India to repatriate only those citizens with 'compelling grounds', OCI holders also not applicable

May 05, 2020

New Delhi [India], May 5 : In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, over 3 lakh people have registered with Indian missions in the...

6 Indians dead, 1 missing in Gulf incidents; 3 lakh passengers return to India since Feb 28: MEA

Mar 20, 2026

Speaking at the Inter-Ministerial Briefing, Additional Secretary (Gulf) in the MEA, Aseem R Mahajan, said Indian missions in multiple countries are working closely with...

Over 8.4 lakh Indians returned from Gulf since February 28, says MEA; Airspace disruptions continue across region

Apr 10, 2026

Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing, Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem R Mahajan said that "Since February 28, around 8,43,000 passengers have travelled from the region to...

Missions functioning around the clock to assist Indians across Gulf region: MEA

Mar 18, 2026

India's missions and posts are functioning round the clock in the region in the wake of the West Asia crisis and maintaining regular contact...

India steps up outreach as it tracks safety of nationals in Gulf and West Asia

Apr 26, 2026

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has intensified its monitoring of the evolving situation across the Gulf and West Asia, prioritizing the safety, security...

Cabinet approves opening Indian missions in Estonia, Paraguay, Dominican Republic

Dec 30, 2020

New Delhi [India], December 30 : The Cabinet on Wednesday approved the opening of three Indian Missions in Estonia, Paraguay and Dominican Republic in...