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IndiGo shares crack nearly 30% from peak. Will Iran war, soaring oil prices cause more turbulence?InterGlobe Aviation faces significant challenges in 2026 due to new FDTL norms causing pilot shortages and widespread disruptions. The Isra...
Russia repels drone attack over Leningrad region as economic forum kicks offRussia intercepted 50 drones over Leningrad region overnight. This comes as President Putin's economic forum, the 'Russian Davos', starts i...
UAE restricts airspace after Iranian missile, drone attackThe United Arab Emirates has imposed flight restrictions on specific routes. This action follows the nation's successful defense against Ir...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Since February 28, 7,88,000 passengers travelled to India from West Asia amid conflict: MEASince the inception of the conflict in West Asia on February 28 after US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei, around ...
Clearance confusion grounds Emirates jet at India’s doorstepAn Emirates flight faced a brief denial of entry into Indian airspace on Sunday. The aircraft's flight plan was mistakenly filed as non-sch...
Jazeera Airways to operate bi-weekly Kuwait-Mangaluru charter flights via DammamJazeera Airways will launch special charter flights connecting Kuwait and Mangaluru. These flights will operate twice weekly via Dammam, Sa...
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. ...
Iran-Israel war: India scales up evacuation via alternate routes as Kuwait, Bahrain airspace stays shutIndia is actively facilitating the return of its citizens from West Asia amidst ongoing flight disruptions. Flights from Oman and Saudi Ara...
India emphasises peace can be restored only through dialogue, diplomacy: MEA on West Asia crisisIndia is actively engaged in diplomatic talks with global leaders regarding the West Asia conflict. The nation prioritizes the safety and w...
War in West Asia has squeezed the skiesGlobal conflicts are significantly complicating aviation logistics, forcing airlines to navigate increasingly narrow flight corridors betwe...
Iran-Israel war: DGCA asks Indian airlines to avoid nine airspaces, ensure robust contingency plansAmid escalating West Asian conflict, India's DGCA has directed airlines to avoid nine airspaces, including Iran, Iraq, and Israel, due to h...
IndiGo faces airspace curb woes; Manchester flight returns to Delhi, London-Mumbai diverted to CairoIn a series of unforeseen events, two IndiGo flights encountered significant disruptions due to airspace complications in Eritrea. One flig...
First Qatar to Saudi flight to take off after thawSaudi Arabia and its allies the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt in June 2017 slapped a blockade on Qatar that included closing airs...
Indian flights take Pakistan, Iran route to reach QatarAir India Express CEO K Shyam Sundar said its flights to Doha have started taking the alternative route following restrictions in the UAE a...