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US launches first mass evacuation of Americans from war-torn Sudan
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"The US government has taken extensive efforts to contact US citizens in Sudan and enable the departure of those who wished to leave," the State Department said
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Group Captain Nanda led daring rescue ops in Sudan, had conducted similar
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Group Captain Ravi Nanda carried out a daring rescue operation from a small airstrip in Wadi Sayidna near Khartoum in Sudan on the night of April 27-28, said officials.
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Despite no navigational approach at airstrip, Garud commandos and IAF offi
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
On the night of April 27, 28, 2023, the IAF C-130J aircraft rescued 121 personnel from a small airstrip at Wadi Seidna, which is about 40 km North of Khartoum, Sudan, the IAF said in a statement.
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Operation Kaveri: 11th batch of Indian nationals fly to Jeddah from Port S
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Under 'Operation Kaveri', another Indian Air Force C-130J flight took off from conflict-torn Sudan with 135 passengers onboard for Jeddah on Friday.
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'Operation Kaveri': 8th batch of Indian evacuees received in Jeddah
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"A daring rescue! 8th batch of 121 Indians arrived at Jeddah by IAF C 130 J from Wadi Seidna, Sudan. This evacuation was more complex as the location is in vicinity of Khartoum. Family members of our Embassy Officials were also part of this group. Warm welcome. #OperationKaveri," Muraleed
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'Operation Kaveri': 8th batch of 121 passengers leaves Sudan for Jeddah
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"An IAF C-130J flight takes off from the Wadi Seidna Air Base under #OperationKaveri. This is the 8th batch of evacuees with 121 passengers enroute to Jeddah." Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted.
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MP: Bhopal businessman stuck in Sudan reaches home safely
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The businessman, Jayant Kewalani (26), a resident of Sant Hiradaram Nagar (Bairagarh) had gone to Sudan for a business meeting and he was stuck in the fight that began between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the capital Khartoum and its surroundings on Ap
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India deploys INS Tarkash, third naval ship for Sudan evacuation operation
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"I'm informed that the third ship, INS Tarkash, has also reached Port Sudan today as part of our efforts," Kwatra said.
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'Operation Kaveri': INS Teg departs from Port Sudan with 5th batch of 297
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"#OperationKaveri INS Teg departs from Port Sudan with 297 passengers. This is the fifth batch of stranded Indians enroute to Jeddah," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted.
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Indians evacuated from Sudan thank Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia for smoo
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Indians evacuated from violence-hit Sudan thanked Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia and the Indian government for the smooth arrangements.
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Indian nationals evacuated from violence-hit Sudan narrate ordeal, say 'fi
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Indian Air Force very recently rescued another batch of around 250 trapped Indians from conflict-torn Sudan as part of the rescue effort. More than 250 people were evacuated from Port Sudan by two IAF C-130 J planes. Prior to this, 135 more stranded Indians were rescued from Sudan on Wed
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IAF takes charge; C-130J aircraft lands in Port Sudan for evacuation opera
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Amid ongoing conflict, Indian Air Force aircraft has landed in Port Sudan for evacuation operations, the Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Arindam Bagchi informed on Tuesday.
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