Ministry of Civil Aviation has set up a 24x7 Passenger Assistance Control Room to review preparedness in view of the evolving airspace restrictions over Iran and parts of the Middle East.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday assured that all the necessary measures are being undertaken to ensure the safety of Indian citizens residing in the Middle Eastern countries amid the escalating situation between Iran and Israel.
Former Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Vikas Swarup, on Saturday termed US and Israel strikes on Iran as "a worrisome development" as it hampers India's interest in the Middle-East.
"I condemn Iran's attacks on partners across the region, many of which are not parties to this conflict, we extend our support and solidarity to them. As part of our commitment to the security of our allies in the middle east, we have a range of defensive capabilities in the region, which
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.
United Nations Security Council has called an emergency meeting at 10 pm CET to address the situation in Iran and the Middle East, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Saturday.
SriLankan Airlines announced the cancellation of 10 flights to and from the Middle East due to airspace closures in parts of the region amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The airline said the decision was taken in the interest of passenger safety and operational security.
Indian carriers Air India and IndiGo announced the suspension of flights to and from the Middle East as escalating tensions in the region continue to disrupt international airspace.
As many as 13 flights have been cancelled from Bengaluru and Kolkata on Saturday, amid the escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran that has disrupted air connectivity to and from the Middle East, severely impacting operations at Kolkata and Bengaluru airports.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East and has activated comprehensive contingency plans to safeguard the travel, logistics and well-being of all stakeholders associated with the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, currently underway
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport witnessed widespread flight cancellations on Saturday as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupted air connectivity to key Gulf destinations.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday said that his country's position on the developments in the Middle East remains clear and Iran is the "principal source of instability and terror" throughout the region.