With Chabahar Port in limbo, can India still reach Central Asia and Russia?India's crucial trade route to Russia and Central Asia is at a critical juncture. US sanctions on Iran's Chabahar port create uncertainty f...
14 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
West Asia War: US tells citizens to leave Iran immediately as airspace partially reopens, flags exit risksWest Asia War: Americans in Iran are urged to leave immediately. The US State Department issued a fresh advisory on Wednesday. Iran's airsp...
22 Apr, 2026, 07.54 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
West Asia conflict: Over 11 lakh passengers travel back to IndiaMahajan said that flights continue to operate from the region to India from countries where airspace is open. "Since February 28th, around ...
20 Apr, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Endurance, the new superpower of the battlefieldThe economy of attrition is the big new reality of the battlefield. Expensive defences are badly struggling against waves of cheap drones a...
19 Apr, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
'Closely following situation in West Asia': MEA on Pakistan's role in US-Iran ceasefireIndia is closely monitoring the evolving security situation in West Asia. The nation welcomes ceasefires and supports peace initiatives. In...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.20 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
South Caucasus emerges as crucial transit hub for India's Iran evacuationsArmenia and Azerbaijan have aided India in recent weeks. Armenia helped repatriate fishermen. Azerbaijan facilitated the evacuation of Indi...
14 Apr, 2026, 01.34 AM 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
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 ...
09 Apr, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Surge in airfares may hit summer travel demand, industry warnsInternational airfares are soaring, impacting summer travel plans. Industry experts predict a significant drop in demand due to higher tick...
08 Apr, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
1,777 Indians brought back from Iran via Armenia, Azerbaijan amid conflict: MEAIndia has facilitated the return of 1,777 nationals from Iran amid the ongoing West Asian conflict, with support from Iran, Armenia, and Az...
06 Apr, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
India-Azerbaijan CBM: Senior MEA official meets Azerbaijani FMIndia and Azerbaijan have begun talks to establish a Confidence Building Mechanism. A senior Indian delegation met with Azerbaijan's Foreig...
03 Apr, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
India-Azerbaijan officials set to meet this weekIndia and Azerbaijan are taking steps to improve relations. Foreign ministry consultations are scheduled in Baku this week. This follows a ...
03 Apr, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Over 1,150 Indians exit Iran via land borders amid West Asia conflict: MEAOver 1,150 Indian nationals have exited Iran via land routes into Armenia and Azerbaijan since the West Asia conflict began a month ago. Th...
01 Apr, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
Indian nationals coming home from Iran via Armenia, Azerbaijan; about 280 pilgrims returned: MEAIndian nationals are returning home from Iran. Nearly 880 people, including students, are coming back through Armenia and Azerbaijan. The M...
19 Mar, 2026, 11.12 PM IST