Ayatollah Khamenei, 86, who became the Supreme Leader in 1989, held the position till his assassination in the joint US-Israeli strikes on February 28. FILE PIC
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Modi speaks to Macron on West Asia; discusses shared concern, seeks return to dialogue
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed shared concerns over the evolving situation in West Asia, and the need for a return to dialogue and diplomacy. After his telephonic conversation with Macron, Modi said they will continue to engage closely and coordinate efforts towards the early restoration of peace and stability in the region. (PTI)
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore airports see 175 flight cancellations amid Middle East crisis
At least 175 international flights were cancelled at Delhi and Bangalore airports on Thursday due to the Middle East crisis, officials said. Carriers, including those from the Middle East, started operating a limited number of flights to ferry passengers who have been stranded in the wake of the escalating conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran. (PTI)
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: CM Vijayan slams Centre over response to Iranian warship attack, calls West Asia tensions alarming
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday termed the attack on an Iranian warship that had participated in a joint naval exercise in India as "extremely serious" and criticised the response of the Union government as "objectionable and disappointing". In a statement, Vijayan said the evolving conflict situation in West Asia is deeply worrying and poses a serious threat to global peace and international stability. (IANS)
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Ticket prices soar over 100 pc on US-India routes after Middle East airspace closures disrupt flights
Airfares on several major routes between North America and India have surged sharply after the closure of key airspace corridors disrupted long-haul flight operations, forcing airlines to reroute flights and reduce capacity. The disruption follows the escalation of conflict across parts of the Middle East, a region that normally acts as one of the world’s busiest aviation corridors. (IANS)