Passengers on Etihad Airways flight EY-262, which arrived in Bengaluru from Abu Dhabi amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, said the situation in the UAE remains normal for now. After landing at Kempegowda International Airport, passengers said the situation in the UAE is relatively stable compared to Kuwait and Bahrain, and day-to-day activities are continuing as normal. A traveler dismissed reports circulating on social media and Indian media claiming attacks on major Dubai landmarks as completely false. He clarified that reports of an attack or major damage to the Burj Khalifa are completely false and people should not…
Author: India Aware
On the 15th day of the ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, India received some welcome news. The Shipping Corporation of India’s LPG vessel, “Shivalik,” safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Friday night. According to the ship-tracking site MarineTraffic, the ship departed Qatar on March 7 and has a capacity to carry more than 50,000 tons of LPG. Rising tensions in the region have increased the risk on maritime routes, so the safe passage of this ship is crucial for India. Although there is no shortage of LPG in the country, global uncertainty has led some people…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Punjab on Saturday and addressed the BJP’s massive “Badlaav Rally” in Killi Chahal, Moga district. Before leaving for Punjab, he launched a scathing attack on the ruling Aam Aadmi Party on the social media platform X, saying that both law and order and development have disappeared from Punjab under the remote-controlled “AAP-Da government.” Amit Shah said that the sacred land of Punjab, known for its soldiers, farmers, and hardworking people, has been plunged into corruption, drug addiction, and crime by the Aam Aadmi Party. He said that every citizen of Punjab wants change,…
Addressing a post-budget webinar on “Sustaining and Strengthening Economic Growth,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India, on the strength of its strong economy, is emerging as a beacon of hope for the world. He clarified that rapid economic growth is the most solid foundation for the goal of a developed India. The Prime Minister stated that the first session of the Budget Webinar Series received a positive and constructive response. Experts and participants from various fields offered concrete suggestions for the effective implementation of budget provisions. Thousands of people also joined the second session, which he described as a…
Amid the ongoing volatile situation in the Middle East, Air India launched a special flight to safely repatriate 149 Indian nationals stranded in Dubai. The special flight landed at Delhi airport on Tuesday morning. According to the airline, flight AI916D landed safely in Delhi at 10:58 am (Indian Standard Time). The aircraft, with registration number VT-EDC, was carrying 149 passengers who were stranded in Dubai due to regional conditions. This is reportedly the first rescue flight operated by an Indian airline during the Middle East crisis to bring back stranded passengers. Air India stated that its Operations Control Center and…
Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu has confirmed her safe return to India after withdrawing from the All England Championships. Sindhu, who was recently stranded in Dubai with her Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama, confirmed her arrival in Bengaluru via social media on Tuesday. Sindhu wrote on her X that the past few days have been extremely difficult and uncertain, but she is grateful to be back home. She thanked the Dubai authorities, airport staff, immigration officials, and ground team for their support during the crisis. Sindhu said she will now rest and focus on her future strategy. Due to the…
US President Donald Trump has made his first public statement since the joint US-Israeli military strike on Iran. In an address at the White House, he justified the operation, saying Iran’s nuclear program was posing a serious threat to the US and its allies. Trump said the action was the “last and best chance” to eliminate the threat he believed Iran’s nuclear and missile programs posed. He indicated the military operation could last four to five weeks, though the US was capable of operating for longer. The president alleged that Iran’s ballistic missile program was being developed to secure and…
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘s proposed visit to Israel, Israel’s Consul General in India , Yaniv Revach, has indicated that Israel is working on a plan to further expand defence cooperation with India, with the sharing of advanced defence technology and the promotion of military hardware manufacturing in India being key agenda points. Bilateral defence cooperation reaches new heights Revach said that relations between India and Israel are steadily deepening and there is strong trust between the leadership of the two countries. During the proposed visit, special attention will be given to upgrading defense agreements , technology sharing,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed hope that his two-day state visit will further strengthen the enduring and strong ties between Israel and India. In a statement issued before his departure, he said the visit will set new goals for the strategic partnership between the two countries and advance their shared vision of a resilient, innovative, and prosperous future. The Prime Minister said that India-Israel relations are strong and multifaceted, having witnessed significant growth and new dynamism in recent years. He described this partnership as based on trust, cooperation, and shared interests. PM Modi said he looks forward to extensive discussions…
The Government of India will organize a special event on February 26th to effectively promote the National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (Namaste) scheme. The event will be held at the Gandhi Auditorium, Gandhi Stadium Complex, Pilibhit. The event aims to strengthen the safety, dignity, and socio-economic empowerment of sanitation workers. During the event, personal protective equipment (PPE kits) and Ayushman cards will be distributed to sewer and septic tank workers (SSWs) and waste pickers to ensure their workplace safety and health coverage. Additionally, Beneficiaries who have received skill development training will be provided with sewing machines, enabling them to…