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Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Air India has suspended its flights to Israel. An Air India official stated that the airline has suspended flights on the New Delhi-Tel Aviv route until May 31. Most major airlines have also suspended operations on the Tel Aviv route, with only Israeli...

Kabul, April 2 – One person was killed and 13 others were injured after flash floods swept through several areas in the Herat province of Afghanistan, local media reported on Thursday, citing an official statement.Pajhwok Afghan News, an Afghan news outlet, quoted provincial governor spokesman...

New Delhi, March 23 The financial implications of the West Asia conflict on flight operations are evolving, and appropriate measures are being taken in consultation with airlines and other stakeholders, the civil aviation ministry said on Monday.The escalating conflict involving the US...

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...

New Delhi, March 12 – A massive fire broke out near the Matiala fish market in Delhi, engulfing hundreds of slums and causing panic among residents. The blaze destroyed nearly 300 to 400 slums, leaving several families homeless and prompting urgent calls for assistance from the government...

The Indian Embassy in Qatar has announced that over 500 Indians stranded in the country travelled to New Delhi and other destinations on Qatar Airways flights last night. The embassy stated that Qatar Airways is scheduled to operate two flights to India today, one each to New Delhi and Mumbai...

Doha, March 11 Over 500 Indians stranded in Qatar were evacuated to New Delhi and other destinations on Wednesday, the Indian mission here said, warning those still in the West Asian country against approaching any unidentified objects, debris, or fragments.In an advisory posted on X, the...

Kochi, March 11 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the Centre and Gulf nations were doing everything possible to help Indians stranded during the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Addressing a massive NDA rally here, he said the BJP-led NDA government always makes every possible...

Doha, March 10 Nearly 1,000 Indian nationals stranded in Qatar were flown to New Delhi, Mumbai, and Kochi on Tuesday amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Indian mission here said.The Indian Embassy in Doha coordinated with Qatar Airways to facilitate the travel of stranded Indian...

New Delhi, March 10 – On Tuesday, India dispatched 500 metric tonnes of rice, 10 metric tonnes of essential relief supplies such as tents, hygiene kits, and rehabilitation support items, and 3 metric tonnes of critical medicines to Mozambique following the floods that have impacted the African...

Washington, March 6 – Nearly 24,000 American citizens have safely returned to the United States from the Middle East since late February, the U.S. State Department said on Friday, as Washington continues efforts to assist Americans seeking to leave the region amid heightened security concerns...

The Indian Embassy in Doha has urged all Indians in Qatar to strictly follow the guidelines issued by the Qatari authorities, particularly the Ministry of Interior, in light of the current security situation. The advisory issued by the Embassy stated that the Ministry of Interior has advised all...

Chandigarh, March 6 – In an effort to ensure the safe, smooth, and trouble-free return of Punjab citizens stranded in the conflict-ridden West Asia, the Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has deployed two senior state government officers to coordinate and oversee the...

Colombo, March 5 Sri Lanka said on Thursday that it is considering appropriate action after a second Iranian ship has sought entry to its territorial waters, a day after a frigate belonging to the Islamic country was attacked near the island nation.However, no decision was announced by 6 pm...

Colombo, March 5 Sri Lanka said on Thursday that it is considering appropriate action after a second Iranian ship has sought entry to its territorial waters, a day after a frigate belonging to the Islamic country was attacked near the island nation.Sri Lanka said on Wednesday that it had...

Bhopal, March 4 Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, a control room has been established at the Madhya Pradesh Bhavan in New Delhi to provide round-the-clock assistance to the state's citizens living in Gulf countries, an official said on Wednesday.This control room will provide necessary...

Bhopal, March 4 – The Madhya Pradesh government has taken a commendable step to support its citizens residing in the Gulf countries by establishing a 24-hour control room at the Madhya Pradesh Bhawan in New Delhi.This move comes in the wake of current unforeseen circumstances that have created...

Bengaluru, March 3 Ride-hailing platform Uber announced on Tuesday that it has been granted renewal of its transport aggregator license by the KSTA, under the Karnataka On-Demand Transportation Aggregator Rules, 2016.The license has been renewed for a period of five years, from December 31...

Chennai, March 3 Whether a transit passenger or a family enjoying a holiday in Dubai, the armed conflict in the Middle East threw a wrench into their plans to return home. Passengers were stranded there amid explosions before resuming their long journey back.Those who arrived from the...

Bengaluru, March 3: Indians, including several from Karnataka, who were stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following flight cancellations due to the Israel-Iran conflict, have begun returning home, bringing relief to families in Karnataka.Meanwhile, Kempegowda International Airport in...