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  Avoid these mistakes if you are in UAE: Why 19 Indians were arrested during West Asia tensions

  World | March 16, 2026 13:12 IST

  The UAE has ordered the arrest of 35 individuals, including 19 Indians, amid regional tensions due to the Israel-US-Iran war. Let's find out why these people have been arrested.

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  Iran-Israel war: Govt sets up control room, issues helpline numbers amid Middle East conflict

  India | March 04, 2026 9:42 IST

  The conflict began last Saturday with coordinated US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, in which Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed. Since then, attacks and counter-attacks have intensified across the region.

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  Israel-Iran War: Three Indian seafarers killed, one injured as West Asian conflict rages on

  India | March 03, 2026 13:28 IST

  US and Israeli airstrikes continued to hammer Iran on Tuesday, days after the killing of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Tehran and its allies retaliated against Israel, neighbouring Gulf states, and energy infrastructure vital to global oil and gas supplies.

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  Indian woman found dead with stab wounds in ex-boyfriend's apartment in US; suspect fled to India

  World | January 05, 2026 23:43 IST

  Howard County police said in a statement on Sunday that she was found deceased with stab wounds in the Columbia, Maryland, apartment of her ex-boyfriend, Arjun Sharma.

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  Over 3,000 Indian nationals deported by US in 2025; nearly 19,000 since 2009: Govt in Parliament

  India | December 04, 2025 15:53 IST

  Jaishankar said the Ministry of External Affairs remains engaged with the US side to ensure the humane treatment of deportees during US ICE/CBP deportation operations.

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  Indian man fighting deportation battle in US, the reason is a perfume named 'opium'

  World | October 07, 2025 10:27 IST

  An Indian man in the US is trying to have his visa status restored after he was wrongfully arrested by officers who mistook his perfume bottle for narcotics.

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  Three Indians abducted in Al-Qaeda linked terror strikes in Mali, India seeks urgent action

  India | July 03, 2025 7:12 IST

  A day after the Indians were abducted, New Delhi on Wednesday called upon the Mali government to take all necessary measures to secure their "safe and expeditious" release.

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  24-year-old Indian woman goes missing in US days after arriving for arranged marriage

  World | June 30, 2025 7:53 IST

  Simran, who arrived on a flight from India on June 20, for an arranged marriage, has gone missing in New Jersey. Surveillance footage shows the woman looking at her phone and seemingly waiting for someone, police said.

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  Operation Sindhu: 165 Indian nationals evacuated from Israel arrive in Delhi

  India | June 24, 2025 11:46 IST

  Union Minister of State Dr L Murugan was present at the airport to receive the evacuees and welcomed them back on Indian soil. The evacuation was carried out amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

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  160 Indians evacuated from Israel to Jordan in first batch as tension in Middle East escalates

  India | June 22, 2025 23:46 IST

  The evacuated group safely crossed into Jordan through the Sheikh Hussein Bridge, approximately 120 km from Tel Aviv.

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  Operation Sindhu: India begins evacuation of nationals from Iran amid rising Israel-Iran tensions

  India | June 18, 2025 23:48 IST

  Operation Sindhu: Indian nationals in Iran are advised to stay in touch with the Indian Embassy in Tehran through its emergency helpline, and with the 24x7 Control Room established by the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi.

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  Iran-Israel conflict: India sets up control room, Indian embassy in Tehran issues helpline numbers

  World | June 17, 2025 8:22 IST

  India has begun evacuating its citizens, especially students, from Iran via Armenia as the Israel-Iran conflict escalates.

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  Indian national detained at Newark Airport had entered US illegally: Sources

  World | June 11, 2025 13:05 IST

  The incident at Newark Airport gained attention after Indian-American entrepreneur Kunal Jain shared the video on social media.

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  Canada: Indian national stabbed near Ottawa, suspect arrested, Embassy assures support

  World | April 05, 2025 14:04 IST

  An Indian national was fatally stabbed in Rockland, near Ottawa. The Indian Embassy confirmed the incident and said a suspect has been arrested. Support is being extended to the victim’s family.

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  'Shahzadi Khan, Indian woman facing death sentence over child's death in UAE, executed': MEA

  India | March 03, 2025 19:34 IST

  The MEA stated that the Indian Embassy in UAE got confirmation of the execution on February 28 and the information as conveyed to the father. The father of Shahzadi was also given a dedicated phone to contact the Indian Embassy.

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  UAE expands visa-on-arrival facility for Indians, check eligibility criteria, visa fees

  World | February 17, 2025 8:50 IST

  Under the UAE’s visa policy, Indians with green cards from six countries including Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada will be allowed access to the visa-on-arrival facility.

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  US deported 116 Indian nationals, women and children unrestrained during flight: Sources

  India | February 16, 2025 23:35 IST

  The deportation of 116 Indian nationals from the US to Amritsar has sparked political controversy over their alleged mistreatment.

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  Indian national among four arrested in Nepal for forcing women into prostitution

  World | February 03, 2025 0:05 IST

  The Indian National who was arrested was identified as Raya aged 35, who was also the manager of the hotel, a native of Bihar, the Nepal police said.

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  Indian-Origin 'Unsung Heroes' featured on King Charles' 2025 New Year Honours list | Check here

  World | December 31, 2024 12:12 IST

  Among the 2025 Indian-origin Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBEs) include cardiologist Professor Sanjay Arya for services to black and minority ethnic doctors and healthcare in north-west England; Nandini Das, Professor of Early Modern Literature and Culture.

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  Who is Nimisha Priya, the Indian nurse from Kerala facing death sentence in Yemen?

  World | December 31, 2024 11:39 IST

  Yemen's Supreme Court had on November 13 last year dismissed the appeal of Nimisha Priya, who was working as a nurse in the west Asian country, against her death sentence.