Bamako, April 25 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Mali has urged all Indian nationals residing in the West African nation to remain highly vigilant following multiple attacks by armed groups across the country on Saturday. “Due to recent security developments and reported attacks in Kati and other parts of Mali, the Embassy of India in Bamako urges all Indian nationals residing in Mali to remain highly vigilant, exercise utmost caution, stay indoors, and strictly follow the instructions issued by …
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New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) As many as 22 Indian seafarers on board the two foreign-flagged ships, which came under fire from Iran’s military in the Strait of Hormuz during the last 24 hours, are reported to be safe, according to an update issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Thursday. Vessel Euphoria, a Panama-flagged container ship, has 21 Indian seafarers onboard, while Vessel Epaminondas, also a Panama-flagged container, has 1 Indian seafarer onboard, the statement sai…
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday that India continues to follow developments in the West Asia region and remains in touch with countries of the region. Addressing an inter-ministerial media briefing on recent developments in West Asia on Tuesday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India is in touch with the Iranian authorities on the issue of safety of Indian nationals in Iran and to ensure safe passage of Indian ships through the Strait o…
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Amid rising tensions in West Asia, around 10.97 lakh passengers have returned from the region to India since February 28, while Indian-flagged crude oil tanker Desh Garima is slated to arrive safely in Mumbai on April 22, the government said on Sunday.The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said it is working closely with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian missions and maritime stakeholders to ensure the safety of seafarers and continuity of shipping operat…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) All Indian seafarers in the Gulf region are safe, and no incident involving Indian-flagged vessels has been reported in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Ports and Shipping said on Tuesday.The Directorate General (DG) of Shipping has facilitated the safe repatriation of over 2,262 Indian seafarers so far, including 85 in the past 24 hours, from various locations across the Gulf region, a ministry statement said.The DG Shipping Control Room has handled 6,292 calls and …
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Airlines continue to operate from the Gulf countries where airspace remains open with around 100 flights expected to arrive in India from the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.Airlines are operating limited non-scheduled commercial flights based on operational and safety considerations, the statement said.Flights continue to operate from various airports in Saudi Arabia and Oman to destinations in India…
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) All Indian seafarers in the Gulf and West Asia region are safe and no incident involving Indian-flagged vessels has been reported in the past 24 hours, the government said on Sunday.The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, through the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), has facilitated the safe repatriation of more than 2,084 Indian seafarers so far, including 75 in the last 24 hours from various locations across the Gulf region.“Port operations acro…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) All Indian seafarers in the Persian Gulf region are safe, and no incident involving Indian-flagged vessels has been reported in the past 24 hours, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Sunday. A total of 17 Indian-flagged vessels with 460 Indian seafarers remain in the western Persian Gulf region, with Director General (DG) Shipping, in coordination with ship owners, placing agencies and Indian Missions, actively monitoring …
Washington, April 1 (IANS) The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said that it has received enough electronic registrations to meet the fiscal year 2027 H-1B visa cap, including the advanced degree exemption, triggering the next phase of filings starting April 1.The agency confirmed it has “selected enough beneficiaries with properly submitted registrations to reach the H-1B cap” and has notified petitioners whose beneficiaries were chosen. Only those with selected registrations…
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Two Indian LPG carriers, BW TYR and BW ELM, carrying a combined LPG cargo of about 94,000 metric tonnes, have safely transited the Gulf region and are moving towards Indian shores. BW TYR is proceeding towards Mumbai with an expected time of arrival on 31st March, while BW ELM is en route to New Mangalore with an expected arrival date of 1st April, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Sunday.All necessary measures have bee…