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Israel Opens 1 Year Foreign Affairs Scholarship Programme; Check Eligibility And Deadline
Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs invites international students to apply for its 2026-2027 scholarships by June 1, 2026, for academic and Hebrew language studies.
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Thailand Scraps 60-Day Visa-Free Stay For Indians, Can Visit Via Visa On Arrival
Thailand is now looking beyond visitor numbers and placing greater emphasis on attracting "quality tourists".
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5 Italians Die In Scuba Diving Tragedy In Maldives
Five Italians have died in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives, Italy's foreign ministry said on Thursday, with security forces in the Indian Ocean archipelago recovering one body.
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Attack On Indian Ship Shows No Route Is Safe In Hormuz As Iran Tightens Grip
The location of the attack suggests that the cargo ship was following a new shipping corridor that emerged after Iran blocked the main shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz in March.
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Centre Updates Citizenship Rules, Tightens Dual Passport Norms For Minors
The changes, known as the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introduce a slew of online initiatives for OCI cardholders, including a digital application and renunciation process.
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"Return Of The Pirates": Iran's 'Plunder' Jibe At US After It Seizes Tankers
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the operation effectively endorsed piracy. He described it as "the outright legalisation of piracy and armed robbery on the high seas".
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7,88,000 Passengers Travelled To India From Middle East Since Feb 28: Foreign Ministry
Randhir Jaiswal also urged Indian nationals in Iran -- where an estimated 7,500 Indians remain -- to exit the country quickly in coordination with the Embassy and follow advised transit routes.
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1,777 Indians Brought Back From Iran Via Armenia, Azerbaijan: Foreign Ministry
The MEA spokesperson further noted that, in addition to Indian nationals, the embassy also assisted two foreign nationals--one from Bangladesh and one from Sri Lanka--in their evacuation.
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1,200 Indians Evacuated From Iran Via Armenia, Azerbaijan: Foreign Ministry
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with global leaders to address key international developments, including the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
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8 Indians Dead, 1 Missing Amid Middle East Conflict: Foreign Ministry
The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia recently said that an Indian national was killed in Riyadh due to the "recent events of March 18".
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2.6 Lakh People Returned To India From Middle East Since Feb 28: Foreign Ministry
Amid the escalating West Asia conflict, the government on Wednesday said around 2.6 lakh people have returned from the region to India since February 28.
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Over 4,300 Flights Cancelled Due To Middle East Crisis So Far: Centre
Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that Indian airlines have cancelled 4,335 flights and foreign carriers 1,187 flights so far in the wake of the West Asia conflict.
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2 Indians Dead, 1 Missing In Middle East War, Confirms Foreign Ministry
The spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Randhir Jasiwal, on Wednesday confirmed that the two Indian nationals have lost their lives and one still remains missing amid the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict.
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1.43 Crore Indians Went On Foreign Trips For Leisure In 2025
Leisure travel is becoming a stronger priority for Indian outbound travellers, reflecting a growing desire to explore international destinations for personal enjoyment.
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Gujarat Couple Kidnapped In Azerbaijan, Rescued With Foreign Ministry's Help
A couple from Gujarat's Anand district on their way to the US was kidnapped and held hostage in Azerbaijan with abductors demanding ransom for their release, but the pair was rescued with help from the Indian foreign ministry.
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Israel Opens 1 Year Foreign Affairs Scholarship Programme; Check Eligibility And Deadline
Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs invites international students to apply for its 2026-2027 scholarships by June 1, 2026, for academic and Hebrew language studies.
-
Thailand Scraps 60-Day Visa-Free Stay For Indians, Can Visit Via Visa On Arrival
Thailand is now looking beyond visitor numbers and placing greater emphasis on attracting "quality tourists".
-
5 Italians Die In Scuba Diving Tragedy In Maldives
Five Italians have died in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives, Italy's foreign ministry said on Thursday, with security forces in the Indian Ocean archipelago recovering one body.
-
Attack On Indian Ship Shows No Route Is Safe In Hormuz As Iran Tightens Grip
The location of the attack suggests that the cargo ship was following a new shipping corridor that emerged after Iran blocked the main shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz in March.
-
Centre Updates Citizenship Rules, Tightens Dual Passport Norms For Minors
The changes, known as the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introduce a slew of online initiatives for OCI cardholders, including a digital application and renunciation process.
-
"Return Of The Pirates": Iran's 'Plunder' Jibe At US After It Seizes Tankers
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the operation effectively endorsed piracy. He described it as "the outright legalisation of piracy and armed robbery on the high seas".
-
7,88,000 Passengers Travelled To India From Middle East Since Feb 28: Foreign Ministry
Randhir Jaiswal also urged Indian nationals in Iran -- where an estimated 7,500 Indians remain -- to exit the country quickly in coordination with the Embassy and follow advised transit routes.
-
1,777 Indians Brought Back From Iran Via Armenia, Azerbaijan: Foreign Ministry
The MEA spokesperson further noted that, in addition to Indian nationals, the embassy also assisted two foreign nationals--one from Bangladesh and one from Sri Lanka--in their evacuation.
-
1,200 Indians Evacuated From Iran Via Armenia, Azerbaijan: Foreign Ministry
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with global leaders to address key international developments, including the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
-
8 Indians Dead, 1 Missing Amid Middle East Conflict: Foreign Ministry
The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia recently said that an Indian national was killed in Riyadh due to the "recent events of March 18".
-
2.6 Lakh People Returned To India From Middle East Since Feb 28: Foreign Ministry
Amid the escalating West Asia conflict, the government on Wednesday said around 2.6 lakh people have returned from the region to India since February 28.
-
Over 4,300 Flights Cancelled Due To Middle East Crisis So Far: Centre
Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that Indian airlines have cancelled 4,335 flights and foreign carriers 1,187 flights so far in the wake of the West Asia conflict.
-
2 Indians Dead, 1 Missing In Middle East War, Confirms Foreign Ministry
The spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Randhir Jasiwal, on Wednesday confirmed that the two Indian nationals have lost their lives and one still remains missing amid the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict.
-
1.43 Crore Indians Went On Foreign Trips For Leisure In 2025
Leisure travel is becoming a stronger priority for Indian outbound travellers, reflecting a growing desire to explore international destinations for personal enjoyment.
-
Gujarat Couple Kidnapped In Azerbaijan, Rescued With Foreign Ministry's Help
A couple from Gujarat's Anand district on their way to the US was kidnapped and held hostage in Azerbaijan with abductors demanding ransom for their release, but the pair was rescued with help from the Indian foreign ministry.
