India is the 2nd largest importer of weapons globally after Ukraine, says SIPRI data.

India gets 48% of its defence supplies from Russia, 24% of its defence supplies from France. The country remains the world's 2nd largest importer globally. Adds, "India is increasingly turning to western suppliers". #Defence

Indian authorities say 50 flights are planned for today to bring back Indian nationals from the Gulf. #ForeignAffairs

Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure may reroute West Asia data-centre workloads to India and Singapore amid regional conflict. Cities like Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad could host critical banking workloads, boosting India’s data-centre demand.

Multiple AWS data centres in Gulf have already been targeted and destroyed by Iran.

🇴🇲⚡🇺🇸🇮🇱 Oman Foreign Minister says US, Israel's actions on Iran are immoral and illegal. Oman was the mediator for US-Iran talks before the war broke out.

#InternationalNews
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🇮🇷⚡🇶🇦 Iran has betrayed us: Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani

🇧🇭 Bahrain’s State #Oil company declares Force Majeure on shipments after an Iranian attack set a Refinery Ablaze, disrupting operations.

EAM Jaishankar points to India issuing an Advisory for Iran many times. Says, 'Many disregarded them & remain in Iran'. Points Indian Embassy in Tehran has helped in relocation.

#ForeignAffairs

EAM Jaishankar: 67K Indian Nationals have come back #ForeignAffairs

West Asia is key to India's energy security. Gulf is a major trade partner. Serious supply chain disruption. Lost 2 Indian mariners, one remains missing.

- EAM S. Jaishankar

#Policy #Energy

PGEL down 10% as LPG availability impacts plant operation and production #Economy

🛡️ IZMO Enters India’s #Defence Electronics Sector via #Semiconductor Packaging

👉🏻 izmoMicro, subsidiary of IZMO Ltd, has entered India’s defence electronics sector
👉🏻 Co will act as an advanced semiconductor packaging partner for defence programs
👉🏻 Focus areas include radar & sensing systems, RF/microwave assemblies, airborne electronics, and precision guidance systems
👉🏻 Move aligns with India’s defence indigenization push and record defence spending
👉🏻 Supported by technologies such as silicon photonics, 3D System-in-Package, and defence-grade hermetic packaging

Noida based startup has unveiled Project KAL, a long-range strike drone with 1000 km range. #Defence #Drones #Startups

Reuters confirmed that the girls elementary school in the Iranian city of Minab was bombed TWICE by the US military, 40 minutes apart.

1st strike killed 168 girls and 14 teachers, while the 2nd strike killed the First Aid and rescuers who came to help the survivors

BREAKING: Crude oil prices fall by $17 in two hours on reports of G7 countries considering releasing petroleum reserves

#Energy

$3.5 trillion dollars have been wiped out from the global finanical markets since Feb 28

⚡ ABB to Invest ~₹622.5 Cr in India to Expand Manufacturing & R&D #MakeInIndia

👉🏻 ABB plans to invest ~$75 million (~₹622.5 Cr) in India during 2026
👉🏻 Investment aimed at expanding manufacturing and R&D capabilities
👉🏻 Focus on electrification, motion and automation solutions
👉🏻 Capacity expansion planned across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Nashik and Vadodara
👉🏻 Expected to create 300+ new skilled jobs

As expected Bangladesh govt has asked Indian govt for help to counter rapidly growing fuel shortage at home.

They want 50,000 ton diesel ASAP. #IndianSubcontinent

Bangladesh announced all universities will be closed and all govt offices to work in WFH mode as part of emergency measures to conserve fuel amid a worsening energy crisis linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran. #IndianSubcontinent

Just In: 🇮🇩🤝🇮🇳 Indonesian defence ministry announces signing of deal with India for procurement of 3 batteries of BrahMos Block-III cruise missiles.

2nd buyer of Brahmos after Philippines

#Defence

🇮🇷🇹🇷⚡️Iran has launched a Second Ballistic Missile at Turkey.

The Turkish Ministry of Defense reports that a ballistic missile launched from Iran entered Turkish airspace and was intercepted by NATO air defense systems.

Indian Embassy in Bahrain issues Advisory for Nationals who want to Leave the Country via Saudi Arabia #ForeignAffairs