Maharashtra Member of Legislative Assembly Nana Patole has voiced concerns over the state government's handling of multiple crises, including significant crop damage for farmers due to the US-Iran-Israel conflict and a severe lack of teachers in Zilla Parishad and Municipality schools.
In an official release, the Ministry said the initiative aims to ensure timely assistance, coordination, and welfare support for Indian seafarers operating in the region.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared the update on X, stating that a dedicated Control Room has been set up to assist citizens amid the ongoing tensions.
In a post shared on X, Jaishankar wrote, "Had a telecon with EU HRVP @kajakallas. Our discussions focused on the ongoing conflict in Iran and the Gulf."
Additionally, SpiceJet announced that eight more special flights will operate from Fujairah (UAE) to India to accommodate stranded or affected passengers.
Sindhu, who was supposed to feature in the All England Open competition in Birmingham starting from Tuesday, was stuck in Dubai following a crisis which started due to a sharp escalation in West Asia after Israel and the United States launched coordinated strikes on Iranian military and nucl
Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday said that it is "closely monitoring developments" and it will be too early to assess the economic impact on the region and the global economy.
Speaking with ANI, he cited instances of farmers, labourers, and online gamers taking their lives. He pointed to the easily accessible pesticide Paraquat ("Gaddi Mandu") as a major factor, stating that even small amounts can be fatal.
Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday in a statement expressed deep concern on the ongoing conflict in the West Asia region.
Foreign nationals were stranded at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Tuesday as flights to the Middle East continued to be cancelled due to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, with passengers complaining about lack of information and costly ticket prices for alternative fligh
APNRT CEO Dr Ravi Vemuru stated that APNRTS is closely monitoring around 10 lakh people from Andhra Pradesh working in Gulf countries amid the ongoing Middle East crisis.