BJP Spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill requests MEA intervention to help stranded Sikh couples in TehranBJP Spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill said on Thursday, requested the Ministry of External Affairs to assist several elderly Iranian Sikh coupl...
30 Apr, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
India steps up outreach as it tracks safety of nationals in Gulf and West AsiaThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has intensified its monitoring of the evolving situation across the Gulf and West Asia, prioritizing...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
West Asia War: Trump cancels US envoys' Pakistan visit for Iran talksPresident Donald Trump cancelled a trip by US envoys to Pakistan. This happened after Iran's foreign minister left Islamabad following talk...
26 Apr, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
'Too much time wasted': Trump scraps Iran talks in Islamabad, cites Tehran’s ‘confused’ leadershipUS President Donald Trump has cancelled a planned meeting with Iranian representatives in Islamabad, Pakistan. Trump cited internal confusi...
26 Apr, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
Trump to send envoys to Islamabad as Iran rules out direct talksAmerican diplomats are heading to Pakistan for crucial ceasefire talks with Iran. This effort aims to de-escalate tensions and address the ...
25 Apr, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Over 11.6 lakh Indians return from West Asia amid conflict; 12 seafarers rescued from IraqThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday highlighted one of the largest voluntary repatriations and travel management exercises in...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
US Israel-Iran War Day 51: Strait of Hormuz tensions rise as Iran fires on tanker, talks continueIran War News Day 51: As the clock ticks into the 51st day of the Iran-Israel conflict, West Asia finds itself in a heightened state of ale...
19 Apr, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
Massive repatriation effort: Nearly 1 million Indians return from West Asia amid regional turmoilIndia has facilitated the return of about 9,84,000 citizens from West Asia since February 28 amid airspace disruptions. The MEA said missio...
16 Apr, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
India activates global diplomatic grid to secure 9.5 lakh citizens amid West Asia crisisIndia has evacuated nearly 9.5 lakh nationals from West Asia amid escalating conflict, with the Ministry of External Affairs coordinating l...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
Over 9 lakh people evacuated from West Asia: MEAAs the security situation evolves in West Asia and the Gulf region, a senior MEA official said on Monday that wide-scale efforts are underw...
13 Apr, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
West Asia War: Air India suspends flights to Israel till May 31Air India has suspended its flights to Tel Aviv until May 31. This decision impacts over 40,000 Indians in Israel. Many airlines have halte...
05 Apr, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
West Asia War: Akasa Air weighs Abu Dhabi flight restart; extends Doha, Riyadh and Kuwait suspension till April 12West Asia War: Akasa Air is considering restarting flights to Abu Dhabi. The airline is assessing the situation in the Middle East. Service...
04 Apr, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
West Asia conflict: Eight Indians lost their lives in 'various incidents', says MEAEight Indians have died and one is missing amid the West Asia conflict. One Indian national recently lost his life in an attack in Kuwait. ...
30 Mar, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Flying from UAE today? What travellers should know as heavy rain may impact flight schedulesHeavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds have caused significant delays and disruptions to airport operations across the UAE since March...
27 Mar, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Qatar Airways to operate 10 special flights to India due to West Asia airspace restrictionsQatar Airways is set to operate 10 additional non-scheduled flights to India on Friday amidst ongoing West Asian airspace restrictions. The...
20 Mar, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Around 130,000 Indian nationals returned to India since February 28: MEAThe Ministry of External Affairs shared on Friday that around 1,30,000 Indians have returned to India since the developing security situati...
13 Mar, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Emirates, Etihad and other Gulf airlines extend flight suspensions as regional airspace closures continueMajor Gulf airlines face continued flight disruptions. Airspace closures across parts of the region are impacting operations. Qatar Airways...
03 Mar, 2026, 04.37 PM IST