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France lifts airport transit visa requirement for Indian passport holders
World | April 23, 2026 23:43 ISTThe discussion for the removal of the transit visa requirement for Indian passport holders was agreed during the meeting between PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai earlier this year.
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'Leave': Indian embassy in Iran issues fresh advisory for nationals amid unrest
India | January 14, 2026 16:17 ISTThe embassy has asked all Indian citizens and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) in Iran to remain cautious. They have been advised to stay away from areas where protests or demonstrations are taking place.
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Indian Embassy issues travel advisory for citizens amid rising Cambodia-Thailand border clashes
World | July 26, 2025 9:58 ISTCambodia-Thailand border clash: Cambodia has accused Thai forces of breaching a previous agreement by crossing into Cambodian territory and carrying out what it describes as “unprovoked and deliberate attacks” near disputed temple areas.
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Indian students evacuated from war-torn Iran under ‘Operation Sindhu’ share harrowing ordeal | Video
India | June 19, 2025 23:40 ISTOperation Sindhu: Upon arriving in New Delhi from conflict-hit Iran, evacuated Indian students expressed deep gratitude to the Central government for ensuring a smooth and direct evacuation from their dormitories. Recounting the situation on the ground, they described conditions in Iran as dire.
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Move to 'safe location': Embassy urges Indians in Tehran to evacuate amid Iran-Israel conflict
World | June 17, 2025 10:12 ISTUS President Donald Trump posted an ominous message on his social media site later Monday, calling for the immediate evacuation of Tehran.
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Indian nationals received over 72 per cent of all H1B visas issued from Oct 2022-Sept 2023: Govt
India | February 07, 2025 10:57 ISTThe government also told the Upper House that there were 21,928 Indian students before the start of the conflict in Ukraine, but as of November 01, 2024, only 1,802 students were enrolled in various Ukrainian universities.
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India Launches Fast-Track Immigration Service at 7 Airports: Here's how you can apply
News | January 18, 2025 13:38 ISTFast Immigration Service launched at multiple airports in India, offering efficient and secure immigration facilities. The programme is free for Indian citizens and OCI cardholders; registration is via an online portal.
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Four Indians stuck in Syria reach Delhi, thank embassy for evacuation efforts
India | December 14, 2024 12:57 ISTRegarding the current situation in Syria, the MEA said that India continues to monitor the situation in Syria and underlines the need for all parties to work collectively in order to preserve the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Arab nation.
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Canada: 4 Indians from Gujarat killed after Tesla car burst into flames, police suspect overspeeding
World | October 28, 2024 17:38 ISTCanada Tesla car accident: Another driver who was in the area at the time of the crash stopped and managed to pull one woman in her 20s from the burning car.
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Indians, who stayed in US illegally, deported by chartered flight: Biden's latest action on migrants
World | October 27, 2024 10:47 ISTIn fiscal year 2024, the DHS removed or returned over 1,60,000 individuals and conducted more than 495 international repatriation flights to over 145 countries.
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'Leave Lebanon now': India issues fresh travel advisory after Israel announces ground invasion
World | September 26, 2024 0:00 IST"All Indian nationals already in Lebanon are also strongly advised to leave Lebanon. Those who remain for any reason are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements and remain in contact with the Embassy of India in Beirut...," the Indian Embassy said.
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45 Indians released from Russian Army since India took up matter, rest will come soon: MEA
World | September 12, 2024 16:46 ISTWhen PM Modi visited Moscow in July, he strongly took up the matter with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian side agreed to release all the Indians from their army.
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15 Indians tricked into Russian army released, contract of 68 to be nullified soon: Rajya Sabha MP
World | September 11, 2024 16:16 ISTSahney said that of the 91 Indians who have alleged they were forcibly recruited into the Russian army, eight have been killed and 15 are in the process of being repatriated. He also mentioned that contracts for the remaining 68 men are being annulled, and he hopes they will return home very soon.
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'On their way home!': Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy repatriated
World | September 04, 2024 20:42 ISTIndian fishermen, arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy for allegedly poaching in the island nation's waters, were repatriated to their homes in India on Wednesday, the Indian mission said.
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India issues advisory for three Russian regions under attack by Ukrainian forces: Details
World | August 14, 2024 18:27 ISTThe swift Ukrainian incursion in Russia's Kursk region last week is the largest cross-border attack by Kyiv in 30 months of the war. The offensive took Russia by surprise and prompted thousands of civilians to flee the region as Moscow failed to mount a quick response.
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Russia expresses condolences for Indian nationals killed in Ukraine war, promises compensation
World | August 10, 2024 16:32 ISTThe statement came after a 22-year-old Indian youth from Haryana was killed on the frontlines of Russia's war in Ukraine. Russia had earlier agreed to the early and expeditious release of all Indian nationals after PM Modi strongly raised the issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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778 Indian students return from violence-hit Bangladesh, authorities in touch with 4,000 others: MEA
World | July 20, 2024 14:55 ISTThe Indian High Commission in Dhaka and other missions are making efforts to facilitate the safe travel of Indian nationals through the border crossing points. Students in Bangladesh are protesting against the quota system for government jobs amid a period of high unemployment.
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13 more students arrive in India from violence-torn Bangladesh, one from Assam | WATCH
World | July 20, 2024 14:50 ISTStudent protests in Bangladesh over the quota system for government jobs turned deadly as protesters clashed with the police and security forces, resulting in over 100 deaths. The Ministry of External Affairs informed on Friday that all Indian nationals in Bangladesh are 'safe and sound'.
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Bangladesh imposes nationwide curfew as violent protests over govt jobs escalate, 105 killed | WATCH
World | July 20, 2024 12:23 ISTTensions dramatically increased in Bangladesh as protesters stormed a jail, set it ablaze and freed hundreds of inmates. The unprecedented crackdown on protests has killed more than 100 people and engulfed Sheikh Hasina's government in a crisis.
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MEA in touch with 50 Indian nationals who 'wish to end' employment in Russian Army
World | July 19, 2024 17:07 ISTSeveral Indian nationals had been duped to join the Russian Army, battling extreme conditions, and two Indians reportedly died on the battlefield, India had repeatedly raised the matter through diplomatic channels and Russia agreed for their early discharge after PM Modi's recent visit to Moscow.
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