A total of 37 departures and 50 arrivals of flights were cancelled at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, as UAE airspace closures continued to disrupt flight operations amid escalating tensions in West Asia, Delhi Airport sources confirmed.
Two Bangladeshis were killed and seven injured in missile and drone strikes across the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait. The Foreign Ministry confirmed the casualties, including a vessel stranded at Jebel Ali Port, while advising over six million citizens in the region to remain vigilant as violence
The discussion comes after the United States and Israel launched a military campaign against Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and several senior commanders. Tehran has since responded with missile and drone strikes targeting American and Israeli assets across the Gulf regio
In a post shared on X, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Qatar said that the joint statement was issued by the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the State of Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States.
PM Modi spoke with Saudi Crown Prince, Bahrain King, Israel's Netanyahu, and UAE President amid Middle East conflict. He condemned attacks, urged de-escalation, checked on Indian diaspora safety. CCS reviewed Iran strikes, retaliations, and directed aid for affected Indians while pushing
"I have written to the Prime Minister seeking urgent action to safeguard Kannadigas and other Indians affected by the escalating Middle East tensions. I have urged strengthened diplomatic outreach, preparedness for special repatriation flights if required, and coordinated support through
Earlier on Sunday, authorities across the UAE had announced precautionary measures, including temporary closures of major attractions, remote working guidance, and operational adjustments in key business districts, following the escalation in the West Asia region.
BJP MP Raju Bista, while talking to the media, said, "Millions of Indians live in the UAE and the Middle East region. The government of India is monitoring the situation that has developed, and several advisories have been issued by the Government of India.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said that Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) opened registrations for all Australians in UAE and Qatar amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
BJP MP Hemang Joshi on Sunday said that over 45 tourists from Gujarat's Vadodara district are currently stranded in transit at Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport following flight cancellations amid the escalating war-like situation in parts of the Middle East and