{"id":1802638,"date":"2026-03-02T09:21:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T06:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1802638"},"modified":"2026-03-02T09:21:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T06:21:28","slug":"indias-girl-cricketers-dream-of-stepping-into-the-spotlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1802638","title":{"rendered":"India&#8217;s girl cricketers dream of stepping into the spotlight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76131633_6.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"s1sfzv1a sk6xmai\">\n<div class=\"content-area sa7l9jt s9mg977\">\n<section data-tracking-name=\"sharing-icons-inline\" class=\"c75t7t0 hh5424a in-line closed\">\n<div class=\"copy-button-wrapper closed\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/59del<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"s4bcs45\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76131633_800.webp 50w, https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76131633_801.webp 129w, https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76131633_802.webp 352w, https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76131633_803.webp 575w\" media=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 575px)\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" \/><figcaption class=\"c1oedowi lofg86o m4xla6a s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">The Congress Party criticized the timing of Modi&#8217;s visit to Israel and meeting with Netanyahu last week<small class=\"copyright c19ed66t ihwmx5 idu7i8u lxmvniw icns9en rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">Image: Ilia Yefimovich\/AFP<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-live-blog-rich-text-overview\" id=\"live-blog-rich-text-overview\" class=\"c1800ln sq3xutt atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-news-opposition-congress-criticizes-modi-over-iran-crisis\/live-76179075#post-live-blog-rich-text-overview\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section What you need to know<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"c2fyhwl ctymiyf content-block i1if36d6 i1ytahzz\">\n<h2 class=\"cp7bjxx h1du6kc5 lt5vbch pohyj9x s16w0xvi m1u0isv1 b1fzgn0z\">What you need to know<\/h2>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<ul>\n<li>India&#8217;s Congress Party denounced the &#8216;targeted assassination&#8217;\u00a0of Iran&#8217;s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei<\/li>\n<li>The party also criticized the timing of Modi&#8217;s visit to Israel last week<\/li>\n<li>Modi has spoken to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and the UAE&#8217;s leader as tensions flare\u00a0in the\u00a0Middle East<\/li>\n<li>India and Canada are aiming to seal a free trade deal by the end of the year<\/li>\n<li>IndiGo plans 10 special relief flights out of Saudi Arabia&#8217;s Jeddah amid continued suspensions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>This blog has been closed. Thank you for reading.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Here&#8217;s the latest from <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india\/t-18996071\">India<\/a> on Monday, March 2:<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"s1ogwy7c ev9ivjh\">\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-liveblog-post\" id=\"liveblog-post-76190341\" class=\"liveblog-post sh8w7rk atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-news-opposition-congress-criticizes-modi-over-iran-crisis\/live-76179075#post-liveblog-post-76190341\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section Sleep well, see you tomorrow<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"l3vczb5\"><span class=\"time-area s1i8qhb9 icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><span class=\"publication icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><time aria-hidden=\"true\">03\/02\/2026<\/time><span class=\"s28j2rd\">March 2, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pmcvy6l h1du6kc5 l1evdo4u p1y8x1v s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Sleep well, see you tomorrow<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>With that, it&#8217;s past 1:30 a.m. in New Delhi and we&#8217;ll sign off for the day. Thanks from all of us at DW\u00a0in Delhi, Bonn and beyond\u00a0for joining our coverage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Dharvi was able to take a well-earned rest a few hours ago, but our Delhi bureau will be back in business in the morning to make a start on Tuesday&#8217;s coverage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>See you then!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bp605kw start\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/59gaT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-liveblog-post\" id=\"liveblog-post-76189618\" class=\"liveblog-post sh8w7rk atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-news-opposition-congress-criticizes-modi-over-iran-crisis\/live-76179075#post-liveblog-post-76189618\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section Cricket: Mideast turmoil strands W. Indies and Zimbabwe after T20 exit<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"l3vczb5\"><span class=\"time-area s1i8qhb9 icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><span class=\"publication icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><time aria-hidden=\"true\">03\/02\/2026<\/time><span class=\"s28j2rd\">March 2, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pmcvy6l h1du6kc5 l1evdo4u p1y8x1v s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Cricket: Mideast turmoil strands W. Indies and Zimbabwe after T20 exit<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76189972\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76189972_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"Sanju Samson of India plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between India and West Indies in Kolkata, India, on March 1, 2026.\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">India&#8217;s Sanju Samson raced to an unbeaten 97 in just 50 deliveries to book a proverbial early flight home for the West Indies, at least until said flight was canceled<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Debajyoti Chakraborty\/NurPhoto\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The West Indies and Zimbabwe cricket teams said on Monday that they had delayed their return from India after elimination from the <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/cricket-india-pakistan-t20-world-cup-clash-back-on-after-boycott-ends\/a-75887991\">Twenty20 World Cup<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>They are unable to arrange flights home because of the international airspace closures amid the <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/iran-war-updates-us-israel-kuwait-warplanes-crash\/live-76179461\">conflict in the Middle East<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Hosts India dashed the West Indies&#8217; hopes of a semifinal berth on Sunday thanks in large part to\u00a0a man-of-the-match performance from wicket keeper\u00a0Sanju Samson\u00a0to ensure they would progress to the final four.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Zimbabwe, meanwhile,\u00a0lost all three of their games in the so-called Super Eights stage and therefore never really threatened to claim a semifinal spot.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Zimbabwe men&#8217;s team remains safe and well in India,&#8221; Zimbabwe Cricket said in a social media post. &#8220;The squad was scheduled to return home via Dubai.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Cricket West Indies (CWI) said they were working with the International Cricket Council, the sport&#8217;s global governing body, to make safe travel arrangements for the players and staff.<\/p>\n<p>The ICC is headquartered in Dubai and it had earlier said it was activating contingency plans for their personnel, who were scheduled to travel through Dubai and then on to their home countries.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The safety and well-being of our playsers, coaches, and officials remain our highest priority,&#8221; CWI said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"vjs-wrapper embed big\">\n<h2 aria-label=\"Embedded video \u2014 India's girl cricketers dream of stepping into the spotlight\" class=\"headline\">India&#8217;s girl cricketers dream of stepping into the spotlight<\/h2>\n<p><video id=\"video-75329107\" controls playsinline preload=\"none\" poster=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-id=\"75329107\" data-posterurl=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/75329212_605.webp\" data-duration=\"02:50\"><source src=\"https:\/\/hlsvod.dw.com\/i\/dwtv_video\/flv\/je\/je20251230_QCricketN_,AVC_480x270,AVC_512x288,AVC_640x360,AVC_960x540,AVC_1280x720,AVC_1920x1080,.mp4.csmil\/master.m3u8\" type=\"application\/x-mpegURL\" \/><\/video><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bp605kw start\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/59gOo<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-liveblog-post\" id=\"liveblog-post-76188920\" class=\"liveblog-post sh8w7rk atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-news-opposition-congress-criticizes-modi-over-iran-crisis\/live-76179075#post-liveblog-post-76188920\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section In pictures \u2014 Early start to Holi festivities in several cities<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"l3vczb5\"><span class=\"time-area s1i8qhb9 icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><span class=\"publication icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><time aria-hidden=\"true\">03\/02\/2026<\/time><span class=\"s28j2rd\">March 2, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pmcvy6l h1du6kc5 l1evdo4u p1y8x1v s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">In pictures \u2014 Early start to Holi festivities in several cities<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76189132\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76189132_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"CBSE board students apply Gulal to each other after attending an exam ahead of the Holi festival, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. March 2, 2026.\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">The Hindu Holi festival of colours, love and spring really picks up pace on Tuesday and Wednesday, but these students in Prayagraj got an early start after completing an exam on Monday<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Prabhat Kumar Verma\/ZUMA\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76189068\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76189068_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"Indians perform rituals around a bonfire during Holi festival celebrations at Palaj village near Gandhinagar, India, Monday, March 2, 2026.