Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) As flight operations gradually resume amid disruptions in the Middle East, passengers returning to India recounted challenging journeys and tense moments, even as they described conditions in cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi as largely normal.Speaking to IANS at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, travellers shared how rerouted flights, temporary airspace closures, and uncertainty over possible escalation prompted many to cut short their trips and head ho…
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Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Bollywood actress Esha Gupta has returned home safely after being stranded in Abu Dhabi following a sudden missile scare amid the growing tensions in West Asia, and expressed gratitude to the UAE authorities and the Indian government for ensuring the safety of passengers. Esha took to Instagram, where she wrote a long note sharing her experience. She wrote: “Back home. Thank you all for your prayers and wishes. It was very tough to be in the situation that we all were. T…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Indians returning from Muscat and Oman, on Tuesday, expressed relief upon reaching home safely and appreciated the authorities’ efforts in managing the tense situation in the region. Many passengers said they were happy and relieved after landing in India, especially those travelling with children. IANS spoke to several passengers who arrived in Delhi from Muscat.Anisha Agarwal, one of the passengers, told IANS, “Missiles were being intercepted, and out of fear, we …
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has assured that he is safe in Dubai and continuing with his work commitments. The singer took to Instagram to share his whereabouts, stating that he is “safe” and currently “working.”Honey Singh, whose real name is Hirdesh Singh, posted a video on Instagram from his studio.For the caption, he wrote: “We safe in dubai guys. Working.”On Monday, Israeli warplanes carried out intensive airstrikes in B…
Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) With four days to go for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, Italy, the conflict in the Middle East is threatening to disrupt the quadrennial event because of its impact on air travel through the region, as many contingents are yet to reach Europe.With many contingents expected to transit via major Middle East centres like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha, the conflict is expected to disrupt their travel plans. The International Paralympic…
Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) As tensions escalate between Iran, Israel, and the US, the ripple effects have severely impacted Gulf nations, leaving a significant number of citizens from Maharashtra stranded in Dubai. In a swift response, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has taken the lead to ensure the safety and repatriation of these citizens.Following the outbreak of conflict-like conditions, residents from various parts of the state, including Thane, Murbad, Pune, and Ahilyanagar, who are curren…
Bengaluru, March 2 (IANS) Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai appealed to global leaders to immediately intervene and stop the ongoing war between Israel and Iran before it leads to further catastrophe as China and Russia are watching closely.Speaking to the media in Bengaluru on Monday, he expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict and said while Israel has launched attacks on Iran, the country is retaliating, creating a highly alarming situation.Not only Israel…
Kathmandu, March 2 (IANS) The Embassy of Nepal in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday confirmed that a youth from Nepal’s western Gorkha district was killed during a drone interception operation at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Security situation in the Middle East remains tense after the joint US-Israel attack on Iran and retaliatory attacks by Iran in various Gulf countries that host US military bases. The UAE is one of the several countries i…
Tehran, March 2 (IANS) Explosions were heard in Gulf cities, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, on Monday as Iran continued to attack several neighbouring nations, targeting both military installations and civilian infrastructure in an unprecedented regional escalation. Israel and Hezbollah also exchanged fire, further stretching the conflict beyond its initial flashpoints.In Bahrain, witnesses described being awakened by “huge bangs and wailing sirens”, with multiple explosions heard overnigh…
Jaipur, March 2 (IANS) Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following the Israel-US airstrikes on Iran, flight operations to parts of the Gulf region have been disrupted. Several flights have been cancelled, leaving many people from Rajasthan stranded in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. A group of astrologers from Deeg district in Rajasthan travelled to Dubai on February 28 to attend an astrology conference. They were scheduled to return to India on March 1, but their flights were cancelled due to su…