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Amarnath Yatra remains suspended; MEA issues advisory for Kailash pilgrims

Amarnath Yatra remains suspended; MEA issues advisory for Kailash pilgrims

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The advisory comes in the wake of the recent inclement weather along the Nepalganj-Simikot-Hilsa route of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Nepal, and the consequent stranding of pilgrims for over a week.

Indian embassy in Syria operational, all citizens safe: Sources

Indian embassy in Syria operational, all citizens safe: Sources

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

The sources further stated that all the Indian nationals there are safe and the embassy remains available to assist them in the crisis-hit nation.

India issues helplines for its citizens in Israel, Iran

India issues helplines for its citizens in Israel, Iran

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

The Indian diplomatic missions in Israel and Iran on Sunday issued fresh advisories for its nationals after Tehran launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on the Jewish state, advising them to stay calm, adhere to safety protocols along with activating additional helpline numbers.

India alerts citizens about UK travel amid violent clashes

India alerts citizens about UK travel amid violent clashes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

"Indian travellers would be aware of recent disturbances in some parts of the United Kingdom. The High Commission of India in London is closely monitoring the situation," reads the message entitled 'Advisory for Indian Citizens Visiting the UK.'

MEA asks Indians not to undertake non-essential travel to Lanka

MEA asks Indians not to undertake non-essential travel to Lanka

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Those requiring to undertake emergency travels can contact the High Commission of India in Colombo.

Got fake govt e-notice? Here's what to do

Got fake govt e-notice? Here's what to do

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Users should be aware of "fake emails" sent in the garb of a government e-notice, said the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) in a public advertisement.

At MEA meet, a rare political consensus: All agree on UNGA abstention

At MEA meet, a rare political consensus: All agree on UNGA abstention

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Congress leaders have supported the Union government's stand of abstaining from voting in the anti-Russia resolution in the United Nations General Assembly, informed sources on Thursday.

MEA asks citizens to avoid Iraq travel; DGCA cautions airlines

MEA asks citizens to avoid Iraq travel; DGCA cautions airlines

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

The MEA said Indian nationals residing in Iraq are advised to be alert and may avoid travel within Iraq. The DGCA asked airlines to take all precautions in airspace over Iran, Iraq, Gulf of Oman and waters of Persian Gulf.

Four Indians teachers kidnapped by IS in Libya: MEA

Four Indians teachers kidnapped by IS in Libya: MEA

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday informed that four Indians have been kidnapped by Islamic State extremists in Libya's Sirte. No ransom demands have yet been made said MEA officals.

MEA advises 'not to hold IPL at this time' due to coronavirus

MEA advises 'not to hold IPL at this time' due to coronavirus

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The government's focus is on containing and controlling coronavirus the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday and advised Indians to stay put wherever they are and travel only under compelling reasons. Responding to questions about IPL and other sporting events, it said the MEA's advise would be "not do it at this time but if the organisers want to go ahead, it is their decision".

India to evacuate expats from violence-torn South Sudan

India to evacuate expats from violence-torn South Sudan

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

South Sudan's capital is witnessing heavy fighting due to clashes between former rebels and government soldiers in several parts of the city.

India likely to suspend flight operations to Israel

India likely to suspend flight operations to Israel

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Indian airline companies are likely to announce the suspension of flight operations to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel.

FIH names Sreejesh as co-chair of Athletes Committee

FIH names Sreejesh as co-chair of Athletes Committee

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The FIH Athletes Committee serves as a consultative body and makes recommendations to the FIH Executive Board, FIH Committees, Advisory Panels and other bodies.

India not to send more construction workers as Israel-Iran tension rises

India not to send more construction workers as Israel-Iran tension rises

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

India on Friday asked its citizens not to travel to Iran and Israel amid increasing fears that Tehran may launch an attack on Israeli soil in retaliation to a strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria 11 days ago.

MEA slams US report that downgraded India to partly free

MEA slams US report that downgraded India to "partly free"

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Asked about the report, MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, "The political judgements of Freedom House are as inaccurate and distorted as their maps."

India to launch 'Operation Ajay' for return of citizens from Israel

India to launch 'Operation Ajay' for return of citizens from Israel

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The announcement comes as the military conflict between Hamas militants and Israel continued for the fifth day.

MEA advises Indian nationals not to travel to Yemen

MEA advises Indian nationals not to travel to Yemen

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

India on Wednesday asked all its nationals not to travel to Yemen in view of the ongoing conflict and fragile security situation there.

MEA officials brief parliamentary panel on Ukraine evacuation efforts

MEA officials brief parliamentary panel on Ukraine evacuation efforts

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Top external affairs ministry officials on Monday briefed a parliamentary panel about efforts to bring back Indians stranded in war-hit Ukraine, including plans for 13 evacuation flights in the next two-three days to its neighbouring countries and subsequent increase in the number of daily flights to nine, sources said.

India advises citizens in Canada to remain alert amid rising hate crimes

India advises citizens in Canada to remain alert amid rising hate crimes

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The perpetrators of these crimes have not been brought to justice so far in Canada, the MEA said.

Trudeau mum on India's sharp reaction to Canada's charge

Trudeau mum on India's sharp reaction to Canada's charge

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

India has strongly rejected Trudeau's statement made in the Canadian Parliament and said "allegations of Government of India's involvement in any act of violence in Canada are absurd and motivated."

All Indian students trapped in Ukraine's Sumy moved out

All Indian students trapped in Ukraine's Sumy moved out

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the students were being taken to Poltava, some 175 km south of Sumy, from where they will board trains to western Ukraine.