\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">In the village of Palaj near Gandhinagar, this large bonfire was set up as the focal point of festivities<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Ajit Solanki\/AP Photo\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76188998\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76188998_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"Blind children celebrate the festival of Holi with flowers at a blind school in Kolkata, India, on March 2, 2026. \"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">Blind children took center stage in this school celebration in Kolkata<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Debarchan Chatterjee\/NurPhoto\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76189036\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76189036_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"Widows covered in flower petals and colour celebrate Holi on March 02, 2026 in Vrindavan, India. In Vrindavan, the traditional Holi celebration for widows marks a significant departure from centuries-old customs that once barred them from participating in festivities.\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">In a departure from centuries-old customs that barred them from taking part, widows in Vrindavan were allowed to celebrate and be plastered in color and flower petals<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Amit Shukla\/Avalon\/Photoshot\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76179235\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76179235_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"A vendor sells colors and Holi items in a market ahead of Holi Festival in Kolkata, India. March 1, 2026.\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">It must be a bumper week for anyone looking to sell colored powders and dyes<small class=\"copyright\">Image: ANI News\/IMAGO<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76189096\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76189096_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"A woman smeared with vermilion powder fires a color smoke bomb during the Holi festival celebration. Kathmandu, Nepal, March 2, 2026.\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">Celebrations of the victory of good over evil and the advent of spring also took place in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu on Monday<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Bivas Shrestha\/SOPA Images\/ZUMA\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bp605kw start\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/59gDY<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-liveblog-post\" id=\"liveblog-post-76188880\" class=\"liveblog-post sh8w7rk atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-news-opposition-congress-criticizes-modi-over-iran-crisis\/live-76179075#post-liveblog-post-76188880\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section IndiGo plans 10 special relief flights out of Jeddah amid continued suspensions<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"l3vczb5\"><span class=\"time-area s1i8qhb9 icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><span class=\"publication icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><time aria-hidden=\"true\">03\/02\/2026<\/time><span class=\"s28j2rd\">March 2, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pmcvy6l h1du6kc5 l1evdo4u p1y8x1v s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">IndiGo plans 10 special relief flights out of Jeddah amid continued suspensions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>India&#8217;s Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Monday that although the country&#8217;s biggest airline <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/indigo-crisis-clouds-indias-aviation-ambitions\/a-75061966\">IndiGo<\/a> was continuing its disruptions to certain regular services, it would operate 10 special relief flights out of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia on March 3.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>These flights would aim &#8220;to facilitate the return of stranded passengers, subject to required approvals and prevailing airspace conditions,&#8221; the ministry said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;IndiGo is coordinating\u00a0with the Consulate General of India at Jeddah for passenger facilitation. Foreign carriers operating between India and the Gulf region are also undertaking limited operations, subject to operational and airspace considerations,&#8221; it said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Several hours earlier on Monday, IndiGo had confirmed that its temporary suspensions to regular services would remain in effect on March 3.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As part of our continued precautionary approach, the temporary suspension of select international flights operating through parts of the Middle Eastern airspace has been extended,&#8221; the airline said. &#8220;Additionally, certain other international services may be impacted as we align operations with evolving conditions.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bp605kw start\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/59gCu<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-liveblog-post\" id=\"liveblog-post-76188781\" class=\"liveblog-post sh8w7rk atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-news-opposition-congress-criticizes-modi-over-iran-crisis\/live-76179075#post-liveblog-post-76188781\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section Air India Express to resume Muscat flights from March 3<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"l3vczb5\"><span class=\"time-area s1i8qhb9 icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><span class=\"publication icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><time aria-hidden=\"true\">03\/02\/2026<\/time><span class=\"s28j2rd\">March 2, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pmcvy6l h1du6kc5 l1evdo4u p1y8x1v s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Air India Express to resume Muscat flights from March 3<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>Air India Express said late on Monday that its flights to and from Oman&#8217;s capital Muscat would restart as of Tuesday, March 3.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, flights to and from\u00a0Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates would remain suspended for at least one more day, the airline said on X.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Guests are advised to check their flight status and ensure their contact details are updated in their PNR for the latest notifications,&#8221; the carrier recommended.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Air India, meanwhile, said that its services to the Middle East would remain suspended for the time being.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Indians make up by far the largest expatriate community in Oman, thought to number over half a million people and to constitute somewhere in the region of 20% of the country&#8217;s population. The last Omani census was in 2010, making precise figures difficult to come by.<\/p>\n<p>Many Omani citizens are also of Indian descent, a legacy of the period of the colonial British Raj and its widespread influence in the Gulf.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bp605kw start\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/59gBJ<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-liveblog-post\" id=\"liveblog-post-76183886\" class=\"liveblog-post sh8w7rk atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-news-opposition-congress-criticizes-modi-over-iran-crisis\/live-76179075#post-liveblog-post-76183886\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section Indian crew member killed in attack on oil tanker, Oman agency reports<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"l3vczb5\"><span class=\"time-area s1i8qhb9 icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><span class=\"publication icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><time aria-hidden=\"true\">03\/02\/2026<\/time><span class=\"s28j2rd\">March 2, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pmcvy6l h1du6kc5 l1evdo4u p1y8x1v s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Indian crew member killed in attack on oil tanker, Oman agency reports<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>An Indian mariner has died following an attack on an oil tanker in the Gulf of <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/oman\/t-67603814\">Oman<\/a>, 52 nautical miles off the coast of Muscat, Oman&#8217;s Maritime Security Centre said in a statement on Monday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The vessel MKD VYOM, flying the flag of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, was struck by an unmanned boat, the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>It was not immediately clear who carried out the attack, as\u00a0<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/iran-war-updates-us-israel-kuwait-warplanes-crash\/live-76179461\">war erupts in the Middle East<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The center said that the tanker was carrying some 59,463 metric tons of cargo.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The attack resulted in a fire and explosion in the main engine room, leading to the death of one crew member of Indian nationality,&#8221; it said.<\/p>\n<p>The tanker had 21 crew members on board, including 16 Indian nationals, 4 Bangladeshi nationals, and one Ukrainian national, the Omani centre said.<\/p>\n<p>The crew was evacuated by commercial ship MV SAND, which flies the flag of the Republic of Panama, it added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bp605kw start\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/59euM<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-liveblog-post\" id=\"liveblog-post-76181264\" class=\"liveblog-post sh8w7rk atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-news-opposition-congress-criticizes-modi-over-iran-crisis\/live-76179075#post-liveblog-post-76181264\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section India and Canada aim for free trade deal<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"l3vczb5\"><span class=\"time-area s1i8qhb9 icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><span class=\"publication icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><time aria-hidden=\"true\">03\/02\/2026<\/time><span class=\"s28j2rd\">March 2, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pmcvy6l h1du6kc5 l1evdo4u p1y8x1v s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">India and Canada aim for free trade deal<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>Canadian\u00a0Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister\u00a0Narendra Modi said that they would aim to conclude a free trade pact by the end of 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, they had agreed to resume negotiations on a proposed free-trade deal, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our target is to reach $50 billion (\u20ac42 billion)\u00a0in bilateral trade,&#8221; Modi said on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is why we have decided to finalise a comprehensive economic partnership soon,&#8221; he added, saying it &#8220;will open new opportunities to invest and create jobs in both countries.