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Indian embassy in Qatar to get headcount of stranded Indians
Updated : 6 days, 6 hours ago IST
The embassy said that the form is only for those who are stranded in Qatar as tourists or Hayya A1 visa holders.
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Air India, AI Express to operate extra UAE flights on March 8 for stranded
Updated : 6 days, 18 hours ago IST
Air India and Air India Express are continuing scheduled flight operations to select West Asian destinations, while operating additional non-scheduled flights to assist stranded travellers amid ongoing airspace restrictions in parts of the region.
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"Over 52,000 Indians travelled safely from Gulf region between March 1-7":
Updated : 6 days, 21 hours ago IST
In an official press statement, the MEA said that the Government of India is continuously monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, especially with regard to the welfare of Indian nationals who have been stranded there during transit or on short-duration visits.<
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Gulf carriers resume operations, operate limited flights amid regional vol
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Major Gulf carriers, including Emirates and Etihad, have resumed limited flight operations as of Saturday, following regional airspace closures. Services are gradually restoring, with some restricted to "relief corridors" for stranded passengers.
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Qatar Airways to operate limited relief corridor from Doha
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Qatar Airways will operate limited repatriation flights on March 7 departing from Hamad International Airport to select European destinations following temporary authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, while scheduled flight operations remain suspended due to the closure of
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Indian Embassy in Doha issues travel advisory for Indians in Qatar amid We
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
In an advisory issued on Friday, the Embassy provided a registration link for stranded Indian nationals in Qatar on transit to facilitate obtaining a temporary transit visa for Saudi Arabia. Indians who have confirmed tickets for travelling out of Saudi Arabia can utilise the link.
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Relief for stranded Indians in West Asia: IndiGo offers full refunds; Spic
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Indigo in a post on X mentioned a Travel Advisory which said, "Full waiver on cancellations is being extended for travel to and from the Middle East, and Istanbul, until 31 March 2026. If you are scheduled to travel, please stay updated on your flight status."
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US permits 30-day waiver for India to purchase Russian Oil, as conflict pu
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
United States on Friday (local time) issued a temporary waiver allowing Indian refiners to continue purchasing Russian oil already stranded at sea for the next 30 days to enable oil to keep flowing into the global market.
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281 flights cancelled as India monitors West Asia situation: MoCA
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
A total of 281 flights scheduled to operate on Thursday by Indian domestic carriers have been cancelled, confirmed the Civil Aviation Ministry, adding that it continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in West Asia.
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"I hope everything will be fine...": Sonu Sood reacts to US-Israel-Iran co
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Actor Sonu Sood has offered a message of hope amid the ongoing West Asia conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, while also announcing humanitarian assistance for travellers stranded in Dubai due to widespread flight disruptions.
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"We were scared": Stranded Indian passengers arrive at Delhi Airport amid
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Describing the situation, a passenger who arrived at IGI Airport from Fujairah said, "I went to Dubai for work; the situation is a bit tense. Yesterday, there was an attack on the US Consulate... We were scared."
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"Eknath Shinde became god for us": Indira University dean as 84 stranded s
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
She stated that the entire team was focused only on ensuring their safe return and described Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a saviour during the crisis. While there were no major logistical challenges, she noted that the situation was emotionally difficult, adding that
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