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The first commercial flights repatriating Indian nationals from Iran touched down in Delhi late on Friday night, marking a tentative return to normalcy amid ongoing unrest in the Islamic Republic.These were routine scheduled services rather than dedicated evacuation operations, yet they carried dozens of Indians who had opted to leave following weeks of violent protests against the regime of
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued urgent advisories urging its nationals in Iran to depart the country immediately amid escalating security concerns.On 16 January 2026, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal announced that approximately 9,000 Indians, predominantly students, remain in Iran. The government emphasised its commitment to their safety, stating it is closely monitoring
India has launched an urgent evacuation operation to repatriate its citizens stranded in Iran amid escalating unrest and safety threats. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a stark travel advisory on Thursday, urging all Indians to depart the country immediately.This follows mounting concerns over violent protests that have engulfed the nation, prompting fears of foreign military
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi met Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), Deputy Minister of Defence, and Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), Secretary of Defence, from Sri Lanka in New Delhi on Thursday.The discussions centred on advancing bilateral defence cooperation and military-to-military relations, with a focus on enhancing strategic ties, expanding joint military
Report by Rakesh MishraThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has played a pivotal role in a notable humanitarian and diplomatic effort by facilitating the repatriation of 47 Indian fishermen and three Indian Fishing Boats (IFBs) from Bangladesh. This operation, executed on 9 December 2025 along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) in the Bay of Bengal, underscores the strong bilateral
The Sri Lankan Army has expressed deep appreciation for the exemplary efforts of Indian Army Engineers in restoring a vital bridge in Jaffna following the devastation wrought by Cyclone Ditwah. Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lankan Army, personally visited the Chilaw Bridge site on Friday to witness the ongoing work amidst challenging weather conditions.He
The Indian Army has intensified its efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka following the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah under Operation Sagar Bandhu. The operation reflects a deep commitment to neighbourly support and goodwill, prioritising rapid restoration of essential infrastructure and delivery of medical aid.The Engineer Task Force (ETF) has taken the lead in
India has intensified its humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka in the wake of the recent devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. As part of Operation Sagar Bandhu, the Indian Navy has deployed four additional ships laden with essential relief supplies to support affected communities across the island nation.The new naval deployment includes INS Gharial, along with three Landing Craft Utility
A retired Indian Army officer from Kayamkulam, held captive by Houthi rebels in war-torn Yemen, has been released after five months. Anilkumar Raveendran, 52, of Sreejalayam in Pathiyoor, Kayamkulam, was taken by security forces under the Houthi-controlled Yemeni government on July 7.Anilkumar was serving as a security officer on the Liberian-flagged cargo vessel MV Eternity C. The ship was
India’s armed forces have intensified humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu following the devastation wrought by Cyclone Ditwah, which triggered severe flooding, landslides, and infrastructure collapse across the island nation.A C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force airlifted a fully equipped para field hospital from Agra, along with 73 medical