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Carney said India and Canada were entering &#8220;a new era of partnership,&#8221; as he shared a montage of his meeting with Modi\u00a0on X.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bp605kw start\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/59eE4<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-liveblog-post\" id=\"liveblog-post-76182053\" class=\"liveblog-post sh8w7rk atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-news-opposition-congress-criticizes-modi-over-iran-crisis\/live-76179075#post-liveblog-post-76182053\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section WATCH: Kashmir&#8217;s wetlands crisis<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"l3vczb5\"><span class=\"time-area s1i8qhb9 icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><span class=\"publication icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><time aria-hidden=\"true\">03\/02\/2026<\/time><span class=\"s28j2rd\">March 2, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pmcvy6l h1du6kc5 l1evdo4u p1y8x1v s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">WATCH: Kashmir&#8217;s wetlands crisis<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>The Chatlam Wetland near Srinagar is a crucial stop for millions of migratory <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/birds\/t-18990045\">birds<\/a>, but shrinking wetlands and rising <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/pollution\/t-19225773\">pollution<\/a> are threatening their habitat.<\/p>\n<p>Birdwatcher Seerat Ul Nisa teaches young people about conservation, while scientists warn of severe ecological loss. Restoration at protected sites like Hokersar offers hope, and experts urge Ramsar status for Chatlam to help safeguard Kashmir\u2019s wetlands.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vjs-wrapper embed big\">\n<h2 aria-label=\"Embedded video \u2014 Wetlands are not wastelands: Kashmir\u2019s silent crisis \" class=\"headline\">Wetlands are not wastelands: Kashmir\u2019s silent crisis <\/h2>\n<p><video id=\"video-76141626\" controls playsinline preload=\"none\" poster=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-id=\"76141626\" data-posterurl=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76140824_605.webp\" data-duration=\"05:59\"><source src=\"https:\/\/hlsvod.dw.com\/i\/dwtv_video\/flv\/pp\/pp20260226_3WetlandBIRDS_,AVC_480x270,AVC_512x288,AVC_640x360,AVC_960x540,AVC_1280x720,AVC_1920x1080,.mp4.csmil\/master.m3u8\" type=\"application\/x-mpegURL\" \/><\/video><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bp605kw start\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/59eQn<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-liveblog-post\" id=\"liveblog-post-76179632\" class=\"liveblog-post sh8w7rk atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-news-opposition-congress-criticizes-modi-over-iran-crisis\/live-76179075#post-liveblog-post-76179632\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section Shiite mourners protest over Khamenei killing<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"l3vczb5\"><span class=\"time-area s1i8qhb9 icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><span class=\"publication icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><time aria-hidden=\"true\">03\/02\/2026<\/time><span class=\"s28j2rd\">March 2, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pmcvy6l h1du6kc5 l1evdo4u p1y8x1v s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Shiite mourners protest over Khamenei killing<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>Curbs were in place in parts of Srinagar, in India-administered <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/kashmir\/t-18172268\">Kashmir<\/a>, after protests erupted over the killing of Iran&#8217;s supreme leader and Shiite cleric Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Indian media reports said on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Police fired tear gas to disperse thousands of demonstrators protesting in the city for a second straight day.<\/p>\n<p>The protesters clashed with security forces when they were stopped from marching to the main square in Srinagar, news agency AFP reported.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, mobile internet speeds have been restricted as part of what officials call a &#8220;precautionary measure&#8221; to maintain law and order in the region. News agency PTI reported.<\/p>\n<p>Schools and colleges have\u00a0been ordered to close for two days, reports said.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, protesters mourning\u00a0Khamenei&#8217;s death gathered on the streets of Srinagar.<\/p>\n<p>Demonstrators were seen holding red, black, and yellow flags, along with\u00a0photos of Khamenei at Srinagar&#8217;s iconic square of Lal Chowk.<\/p>\n<p>Protests were also held outside the headquarters of the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP), news agency ANI reported.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76179789\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76179789_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"Portraits of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are held up over a crowd of people\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">Shia Muslims gathered at Srinagar&#8217;s Lal Chowk to protest against the killing of Iran&#8217;s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Danish Showkat\/Eyepix Group\/Sipa USA\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76175226\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76175226_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"Indian security officials try to stop protesters\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">Indian security officials attempt to stop Shiite Muslims protesting against Khamenei&#8217;s in front of the office of the UNMOGIP office<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Mukhtar Khan\/AP Photo\/dpa\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Chief Minister of the Jammu and Kashmir state, Omar Abdullah, called for calm following the demonstrations.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We must also ensure that those who are mourning in Jammu and Kashmir are allowed to grieve peacefully. The police and administration should exercise utmost restraint and refrain from using force or restrictive measures,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Shiite Muslims\u00a0across India are mourning Khamenei&#8217;s death.<\/p>\n<p>The Iranian leader&#8217;s supporters also demonstrated in Lucknow, the capital of India&#8217;s most populous Uttar Pradesh state, New Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand and Telangana.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76179715\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76179715_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"A picture of  Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is hoisted infront of Lucknow's Bada Imambara as a crowd of people gathers\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">Shia community gathered in near Lucknow&#8217;s historic Bada Imambara, a shia shrine, to protest to express solidarity and grief following the death of Khamenei <small class=\"copyright\">Image: Deepak Gupta\/Hindustan Times\/Sipa USA\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Most of India&#8217;s Muslims belong to the Sunni sect, while Shiite make up around 15% of the country&#8217;s Muslim population.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bp605kw start\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/59dnk<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-liveblog-post\" id=\"liveblog-post-76181119\" class=\"liveblog-post sh8w7rk atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-news-opposition-congress-criticizes-modi-over-iran-crisis\/live-76179075#post-liveblog-post-76181119\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section India and Canada hit reset on relations and announce deals<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"l3vczb5\"><span class=\"time-area s1i8qhb9 icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><span class=\"publication icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><time aria-hidden=\"true\">03\/02\/2026<\/time><span class=\"s28j2rd\">March 2, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pmcvy6l h1du6kc5 l1evdo4u p1y8x1v s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">India and Canada hit reset on relations and announce deals<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>India and <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/canada\/t-39628562\">Canada<\/a> on Monday\u00a0agreed a number of deals, including on critical mineral cooperation and a &#8220;landmark&#8221; uranium supply deal for nuclear power.<\/p>\n<p>Canada&#8217;s Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi announced the agreements at a meeting that is part of Carney&#8217;s first official trip to India.<\/p>\n<p>The visit\u00a0comes as India and Canada <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/are-canada-and-india-doing-enough-to-repair-ties\/a-73880468\">work to reset ties<\/a> that deteriorated in 2023 over the killing of a Canadian \u200bSikh separatist.<\/p>\n<p>Then-Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/canadas-trudeau-tells-india-this-is-unacceptable\/a-70490271\">alleged Indian involvement<\/a> in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was fatally shot in British Columbia in June 2023.<\/p>\n<p>India refuted the claim, calling it\u00a0 &#8220;absurd&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>After Carney came to office, Canada has looked to <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/carney-and-modi-meet-to-reset-india-canada-relations\/a-72956011\">mend<\/a> its bilateral relations with India as it also faces tariff threats from the United States, its largest trading partner.<\/p>\n<p>Canada is now on a quest to diversify from the US and find new markets for its exports.<\/p>\n<p>Carney on Monday said that the two countries had agreed the launch of a &#8220;strategic energy partnership with significant potential&#8221; including a CAD$2.6 billion (US$1.9 billion, \u20ac1.6 billion) uranium supply agreement &#8220;supporting India&#8217;s nuclear ambitions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Modi announced that both sides will also work together on Small Modular Reactors and advanced reactors.