Indian Consulate

October 11, 2026 1:16 PM

All crew members aboard MT GEM No. 2 rescued and safe: Indian Consulate in Dubai

The Consulate General of India in Dubai has confirmed that all 22 Indian crew members aboard oil tanker MT GEM No. 2 have been rescued and are safe. This follows a fire incident on the vessel off the Ras Al Khaimah coast. In an update, the Consulate said it was in touch with UAE authorities and extending all possible assistance and support to the Indian seafarers. According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the Coast Guard Division of the UAE National Guard Command had rescued 22 Asian nationa...

February 12, 2025 7:32 PM

“Historic moment in Marseille,” PM Modi says as he inaugurates Indian Consulate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated the Indian Consulate in Marseille on Wednesday, marking what PM Modi described as a "historic moment" in India-France relations. Reflecting on Marseille's deep historical ties with India, PM Modi recalled that the city served as an important base for Indian troops during the First World War and has a significant connection to freedom fighter Veer Savarkar. “A historic moment in Marseille! President Emmanuel...

September 16, 2024 6:10 PM

T20 World Cup: Indian Consulate in New York hosts reception to welcome Team India

The Indian Consulate in New York hosted a reception to welcome Team India on Tuesday. It is the first time that the Indian national team is playing cricket in New York, with the World Cup being held for the first time in the US. During the event, the head coach of the Indian cricket team, Rahul Dravid, as well as the team members interacted with the Indian diaspora leaders there. Sharing a post on X, the Consulate General of India in New York wrote, "@IndiainNewYork hosted a reception to welc...