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NCB seizes ₹182 crore consignment of ‘Jihadi drug’ Captagon, one foreigner arrested: HM Amit Shah says not a single gram of drugs will be...

OpIndia Staff - 16 May, 2026

In a significant boost to the Drug-free India campaign, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has achieved its first-ever seizure of a large quantity of...

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Price rise, fuel rationing, shutdowns, work from home and more: How India’s neighbours have been handling challenges brought by Iran-US war

Rukma Rathore - 12 May, 2026

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and other neighbours have turned to India for assistance during the crisis from US-Iran war.

Government and Policy

Daily briefing on West Asia crisis: Govt assures energy supplies stable, fertilisers adequate, and maritime operations unaffected

OpIndia Staff - 30 April, 2026

The briefing began with a statement from Aparna Sharma, Additional Secretary in the Department of Fertilisers, who reassured that fertiliser availability across the country remains stable and well above requirement levels.

West Asia crisis briefing: No LPG shortage, fertiliser supply strong, Indian crew safe after maritime incident

OpIndia Staff - 27 April, 2026

The government has even increased the allocation of commercial LPG significantly to meet demand.

Government and Policy

West Asia crisis: Modi govt assures fuel supply stability, operational ports and evacuation of stranded Indian nationals

OpIndia Staff - 23 April, 2026

Despite volatility in international crude and LPG prices, the Government has not increased consumer prices and has worked to keep them stable.

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From evacuating 11 lakh Indians to ensuring LPG supply, navigating blockades and daily inter-ministerial briefings: Read how Modi govt is managing West Asia crisis

Shriti Sagar - 23 April, 2026

On a single day recently, over 45 lakh LPG bookings were registered, and a massive 51 lakh cylinders were delivered to doorsteps across the country.

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No LPG shortage, no shipping disruptions: Inside India’s multi-ministry strategy to counter West Asia crisis

OpIndia Staff - 13 April, 2026

Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said that there is no reason for alarm when it comes to the supply of domestic LPG.

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Much hyped Islamabad Talk collapses: Why Iran and US failed to come to an agreement, and what happens to the Strait of Hormuz and...

OpIndia Staff - 12 April, 2026

The high-stakes direct talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, hyped as a potential breakthrough after weeks of devastating conflict, collapsed after roughly 21 hours of intensive, round-the-clock negotiations

Government and Policy

Inter-ministerial briefing on West Asia crisis: 1,800 Indian seafarers repatriated so far, drug prices stable despite supply chain disruptions, domestic users prioritised for LPG

OpIndia Staff - 9 April, 2026

Amidst the prevailing tensions in West Asia due to the Iran war, the Central government held the daily Inter-Ministerial briefing on 9th April. Though...

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