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In Civil Nuclear Energy, we have struck a landmark deal for long-term uranium supply,&#8221; the Indian PM added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bp605kw start\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/59eBj<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-liveblog-post\" id=\"liveblog-post-76180331\" class=\"liveblog-post sh8w7rk atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-news-opposition-congress-criticizes-modi-over-iran-crisis\/live-76179075#post-liveblog-post-76180331\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section Modi voices &#8216;deep concern&#8217; over tensions in Middle East<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"l3vczb5\"><span class=\"time-area s1i8qhb9 icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><span class=\"publication icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><time aria-hidden=\"true\">03\/02\/2026<\/time><span class=\"s28j2rd\">March 2, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pmcvy6l h1du6kc5 l1evdo4u p1y8x1v s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Modi voices &#8216;deep concern&#8217; over tensions in Middle East<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/narendra-modi\/t-65800410\">Prime Minister\u00a0Narendra Modi<\/a> on Monday said that the crisis unfolding in the Middle East was a matter of &#8220;deep concern&#8221; for India.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized India&#8217;s stance towards maintaining peace and stability.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;India&#8217;s position on the many ongoing tensions in the world is clear. We have always called for maintaining peace and stability, and when two democracies stand together, the voice for peace becomes even stronger,&#8221; Modi said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The current situation in West Asia is a matter of deep concern for us. India supports the resolution of all disputes through dialogue and diplomacy. We will continue to work closely with all countries to ensure the safety of all Indian citizens in the region,&#8221; he added.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Late on Sunday, Modi spoke with Israeli Prime Minister <span class=\"editable placeholder\" data-id=\"19234066\" data-size=\"BIG\" data-type=\"AUTO_TOPIC\" title=\"Automatische Themenseite\">Benjamin Netanyahu<\/span>\u00a0in a telephone call to discuss the <span class=\"editable placeholder\" data-id=\"76168615\" data-size=\"BIG\" data-type=\"AUTO_TOPIC\" title=\"Automatische Themenseite\">tense situation in the Middle East<\/span>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Modi said he urged Israel for an &#8220;early cessation of hostilities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Indian leader said he emphasized the safety of civilians as a priority, expressing his government&#8217;s concerns over the latest developments in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Modi was in Israel just last week during which he also delivered a speech at the Knesset, hailing the relations with Israel, one of India&#8217;s closest allies.<\/p>\n<p>Modi also condemned the attack on the\u00a0<span class=\"editable placeholder\" data-id=\"67582701\" data-size=\"BIG\" data-type=\"AUTO_TOPIC\" title=\"Automatische Themenseite\">United Arab Emirates<\/span>\u00a0 in a call to the Gulf nation&#8217;s president, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;India stands in solidarity with the UAE in these difficult times,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bp605kw start\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/59dz1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-liveblog-post\" id=\"liveblog-post-76179157\" class=\"liveblog-post sh8w7rk atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-news-opposition-congress-criticizes-modi-over-iran-crisis\/live-76179075#post-liveblog-post-76179157\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section Congress criticizes Modi government&#8217;s response to Iran crisis<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"l3vczb5\"><span class=\"time-area s1i8qhb9 icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><span class=\"publication icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><time aria-hidden=\"true\">03\/02\/2026<\/time><span class=\"s28j2rd\">March 2, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pmcvy6l h1du6kc5 l1evdo4u p1y8x1v s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Congress criticizes Modi government&#8217;s response to Iran crisis<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>India&#8217;s main opposition party, Congress, condemned\u00a0the killing of Iran&#8217;s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in an Israeli strike and criticized the Modi government&#8217;s response to the Middle East crisis.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Indian National Congress (INC) unequivocally condemns the targeted assassination of Iran&#8217;s Supreme Leader, Ali Hosseini Khamenei, in a military strike carried out without a formal declaration of war,&#8221; party President Mallikarjun Mapanna Kharge said in a statement released on Sunday night.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi described Khamenei&#8217;s killing\u00a0as &#8220;despicable,&#8221; in a post on the social media platform X.<\/p>\n<p>She criticized\u00a0<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/narendra-modi\/t-65800410\">Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/a>, saying he aligned himself with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahyu and US President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I do hope that having genuflected before the Prime Minister of Israel and President Trump, our Prime Minister makes every effort to bring all Indian citizens in the affected countries back home to safety,&#8221; Gandhi said on social media platform X.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Congress\u00a0deemed the Modi government&#8217;s response to the war on Iran as a betrayal of &#8220;India&#8217;s values, principles, concerns, and interests.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The party also criticized Modi&#8217;s visit to Israel last week, saying that it came at a time when the world was aware of an imminent US-Israel military attack for a regime change in Iran.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The assault began just two days after Mr. Modi left Israel where his speech to the Knesset was a display of shameful moral cowardice.&#8221; Congress\u00a0 General- Secretary in-charge of Communication Jairam Ramesh wrote on X.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bp605kw start\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/59dg5<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section data-tracking-name=\"section-liveblog-post\" id=\"liveblog-post-76179076\" class=\"liveblog-post sh8w7rk atfzu66\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india-news-opposition-congress-criticizes-modi-over-iran-crisis\/live-76179075#post-liveblog-post-76179076\" class=\"q1knotlb b14agbwd quick-item\"><span class=\"h1du6kc5 l1ozsu87 p1s74fjj s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Skip next section Welcome to our coverage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"l3vczb5\"><span class=\"time-area s1i8qhb9 icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><span class=\"publication icns9en lofg86o m1u0isv1 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"><time aria-hidden=\"true\">03\/02\/2026<\/time><span class=\"s28j2rd\">March 2, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pmcvy6l h1du6kc5 l1evdo4u p1y8x1v s16w0xvi sngcpkw b1fzgn0z\">Welcome to our coverage<\/h2>\n<div class=\"a9wq4ao author-details\"><span><span class=\"separator lxmvniw m4xla6a s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"> | <\/span><span class=\"extra-info lxmvniw m4xla6a s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\"> editor<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>Good morning! This is Dharvi\u00a0in New Delhi and I will be bringing you DW&#8217;s latest offering \u2014 a daily wrap of news from India.<\/p>\n<p>It will be your one-stop shop for what&#8217;s making headlines in India.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll unpack the country&#8217;s biggest and trending\u00a0stories with reports\u00a0and analysis from our studio in New Delhi and our team of multi-lingual reporters on the ground.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Daily temperatures are soaring in New Delhi\u00a0\u2014 and so is the diplomatic heat.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>On the US-Israel war with Iran, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging an &#8220;early cessation of hostilities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>India has also condemned the Iranian attacks on UAE, expressing solidarity with the Emirates.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Canada&#8217;s Prime Minister Mark Carney spent the weekend meeting business leaders in India&#8217;s financial hub, Mumbai. He has now reached New Delhi where he is meeting Modi as part of a maiden visit to strengthen <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/are-canada-and-india-doing-enough-to-repair-ties\/a-73880468\">bilateral relations between India and Canada, which frayed in 2023.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned to find out what India is talking about today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bp605kw start\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/59dem<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"h4zlaoh bp605kw center\">\n<div role=\"button\" data-tracking-name=\"show-more\" class=\"show-more-button s1va3u11 t1y9040i m7i2pic e3w9kkf b19vsmfu cx4rgdt ih9bob8 disabled sngcpkw w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">Show more posts<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<ul>\n<li>India&#8217;s Congress Party denounced the &#8216;targeted assassination&#8217;\u00a0of Iran&#8217;s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei<\/li>\n<li>The party also criticized the timing of Modi&#8217;s visit to Israel last week<\/li>\n<li>Modi has spoken to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and the UAE&#8217;s leader as tensions flare\u00a0in the\u00a0Middle East<\/li>\n<li>India and Canada are aiming to seal a free trade deal by the end of the year<\/li>\n<li>IndiGo plans 10 special relief flights out of Saudi Arabia&#8217;s Jeddah amid continued suspensions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>This blog has been closed. Thank you for reading.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Here&#8217;s the latest from <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india\/t-18996071\">India<\/a> on Monday, March 2:<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>This blog has been closed. Thank you for reading.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Here&#8217;s the latest from <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/india\/t-18996071\">India<\/a> on Monday, March 2:<\/em><\/p>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>With that, it&#8217;s past 1:30 a.m. in New Delhi and we&#8217;ll sign off for the day. Thanks from all of us at DW\u00a0in Delhi, Bonn and beyond\u00a0for joining our coverage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Dharvi was able to take a well-earned rest a few hours ago, but our Delhi bureau will be back in business in the morning to make a start on Tuesday&#8217;s coverage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>See you then!