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 1.New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): Top American economist and foreign policy expert Prof Jeffrey D Sachs said BRICS countries could have played a stronger role in mediating the ongoing West Asia conflict, but failed to intervene effectively in the negotiation process. Speaking to ANI, he called it a "lost opportunity." Sachs described the situation as "bizarre," particularly amid reports that Pakistan could play a role in mediation efforts. https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/lost-opportunity-for-brics-jeffrey-sachs-on-west-asia-conflict/ 2.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (March 29, 2026) noted that the situation in West Asia had created “challenging times” and called for those “politicising” the issue to refrain from doing so. He cautioned Indians against believing rumours related to the crisis.Speaking during his monthly Mann Ki Baat address, the Prime Minister said that following the COVID-19 pandemic, it was expected that the world would move fo...

 1.Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong highlighted the importance of mutual cultural respect between China and India while addressing the fourth edition of the India-China Youth Dialogue in 2026. Speaking at the event, Xu Feihong said he was "very delighted" to join the dialogue and to explore the future of relations between the two countries. "I found mutual cultural respect between the two countries. Young people have always been the most dynamic voice. Chinese Buddhist monks came to India for Buddhist teachings. It can be said that in China and India friendship, youth plays a major role," he said.  https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-china-youth-dialogue-2026-india-china-can-work-together-over-innovations-chinese-envoy-11269409 2.India and four other “friendly nations” were allowed to move their ships through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said, adding that Tehran has established its “sovereignty” over the waterway connectin...

 1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and discussed with him the evolving situation in West Asia, with particular focus on disruptions affecting global energy security.After his telephonic conversation with the Sri Lankan leader, the prime minister said they reviewed the progress on key initiatives aimed at strengthening India-Sri Lanka energy cooperation and enhancing regional security. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/iran-israel-war-pm-modi-sri-lankan-president-discuss-middle-east-conflict-energy-security-11261730 2.The Centre has constituted seven empowered groups of officials and experts to handle the fallout of the Iran war on specific sectors of the Indian economy, including oil, gas, fertilisers, supply chains, and inflation.The empowered groups, comprising senior officials from the Prime Minister's Office and the Cabinet Secretariat, were based on directions from Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the meeting of the...

 1.Drawing a parallel between the COVID-19 pandemic and the current geopolitical situation because of the war in the Middle East, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said elements such as black marketeers and hoarders try to take advantage of such crises and urged all political parties and governments to stay united. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/iran-war-middle-east-war-pm-narendra-modi-2-covid-mentions-in-pm-modis-rundown-of-middle-east-war-impact-on-india-11254401 2.Germany is grappling with a shortage of skilled workers, seemingly driven by long-term demographic decline. With an ageing population and very few young people entering the labour force, Europe's largest economy is increasingly looking abroad to sustain its workforce. Among the countries stepping into this gap, India has emerged as a key partner. https://www.indiatoday.in/jobs/story/indians-in-germany-labour-shortage-demographic-decline-ageing-population-skilled-indian-workers-2885832-2026-03-23 3.The Indian rupee f...

 1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting of the Cabinet Committee of Security to discuss the long and short-term measures to ensure the supply of essential commodities and energy security in view of the ongoing war in Iran. The CCS -- the country's highest decision-making body on security and strategic matters -- had carried out a detailed assessment of the availability of critical items for the common man, including food, energy and fuel security. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/citizens-must-be-safeguarded-from-iran-war-effect-pm-modi-at-key-meet-11251798 2.Narendra Modi has become India’s longest-serving head of an elected government, completing 8,931 days in office across his tenures as chief minister and prime minister.With the milestone, PM Modi surpassed Pawan Kumar Chamling, who served 8,930 days as Chief Minister of Sikkim.PM Modi, who first took office as Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001, led the western state for more than 13 years before stepping down ...

1.Not our war: Here are counties that rejected Trump’s Hormuz naval support demand- Donald Trump on Monday signalled a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Marco Rubio set to name participating nations. However, many key allies have snubbed the proposal, firmly ruling out any military involvement or deployment of warships to the region.President Emmanuel Macron said France is not a party to the conflict and will never take part in operations to open or liberate the Strait of Hormuz in the current context, speaking at the start of a cabinet meeting on Tuesday. https://www.wionews.com/photos/not-our-war-here-are-countries-that-rejected-trump-s-hormuz-coalition-demand-1773771485331/1773771485332 2.India’s second LPG carrier ‘Nanda Devi’ arrived safely at Vadinar port in Gujarat on Tuesday (March 17, 2026), carrying 46,500 metric tonnes of gas after navigating the Strait of Hormuz amid the West Asia conflict, an official said. ‘Nanda Devi’ has docked at Vadinar port in Devbhumi D...