West Asia
India sets up seven empowered groups to tackle West Asia war impact
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The Indian government has formed seven Empowered Groups of secretaries to monitor and mitigate the West Asia conflict's effects. Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the situation in a phone call with Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, focusing on energy security disruptions.
In a New Delhi all-party meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar rejected Pakistan's offer to mediate in the US-Iran conflict, stating India does not engage in 'dalali' or brokering. He assured lawmakers of adequate fuel stocks and noted Prime Minister Modi's request to President Trump to end the war soon.
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The Ministry of Civil Aviation has withdrawn temporary caps on domestic airfares effective March 23, 2026. The measure ends restrictions imposed after IndiGo's crisis in December 2025. Airlines have been directed to ensure transparent and reasonable pricing.