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>With that, it&#8217;s past 1:30 a.m. in New Delhi and we&#8217;ll sign off for the day. Thanks from all of us at DW\u00a0in Delhi, Bonn and beyond\u00a0for joining our coverage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Dharvi was able to take a well-earned rest a few hours ago, but our Delhi bureau will be back in business in the morning to make a start on Tuesday&#8217;s coverage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>See you then!<\/p>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76189972\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76189972_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"Sanju Samson of India plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between India and West Indies in Kolkata, India, on March 1, 2026.\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">India&#8217;s Sanju Samson raced to an unbeaten 97 in just 50 deliveries to book a proverbial early flight home for the West Indies, at least until said flight was canceled<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Debajyoti Chakraborty\/NurPhoto\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The West Indies and Zimbabwe cricket teams said on Monday that they had delayed their return from India after elimination from the <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/cricket-india-pakistan-t20-world-cup-clash-back-on-after-boycott-ends\/a-75887991\">Twenty20 World Cup<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>They are unable to arrange flights home because of the international airspace closures amid the <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/iran-war-updates-us-israel-kuwait-warplanes-crash\/live-76179461\">conflict in the Middle East<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Hosts India dashed the West Indies&#8217; hopes of a semifinal berth on Sunday thanks in large part to\u00a0a man-of-the-match performance from wicket keeper\u00a0Sanju Samson\u00a0to ensure they would progress to the final four.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Zimbabwe, meanwhile,\u00a0lost all three of their games in the so-called Super Eights stage and therefore never really threatened to claim a semifinal spot.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Zimbabwe men&#8217;s team remains safe and well in India,&#8221; Zimbabwe Cricket said in a social media post. &#8220;The squad was scheduled to return home via Dubai.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Cricket West Indies (CWI) said they were working with the International Cricket Council, the sport&#8217;s global governing body, to make safe travel arrangements for the players and staff.<\/p>\n<p>The ICC is headquartered in Dubai and it had earlier said it was activating contingency plans for their personnel, who were scheduled to travel through Dubai and then on to their home countries.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The safety and well-being of our playsers, coaches, and officials remain our highest priority,&#8221; CWI said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"vjs-wrapper embed big\">\n<h2 aria-label=\"Embedded video \u2014 India's girl cricketers dream of stepping into the spotlight\" class=\"headline\">India&#8217;s girl cricketers dream of stepping into the spotlight<\/h2>\n<p><video id=\"video-75329107\" controls playsinline preload=\"none\" poster=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-id=\"75329107\" data-posterurl=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/75329212_605.webp\" data-duration=\"02:50\"><source src=\"https:\/\/hlsvod.dw.com\/i\/dwtv_video\/flv\/je\/je20251230_QCricketN_,AVC_480x270,AVC_512x288,AVC_640x360,AVC_960x540,AVC_1280x720,AVC_1920x1080,.mp4.csmil\/master.m3u8\" type=\"application\/x-mpegURL\" \/><\/video><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The West Indies and Zimbabwe cricket teams said on Monday that they had delayed their return from India after elimination from the <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/cricket-india-pakistan-t20-world-cup-clash-back-on-after-boycott-ends\/a-75887991\">Twenty20 World Cup<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>They are unable to arrange flights home because of the international airspace closures amid the <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/iran-war-updates-us-israel-kuwait-warplanes-crash\/live-76179461\">conflict in the Middle East<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Hosts India dashed the West Indies&#8217; hopes of a semifinal berth on Sunday thanks in large part to\u00a0a man-of-the-match performance from wicket keeper\u00a0Sanju Samson\u00a0to ensure they would progress to the final four.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Zimbabwe, meanwhile,\u00a0lost all three of their games in the so-called Super Eights stage and therefore never really threatened to claim a semifinal spot.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Zimbabwe men&#8217;s team remains safe and well in India,&#8221; Zimbabwe Cricket said in a social media post. &#8220;The squad was scheduled to return home via Dubai.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Cricket West Indies (CWI) said they were working with the International Cricket Council, the sport&#8217;s global governing body, to make safe travel arrangements for the players and staff.<\/p>\n<p>The ICC is headquartered in Dubai and it had earlier said it was activating contingency plans for their personnel, who were scheduled to travel through Dubai and then on to their home countries.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The safety and well-being of our playsers, coaches, and officials remain our highest priority,&#8221; CWI said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"vjs-no-js\">To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that <a href=\"https:\/\/videojs.com\/html5-video-support\/\" target=\"_blank\">supports HTML5 video<\/a><\/p>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76189132\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76189132_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"CBSE board students apply Gulal to each other after attending an exam ahead of the Holi festival, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. March 2, 2026.\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">The Hindu Holi festival of colours, love and spring really picks up pace on Tuesday and Wednesday, but these students in Prayagraj got an early start after completing an exam on Monday<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Prabhat Kumar Verma\/ZUMA\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76189068\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76189068_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"Indians perform rituals around a bonfire during Holi festival celebrations at Palaj village near Gandhinagar, India, Monday, March 2, 2026.\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">In the village of Palaj near Gandhinagar, this large bonfire was set up as the focal point of festivities<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Ajit Solanki\/AP Photo\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76188998\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76188998_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"Blind children celebrate the festival of Holi with flowers at a blind school in Kolkata, India, on March 2, 2026. \"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">Blind children took center stage in this school celebration in Kolkata<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Debarchan Chatterjee\/NurPhoto\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76189036\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76189036_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"Widows covered in flower petals and colour celebrate Holi on March 02, 2026 in Vrindavan, India. In Vrindavan, the traditional Holi celebration for widows marks a significant departure from centuries-old customs that once barred them from participating in festivities.\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">In a departure from centuries-old customs that barred them from taking part, widows in Vrindavan were allowed to celebrate and be plastered in color and flower petals<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Amit Shukla\/Avalon\/Photoshot\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76179235\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76179235_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"A vendor sells colors and Holi items in a market ahead of Holi Festival in Kolkata, India. March 1, 2026.\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">It must be a bumper week for anyone looking to sell colored powders and dyes<small class=\"copyright\">Image: ANI News\/IMAGO<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76189096\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76189096_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"A woman smeared with vermilion powder fires a color smoke bomb during the Holi festival celebration. Kathmandu, Nepal, March 2, 2026.\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">Celebrations of the victory of good over evil and the advent of spring also took place in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu on Monday<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Bivas Shrestha\/SOPA Images\/ZUMA\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>India&#8217;s Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Monday that although the country&#8217;s biggest airline <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/indigo-crisis-clouds-indias-aviation-ambitions\/a-75061966\">IndiGo<\/a> was continuing its disruptions to certain regular services, it would operate 10 special relief flights out of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia on March 3.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>These flights would aim &#8220;to facilitate the return of stranded passengers, subject to required approvals and prevailing airspace conditions,&#8221; the ministry said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;IndiGo is coordinating\u00a0with the Consulate General of India at Jeddah for passenger facilitation. Foreign carriers operating between India and the Gulf region are also undertaking limited operations, subject to operational and airspace considerations,&#8221; it said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Several hours earlier on Monday, IndiGo had confirmed that its temporary suspensions to regular services would remain in effect on March 3.