US-Iran tensions 2026 Archives

6 Indians killed in West Asia conflict, MEA issues statement

Rohan Umak
March 21, 2026

Indians’ death in US-Iran war: As many as six Indian Nationals lost their lives in the ongoing conflict across West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Saturday, even as efforts continue to shield nearly 10 million Indians residing in the region. Notably, the latest casualty was reported from Riyadh, where an Indian citizen fell prey to a missile and drone strike earlier this week, marking…

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Premium petrol prices surge 2% in India amid Global Energy turmoil; regular fuel prices remain unchanged

Rohan Umak
March 20, 2026

Premium petrol price hike: The ripple effects of global geopolitical tensions are being felt in India, as the premium petrol prices surged by 2% on Friday. Meanwhile, the prices of the regular fuel remain unchanged. The revision will be effective from Friday itself, and comes amid escalating disruptions in international energy supplies triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Price stands at Rs 2.35/litre now Several oil…

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Centre steps up domestic LPG’s output by 30%; urges citizens to refrain from panic booking

Rohan Umak
March 13, 2026

LPG shortage: The Central Government on Friday issued a statement, mentioning that the domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) production has been stepped up by 30%. Officials from the Centre also urged the citizens not to indulge in panic booking of the LPG cylinders, assuring that the supplies remain stable even amid snowballing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. LPG bookings soar to 75.7 lakh/ day, says Secretary Sujata Sharma,…

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LPG cylinders see a surge in prices in India amid West Asia conflict

Rohan Umak
March 7, 2026

LPG price hike: Household budgets across India have received another blow on Saturday, after LPG cylinder prices were increased, following a spike in global energy costs triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Oil marketing companies raised the price of domestic LPG cylinders by Rs 60, while commercial cylinders’ prices surged steeply by Rs 114.5. Industry officials, in an interaction with news agency PTI, attributed the soared…

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Diu native among 3 Indians killed in Iran-led vessel attacks near Oman

Rohan Umak
March 5, 2026

US-Iran war: A 25-year-old man, a native of Diu, who had currently been residing in Mumbai, was among the three Indian nationals killed in the Iranian attacks on two merchant vessels in waters off the Oman coast earlier this week. The incident marks a grave escalation in regional hostilities. The man who met the ill-fate has been identified as Dixit Solanki (25). He was aboard the MKD Vyom…

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US-Iran conflict prompts CBSE to defer Class 10, 12 exams in West Asia

Rohan Umak
March 1, 2026

US-Iran conflict: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has landed on the decision to postpone the Class 10 and Class 12 board exams to be held in several West Asian countries on Sunday, owing to the escalating tensions between USA and Iran. The board cited the deteriorating security situation amid the ongoing war-like situation between both the countries. Notably, the exams for the said grades were slated…