Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday expressed deep concern over the prevailing situation in the Gulf countries, highlighting the potential impact on expatriates from the state.
Amritsar Airport Director Bhupinder Singh on Sunday said that several flights were disrupted at the airport following escalating tensions and reported conflict in parts of the Gulf region.
Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has issued an advisory to its members in view of the deteriorating situation in Iran and parts of the Gulf, and reports that movements through the Strait of Hormuz could be restricted.
Earlier, Bahrain's Interior Ministry on Sunday said a drone targeted Bahrain International Airport amid Iran's retaliation to US-Israel strikes, causing material damage but no casualties, as authorities moved swiftly to secure the site and assess the situation.
Shia religious leader Maulana Saif Abbas on Sunday condemned the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, terming the alleged attack by Israel and the United States a "terrorist act" and claiming that it has pushed the Gulf region into war.
Flight operations of Emirates from Chennai International Airport were disrupted following escalating tensions and reported conflict in parts of the Gulf region.
In posts on X, the Bahraini Ministry of Interior confirmed that the airport was struck and that emergency protocols were activated. The ministry said, "Targeting of Bahrain International Airport with a drone, resulting in material damage without loss of life, at a time when the relevant a
Foreign affairs expert Waiel Awwad said that Israel's early-morning strikes on Iranian military installations and leadership, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei's residence, have triggered Iranian retaliation against US bases and Gulf countries, signalling the conflict is escalatin
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with his counterparts from several Gulf countries amid rising tensions in West Asia, stressing the need for de-escalation through dialogue and diplomacy.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday issued an urgent safety advisory to all Indian air operators, warning of heightened risks to civil aviation in the Middle East and Persian Gulf airspace following a sharp escalation in regional tensions.
"The ongoing conflict has already begun to disrupt established global logistics channels. Air routes are being altered, and maritime trade through the Red Sea and key Gulf straits faces heightened uncertainty. If diversions become prolonged, shipments may increasingly have to reroute via
Air India Express has announced the extension of its westbound international flight suspensions to the Gulf region until March 1, 2026, due to the ongoing situation in the area. The airline is coordinating with authorities and will resume services when conditions permit. Guests with booki