April 11, New Delhi – Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, visited Qatar to strengthen bilateral ties. He met with business leaders and the Indian community.The Minister held a meeting with Indian business leaders and members of the Indian Business and...
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Doha, April 8 – The Indian Embassy in Qatar has issued an advisory urging members of the Indian community to remain vigilant and closely follow instructions from local authorities in light of the prevailing situation in the region.In a statement released on Tuesday, the Embassy said: “The...
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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...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, on Saturday, and discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Both leaders agreed on the need to ensure freedom of navigation and maintain the security and operation of...
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Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a phone conversation with the King of Bahrain, Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, and extended Eid al-Fitr greetings. In a social media post, he stated that both leaders discussed the current situation in the West Asian region and condemned the attacks on energy...
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New Delhi, March 19 – In a strong display of diplomatic support, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on Thursday to convey warm Eid greetings and firmly reiterate India’s condemnation of the recent attacks on energy...
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New Delhi, March 19 – External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met with UAE's Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy on Thursday, discussing the latest developments related to the conflict in West Asia.During the meeting, EAM Jaishankar also thanked the UAE...
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March 16, New Delhi – India issued a new advisory on Monday for its citizens in Iran.According to the advisory, Indian nationals currently in Iran are strictly advised not to approach or attempt to cross any land border of Iran for onward travel without prior and explicit coordination with the...
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March 16, Milan/Italy – The Holi festival is becoming increasingly popular in Italy. We are in Milan to witness the celebration by one of the largest Indian communities in the country.The event took place in Parco Chiesa Rossa, one of the city’s main parks, where several hundred people...
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New Delhi, March 15 Amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh has reached out to principals of CBSE-affiliated schools in Saudi Arabia to brief them on the current regional situation and the mission's initiatives to support the Indian community, officials said on...
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March 13, New Delhi — A three-day Indian film festival has begun in Colombo, Sri Lanka, as part of India Week 2026, celebrating the cultural ties between the two nations.The festival opened on Friday with the premiere of the Bollywood film 'Diplomat.'The event was attended by members of the...
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New Delhi, March 9 The Congress on Monday termed External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's statement on the West Asia situation in Parliament as "empty," and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy "(mis)adventurism," coupled with the government's undermining of the Indian...
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New Delhi, March 9 India favors a return to dialogue and diplomacy to ensure peace in West Asia, and its overriding priority is the well-being of the Indian community in that region, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told the Lok Sabha on Monday.Making a suo moto statement in the Lower...
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New Delhi, March 9 India favors peace and a return to dialogue and diplomacy, and advocates for de-escalation, restraint, and the safety of civilians, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday regarding the escalating conflict in West Asia.Speaking on the conflict in the Rajya...
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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...
Mumbai, March 4 – Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has once again appealed to citizens of Maharashtra stranded in the UAE to obtain information only from the official handles of the Indian embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Indian consulate in Dubai, and to contact the government helpline.The CM's...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on the phone with the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, and condemned the violation of Kuwait's sovereignty and territorial integrity. He stated that India stands with the people of Kuwait during this difficult time...
New Delhi, March 3 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman, Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, and Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday, and expressed concern over attacks on their countries during the...
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New Delhi, March 3 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, on Tuesday, conveying that India stands firmly in solidarity with Qatar and strongly condemns any violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity.During their conversation...
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New Delhi, March 3 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a "productive" telephone conversation with Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, amidst the ongoing tensions in the region due to the ongoing conflict in Iran.During the call, PM Modi condemned the...