travel advisories

Given the rapidly changing situation in Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs has advised Indian nationals currently in Iran to remain in their current locations, shelter in place, and avoid further movement. The ministry stated that any movement within Iran or to the borders of Iran should...

Srinagar, March 27 Flight operations at Srinagar International Airport will be restricted between April and July for carrying out runway works, the Airport Authority of India (AAI) said on Friday.According to a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued by the Indian Air Force, runway works commencing in...

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...

Washington, March 19 – US lawmakers sharply disagreed over the State Department's response to the Middle East conflict, with Democrats saying it failed to protect American citizens and officials insisting the system worked.The hearing came amid high tensions in the region. Lawmakers questioned...

March 17, New Delhi: Another Indian carrier, IndiGo, has stated that, according to Dubai Airports, landing permissions for aircraft operating into Dubai International Airport have been suspended until further notice, due to the current situation in the region.The airline has requested...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar thanked the Government and the people of Armenia for facilitating the safe evacuation of over 550 Indian nationals from Iran so far. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar also expressed his appreciation for their support during this difficult period.

The Indian Embassy in Iran has strongly advised all Indian nationals currently in Iran not to approach or attempt to cross any land border of Iran for onward travel without prior and explicit coordination with the Indian Embassy in Tehran. In the advisory, the embassy stated that Indian...

March 14, New Delhi: The United States instructed its non-emergency government employees in Oman and their family members to leave the Gulf nation on Friday, amid escalating conflict in West Asia.The US Department of State updated its advisory, warning Americans of "safety risks," citing an...

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 The escalating conflict in West Asia has dealt a major blow to the ongoing World Para Athletics Grand Prix here, with participation shrinking drastically as only six foreign nations ultimately made it to Indian shores, despite nearly 30 countries having earlier confirmed...

March 10, New Delhi – The United States has condemned Afghanistan over its detention of American citizens, a move that could result in a ban on U.S. passport holders traveling to the country.Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement that he was designating Afghanistan’s Taliban...

Manama, March 9 – The Indian Embassy in Bahrain advised Indian nationals in the country on Monday to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions amid the prevailing regional situation.The Embassy urged Indian nationals to follow updates and advisories issued by it and local authorities. It...

Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu stated that the government is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and has taken steps to ensure the safety of civil aviation operations. Responding during the question hour in the Rajya Sabha, the Minister said that the DGCA has...

New Delhi, March 9 India advocates de-escalation and a return to dialogue and diplomacy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday regarding the escalating conflict in West Asia, while stressing the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states in...

Due to the ongoing situation in West Asia, flight operations have been affected across several sectors. Passengers are advised to stay informed about the latest flight updates and to pay attention to any communication from their airlines, which will be sent to their registered contact details...

New Delhi, March 7 India said on Saturday that it is continuously monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia, particularly in the context of the safety of its citizens stranded in the region.In a late-night statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that more than 52,000...

Abu Dhabi, March 5 – The Indian Embassy in the UAE issued a fresh advisory on Thursday, urging Indian nationals in the UAE to remain vigilant, calm, and follow the safety guidelines issued by local authorities and official advisories issued from time to time.The Embassy stated that the...

Washington, March 4 – The United States has ordered the departure of non-emergency government personnel from several countries in the Middle East and Pakistan, and has raised or reaffirmed travel advisories across the region amid rising tensions following hostilities with Iran.The US State...

Pune, March 4 As many as 111 residents from the Pune district, including students – who were stranded in Dubai due to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran military conflict – have returned safely, the local administration said on Wednesday.A total of 184 residents from the Pune district were stranded in...

Islamabad, March 4 The United States announced on Wednesday the withdrawal of non-emergency staff from its consulates in the Pakistani cities of Karachi and Lahore due to security concerns.The decision came just days after protestors attempted to storm US consulates and the embassy after the...