New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Flights are continuing to operate from Gulf countries where airspace remains open, while around 8,43,000 passengers have travelled from the region to India since 28 February, according to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs issued on Friday. In the United Arab Emirates, airlines continue to operate limited non‑scheduled commercial flights between India based on operational and safety considerations, with around 95 flights expected on Thursday.Flight…
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New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday announced the appointment of senior diplomat Pranay Verma as India’s next Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, with concurrent accreditation to the European Union.In a press release, the MEA said, “Shri Pranay Verma (IFS:1994), presently High Commissioner of India to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Belgium. He will also be accredited as Ambass…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) has directed ports to ensure concessions for exporters with stranded cargo in the war-affected Persian Gulf region.According to a circular, “it has been observed that concessions granted by port authorities particularly relating to detention charges, ground rent, reefer plug-in (connected load), and similar terminal charges are not being uniformly passed on to the exporters”.The DG Ship…
Thimphu, April 7 (IANS) India and Bhutan held the 17th Monthly Coordination Meeting in Thimphu, where both sides discussed progress and charted next steps for projects underway in the Himalayan nation with the Indian government’s support. The meeting organised on Monday was co-chaired by the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of India in Thimphu and the Director General of the Department of Macro-Fiscal and Development Finance (DMDF) in Bhutan’s Ministry of Finance.During the meeting, Indian…
New Delhi/Tokyo, April 6 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh delivered a virtual address at the grand finale of the India-Japan Year of Science, Technology and Innovation Exchange, on Monday, held at the Embassy of India in Tokyo, highlighting four decades of robust bilateral cooperation.Opening his address, Singh said: “Namaste! At the outset, a very good afternoon to everybody. Today on occasion of grand finale of India-Japan year of science and technolo…
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi, who celebrated Biha Diwas at the Embassy of India in Tokyo, has opened up about how his upbringing in Bihar continues to shape his personality, revealing that the simplicity, struggles, and emotional depth he carries today are deeply rooted in where he comes from. The event was graced by the Chief Guest, Her Excellency Nagma Mohamed Mallick, Ambassador of India to Japan, who highlighted Bihar’s historical significance and its growing glob…
New Delhi/Abu Dhabi, March 26 (IANS) The Embassy of India in the UAE on Thursday expressed its “deepest condolences” after an Indian national was killed in Abu Dhabi when falling debris from an intercepted ballistic missile struck a populated area.According to reports, the debris fell in a residential locality following the successful interception of a missile by UAE air defence systems amid ongoing regional tensions. The incident claimed the life of the Indian citizen, while three others su…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Flight operations are gradually improving with additional services being introduced between India and the Middle East region, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.In the UAE, around 70 flights operated on March 17 and about 75 flights are expected on Wednesday to various destinations in India. Over 50 flights have been operating daily since 5 March 2026, indicating improved connectivity.Flights continue to operate from Saudi Arabia and Oman to India. …
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) After being stranded in Doha for 10 days, the Indian men’s Basketball team is on their way back home, Basketball Federation of India said on Tuesday.The Indian contingent travelled to Doha for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, but found themselves stranded in the Qatari Capital, due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region that have disrupted international airspace and flight operation.The Qatar Basketball Federation has arranged hotel and othe…
Srinagar, March 9 (IANS) The National Convenor of J&K Students’ Association (JKSA), Nasir Khuehami said on Monday that he had called on Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, seeking quick evacuation of stranded Indian students in Iran amid escalating tension in the region.In a statement issued on Monday, JKSA National Convenor Nasir Khuehami said that he met Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri on Saturday and raised serious concerns regarding the safety of Indian students, including a large number fr…