New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday that more than 52,000 Indian nationals have been safely brought back from the Gulf region to India between March 1 and March 7, following the outbreak of war in West Asia. The MEA said that of these, 32,107 passengers travelled on Indian carriers, while the rest were flown by foreign airlines.MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the Government of India has been continuously monitoring developments in W…
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New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi for the second time in less than a week on Thursday, discussing the evolving security situation in West Asia. Following their conversation, EAM Jaishankar wrote on X, “Had a telecon with Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi this afternoon.”EAM Jaishankar last spoke with Araghchi on February 28, expressing India’s concerns at the recent developments in…
Abu Dhabi, March 5 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in UAE on Thursday issued a fresh advisory, asking Indian nationals in the UAE to remain vigilant, calm and follow the safety guidelines issued by the local authorities and official advisories issued from time to time. The Embassy mentioned that the airspace and regular scheduled flight operations in UAE continue to remain suspended temporarily considering the prevailing security situation. However, the Indian and UAE airlines have started limited non…
Ahmedabad, March 5 (IANS) More than 170 Indian passengers arrived safely in Ahmedabad from Dubai early on Thursday as special flight operations continued amid widespread disruptions to international air travel caused by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran in West Asia.A relief flight from Dubai landed at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 4:40 A.M., bringing stranded passengers who had faced uncertainty following cancellations and delays over the past…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Passengers returning from Dubai amid ongoing Middle East tensions said that while life in the city remains largely normal, concerns over regional developments, particularly involving Iran, prompted them to return to India as a precautionary measure.Speaking to IANS in Delhi, a passenger said, “The situation is normal, and as residents, we are not feeling anything unusual. However, since some actions are taking place here and there, we feel it is better to return home …
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) was briefed on the air strikes in Iran on February 28 and the subsequent escalation in the Middle East, as well as the security of the Indian citizens in the region.Convened under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, the CCS reviewed the evolving situation in West Asia.The meeting of the Cabinet committee, the apex decision-making body on security and strategic matters of India, came against the backdrop of a …
Beirut, March 1 (IANS) Amid ongoing tensions in the Middle Eastern region, the Indian Embassy in Lebanon has advised all Indian nationals to avoid unnecessary travel, remain vigilant and observe locally advised safety and emergency procedures. The embassy asked Indian nationals in Lebanon to contact it on its mobile number or through email in case of any emergency.In the advisory issued on Sunday, the Indian Embassy said: “In view of the current situation in the region, all Indian nationals in L…
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Congress Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday strongly condemned the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in coordinated US-Israel strikes and also the loss of lives in the Middle Eastern nations, while stressing the need to maintain peace. She referenced Mahatma Gandhi’s saying, “An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind,” emphasising that violent retribution ultimately harms everyone.In a post on X, Priyanka said, “The targeted assassinat…
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday issued an advisory for foreign nationals in India, asking those affected by disrupted travel plans due to the ongoing developments in the West Asia region to contact the nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) for visa extension or regularisation.The advisory said: “All foreign nationals in India, who have had to change their travel plans due to the ongoing developments in the West Asia region and need as…
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 28 (IANS) Large-scale flight cancellations across Kerala’s international airports on Friday underscored the deepening impact of escalating tensions in West Asia, disrupting travel plans for thousands of expatriates and their families.Airport sources confirmed that the maximum cancellations were reported at Cochin International Airport, the State’s busiest gateway to the Gulf.Services from Kannur International Airport, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport and Calic…