gulf region

New Delhi, March 1 The Indian Rice Exporters Federation has advised its members to avoid making fresh cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) commitments for Iran and parts of the Gulf, as the security situation in the region deteriorates and fears of restricted movement through the Strait of Hormuz...

New Delhi, March 1 Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu described a "tense and scary" ordeal at the Dubai International Airport, where she and her Indonesian coach were stranded after an explosion occurred near the area where they were staying amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region.The...

Srinagar, March 1 Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Sunday said the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US-Israel joint strikes was "sad and brutal".In a statement, Lone expressed deep grief and anguish over the rapidly escalating and volatile situation...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 1 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday expressed concern over the situation in the Gulf region following the US-Israel attack on Iran and urged the Centre to take necessary steps to ensure the safety of Indians there.In his letter to Prime Minister...

March 01, New Delhi – Amid the tense situation in West Asia, India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, spoke with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE to discuss ongoing developments in the region.Dr. Jaishankar also addressed the safety and...

New Delhi, February 28 Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was stranded at Dubai airport on Saturday while en route to the prestigious All England Open badminton tournament, after flight operations were suspended due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.The tournament is scheduled to begin...

Lucknow/Jaunpur (UP), February 28 Following a joint military strike by the US and Israel on Iran on Saturday, fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East prompted many families in Uttar Pradesh to worry about the well-being of their loved ones living in the affected region.The US and Israel...

New Delhi, February 28 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held separate phone conversations with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar on Saturday, as the Middle East was reeling under massive tension following a joint US-Israel military...

New Delhi, February 28 Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was left stranded at the Dubal airport on Saturday while en route to the prestigious All England Open badminton tournament, after flight operations were suspended due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.The tournament is scheduled...

Kathmandu, February 28 On Saturday, Nepal advised its citizens in West Asian countries to "stay vigilant, exercise caution, and maintain regular contact with the community," adding that it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the region.Nepal's civil aviation authority said that...

New Delhi, February 28 Veteran Bangladeshi wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim is stranded in Jeddah while returning from his Umrah pilgrimage, as US strikes on Iran have disrupted flight services in the region.The US and Israel launched a major offensive on Iran on Saturday, with American...

Kathmandu, February 28 Nepal on Saturday advised its citizens in West Asian countries to "remain vigilant, exercise caution, and maintain regular contact with the community," adding that it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the region.Nepal's announcement came hours after the US...

New Delhi, February 28 – India said on Saturday that it is deeply concerned about the recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region and urged all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritize the safety of civilians."India is deeply concerned about the recent developments in...

Dubai, February 28 The International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Saturday that it is working on alternative flight plans for players and officials returning from the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, amid the disruption caused by the US strikes on Iran.The T20 tournament, which began on...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 28 – Amidst the rapidly escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, the Kerala government has swiftly moved to address growing concerns regarding the safety of expatriates in West Asia. Tensions escalated after a joint US-Israel strike on Iranian targets...

New Delhi, February 23 India on Monday advised all its nationals residing in Iran to leave the country by all available means of transport, including commercial flights, in view of the evolving security situation.The Indian embassy in Iran issued a fresh advisory to Indian nationals amid fresh...