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Bhubaneswar, March 11 As many as 35 tourists from Odisha who were stranded in Dubai due to flight cancellations amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia have safely returned home, officials said on Wednesday.According to a statement by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), nine of the stranded...

Thane, March 11 A man with a criminal history was arrested at the Mumbai international airport on Wednesday in connection with a 2023 murder and extortion case involving an organized crime syndicate, a Mira-Bhayander, Vasai-Virar (MBVV) Police officer said.The accused, identified as Nisar...

New Delhi, March 11 Rajya Sabha Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil expressed concern on Monday over the safety of Indian students studying abroad and the exorbitant airfares being charged from people returning from Dubai amid ongoing tensions in West Asia.Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in...

Srinagar, March 11 – The J&K Students Association (JKSA) said on Wednesday that approximately 100 Indian students will return from Iran via Armenia on March 14 and 15.Nasir Kheuhami, the National Convenor of JKSA, said that around 100 Indian students will travel from war-torn Iran via the...

Bengaluru, March 11 A total of 21 flights were cancelled at Kempegowda International Airport on Wednesday due to airspace restrictions affecting services to several West Asian destinations, BIIAL said.In a statement, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), which manages the airport...

Dubai, March 11 The ICC has expressed sympathy for West Indies and South African players over their "genuine frustration" at being unable to fly home after the T20 World Cup due to the West Asia conflict, rejecting "suggestions that these decisions have been driven by anything other than the...

Dubai, March 11 – As rising tensions and missile threats force residents to leave parts of the Middle East, animal rescue groups in Dubai say they are witnessing a troubling increase in abandoned pets. Many dogs, cats, fish, and turtles are being left behind as families scramble to evacuate the...

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has stated that it is closely monitoring developments in the West Asia region and their potential impact on air travel between India and the region. In a statement, the Ministry said that airlines are making appropriate operational arrangements in response to the...

Dubai, March 10 The United Arab Emirates has announced that it has a six-month strategic stockpile of essential goods, amid the conflict in West Asia.The country’s Ministry of Economy and Tourism said it has intensified its monitoring efforts at points of sale across markets nationwide to...

Mumbai, March 10 The Civil Aviation Ministry said on Tuesday that it is closely monitoring developments in West Asia and their potential implications for air travel between India and the region.It also said that Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu is continuously overseeing the situation...

Bhubaneswar, March 10 Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik raised questions about the alleged "inaction" of the Odisha government, as hundreds of thousands of people from the state are stranded in West Asia due to the disruption of air connectivity amid escalating conflict.Patnaik, who had...

New Delhi, March 10 Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal said the tournament is monitoring potential challenges related to hospitality and travel logistics as the 2026 season approaches, although he added that no formal concerns have been raised by hotels or other stakeholders...

New Delhi, March 9 Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 60 flights to and from cities in the Middle East, including 32 non-scheduled services connecting the UAE.Amid the escalating Middle East conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, airlines are operating services in a...

New Delhi, March 9 Vee Vault Capital, a global investment platform backed by the Chocko Valliappa family office, in collaboration with IT services firm Vee Technologies and The Sona Group, has invited applications for the first cohort of 10 high-potential founders building ventures across...

March 09, New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar reiterated India's position on the safety of the Indian diaspora in Iran on Monday.He stated that the Indian Embassy has facilitated the relocation of several Indian students in Tehran to locations outside the city. An advisory...

March 09, New Delhi – India's Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely monitoring the evolving airspace situation in West Asia amid the ongoing regional conflict.Indian airlines, including Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air, are planning to operate approximately 50...

London, March 9 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has spoken to Donald Trump to discuss the situation in West Asia following the US President's criticism of the UK's response to the strikes on Iran.Trump used social media to dismiss Starmer's plan to send aircraft carriers to the region as...

Basel, March 9 Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu will miss the Swiss Open as she recovers from the three-day ordeal in Dubai, while H S Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth will lead the Indian challenge at the USD 250,000 tournament starting here on Tuesday.Sindhu had to withdraw from the All...

Abu Dhabi, March 9 – Debris from an intercepted Iranian projectile struck a tower in Dubai Marina, causing smoke to rise from the building's facade and briefly raising concerns in the area.Authorities later confirmed that the situation was quickly brought under control and no injuries were...

The Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely tracking the evolving situation in West Asia, which is affecting air travel between India and the West Asian region. Airlines are making necessary operational adjustments to ensure passenger safety and the smooth operation of flights, given the current...