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October 22, 2026 9:51 PM

India ascertaining details of incident involving 14 Indians on yacht off Yemen coast

India on Thursday said it was ascertaining details of an incident involving 14 Indian nationals on board a yacht off the coast of Yemen and would extend all possible help to ensure their safety, hours after Yemen’s Houthis claimed their forces were rescuing them following what they called a Saudi attack on the vessel. “We have seen reports regarding an incident involving 14 Indian nationals on board a yacht off the coast of Yemen today. We are ascertaining further details about the incident...

October 18, 2026 10:57 AM

All 9 Indian seafarers safe as drone-hit tanker reaches Romanian port: Embassy

A chemical tanker carrying nine Indian seafarers, which was hit by a drone at an anchorage off Romania earlier this week, has reached the Port of Constanta, with all crew members safe, the Indian mission in Bucharest said on Saturday. Ambassador Manoj Kumar Mohapatra spoke with Romanian search and rescue bodies, including SAR Romania and MRCC Constanta, as well as the chief security officer of the tanker YARA J, the Indian Embassy in Romania said in a post on X. “It was confirmed that all ni...

October 2, 2026 12:00 AM

‘Very reassured’ to meet Captain Machchhar: Indian envoy to UAE Deepak Mittal

Indian Ambassador to the UAE Deepak Mittal on Thursday said he was “very reassured” to meet Captain Smit Machchhar, who is “in good health and recovering well” after sustaining serious injuries while foiling an alleged attempt by his co-pilot to crash a Flydubai flight. Machchhar was stabbed and seriously injured by his co-pilot in the cockpit of Flydubai flight FZ1073, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, on Wednesday. The plane carrying 174 people was forced to make an emergency landin...

July 11, 2026 7:56 PM

President Murmu, PM Modi condole deaths of Indian tourists in Vietnam boat tragedy; Embassy sets up helpline

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed grief over the deaths of Indian tourists in a tragic boat accident near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island, as Indian diplomatic missions set up emergency helplines to assist affected families. According to the Embassy of India in Hanoi, a boat carrying several Indian tourists capsized near Phu Quoc Island. Search and rescue operations by Vietnamese authorities are continuing, while Indian officials are working to ascertain ...

April 24, 2026 12:05 PM

Indian Embassy in Tehran advises Indians to avoid travel to Iran

The Embassy of India in Tehran has issued a fresh advisory urging Indian citizens to avoid travelling to Iran amid ongoing regional tensions and uncertainty surrounding flight operations. In a post on X, the Embassy said Indian nationals are “strongly advised not to travel to Iran, whether by air or land,” citing continued airspace restrictions and operational challenges affecting international flights to and from the country. The advisory also reiterated that Indian citizens currently in ...

January 7, 2026 9:53 AM

“Concerned at developments in Venzuela”: EAM Jaishankar says India wants well being of Venezuelans

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said India is concerned about the recent developments in Venezuela, marking the first strong public statement following the latest US actions in the South American country. “Yes, we are concerned about developments in Venezuela. We would urge all parties to sit down and work towards ensuring the well-being and safety of the people of Venezuela, because at the end of the day, that is our primary concern. Venezuela is a country with which we ha...

January 1, 2026 4:43 PM

Indian Embassy steps up tourism outreach in Oman with B2B meets, roadshows and destination campaigns

One of the Indian Embassy’s key focus areas in Oman is strengthening tourism cooperation between India and the Sultanate, including in medical and wellness tourism. To advance this, the Embassy organises a series of targeted engagements, business-to-business (B2B) interactions and promotional initiatives with relevant stakeholders. As part of these efforts, the Embassy hosted an India–Oman B2B meet focused on the healthcare and wellness sector on August 5, 2024. The event, held at the Embas...

October 30, 2025 9:45 PM

Explained: What Indian Expats in the UAE Need to Know About the New Chip-Enabled E-Passport System

The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of an upgraded passport system that will issue e-passports with embedded chips to all Indian nationals in the UAE beginning October 28, 2025. The new Global Passport Seva Programme (GPSP 2.0) marks a major technological advancement in passport services for the Indian expatriate community. New Online Portal Mandatory for All Applications Starting October 28, all passport applicants must use the newly launched online portal - mportal.pas...

August 14, 2025 1:43 PM

Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia Holds Cleanliness Drive Ahead of Independence Day

In the run-up to Independence Day 2025, the Embassy of India in Saudi Arabia organised a Shramdaan activity under the Har Ghar Swachhata campaign. Ambassador Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan administered the Swachhta Pledge, after which staff and community members joined in cleaning and beautifying the Embassy premises. The initiative aimed to create a clean and pleasant workplace while reinforcing a spirit of service and efficiency. Embassy officials said such efforts reflect India’s commitment to excelle...

December 19, 2024 9:16 AM

Indian embassy secures release of 28 Tamil Nadu fishermen in Bahrain

Twenty-eight Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district have returned home following successful diplomatic efforts that led to their early release from detention in Bahrain. The fishermen, who were arrested in September 2024 for allegedly entering Bahraini territorial waters illegally, had their six-month sentence reduced to three months following a swift legal appeal. The Indian Embassy in Bahrain played a crucial role by immediately appointing legal representation for the fisherm...