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India.com
14 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
3 Indians Missing In Iran Last Month Rescued, Says Iranian Embassy
New Delhi: The three Indian nationals who went missing in Iran last month have been successfully rescued, the Iranian Embassy in India said, citing local media reports. The Embassy confirmed on the social media platform X that Tehran police had freed the missing individuals. "Three missing Indian citizens freed by Tehran police. Local media in Iran say police have found and released three Indian men who had gone missing in Iran," the Iranian Embassy posted. All three individuals, identified as Jaspal Singh, Hushanpreet Singh, and Amritpal Singh, hail from Punjab and had disappeared shortly after landing in Tehran on May 1. According to the Iranian news agency Mehr, the men were on their way to Australia after being promised lucrative jobs by a local travel company. The trio was reportedly rescued following a police operation targeting the hostage-takers in Varamin, located in south Tehran, Tasnim news outlet reported. The Indian Embassy had issued a statement on May 28, following an approach by the family members of the missing men, who expressed serious concern over their relatives' sudden disappearance. The statement read, "Family members of three Indian citizens have informed the Embassy of India that their relatives are missing after having travelled to Iran. The Embassy has strongly taken up this matter with the Iranian authorities and requested that the missing Indians be urgently traced and their safety should be ensured. We are also keeping the family members regularly updated on the efforts being made by the Embassy." Reports also suggested that the families received ransom demands of Rs one crore from unknown individuals, with the threatening calls originating from Pakistani phone numbers. The details raised a serious alarm, prompting swift diplomatic engagement from both sides. The Iranian Embassy in India, responding to the developments, stated that the case was being closely followed by the Consular Affairs Department of Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Embassy also issued a warning to Indian citizens, advising them "not to be deceived by the promises of unauthorised individuals or illegal Indian agencies offering travel to other countries." India has previously issued travel advisories for its nationals travelling to Iran, urging them to exercise caution, remain in contact with the Indian Embassy in Tehran and consulates, and avoid engagement with unverified travel agents or intermediaries.
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Business Standard
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
3 Indians who went missing in Iran rescued and released by Tehran police
The Iranian embassy in India confirmed on Tuesday that three Indian nationals, who had gone missing in Iran, were safely rescued. 'Three missing Indian citizens freed by Tehran police. Local media in Iran say police have found and released three Indian men who had gone missing in Iran,' the embassy posted on its official X handle. According to Iran's Mehr news agency, the men, all from Punjab, were stopped in Iran on May 1 while en route to Australia. They had been promised lucrative employment opportunities in Australia by a local travel company. The Tehran-based Tasnim News outlet reported that the group was 'freed' during a police operation targeting hostage-takers in Varamin, a district in south Tehran. The Indian embassy had earlier issued a statement on May 28, saying the families of the missing men had approached with concerns over their sudden disappearance. "Family members of 3 Indian citizens have informed the Embassy of India that their relatives are missing after having travelled to Iran. The Embassy had strongly taken up this matter with the Iranian authorities and requested that the missing Indians should be urgently traced and their safety should be ensured. We are also keeping the family members regularly updated on the efforts being made by the Embassy," the statement read. The following day, the Iranian embassy in India assured that the case was being actively monitored by the Consular Affairs Department of Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They also issued a cautionary note to Indian citizens: 'Not to be deceived by the promises of unauthorised individuals or illegal Indian agencies offering travel to other countries.'
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Found & released: 3 Indians missing in Iran rescued by cops in Tehran; all you need to know
Representative Image The three Indian nationals who went missing in Iran recently, have been rescued, the Iranian embassy in India said on Tuesday. "Three missing Indian citizens freed by Tehran police. Local media in Iran say police have found and released three Indian men who had gone missing in Iran," it posted on its X handle. According to the Islamic Republic's Mehr news agency, the men, who are from Punjab, were stopped in Iran on May 1 while on their way to Australia. A local travel company had promised them lucrative jobs in Australia. Citing Tehran-based Tasnim news outlet, the report further stated that the group was "freed" in a police operation against the hostage-takers in south Tehran's Varamin. What is the case? As per a statement by the Indian embassy on May 28, family members of the missing individuals approached the mission with concerns about their relatives' "sudden disappearance." "Family members of 3 Indian citizens have informed theeEmbassy of India that their relatives are missing after having travelled to Iran," the statement read. The following day, the Iranian embassy in India announced the case was being followed up by the Consular Affairs Department of their Ministry of foreign affairs. It also asked Indian citizens "not to be deceived by the promises of unauthorized individuals or illegal Indian agencies offering travel to other countries."
