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Islamabad, April 4 – The Finnish Embassy in Islamabad will cease its operations this summer, with the mission continuing to function until the final date is announced. Following its reopening in 2022 after a decade-long closure, Helsinki has decided to close it again, according to local media...

Riyadh, March 21 The Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia conducted consular and attestation services in various cities across Saudi Arabia on Saturday, according to a post on X."This post shows consular and attestation services being provided by the Embassy of India in Dammam, Jubail, and Hail...

New Delhi, March 21 Consular work serves as both a stabilizing force and a bridge, helping to sustain connections even when broader political currents may be uncertain, said Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, asserting that it contributes quietly but significantly to the resilience of global...

New Delhi, March 20 Amid escalating West Asia conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said six Indian nationals have died, with one missing in "various incidents".At an inter-ministerial briefing here, Additional Secretary (Gulf), MEA, Aseem R Mahajan, also said, "Yesterday...

Kathmandu, March 20 Over 82,000 Nepalis have registered from the Gulf region, of whom around 6,000 nationals have enlisted as being 'unsafe', a foreign ministry official said on Friday.Nepali nationals living in the Gulf have registered themselves through an online registration system...

Riyadh, March 20 – India confirmed on Friday the death of an Indian national in Riyadh on March 18 due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia stated that it remains in contact with the family and local authorities and assures all possible assistance."The...

New Delhi, March 18 Amid the escalating West Asia conflict, the government on Wednesday said that around 2.6 lakh people have returned from the region to India since February 28.At an inter-ministerial briefing here on the West Asia situation, Additional Secretary (Gulf), Ministry of External...

Doha, March 17 Around 1,600 Indian nationals travelled to India on five Qatar Airways flights on Tuesday, even as the airline continues to operate limited services due to restrictions on Qatar's airspace, the Indian Embassy here said.The flights included two services to Delhi and one each to...

Islamabad, March 13 – The US Embassy in Islamabad announced on Friday that it would extend the suspension of its visa services until March 20, while also stating that all consular services at the US Consulates General in Karachi and Lahore would remain suspended.In a statement posted on X, the...

New Delhi, March 13 According to data from human rights organizations, the government has informed Parliament that approximately 3,100 incidents of violence against Hindus and other minorities took place in Bangladesh from August 2024 to February 2026.In a written response to a question in the...

New Delhi, March 12 According to data from human rights organizations, approximately 3,100 incidents of violence against Hindus and other minorities have occurred in Bangladesh from August 2024 to February 2026, the government informed Parliament on Thursday.In a written response to a query in...

New Delhi, March 12 There are nearly 9,000 Indian nationals, including students, business people, factory workers, pilgrims, seafarers, and fishermen, currently in Iran, the government informed Parliament on Thursday.In a written response to a query in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for...

Dubai, March 8 India's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Ajaz Khan, held a virtual interaction with representatives of the Indian community on Sunday, assuring them of assistance following the joint US-Israel strikes on Iran.Khan was accompanied by Deputy Chief of Mission, Abu Mathen George...

Dubai, March 5 On Thursday, India issued an advisory, asking its citizens in the United Arab Emirates to remain vigilant, calm, and adhere to the safety guidelines of the local authorities, given the prevailing situation in the region."The Government of India continues to attach the highest...

New Delhi, March 2 BLS International, which provides outsourced visa and consular services globally, issued a travel advisory on Monday for applicants in the Middle East due to the conflict unfolding in the region, asking them to check the operational status of their respective visa application...

Hyderabad, March 1 In the wake of the Iran-Israel conflict, security around the US Consulate General here was strengthened on Sunday, according to police.As a precautionary measure, additional personnel were deployed outside the US Consulate General in Nanakramguda to enhance security."We...

February 28, New Delhi: The Indian Embassy in Doha has issued an advisory to all Indian nationals in light of the current regional situation.Indian nationals are advised to exercise caution, stay informed by monitoring news, and follow advisories issued by the Embassy and local authorities...

India has issued an advisory urging all Indian nationals in Israel to exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant at all times, given the current security situation in the region. The Indian Embassy in Israel, in its advisory, has requested Indian nationals to strictly follow the safety...

February 28, New Delhi: The Embassy of India has issued an advisory for all Indian nationals in Israel, given the current security situation.Key instructions include:Exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant at all times.Strictly follow the safety guidelines issued by Israeli...

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has urged Indian nationals in Iran to leave the country using available means of transport, including commercial flights. The Embassy has reiterated its advisory issued on January 14 this year, stating that all Indian citizens and Persons of Indian Origin should...