India has started supplying diesel to Bangladesh through the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline from Assam’s Numaligarh refinery. About 5,000 tonnes of diesel are being sent in the first shipment on Tuesday. The supply is part of an agreement under which India will provide 180,000 tonnes of diesel every year. Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation Chairman Muhammad Rezanur Rahman said, “India will supply 180,000 tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh via the pipeline each year.” The move comes as Bangladesh faces a fuel shortage due to disruptions in global oil supplies during the US-Israel-Iran war. Officials say the delivery will help ease pressure on transport and power generation. (PC: India Today)

Hussain Hassan Mirza, the first United Arab Emirates envoy to India, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi could play a key role in ending the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. In an interview, Mirza stated that a single phone call from Modi to the leaders of Iran and Israel could help resolve the crisis due to his strong credibility and diplomatic influence in the region. He also emphasized that the UAE does not want to be dragged into the war and will not allow its territory to be used for military operations by either side. According to Mirza, India’s balanced relations with both nations could help promote dialogue and de-escalation in the Middle East. (PC: NDTV)

Former United Arab Emirates ambassador to India, Hussain Hassan Mirza, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi could play a key diplomatic role in easing tensions between Israel and Iran. In an interview, Mirza suggested that Modi’s strong relations with both countries might allow him to help de-escalate the conflict through direct communication. He also highlighted India’s significant presence in the UAE, where more than 3.5 million Indians live and contribute to the country’s economy. Mirza added that Gulf countries, including the UAE, are trying to prevent the conflict from spreading across the region while strengthening their defence against missile and drone threats. (PC: X)

The government of India has decided not to increase retail petrol prices even as global crude oil prices crossed $100 per barrel amid geopolitical tensions. According to official sources, the move aims to shield consumers from rising fuel costs during the ongoing global energy uncertainty. At the same time, authorities have tightened LPG distribution rules by increasing the minimum gap for booking a domestic refill from 21 days to 25 days. The measure is intended to prevent hoarding and ensure fair supply of cooking gas cylinders across the country. (PC: X)

Former UAE Ambassador to India Hussain Hassan Mirza said Prime Minister Narendra Modi could help ease the Iran–Israel conflict. He said Modi commands respect across the region and has credibility with both sides. “One phone call from Mr Modi to the counterparts in Iran and Israel can solve this issue, can end this issue,” Mirza told NDTV. He also said the United Arab Emirates does not want to be involved in the conflict. “There is no reason for the UAE to be involved in this,” he said. Mirza noted the UAE has relations with both Iran and Israel and could help mediation. The fighting continued on Monday with new Israeli strikes reported in Iran. (PC: NDTV)

Indonesia has signed an agreement with India to procure the BrahMos missile system, a defence ministry spokesperson said on Monday. The deal is part of Jakarta’s effort to modernise its military hardware, especially in the maritime sector. Spokesperson Rico Ricardo Sirait said the agreement aims to improve Indonesia’s defence capabilities. “It is part of the modernisation of military hardware and defence capabilities, especially in the maritime sector,” he said. He did not confirm the value of the deal. Earlier discussions suggested it could be worth between $200 million and $350 million. BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile developed jointly by India and Russia. India previously exported the system to the Philippines in 2022. (PC: X)

Indian medical students stranded in Iran have sent urgent distress calls as the conflict in West Asia intensifies. The All India Medical Students Association said it received more than 18 appeals, particularly from Isfahan, where dozens of students were shifted to underground basements after nearby attacks. Students in Qom, Kerman and Shiraz also reported explosions and shortages of food supplies. Parents of stranded students protested in India, urging the government to bring them home safely. The crisis comes as the war involving Iran, Israel and the US enters its tenth day, with fresh strikes and missile attacks reported across the region. (PC: AP)

2 people were killed after a missile hit a residential area in Al-Kharj city in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Saudi Civil Defense said the victims were foreign nationals, one Indian and one Bangladeshi. Twelve others, all Bangladeshi residents, were injured in the attack. The projectile struck a residential compound used by a maintenance and cleaning company. Authorities have not released the names of the victims. Following the incident, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh advised Indian citizens to stay alert and follow local safety guidelines. Officials said embassy and consulate services are functioning normally. Flights between Saudi Arabia and India are also operating regularly.

India is speeding up the development of long-range strike drones after Iran used Shahed drones in its war with Israel. Military planners say the conflict showed how low-cost drones can attack targets and overwhelm air defences. India is now testing two projects, the Sheshnaag drone and Project KAL. Recent trials included launching drones from highways. The Sheshnaag-150 drone has a range of over 1,000 km and can stay in the air for more than five hours. It can also identify and strike targets with little human control. Defence officials say these drones will strengthen India’s modern warfare capabilities and improve surveillance and precision attack operations.

An Indian-origin man in the United States may face deportation after a video showed him dancing at the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. The man, identified online as Madhu Raju, posted the video on TikTok. The clip quickly went viral and drew strong criticism. Many users said dancing at a war memorial was disrespectful. Some also tagged his alleged employer, a cybersecurity firm, on social media. Soon after the backlash, Raju deleted his social media accounts and a dance studio page linked to him. US authorities are now reviewing whether the act violated rules at the memorial and if it could affect his visa status.