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Watch: Geeta Basra Recreates Harbhajan's Iconic Action Into A Meme-Worthy Moment
Last Updated: Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra scooped out some time to play backyard cricket. A clip featuring some moments from the game has now gone viral on social media. Legendary Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh was spotted enjoying a light-hearted cricket session with his wife, actress Geeta Basra, amid the Indian Premier League (IPL). The power couple recently launched a 'fun, fiery, and relatable" chat show, 'Who is The Boss", on YouTube. While Harbhajan and Geeta are busy with the promotion, they scooped out some time to play backyard cricket. A clip featuring some moments from the game has now gone viral on social media. Harbhajan, who has more than 700 wickets under his belt, picked up the willow, with Geeta rolling her arms. She imitated Harbhajan's signature run-up– a moment that sparked loud cheers among the onlookers. The former Indian cricketer effortlessly scored a boundary before pulling off a six as the ball landed among the paparazzi. Harbhajan and Geeta recently announced their upcoming show via social media. 'We have played many roles in life – on the field, in films, and most importantly, as husband and wife! Now, it's time to bring all that love, laughter, and little chaos to your screens," the couple shared in a joint statement on Instagram. 'Who is The Boss?" will celebrate women who have sacrificed enough to support their cricketer-husbands. 'This idea was conceptualised years ago. People are always curious about what goes on behind closed doors, especially in the homes of these cricketers. Being a cricketer's wife myself, my main goal was to highlight the women behind these successful men," Geeta said at the launch event. Referring to the entertaining side of the show, Harbhajan said, 'I liked the concept very much. It's about bringing the wives to the forefront and couples sharing amazing facts and funny stories about themselves." 'We are strictly against controversies. We don't want to force anyone to come to our show and speak about something that's not good. It's all going to be happy and full of smiles," he added. While Harbhajan remains committed to his commentary duties in the ongoing IPL, Geeta will next be seen in movies like 'Mehr' and 'Awasthi vs Awasthi'. First Published: May 29, 2025, 16:21 IST
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Business Standard
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
All about Harbhajan Singh & wife Geeta Basra's new show, 'Who's The Boss'
Harbhajan Singh, former Indian cricket player, and wife Geeta Basra, an actress, are about to start a new show together. "Who is The Boss" is a brand-new chat show that the celebrity couple is coming up with, which will soon be available on YouTube. The show will feature top Indian cricketers alongside their wives, shining a spotlight on the women who've stood strong behind the fame—sharing their journeys, sacrifices, and untold stories that rarely make headlines. 'Who's The Boss': About the concept The two discussed the show in brief in an exclusive interview with Movie Talkies. The goal of the talk show is to provide a unique window into cricket players' private lives and their chemistry with their partners. A unique, never-before-seen look into the lives of cricketing legends and their families will also be revealed by the show. Who's The Boss will bring together some of the most well-known figures in Indian cricket with their partners, and aims to shed emphasis on the women who support the renowned men; their struggles, sacrifices, and resilience that are frequently overlooked. Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra on 'Who's The Boss' Speaking at the launch event, when asked about how the idea for the show originated, Geeta Basra said, "I had this idea in my mind for a long time. I wanted to start it a few years ago, but then Covid happened and everything stalled. I then decided to execute it on my own and asked my brother, Deepak, who's in production, to get things started, and here we are." Harbhajan Singh said, talking about the same, "I liked the concept very much. It's about bringing the wives to the forefront and couples sharing amazing facts and funny stories about themselves." Will this show follow the trend of many podcasts and shows that only discuss controversial issues? As we know, many shows and podcasts focus solely on controversial topics, so will this show take that route? Bhajii paji was quick to say, "No. We are strictly against controversies. We don't want to force anyone to come to our show and speak about something that's not good. It's all going to be happy and full of smiles." Geeta further added, "No, no, no. A big no. This is going to be a fun show and a very sweet one. Everything has to be approved by us, and we will ensure that no controversies arise. We won't go that way at all. It's all up to the people we invite; we will ask them if anything awkward has happened and if they don't want to bring it up. We will take care of everything." While Harbhajan leads the way with this new talk show, Geeta is juggling her acting commitments, with upcoming roles in Mehr and Awasthi vs Awasthi.
