"Putin was selling oil at just $50 a barrel. But now India has a waiver to buy Russian energy. Russia is telling India it will not give any more discounts because sanctions are gone and India needs Russia now. So they're charging $90 a barrel," says energy expert Amos Hochstein

Security forces launched a massive search operation in Samba district after a suspected Pakistani drone was spotted near the International Border. Troops and police are combing nearby villages to check for possible weapon or narcotics drops.

Regarding the prevailing war situation in West Asia, PM Modi stated that the government is taking all necessary steps to ensure that citizens face minimal difficulties and experience the least possible impact.

🇮🇳⚡️ — India condemns Pakistan’s air strikes inside Afghanistan, calling them an act of aggression and urging respect for Afghanistan’s sovereignty: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

Around 2,000 companies of central forces are likely to be deployed for the two-phase 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, marking a record security deployment.

Amidst the war in West Asia, Indian officials stated that they are trying to procure LPG wherever possible.

India issues a notification for an Indian Air Force exercise across its northeastern region bordering China, Bhutan & Myanmar

Date: 19 March 2026

UAE FM, EAM Jaishankar hold talks

PM Modi holds talks with French President, Oman Sultan, and Malaysia PM on West Asia war

India confirms receiving energy supply requests from neighbouring countries amid West Asia war

India will continue receiving more tankers carrying oil from multiple sources, including Russia, says MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

Legal proceedings are underway, says MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on the arrest of Ukrainian nationals in India; confirms consular access has been received from the Ukrainian government.

Indian govt statement by PM Modi chairs Cabinet Committee on Security on West Asia war.

PM Narendra Modi reviewed the impact of the West Asia conflict, focusing on ensuring essential supplies like food, fuel, fertilizer, and electricity while managing economic effects. The government planned short- and long-term measures, including diversifying imports and exports, and emphasized coordinated action to protect citizens and prevent shortages or hoarding.

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov addressed an event on India-Russia relations.

PM Modi is addressing the Parliament on the West Asia War.

PM Modi on the West Asia war: Some Indian nationals have lost their lives; we are extending full support to their families.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Parliament that several Indian ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days.