India examining diesel supply requests from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives: MEA

IANS | March 12, 2026 5:35 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Emphasising India’s role as a major exporter of refined petroleum products, particularly to neighbouring countries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that the Indian government has received a request from Bangladesh for diesel supply, which is currently under review.

Pakistan has zero credibility when it comes to cross-border terrorism: MEA

IANS | March 12, 2026 4:46 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) India on Thursday slammed Pakistan yet again, terming the country as the “state sponsor of terrorism for decades” which also has no credibility when it comes to cross-border terrorism. Reacting strongly to Islamabad's allegations of India's involvement in the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan along the Durand Line, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) that nobody is fooled by Pakistan's "assumed victimhood" now.

Consumers hit as prices of daily goods surge in Pakistan, shopkeepers blame petrol costs

IANS | March 12, 2026 1:30 PM

Islamabad, March 12 (IANS) Retailers in big cities of Pakistan have raised prices of confectionery and other daily-use commodities, including fresh fruits, citing the recent rise in petroleum prices, although the majority of the shops were still selling existing stock purchased at older prices, local media reported on Thursday. This has raised serious concerns for the consumers.