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
US Israel-Iran War Day 48: US' new sanctions on Iran, Tehran vows to 'sink' ships as battle for Hormuz intensifiesIran War News Day 48: As the Iran-Israel war reaches its 48th day, tensions escalate with Iran threatening US forces and the US intensifyin...
17 Apr, 2026, 01.03 AM 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
Qatar halts a visa service for Pakistanis after tightening of visa rules by Saudi Arabia and UAEQatar has suspended its visa-on-arrival facility for Pakistani nationals, requiring travelers to obtain visas in advance due to regional te...
02 Apr, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
India announces 30-day visa extension to foreigners in country amid West Asia ConflictIndia offers relief to foreigners affected by the West Asia conflict. Visas and e-Visas expiring soon will be extended for one month free o...
14 Mar, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Israel-Iran war: Explosions heard in Doha while Bahrain, Dubai report loud bangsExplosions rocked Qatar's capital Doha on Wednesday. Iran's retaliatory strikes have continued for twelve days. Residents heard multiple bl...
11 Mar, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Qatar: Indian Embassy's control room remains functional; around 1000 people brought back homeAmid escalating West Asian security concerns, the Indian Embassy in Qatar facilitated the return of approximately 1000 Indian nationals to ...
11 Mar, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Indians in Qatar urged to stay indoors, ‘keep away from windows and exposed areas’The Indian Embassy in Doha has issued a safety advisory urging Indian nationals in Qatar to stay indoors and follow local authorities' inst...
06 Mar, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Maersk suspends select cargo bookings between India, neighbouring countries and Upper Gulf markets amid Middle East tensionsIn light of recent developments, the shipping titan Maersk has temporarily halted specific cargo bookings in West Asia. The acceptance of r...
03 Mar, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Uncertainty looms as shipping is hit, exporters in wait and watch modeIndia's Directorate General (DG) of Shipping issued advisories for seafarers presently in Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf and adjacent...
01 Mar, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
Why authorities in Qatar are warning people to stay away from unidentified objectsQatar's Defence and Interior Ministries issued a safety advisory urging the public to report suspicious debris potentially linked to interc...
28 Jun, 2025, 05.37 PM IST
Air India suspends flights to and from Middle East, North America & Europe after Iran's attack on QatarAir India has suspended flights over Middle Eastern airspace after Iranian missile strikes on bases in Iraq and Qatar. This decision follow...
24 Jun, 2025, 01.27 AM IST
Indian carriers divert, cancel West Asia flights amid ongoing Iran-Israel conflictIndian airlines are changing flight plans. This follows Qatar's temporary airspace closure. Air India Express diverted and returned flights...
24 Jun, 2025, 12.55 AM IST
Qatar assures security after US embassy issues advisory to its citizens following Iran bombingsFollowing US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, the US Embassy in Qatar issued a safety advisory to its citizens, urging them to stay ind...
23 Jun, 2025, 09.31 PM IST
Qatar's emir: Israel shouldn't get unrestricted OK to killQatar's ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, has called on the international community to not give Israel unrestricted authorizati...
24 Oct, 2023, 12.58 PM IST