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.

We must be prepared for the long-term impact, PM Modi tells Parliament on the West Asia war.

Centre calls all-party meeting on March 25 at 5 PM to discuss the West Asia crisis.