Iran war in perilous stage, peace is the best medicine: WHO chief

IANS | March 22, 2026 8:31 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), on Sunday said the war in the Middle East has reached a perilous stage with strikes reportedly hitting the Natanz Enrichment Complex in Iran, and the Israeli city of Dimona, where a nuclear facility is located.

Domestic LPG supply remains normal, panic bookings dip: Govt

IANS | March 22, 2026 6:18 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The delivery of domestic LPG cylinders remains normal, panic bookings have come down, while the government has increased commercial LPG allocation to states, according to an update by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Sunday amid global disruptions due to the Middle East war.

'India can play key role in breaking China's near-monopoly on critical minerals'

IANS | March 22, 2026 3:41 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) India, which holds the world's fifth largest rare earth reserves and the required technology to produce these minerals, can play a crucial role in breaking China’s near-monopoly on these critical minerals required for making electric vehicles, wind turbines, hi-tech electronic goods and defence equipment, according to an article.

PM Modi to take stock of oil & gas situation amid Middle East conflict

IANS | March 22, 2026 2:50 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level meeting in the evening on Sunday to review the situation related to petroleum products, crude oil, power, and fertiliser sectors against the backdrop of the evolving situation in West Asia, according to reliable sources.

India responding proactively to Middle East crisis to protect economic interests: CII

IANS | March 22, 2026 1:38 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) India is taking swift and balanced steps to manage the economic impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict, with both the government and industry working together to safeguard supply chains, energy security, and overall economic stability, according to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday.

India’s digital partnership opens way ahead for Nigeria: Report

IANS | March 22, 2026 1:12 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) India’s MoUs with Nigeria on sharing digital technology provide the African nation with an opportunity to emulate the successful experiment already carried out in a 1.4 billion strong country in delivering social welfare services, education and the creation of jobs.