India warns growth may slow as the Iran conflict pushes up energy costs, widens deficits, and strains supply chains.

India is facing mounting pressure as leader of the BRICS group to steer the bloc toward taking a firmer stand on the Iran conflict, putting New Delhi’s diplomacy to the test.

A US-sanctioned tanker Ping Shun carrying Iranian crude is headed to India’s Vadinar port, marking the first such shipment in nearly seven years amid global oil tensions.

The remains of 20 individuals, including 19 Indians who died in various incidents linked to the Middle East conflict, were repatriated to Kerala’s Cochin International Airport. Among the deceased was Santhanaselvam Krishnan,

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has sharply rejected Donald Trump’s claim that Tehran is seeking a ceasefire, calling it “ridiculous” and insisting the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened under pressure.

India was a major buyer of Iranian crude, peaking at about 11.5% of its total purchase, before 2018 sanctions tightened.

Most of India is forecast to experience higher than normal heat wave days through June, raising the risk of power shortages as the South Asian nation grapples with energy strains worsened by the Middle East conflict.

By Nidhi Verma and Siyi Liu NEW DELHI/SINGAPORE, March 23 (Reuters) - Traders have offered Iranian oil to Indian refiners at a premium to ICE Brent after Washington temporary removed sanctions to ease the energy crisis caused by the U.

NEW DELHI -A Mahan Air aircraft scheduled to travel to New Delhi to collect humanitarian medical supplies was struck in a United States airstrike at Mashhad Airport, according to Iranian sources cited by ANI.

Dubai Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The UAE was preparing to support the US and its allies in reopening the Strait of Hormuz by force, Arab officials told The Wall Street Journal. Meanwhile, Qatar said the country came under attack from three cruise missiles fired by Iran,

By Trixie Yap SINGAPORE, March 31 (Reuters) - India's diesel exports to Southeast Asia surged to the highest in more than seven years in March, shipping data showed, as traders pivoted supply to cover short positions and refiners cashed in on higher profits in Asia caused by the U.