India & World

During the discussion, both leaders reviewed the progress achieved across diverse areas of the India-Canada Strategic Partnership.

This alert from the Home Ministry comes amid a sharp escalation of the conflict in West Asia, especially after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Demonstrators, primarily Shia Muslims, mourned and condemned the US and Israel, while local leaders urged calm and peace.

All offices run by the Uttar Pradesh government, including those located in Noida, will remain shut for three days in view of the Holi festival.

MCX Gold, silver rate today highlights: In global markets, gold prices rose on Monday as geopolitical tensions rose amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Spot gold was up 1% at $5,329.39 an ounce, as of 0201 GMT, Reuters reported.

MCX Gold, silver rate today LIVE updates: In global markets, gold prices rose on Monday as geopolitical tensions rose amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Spot gold was up 1% at $5,329.39 an ounce, as of 0201 GMT, Reuters reported.

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India has an estimated 9.6 million nationals living and working in West Asia, including around 10,000 in Iran.

While the government aims to finalise the agreement within the year,senior officials of the ministry of external affairsnoted that EU ratification is a longer process and is expected to reach the European Parliament by mid-2026.

India's rice exports face threats due to West Asia tensions, affecting basmati trade with delays and rising costs, particularly impacting Punjab and Haryana.