India cancels special flights to Ukraine; alternative arrangements being made for evacuation
Following the Russian military operations in the Donbas region of Ukraine, the country shut its airspace for civilian flights. The Indian embassy said the schedule for special flights has been cancelled due to the closure of Ukrainian airspace.
Feb 24, 2022, 15:40 PM IST
India activates foreign missions around Afghanistan to speed up evacuation of stranded Indians
The Indian authorities have also been facing a major challenge that many Indian workers have been located in different parts of Afghanistan and to take them to nearby Indian embassies such as Doha by land routes has also posed a threat of an attack on the convoy by the Taliban militia.
Aug 24, 2021, 06:38 AM IST
Focus on safe return of Indian nationals from Afghanistan: EAM
Amid the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on August 18 said that India’s focus in the war-torn country is the safety and repatriation of its nationals.
Aug 19, 2021, 14:44 PM IST
14 Indian nationals detained in Yemen’s capital Sana’a for long finally set free
The 14 Indian nationals are from the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal.
Nov 28, 2020, 22:55 PM IST
Pakistan halts repatriation of Indian nationals, months after abrogation of Article 370
The nations exchange list of civilian prisoners and fishermen of each country lodged in the respective jails on January 1 and July 1 every year, according to the India-Pakistan ‘Agreement on Consular Access’ signed on May 21, 2008.
Nov 19, 2019, 06:51 AM IST
Six Indians abducted in Afghanistan, Taliban hand suspected; MEA in touch with authorities
The MEA is aware of the kidnapping incident and is in touch with the Afghan authorities to ascertain more details about it.
May 06, 2018, 18:44 PM IST
India issues advisory for Indian nationals in Qatar
A senior UAE official said that measures being taken by the United Arab Emirates and other nations against Qatar are aimed at pressuring Doha into changing its policies.
Jun 07, 2017, 21:11 PM IST
Thirteen Indians among terrorists killed in US' MOAB bombing
Thirteen Indian nationals who had joined Daesh were among those killed in the MOAB bombing in Afghanistan`s Achin district.
Apr 18, 2017, 23:36 PM IST
Two Indians, rescued from war-torn Libya, set to arrive home today
Two Indians, who were rescued after over a year of captivity in war-torn Libya, will return to India on Friday.
Sep 23, 2016, 09:04 AM IST
Operation Sankat Mochan: VK Singh to lead evacuation of Indians from South Sudan
South Sudan's capital is witnessing heavy fighting due to clashes between former rebels and government soldiers in several parts of the city.
Jul 13, 2016, 18:18 PM IST
Indians had their kidneys removed, police tells Sri Lankan court
Six of the eight Indians arrested here early last month were found to have had their kidneys removed in an alleged organ transplant racket in Sri Lanka, a court was told today.
Apr 01, 2016, 14:49 PM IST
Indian embassy reaches out to distressed Indians in Saudi Arabia
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday said that Indian embassy officials in Saudi
Dec 31, 2015, 00:23 AM IST
India asks its nationals to be vigilant in Paris
India has asked all its nationals in Paris to be vigilant while travelling in the aftermath of the horrific terror strikes in the night of November 13.
Nov 17, 2015, 22:23 PM IST
Hajj stampede: VK Singh heads to Saudi for helping Indian Nationals
Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh is being rushed to Saudi Arabia to coordinate with the authorities there to trace the missing Indians in the Hajj stampede last month.
Oct 05, 2015, 18:10 PM IST
Mecca stampede: We will provide all help to Indian nationals, says Sushma Swaraj
After the stampede tragedy in Saudi Arabia, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Thursday that the government would provide all help to Indian nationals.
Sep 24, 2015, 20:18 PM IST
