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West Asia

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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Pakistan writes to X to block OpIndia video made in June 2025 that exposed how Pakistan is playing double game with Iran and US

OpIndia Staff - 16 April, 2026

The video by OpIndia talks about AQ Khan’s 1986 Iran visit, nuclear cooperation and how Pakistan allegedly spread nuclear technology worldwide. Another post compared US bombing a school in Iran with Pakistan bombing a hospital in Afghanistan.

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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

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“Countries cannot hijack international transit routes”: EU and UK reject the idea of toll on Strait of Hormuz, movement of ships remains stalled over...

OpIndia Staff - 9 April, 2026

The European Union has firmly rejected any proposal to impose toll or transit fees on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, emphasising that international...

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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Iran threatens to abandon the ceasefire if Israel continues strikes on Hezbollah, Netanyahu says the deal does not include operations in Lebanon

OpIndia Staff - 8 April, 2026

Iran has warned it will withdraw from the fragile two-week ceasefire with the United States if Israel continues its military campaign against Hezbollah in...

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