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New Delhi, March 3 IndiGo operated four repatriation flights to Jeddah on Tuesday, and plans to operate another flight to Muscat later in the day to bring back passengers stranded due to the Middle East conflict.The airline also plans to operate repatriation flights to cities in the UAE on...

Islamabad, March 3 Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday that he was engaged in back-channel communication with leaders from Saudi Arabia and Iran following the outbreak of the conflict.Addressing the media in Islamabad, Dar said that he was in Saudi Arabia to attend the...

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...

Pune, March 3 A drone attack near their hotel in Dubai and a sense of insecurity kept 23 tourists from the Kolhapur district on edge, but thanks to Indian and UAE authorities, the group safely landed in Mumbai on Tuesday and returned to their hometown.The tourists said they arrived in Mumbai...

Jammu, March 3 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday and called on the people of Jammu and Kashmir to exercise restraint, not let their emotions control them, and express their anger and grief through lawful and peaceful...

Mumbai, March 3 Actress Erica Fernandes has shared the ground reality of Dubai as the crisis in West Asia intensifies. On Tuesday, the actress posted a video on her Instagram, showing people of Dubai going about their daily lives during the holy month of Ramadan, while the UAE's air defense...

New Delhi, March 3 The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday postponed the class 10 and 12 board exams scheduled for March 5 and 6 in the Middle East region due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, officials said."Due to the current situation in parts of the Middle...

New Delhi, March 3 The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday postponed the class 10 and 12 board exams scheduled for March 5 in the Middle East region amid the Iran-Israel conflict, officials said."Due to the current situation in parts of the Middle East—Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait...

Bengaluru, March 3 The faces of Indian passengers who arrived at Kempegowda International Airport here from the UAE, bringing an end to a period of high tension fueled by the conflict in West Asia, were filled with relief.Upon arrival on Monday night, the passengers recounted the tense moments...

New Delhi, March 3 SpiceJet announced on Tuesday that it will operate four special flights from Fujairah in the UAE to bring back stranded passengers.Flight operations have been disrupted due to the closure of airspace in the Middle East amid the escalating conflict involving the US, Israel...

Berhampur/Kendrapara, March 2 The Israeli-US strikes on Iran, and Tehran's retaliatory measures in several Gulf countries, have triggered anxiety and fear among the families of Odia workers stranded in conflict-affected West Asia, with many appealing to authorities for safe evacuation.Several...

New Delhi, March 2 Air India Express will resume flights to and from Muscat on Tuesday after suspending services in the wake of the Middle East conflict.The airline's services to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE will remain suspended until 23:59 IST on March 3.In a statement...

New Delhi, March 2 Amid escalating West Asia tensions, the Centre on Monday said it is in touch with Indian missions in the Gulf region to ensure the safe return of stranded Indian nationals as state governments across the country stepped up efforts to assist such residents.The Cabinet...

New Delhi, March 2 Major Indian IT companies, including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Wipro, have suspended travel to the Middle East and issued urgent safety advisories for their staff amid escalating conflict in West Asia.The industry body, Nasscom, has also intervened, urging member...

Mumbai, March 2 – Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan has stated that she and her family are "safe" in Dubai and that she is "praying for peace".This follows the city being rocked by Iranian missile launches, as reported by ‘Female First UK’.The actress, who lives in the United Arab Emirates...

Bengaluru, March 2 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate evacuation preparedness, enhance diplomatic outreach, and establish an inter-ministerial mechanism to protect Kannadigas and other Indians amid escalating geopolitical tensions...

Bengaluru, March 2 – Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai appealed to global leaders to immediately intervene and stop the ongoing war between Israel and Iran before it leads to further catastrophe, as China and Russia are closely observing the situation.Speaking to the...

Thane/Palghar, March 2 Authorities in Thane and Palghar districts have activated mechanisms and issued advisories as part of efforts to assist those stranded in the Middle East due to the Iran conflict, as well as their relatives here, officials said on Monday.In separate statements, Thane...

Bengaluru, March 2 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that he is closely monitoring the evolving situation in parts of the Middle East following the recent escalation of tensions, and assured that the safety and well-being of Kannadigas abroad remains top priority.In a post...

Mumbai, March 2 – Punjabi actor Ammy Virk has expressed his distress over the current situation in the region, particularly as his wife and 6-year-old daughter are currently in the UAE.In a post on his official Instagram handle, the actor, known for his role in "Qismat," wrote, "The situation...