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…
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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…
Srinagar, March 3 (IANS) J&K Students Association (JKSA) said on Tuesday that all Indian students have been relocated from the worst-hit Tehran to a relatively safer location, Qom in Iran.Nasir Kheuhami, national convenor of JKSA, said, “The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Tuesday confirmed that Indian students residing in Tehran have been relocated to the city of Qom as a precautionary measure amid the ongoing escalation and continuous airstrikes in Iran. Tehran, being am…
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) India on Saturday said that it remains deeply concerned at the recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region and urged all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritise the safety of civilians.”India is deeply concerned at the recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region. We urge all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritise the safety of civilians. Dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate tensions and address under…
Doha, Feb 28 (IANS) As tensions in the region escalated, the Embassy of India in Doha issued an “important advisory”, asking all Indian nationals in Qatar to take due care and follow news and advisories as and when issued by the Embassy and local authorities.”In view of the current regional situation, all Indian nationals in Qatar are advised to take due care, follow news and advisories as and when issued by the Embassy and local authorities. Our Embassy is continuing to function as usual,” the …
Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art has announced that it will return three historic South Indian bronze sculptures to India after provenance research established that the works had been illegally removed from temple settings decades ago.The museum on Wednesday (local time) stated that one of the sculptures, a Chola-period “Shiva Nataraja,” will remain in the United States on a long-term loan agreed upon with the Indian government, allowing the museum t…
New Delhi/Tehran, Jan 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar received a call from Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi late Wednesday evening as both ministers discussed the “evolving situation” around Iran.”Received a call from Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. We discussed the evolving situation in and around Iran,” EAM Jaishankar posted on X after the development.The conversation took place shortly after New Delhi issued another advisory for the Indian na…