Amid the collapse of the Syrian government and the departure of President Bashar al-Assad, Indian authorities confirm all Indian nationals in Syria are safe and the embassy in Damascus remains operational. The government previously issued a travel advisory urging citizens to avoid Syria.
The recent stranding of 60 Indian passengers at Kuwait International Airport due to a Gulf Air flight malfunction highlights critical vulnerabilities in global air travel, particularly concerning visa policies and crisis response. This incident underscores the need for improved airline preparedness, stronger international collaboration, and more equitable treatment of travelers.
The Indian Embassy in Nepal has issued emergency helpline numbers for Indian citizens stranded in the country due to devastating floods and landslides triggered by record rainfall. The embassy is coordinating with Nepali authorities to facilitate the safe return of stranded individuals.
The Indian Embassy in Bangladesh has issued an advisory urging Indian nationals to remain vigilant following a surge in violence that has claimed over 32 lives and left hundreds injured. The embassy has also provided a helpline number for emergencies.
The Indian Embassy in Lebanon has advised Indian nationals residing in or planning to travel to the country to exercise caution following Israel’s warning to Hezbollah, sparking fears of a potential conflict. The embassy issued an emergency phone number and email address for Indian citizens in Lebanon, urging them to stay in contact.
An Indian national was killed and two others injured in a shooting at a mosque in Muscat, Oman. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred during the Shiite religious observance of Ashura. The Indian Embassy is closely monitoring the situation and offering support to the affected families.
The Indian embassy in Kenya has advised Indian citizens to exercise caution and limit non-essential movement due to ongoing anti-tax protests and violence. The advisory urges Indians to avoid affected areas until the situation stabilizes.
The Indian and Pakistani embassies in Kyrgyzstan have issued advisories to their nationals, including students, following reports of mob violence targeting international students in the country. The Indian embassy advised its citizens to stay indoors and remain in contact with the embassy in case of any issues, while the Pakistani embassy asked its students to avoid unnecessary travel and contact the embassy if they encounter any difficulties. The violence is reportedly targeting all foreign students and is not specific to any particular nationality.
The Indian embassy in Kyrgyzstan has advised Indian students to stay indoors amid mob violence targeting international students in the capital city of Bishkek. The situation is currently calm, but students are advised to remain indoors and contact the embassy if they experience any issues.