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As part of our continued precautionary approach, the temporary suspension of select international flights operating through parts of the Middle Eastern airspace has been extended,&#8221; the airline said. &#8220;Additionally, certain other international services may be impacted as we align operations with evolving conditions.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>India&#8217;s Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Monday that although the country&#8217;s biggest airline <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/indigo-crisis-clouds-indias-aviation-ambitions\/a-75061966\">IndiGo<\/a> was continuing its disruptions to certain regular services, it would operate 10 special relief flights out of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia on March 3.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>These flights would aim &#8220;to facilitate the return of stranded passengers, subject to required approvals and prevailing airspace conditions,&#8221; the ministry said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;IndiGo is coordinating\u00a0with the Consulate General of India at Jeddah for passenger facilitation. Foreign carriers operating between India and the Gulf region are also undertaking limited operations, subject to operational and airspace considerations,&#8221; it said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Several hours earlier on Monday, IndiGo had confirmed that its temporary suspensions to regular services would remain in effect on March 3.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As part of our continued precautionary approach, the temporary suspension of select international flights operating through parts of the Middle Eastern airspace has been extended,&#8221; the airline said. &#8220;Additionally, certain other international services may be impacted as we align operations with evolving conditions.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>Air India Express said late on Monday that its flights to and from Oman&#8217;s capital Muscat would restart as of Tuesday, March 3.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, flights to and from\u00a0Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates would remain suspended for at least one more day, the airline said on X.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Guests are advised to check their flight status and ensure their contact details are updated in their PNR for the latest notifications,&#8221; the carrier recommended.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Air India, meanwhile, said that its services to the Middle East would remain suspended for the time being.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Indians make up by far the largest expatriate community in Oman, thought to number over half a million people and to constitute somewhere in the region of 20% of the country&#8217;s population. The last Omani census was in 2010, making precise figures difficult to come by.<\/p>\n<p>Many Omani citizens are also of Indian descent, a legacy of the period of the colonial British Raj and its widespread influence in the Gulf.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Air India Express said late on Monday that its flights to and from Oman&#8217;s capital Muscat would restart as of Tuesday, March 3.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, flights to and from\u00a0Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates would remain suspended for at least one more day, the airline said on X.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Guests are advised to check their flight status and ensure their contact details are updated in their PNR for the latest notifications,&#8221; the carrier recommended.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Air India, meanwhile, said that its services to the Middle East would remain suspended for the time being.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Indians make up by far the largest expatriate community in Oman, thought to number over half a million people and to constitute somewhere in the region of 20% of the country&#8217;s population. The last Omani census was in 2010, making precise figures difficult to come by.<\/p>\n<p>Many Omani citizens are also of Indian descent, a legacy of the period of the colonial British Raj and its widespread influence in the Gulf.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>An Indian mariner has died following an attack on an oil tanker in the Gulf of <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/oman\/t-67603814\">Oman<\/a>, 52 nautical miles off the coast of Muscat, Oman&#8217;s Maritime Security Centre said in a statement on Monday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The vessel MKD VYOM, flying the flag of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, was struck by an unmanned boat, the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>It was not immediately clear who carried out the attack, as\u00a0<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/iran-war-updates-us-israel-kuwait-warplanes-crash\/live-76179461\">war erupts in the Middle East<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The center said that the tanker was carrying some 59,463 metric tons of cargo.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The attack resulted in a fire and explosion in the main engine room, leading to the death of one crew member of Indian nationality,&#8221; it said.<\/p>\n<p>The tanker had 21 crew members on board, including 16 Indian nationals, 4 Bangladeshi nationals, and one Ukrainian national, the Omani centre said.<\/p>\n<p>The crew was evacuated by commercial ship MV SAND, which flies the flag of the Republic of Panama, it added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>An Indian mariner has died following an attack on an oil tanker in the Gulf of <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/oman\/t-67603814\">Oman<\/a>, 52 nautical miles off the coast of Muscat, Oman&#8217;s Maritime Security Centre said in a statement on Monday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The vessel MKD VYOM, flying the flag of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, was struck by an unmanned boat, the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>It was not immediately clear who carried out the attack, as\u00a0<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/iran-war-updates-us-israel-kuwait-warplanes-crash\/live-76179461\">war erupts in the Middle East<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The center said that the tanker was carrying some 59,463 metric tons of cargo.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The attack resulted in a fire and explosion in the main engine room, leading to the death of one crew member of Indian nationality,&#8221; it said.<\/p>\n<p>The tanker had 21 crew members on board, including 16 Indian nationals, 4 Bangladeshi nationals, and one Ukrainian national, the Omani centre said.<\/p>\n<p>The crew was evacuated by commercial ship MV SAND, which flies the flag of the Republic of Panama, it added.<\/p>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>Canadian\u00a0Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister\u00a0Narendra Modi said that they would aim to conclude a free trade pact by the end of 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, they had agreed to resume negotiations on a proposed free-trade deal, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our target is to reach $50 billion (\u20ac42 billion)\u00a0in bilateral trade,&#8221; Modi said on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is why we have decided to finalise a comprehensive economic partnership soon,&#8221; he added, saying it &#8220;will open new opportunities to invest and create jobs in both countries.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Carney said India and Canada were entering &#8220;a new era of partnership,&#8221; as he shared a montage of his meeting with Modi\u00a0on X.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Canadian\u00a0Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister\u00a0Narendra Modi said that they would aim to conclude a free trade pact by the end of 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, they had agreed to resume negotiations on a proposed free-trade deal, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our target is to reach $50 billion (\u20ac42 billion)\u00a0in bilateral trade,&#8221; Modi said on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is why we have decided to finalise a comprehensive economic partnership soon,&#8221; he added, saying it &#8220;will open new opportunities to invest and create jobs in both countries.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Carney said India and Canada were entering &#8220;a new era of partnership,&#8221; as he shared a montage of his meeting with Modi\u00a0on X.<\/p>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>The Chatlam Wetland near Srinagar is a crucial stop for millions of migratory <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/birds\/t-18990045\">birds<\/a>, but shrinking wetlands and rising <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/pollution\/t-19225773\">pollution<\/a> are threatening their habitat.<\/p>\n<p>Birdwatcher Seerat Ul Nisa teaches young people about conservation, while scientists warn of severe ecological loss. Restoration at protected sites like Hokersar offers hope, and experts urge Ramsar status for Chatlam to help safeguard Kashmir\u2019s wetlands.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vjs-wrapper embed big\">\n<h2 aria-label=\"Embedded video \u2014 Wetlands are not wastelands: Kashmir\u2019s silent crisis \" class=\"headline\">Wetlands are not wastelands: Kashmir\u2019s silent crisis <\/h2>\n<p><video id=\"video-76141626\" controls playsinline preload=\"none\" poster=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-id=\"76141626\" data-posterurl=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76140824_605.webp\" data-duration=\"05:59\"><source src=\"https:\/\/hlsvod.dw.com\/i\/dwtv_video\/flv\/pp\/pp20260226_3WetlandBIRDS_,AVC_480x270,AVC_512x288,AVC_640x360,AVC_960x540,AVC_1280x720,AVC_1920x1080,.mp4.csmil\/master.m3u8\" type=\"application\/x-mpegURL\" \/><\/video><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Chatlam Wetland near Srinagar is a crucial stop for millions of migratory <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/birds\/t-18990045\">birds<\/a>, but shrinking wetlands and rising <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/pollution\/t-19225773\">pollution<\/a> are threatening their habitat.<\/p>\n<p>Birdwatcher Seerat Ul Nisa teaches young people about conservation, while scientists warn of severe ecological loss. Restoration at protected sites like Hokersar offers hope, and experts urge Ramsar status for Chatlam to help safeguard Kashmir\u2019s wetlands.