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- The flights from Jeddah will be operated to Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, and Ahmedabad, reported PTI. Breaking It DownPowered via AIWhat factors increased Indian travel to the Middle East recently?How are Indian airlines managing flight cancellations?What safety measures are Indian embassies advising nationals?West Asia Tensions - Check Live Updates Here On Monday, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said 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. 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.“Whenever Kannadigas and other Indians face distress anywhere in the world, the Central Government has ensured their safe return.
- Earlier, we brought back those stranded in Ukraine.
- Wherever Indians are, their safety remains our first priority,” he said. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), which met on Sunday night under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has expressed concern over the safety and security of the large Indian expatriate community in the Gulf nations. The CCS also directed all concerned departments to take necessary and feasible measures to assist Indian nationals affected by the developments. Meanwhile, the Union Home Ministry has asked states to keep an eye on "pro-Iran radical preachers giving inflammatory statements" that may result in violence in the wake of the Israel-US attack on Iran, news agencies reported. The ministry has asked the states to heighten vigilance, as global events might have a domestic ripple effect through rhetorical statements.
- In a letter circulated to all states on February 28, the Ministry also asked all states and UTs to keep vigil on social media activities of extremists and global terror group handles, reported PTI.
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