: Mehbooba Mufti, NC MPs from J&K visit Iran Embassy in Delhi to express condolences

Khamenei killing: Mehbooba Mufti, NC MPs from J&K visit Iran Embassy in Delhi to express condolences

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti during a visit to the Iranian Cultural Centre and Embassy in Delhi on March 9, 2026. Credit: X/@MehboobaMufti Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti, and ruling National Conference (NC) MPs visited the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi on Monday (March 10, 2026) to express condolences over the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the former supreme leader of the Islamic Republic. The leaders also condemned the U.S.-Israel attacks on the country. Ms. Mufti accompanied by party legislator and Shia cleric Aga Muntazir Mehdi met Iranian ambassador Dr. Mohammad Fathali. “India and Iran have shared decades of friendship. When India faced sanctions after its nuclear tests, Iran stood by us and continued supplying oil. It’s painful to see India now side with Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu, against whom the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants over alleged war crimes in Gaza,” she said. “We pray that Iran emerges as victorious in its fight against evil, as it stands alone. It seems all …

News18 Evening Digest: US Reacts After Israel Hit 30 Iranian Fuel Depots In A Day & Other Top News | India News

News18 Evening Digest: US Reacts After Israel Hit 30 Iranian Fuel Depots In A Day & Other Top News | India News

Last Updated:March 09, 2026, 18:05 IST We are also covering: Why Has Kharg Island, Long Untouched In The Iran War, Suddenly Caught Donald Trump’s Attention? and other top news. Israel’s strikes on 30 Iranian fuel depots. In today’s News18 evening digest, we bring to you the latest on Israel Iran War as Israel hit 30 Iranian fuel depots. The move went far beyond what the United States expected after being notified in advance, triggering the first significant disagreement between the allies since the war began eight days ago. Check this other top stories here. ‘WTF’: How US Reacted After Israel Hit 30 Iranian Fuel Depots In A Day Israel’s strikes on 30 Iranian fuel depots on Saturday went far beyond what the United States expected after being notified in advance, triggering the first significant disagreement between the allies since the war began eight days ago, Axios reported, citing a US official, an Israeli official and a source with knowledge of the matter. Read more Indonesia Inks $200–$350 Million Deal To Buy BrahMos Missiles From India …