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vjs-no-js\">To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that <a href=\"https:\/\/videojs.com\/html5-video-support\/\" target=\"_blank\">supports HTML5 video<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>Curbs were in place in parts of Srinagar, in India-administered <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/kashmir\/t-18172268\">Kashmir<\/a>, after protests erupted over the killing of Iran&#8217;s supreme leader and Shiite cleric Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Indian media reports said on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Police fired tear gas to disperse thousands of demonstrators protesting in the city for a second straight day.<\/p>\n<p>The protesters clashed with security forces when they were stopped from marching to the main square in Srinagar, news agency AFP reported.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, mobile internet speeds have been restricted as part of what officials call a &#8220;precautionary measure&#8221; to maintain law and order in the region. News agency PTI reported.<\/p>\n<p>Schools and colleges have\u00a0been ordered to close for two days, reports said.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, protesters mourning\u00a0Khamenei&#8217;s death gathered on the streets of Srinagar.<\/p>\n<p>Demonstrators were seen holding red, black, and yellow flags, along with\u00a0photos of Khamenei at Srinagar&#8217;s iconic square of Lal Chowk.<\/p>\n<p>Protests were also held outside the headquarters of the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP), news agency ANI reported.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76179789\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76179789_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"Portraits of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are held up over a crowd of people\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">Shia Muslims gathered at Srinagar&#8217;s Lal Chowk to protest against the killing of Iran&#8217;s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Danish Showkat\/Eyepix Group\/Sipa USA\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76175226\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76175226_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"Indian security officials try to stop protesters\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">Indian security officials attempt to stop Shiite Muslims protesting against Khamenei&#8217;s in front of the office of the UNMOGIP office<small class=\"copyright\">Image: Mukhtar Khan\/AP Photo\/dpa\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Chief Minister of the Jammu and Kashmir state, Omar Abdullah, called for calm following the demonstrations.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We must also ensure that those who are mourning in Jammu and Kashmir are allowed to grieve peacefully. The police and administration should exercise utmost restraint and refrain from using force or restrictive measures,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Shiite Muslims\u00a0across India are mourning Khamenei&#8217;s death.<\/p>\n<p>The Iranian leader&#8217;s supporters also demonstrated in Lucknow, the capital of India&#8217;s most populous Uttar Pradesh state, New Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand and Telangana.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"placeholder-image master_landscape big\"><img data-format=\"MASTER_LANDSCAPE\" data-id=\"76179715\" data-url=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/76179715_${formatId}.jpg\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" alt=\"A picture of  Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is hoisted infront of Lucknow's Bada Imambara as a crowd of people gathers\"><figcaption class=\"img-caption\">Shia community gathered in near Lucknow&#8217;s historic Bada Imambara, a shia shrine, to protest to express solidarity and grief following the death of Khamenei <small class=\"copyright\">Image: Deepak Gupta\/Hindustan Times\/Sipa USA\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Most of India&#8217;s Muslims belong to the Sunni sect, while Shiite make up around 15% of the country&#8217;s Muslim population.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Curbs were in place in parts of Srinagar, in India-administered <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/kashmir\/t-18172268\">Kashmir<\/a>, after protests erupted over the killing of Iran&#8217;s supreme leader and Shiite cleric Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Indian media reports said on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Police fired tear gas to disperse thousands of demonstrators protesting in the city for a second straight day.<\/p>\n<p>The protesters clashed with security forces when they were stopped from marching to the main square in Srinagar, news agency AFP reported.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, mobile internet speeds have been restricted as part of what officials call a &#8220;precautionary measure&#8221; to maintain law and order in the region. News agency PTI reported.<\/p>\n<p>Schools and colleges have\u00a0been ordered to close for two days, reports said.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, protesters mourning\u00a0Khamenei&#8217;s death gathered on the streets of Srinagar.<\/p>\n<p>Demonstrators were seen holding red, black, and yellow flags, along with\u00a0photos of Khamenei at Srinagar&#8217;s iconic square of Lal Chowk.<\/p>\n<p>Protests were also held outside the headquarters of the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP), news agency ANI reported.<\/p>\n<p>Chief Minister of the Jammu and Kashmir state, Omar Abdullah, called for calm following the demonstrations.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We must also ensure that those who are mourning in Jammu and Kashmir are allowed to grieve peacefully. The police and administration should exercise utmost restraint and refrain from using force or restrictive measures,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Shiite Muslims\u00a0across India are mourning Khamenei&#8217;s death.<\/p>\n<p>The Iranian leader&#8217;s supporters also demonstrated in Lucknow, the capital of India&#8217;s most populous Uttar Pradesh state, New Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand and Telangana.<\/p>\n<p>Most of India&#8217;s Muslims belong to the Sunni sect, while Shiite make up around 15% of the country&#8217;s Muslim population.<\/p>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>India and <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/canada\/t-39628562\">Canada<\/a> on Monday\u00a0agreed a number of deals, including on critical mineral cooperation and a &#8220;landmark&#8221; uranium supply deal for nuclear power.<\/p>\n<p>Canada&#8217;s Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi announced the agreements at a meeting that is part of Carney&#8217;s first official trip to India.<\/p>\n<p>The visit\u00a0comes as India and Canada <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/are-canada-and-india-doing-enough-to-repair-ties\/a-73880468\">work to reset ties<\/a> that deteriorated in 2023 over the killing of a Canadian \u200bSikh separatist.<\/p>\n<p>Then-Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/canadas-trudeau-tells-india-this-is-unacceptable\/a-70490271\">alleged Indian involvement<\/a> in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was fatally shot in British Columbia in June 2023.<\/p>\n<p>India refuted the claim, calling it\u00a0 &#8220;absurd&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>After Carney came to office, Canada has looked to <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/carney-and-modi-meet-to-reset-india-canada-relations\/a-72956011\">mend<\/a> its bilateral relations with India as it also faces tariff threats from the United States, its largest trading partner.<\/p>\n<p>Canada is now on a quest to diversify from the US and find new markets for its exports.<\/p>\n<p>Carney on Monday said that the two countries had agreed the launch of a &#8220;strategic energy partnership with significant potential&#8221; including a CAD$2.6 billion (US$1.9 billion, \u20ac1.6 billion) uranium supply agreement &#8220;supporting India&#8217;s nuclear ambitions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Modi announced that both sides will also work together on Small Modular Reactors and advanced reactors.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In Civil Nuclear Energy, we have struck a landmark deal for long-term uranium supply,&#8221; the Indian PM added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>India and <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/canada\/t-39628562\">Canada<\/a> on Monday\u00a0agreed a number of deals, including on critical mineral cooperation and a &#8220;landmark&#8221; uranium supply deal for nuclear power.<\/p>\n<p>Canada&#8217;s Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi announced the agreements at a meeting that is part of Carney&#8217;s first official trip to India.<\/p>\n<p>The visit\u00a0comes as India and Canada <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/are-canada-and-india-doing-enough-to-repair-ties\/a-73880468\">work to reset ties<\/a> that deteriorated in 2023 over the killing of a Canadian \u200bSikh separatist.<\/p>\n<p>Then-Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/canadas-trudeau-tells-india-this-is-unacceptable\/a-70490271\">alleged Indian involvement<\/a> in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was fatally shot in British Columbia in June 2023.<\/p>\n<p>India refuted the claim, calling it\u00a0 &#8220;absurd&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>After Carney came to office, Canada has looked to <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/carney-and-modi-meet-to-reset-india-canada-relations\/a-72956011\">mend<\/a> its bilateral relations with India as it also faces tariff threats from the United States, its largest trading partner.<\/p>\n<p>Canada is now on a quest to diversify from the US and find new markets for its exports.<\/p>\n<p>Carney on Monday said that the two countries had agreed the launch of a &#8220;strategic energy partnership with significant potential&#8221; including a CAD$2.6 billion (US$1.9 billion, \u20ac1.6 billion) uranium supply agreement &#8220;supporting India&#8217;s nuclear ambitions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Modi announced that both sides will also work together on Small Modular Reactors and advanced reactors.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In Civil Nuclear Energy, we have struck a landmark deal for long-term uranium supply,&#8221; the Indian PM added.<\/p>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/narendra-modi\/t-65800410\">Prime Minister\u00a0Narendra Modi<\/a> on Monday said that the crisis unfolding in the Middle East was a matter of &#8220;deep concern&#8221; for India.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized India&#8217;s stance towards maintaining peace and stability.