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MEA sets up Special Control Room amid West Asia crisis; Releases helpline
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
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.
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War will definitely impact tea industry: TAI (Assam Branch) president Dipa
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Deka said that the tea is usually rerouted through Dubai, which also acts as an exporting centre in the Middle East. He further stated that the conflict had occured at a time when Assam's tea exports had gotten better, and if the current regime in Iran changed, the situat
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Indian stock indices extend losses, hit by West Asia conflict; Sensex slip
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Indian stock indices extended their bearish run, with benchmark Sensex opening over 2 per cent lower at the Wednesday morning bell, amidst escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia that have weighed down financial markets worldwide. At the time of filing this report, Sensex was 2.1 per c
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"Atmosphere of fear": Passengers stranded in Dubai return home amid Iran-I
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
A passenger, who arrived at IGI Airport from Dubai, while speaking to ANI, said, "I was in Dubai for three days, so there were problems at some places, but the administration there managed everything well."
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"Hope everyone comes back home soon": Indians stuck in Dubai return home a
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
A traveller from Mumbai said she was stuck in transit but received support from the governments of India and the UAE. She added that airline staff and hotel teams were very helpful during the difficult period. She noted that the situation where she was staying appeared relatively safer th
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Swasika returns home safely after Dubai airport shutdown amid Israel-Iran
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Tensions in the Middle East have affected air travel after the United States and Israel launched a preemptive attack on Iran. Following the strikes, Dubai airport was shut down, leaving many passengers stranded as the situation grew tense.
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Telangana Bhavan receives over 200 enquiries from state citizens stranded
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Senior officials at Telangana Bhavan remain in continuous contact with the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure timely information and appropriate support to Telangana citizens, wherever required.
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Jaishankar speaks to European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas, discu
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
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."
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Middle East tensions disrupt flights; airlines adjust schedules
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Additionally, SpiceJet announced that eight more special flights will operate from Fujairah (UAE) to India to accommodate stranded or affected passengers.
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"Canada's solidarity with UAE against Iranian attacks on civilians across
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed solidarity with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) amid ongoing Iranian missile and drone attacks.
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India monitering West Asia airspace situation amid escalating tension
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Furthermore, a total of 24 flights were operated by Indian carriers on Tuesday, while Emirates and Etihad operated 9 flights from the Gulf.
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Consulate officials in Jeddah meet Indian nationals departing for India am
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
The Consulate General of India, Jeddah, on Tuesday said it is extending full support to Indian nationals travelling on special flights from Jeddah amid regional travel disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in the West Asia region.
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