A top Indian diplomat told members of the UN Security Council on Tuesday said that the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas was impacting the maritime commercial traffic in the Indian Ocean. Addressing the UNSC Open Debate on the Middle East, R Ravindra, the Deputy Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, said the situation, which has witnessed attacks near India, raises significant concerns for the international community and directly affects India’s energy and economic interests. He emphasised the importance of preventing escalation and ensuring the continuous delivery of humanitarian aid in the region. He said India has consistently...