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;India&#8217;s position on the many ongoing tensions in the world is clear. We have always called for maintaining peace and stability, and when two democracies stand together, the voice for peace becomes even stronger,&#8221; Modi said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The current situation in West Asia is a matter of deep concern for us. India supports the resolution of all disputes through dialogue and diplomacy. We will continue to work closely with all countries to ensure the safety of all Indian citizens in the region,&#8221; he added.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Late on Sunday, Modi spoke with Israeli Prime Minister <span class=\"editable placeholder\" data-id=\"19234066\" data-size=\"BIG\" data-type=\"AUTO_TOPIC\" title=\"Automatische Themenseite\">Benjamin Netanyahu<\/span>\u00a0in a telephone call to discuss the <span class=\"editable placeholder\" data-id=\"76168615\" data-size=\"BIG\" data-type=\"AUTO_TOPIC\" title=\"Automatische Themenseite\">tense situation in the Middle East<\/span>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Modi said he urged Israel for an &#8220;early cessation of hostilities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Indian leader said he emphasized the safety of civilians as a priority, expressing his government&#8217;s concerns over the latest developments in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Modi was in Israel just last week during which he also delivered a speech at the Knesset, hailing the relations with Israel, one of India&#8217;s closest allies.<\/p>\n<p>Modi also condemned the attack on the\u00a0<span class=\"editable placeholder\" data-id=\"67582701\" data-size=\"BIG\" data-type=\"AUTO_TOPIC\" title=\"Automatische Themenseite\">United Arab Emirates<\/span>\u00a0 in a call to the Gulf nation&#8217;s president, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;India stands in solidarity with the UAE in these difficult times,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/narendra-modi\/t-65800410\">Prime Minister\u00a0Narendra Modi<\/a> on Monday said that the crisis unfolding in the Middle East was a matter of &#8220;deep concern&#8221; for India.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized India&#8217;s stance towards maintaining peace and stability.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;India&#8217;s position on the many ongoing tensions in the world is clear. We have always called for maintaining peace and stability, and when two democracies stand together, the voice for peace becomes even stronger,&#8221; Modi said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The current situation in West Asia is a matter of deep concern for us. India supports the resolution of all disputes through dialogue and diplomacy. We will continue to work closely with all countries to ensure the safety of all Indian citizens in the region,&#8221; he added.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Late on Sunday, Modi spoke with Israeli Prime Minister <span class=\"editable placeholder\" data-id=\"19234066\" data-size=\"BIG\" data-type=\"AUTO_TOPIC\" title=\"Automatische Themenseite\">Benjamin Netanyahu<\/span>\u00a0in a telephone call to discuss the <span class=\"editable placeholder\" data-id=\"76168615\" data-size=\"BIG\" data-type=\"AUTO_TOPIC\" title=\"Automatische Themenseite\">tense situation in the Middle East<\/span>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Modi said he urged Israel for an &#8220;early cessation of hostilities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Indian leader said he emphasized the safety of civilians as a priority, expressing his government&#8217;s concerns over the latest developments in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Modi was in Israel just last week during which he also delivered a speech at the Knesset, hailing the relations with Israel, one of India&#8217;s closest allies.<\/p>\n<p>Modi also condemned the attack on the\u00a0<span class=\"editable placeholder\" data-id=\"67582701\" data-size=\"BIG\" data-type=\"AUTO_TOPIC\" title=\"Automatische Themenseite\">United Arab Emirates<\/span>\u00a0 in a call to the Gulf nation&#8217;s president, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;India stands in solidarity with the UAE in these difficult times,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>India&#8217;s main opposition party, Congress, condemned\u00a0the killing of Iran&#8217;s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in an Israeli strike and criticized the Modi government&#8217;s response to the Middle East crisis.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Indian National Congress (INC) unequivocally condemns the targeted assassination of Iran&#8217;s Supreme Leader, Ali Hosseini Khamenei, in a military strike carried out without a formal declaration of war,&#8221; party President Mallikarjun Mapanna Kharge said in a statement released on Sunday night.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi described Khamenei&#8217;s killing\u00a0as &#8220;despicable,&#8221; in a post on the social media platform X.<\/p>\n<p>She criticized\u00a0<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/narendra-modi\/t-65800410\">Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/a>, saying he aligned himself with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahyu and US President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I do hope that having genuflected before the Prime Minister of Israel and President Trump, our Prime Minister makes every effort to bring all Indian citizens in the affected countries back home to safety,&#8221; Gandhi said on social media platform X.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Congress\u00a0deemed the Modi government&#8217;s response to the war on Iran as a betrayal of &#8220;India&#8217;s values, principles, concerns, and interests.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The party also criticized Modi&#8217;s visit to Israel last week, saying that it came at a time when the world was aware of an imminent US-Israel military attack for a regime change in Iran.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The assault began just two days after Mr. Modi left Israel where his speech to the Knesset was a display of shameful moral cowardice.&#8221; Congress\u00a0 General- Secretary in-charge of Communication Jairam Ramesh wrote on X.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>India&#8217;s main opposition party, Congress, condemned\u00a0the killing of Iran&#8217;s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in an Israeli strike and criticized the Modi government&#8217;s response to the Middle East crisis.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Indian National Congress (INC) unequivocally condemns the targeted assassination of Iran&#8217;s Supreme Leader, Ali Hosseini Khamenei, in a military strike carried out without a formal declaration of war,&#8221; party President Mallikarjun Mapanna Kharge said in a statement released on Sunday night.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi described Khamenei&#8217;s killing\u00a0as &#8220;despicable,&#8221; in a post on the social media platform X.<\/p>\n<p>She criticized\u00a0<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/narendra-modi\/t-65800410\">Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/a>, saying he aligned himself with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahyu and US President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I do hope that having genuflected before the Prime Minister of Israel and President Trump, our Prime Minister makes every effort to bring all Indian citizens in the affected countries back home to safety,&#8221; Gandhi said on social media platform X.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Congress\u00a0deemed the Modi government&#8217;s response to the war on Iran as a betrayal of &#8220;India&#8217;s values, principles, concerns, and interests.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The party also criticized Modi&#8217;s visit to Israel last week, saying that it came at a time when the world was aware of an imminent US-Israel military attack for a regime change in Iran.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The assault began just two days after Mr. Modi left Israel where his speech to the Knesset was a display of shameful moral cowardice.&#8221; Congress\u00a0 General- Secretary in-charge of Communication Jairam Ramesh wrote on X.<\/p>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"post-rich-text c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text l1evdo4u blt0baw s16w0xvi rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b1fzgn0z\">\n<p>Good morning! This is Dharvi\u00a0in New Delhi and I will be bringing you DW&#8217;s latest offering \u2014 a daily wrap of news from India.<\/p>\n<p>It will be your one-stop shop for what&#8217;s making headlines in India.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll unpack the country&#8217;s biggest and trending\u00a0stories with reports\u00a0and analysis from our studio in New Delhi and our team of multi-lingual reporters on the ground.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Daily temperatures are soaring in New Delhi\u00a0\u2014 and so is the diplomatic heat.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>On the US-Israel war with Iran, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging an &#8220;early cessation of hostilities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>India has also condemned the Iranian attacks on UAE, expressing solidarity with the Emirates.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Canada&#8217;s Prime Minister Mark Carney spent the weekend meeting business leaders in India&#8217;s financial hub, Mumbai. He has now reached New Delhi where he is meeting Modi as part of a maiden visit to strengthen <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/are-canada-and-india-doing-enough-to-repair-ties\/a-73880468\">bilateral relations between India and Canada, which frayed in 2023.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned to find out what India is talking about today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Good morning! This is Dharvi\u00a0in New Delhi and I will be bringing you DW&#8217;s latest offering \u2014 a daily wrap of news from India.<\/p>\n<p>It will be your one-stop shop for what&#8217;s making headlines in India.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll unpack the country&#8217;s biggest and trending\u00a0stories with reports\u00a0and analysis from our studio in New Delhi and our team of multi-lingual reporters on the ground.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Daily temperatures are soaring in New Delhi\u00a0\u2014 and so is the diplomatic heat.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>On the US-Israel war with Iran, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging an &#8220;early cessation of hostilities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>India has also condemned the Iranian attacks on UAE, expressing solidarity with the Emirates.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Canada&#8217;s Prime Minister Mark Carney spent the weekend meeting business leaders in India&#8217;s financial hub, Mumbai. 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