Indian mission sets up 24-hour helpline in Israel, asks citizens to stat alert

Indian mission sets up 24-hour helpline in Israel, asks citizens to stat alert

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

In a post on X, the Indian embassy in Israel has stated that it has been working constantly to help fellow citizens.

India issues advisory, asks all to avoid travel to Iraq

India issues advisory, asks all to avoid travel to Iraq

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Amid escalation in violence in Iraq, India on Sunday asked its citizens not to travel to the troubled-torn country and set up a 24-hour helpline to offer assistance to those living there.

Operation Ajay: 230 Indians to fly out of Israel today; no fares charged

Operation Ajay: 230 Indians to fly out of Israel today; no fares charged

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Those who are returning will not be paying any fare and the government is bearing the cost of their return.

MEA sets up camp offices in Ukraine to help Indians

MEA sets up camp offices in Ukraine to help Indians

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

It is learnt that the camp office in Lviv would be able to coordinate the evacuation of Indians to Poland and Hungary while the one at Chernivtsi would facilitate exit to Romania.

Jaishankar to meet Iranian FM on Wednesday amid Prophet remark row

Jaishankar to meet Iranian FM on Wednesday amid Prophet remark row

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

It is the first visit to India by a senior minister of a member nation of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation after the controversial remarks triggered anguish in the Arab world.

7 Indians abducted in Libya; govt trying to secure release: MEA

7 Indians abducted in Libya; govt trying to secure release: MEA

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The Indians were kidnapped at a place called Asshwerif on September 14 when they were on their way to the Tripoli airport to catch a flight to India, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said at a media briefing.

Govt to take all steps for safety of Indians, and India's interests: MEA on Afghanistan

Govt to take all steps for safety of Indians, and India's interests: MEA on Afghanistan

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

"The situation in Afghanistan is being monitored on a constant basis at high levels. The government will take all steps to ensure the safety and security of Indian nationals and our interests in Afghanistan," Arindam Bagchi, MEA spokesperson said.

Situation in Sudan very tense, focusing on safety of Indians: Govt

Situation in Sudan very tense, focusing on safety of Indians: Govt

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Arindam Bagchi said India is keeping a close watch on developments in Sudan.

India briefs over 100 envoys on steps taken to contain coronavirus

India briefs over 100 envoys on steps taken to contain coronavirus

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

At the briefing by senior officials from the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of Home Affairs, the envoys and representatives of international organisations were also provided clarifications related to government advisories.

Situation tense in Sudan, India coordinating with Saudi, UAE

Situation tense in Sudan, India coordinating with Saudi, UAE

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The sources said India's priority is safety of movement and well being of individuals wherever they are located.

MEA rubbishes Al Jazeera report on India training N Koreans on classified tech

MEA rubbishes Al Jazeera report on India training N Koreans on classified tech

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The External Affairs Ministry on Thursday discarded the article titled 'India's embarrassing North Korean connection' by Nilanjana Bhowmick in Al Jazeera, a Doha-based broadcaster, saying the insinuation regarding New Delhi's assistance to North Korea in United Nations proscribed activities is 'baseless and without any merit.'

India had offered to evacuate Pakistanis from Wuhan: MEA

India had offered to evacuate Pakistanis from Wuhan: MEA

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Meanwhile, India has cancelled all visas issued to foreign nationals coming from China as it stepped up efforts to combat the spread of novel coronavirus after 150 passengers were identified with symptoms of the deadly virus and sent to isolation units.

India working on plans to evacuate citizens from Ukraine

India working on plans to evacuate citizens from Ukraine

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) held a series of high-level meetings to put into operation certain contingency plans in view of the rapidly changing situation in Ukraine.

All faiths welcome: Canadian envoy on Khalistanis in his country

All faiths welcome: Canadian envoy on Khalistanis in his country

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

The envoy who was visiting the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in the national capital was asked about the measures that the Canadian government was taking to deal with the Khalistani outfit, which is proscribed in India.

Student from Karnataka killed in Ukraine's Kharkiv

Student from Karnataka killed in Ukraine's Kharkiv

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

'With profound sorrow we confirm that an Indian student lost his life in shelling in Kharkiv this morning,' the MEA tweeted.

Ukraine crisis: India seeks ceasefire to evacuate its nationals

Ukraine crisis: India seeks ceasefire to evacuate its nationals

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

India is primarily focusing on evacuating its nationals from conflict zones in eastern Ukraine including Kharkiv and Sumy, and that the total number of Indians still stuck in the battle-scarred nation is roughly in the range of 2,000 to 3,000.

Govt cancels visas of all foreign nationals travelling from China

Govt cancels visas of all foreign nationals travelling from China

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

In the travel advisory, the Health Ministry again asked people to refrain from travelling to China in view of the coronavirus outbreak in its Hubei province and said travellers on return from the neighbouring country could be quarantined.

Modi chairs 2 meetings on Ukraine in a day, deputes 4 ministers

Modi chairs 2 meetings on Ukraine in a day, deputes 4 ministers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Stepping up its efforts to evacuate Indian students stranded in war-hit Ukraine, the Centre on Monday decided that Union ministers Hardeep Puri, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Kiren Rijiju and V K Singh will travel to its neighbouring countries to coordinate the evacuation mission and help students, government sources said.

Operation Ganga: Over 17,100 Indians brought back from Ukraine

Operation Ganga: Over 17,100 Indians brought back from Ukraine

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

In the last few days, India has been focusing primarily on ways to get the Indian students out of Sumy, a city that is around 60 km from the Russian border.