News DeskLast Updated: 02 March 2026, 05:01 PM ISTShare Joshi said information has been received about Kannadigas facing hardship due to the severity of the Iran-Israel conflict, and urgent consultations have been held with senior ministers to take necessary measures for their protection. Union Minister and BJP leader Pralhad Joshi addresses a press conference | Photo: PTI Bengaluru: The Centre is fully prepared to bring back Indians stranded in the Gulf region and is in touch with Indian missions abroad to ensure their safety, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Monday amid escalating Iran-Israel conflict. In a statement, Joshi said discussions have been held with senior officials of the concerned embassies to facilitate the safe return of those affected by the war situation. Also ReadKerala Govt postpones select board examinations for Classes 10, 12 in Middle East amid unrestReconsider travel: US updates Bahrain and Qatar advisories to Level 3Middle East crisis: 8 Indians, including 3 from Kerala, stranded at Pakistan airportMEA advisory: Indian citizens in Lebanon and Gulf to follow safety instructions381 calls to NORKA Roots | What are NRKs most concerned about amid Israel-Iran conflict?‘Concerned about safety of Indians’: Pinarayi Vijayan requests measures to protect Gulf expatriatesForeigners stranded in India?: MEA shares guidelines for travel assistance Also read | Indian crew member killed as drone boat strikes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman "Whenever Kannadigas and other Indians face distress anywhere in the world, the Central Government has ensured their safe return.
