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News18
12 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
110 Indian Students Moved Out Of Tehran For Safety, Says MEA
Last Updated: The Ministry of External affairs said that the embassy is in constant contact with the Indian community and is providing all feasible assistance. Indian students in Tehran have been relocated from the city as a safety precaution, with the Indian Embassy facilitating their movement amid the escalating situation. Other Indian nationals with access to their own transport have also been advised to leave the capital. In a separate effort, some Indians have been helped to exit Iran via the Armenia border. The Ministry of External affairs said that the embassy is in constant contact with the Indian community and is providing all feasible assistance. Officials have indicated that further advisories may be issued as the situation continues to evolve. India had earlier evacuated a batch of 110 Indian students from Urmia Medical University in Iran and safely helped them cross the border into Armenia. The group is scheduled to fly to New Delhi on Wednesday, marking one of the first major evacuations amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. The evacuation is part of a broader effort by the Indian government, which began relocating its citizens from Iran on Monday in response to the deteriorating security environment. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had earlier confirmed that the Embassy in Tehran was actively monitoring the situation, remaining in constant contact with Indian students and facilitating their relocation to safer areas where necessary. 'In some cases, students are being relocated with the Embassy's facilitation to safer places within Iran. Other feasible options are also under examination. Further updates will follow," the MEA said in a statement. It also noted that the Embassy is coordinating with community leaders and continues to advise Indian nationals to stay in touch through official channels. In its latest advisory, the Indian Embassy urged all Indian nationals and persons of Indian origin to stay vigilant, limit non-essential movement, follow safety guidelines issued by local authorities, and stay updated through the Embassy's official social media channels. First Published: June 17, 2025, 11:25 IST
Mint
4 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Omar Abdullah urges MEA to urgently ensure safety of Kashmiri students in Iran: ‘Every step must be taken to safeguard…'
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday urged the Ministry of External affairs to ensure the safety of Kashmiri students in Iran after Israel launched a major attack on the country, including nuclear and military sites and killing many. In a post on X, Abdullah said that India stands with Kashmiri students and their families in this 'difficult time'. 'Requesting @MEAIndia to urgently ensure the safety and well-being of Kashmiri students currently stuck in Iran. Their families are deeply worried, and we stand with them in this difficult time,' Abdullah said. Tagging External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, the Jammu and Kashmir CM said, 'Every step must be taken to safeguard our students.' Israel struck 100 targets in Iran, including nuclear and military sites, and killing senior figures. As per official statements, those among killed include nuclear scientists and the armed forces chief of staff. (This is a developing story. Check back for updates)
Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
India Pakistan ceasefire live: PM meets tri-service chiefs after peace agreement with Pak
India Pakistan ceasefire live: PM Modi met with top officials and Indian military chiefs after a ceasefire was reached with Pakistan. India Pakistan ceasefire live updates: India and Pakistan have both agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire on Saturday after tensions between the two countries escalated following the Pahalgam terror attack. US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced the ceasefire and stated that the talks between the countries had been mediated by America. ...Read More In a post on TruthSocial he said, After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" The matter was confirmed by Pakistani foreign minister Ishaq Dar, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The two countries have come to an understanding to halt all military action on land, air and sea. However, India has stated that the Indus Waters Treaty will remain in abeyance and that a ban on visas for Pakistani nationals would continue. In a press briefing, held by the Ministry of External affairs and Ministry of Defence, Air Commodre Raghu Nair stated that while a ceasefire had been agreed upon, India was ready to protect its sovereignty at all times. Earlier on Saturday, the Indian Air Force struck eight military sites in Pakistan, including radar units and ammunition dumps, in response to the Pakistan military's attacks on Indian military bases and civilian areas. In the early hours of Saturday, multiple explosions were heard in several Indian cities, including Jammu, Srinagar and Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, Pakistan shelling in Rajouri resulted in the demise of the region's additional district development commissioner Raj Kumar Thapa. Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah later visited the affected the civilian areas in Jammu, as well as Thapa's residence. The ministry of civil aviation on Saturday also announced that now 32 airports will be closed till 5:29 am on May 15 for all civil flight operations. The Airports Authority of India also extended the temporary closure of 25 segments of Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes within the Delhi and Mumbai Flight Information Regions (FIRs) due to operational reasons. India had on May 7 launched 'Operation Sindoor' with targeted strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead. At an all party meeting earlier, Rajnath Singh informed that at least 100 terrorists were killed in the operation. India-Pakistan tensions | Key points Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday announced an ex-gratia of ₹ 10 lakh each for the next of kin of those who lost their lives in Pakistani shelling in the region. 10 lakh each for the next of kin of those who lost their lives in Pakistani shelling in the region. The Ministry of Home Affairs has also issued an advisory to all media channels to refrain from using Civil Defence Air Raid Siren sounds in their programs other than community awareness drives. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a meeting at his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg, with the chiefs of all three defence services, NSA Ajit Doval, CDS General Anil Chauhan, and defence minister Rajnath Singh, as tensions continue to escalate between India and Pakistan. Security has been beefed up near Haryana's Ambala district airport in the Ambala cantonment. Ambala is among the 32 airports that have been ordered shut for civil flight operations till May 15 by the Centre. The Ministry of Defence also took to social media platform X to share a WhatsApp channel that people can access for information in order to curb false news and misinformation.
