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Expedite stranded Indians’ rescue: CM| India News

Expedite stranded Indians’ rescue: CM| India News

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As airspace closures and flight cancellations disrupt travel across parts of West Asia, Karnataka has urged the Centre to prepare for possible evacuations and intensify diplomatic efforts to safeguard Indians caught in the turmoil, including around 100 from the state stranded in the United Arab Emirates and nine in Bahrain. Siddaramaiah In a letter to Narendra Modi on Monday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called for evacuation preparedness, stronger engagement through Indian missions abroad and the creation of an inter-ministerial coordination mechanism to respond to the crisis. “The evolving security environment, including hostilities and civilian airspace closures, has generated widespread uncertainty and distress among affected individuals and their families in Karnataka and across India,” Siddaramaiah wrote. Referring to advisories issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Notices to Airmen declared by several West Asian countries, he said large numbers of Indian nationals had been stranded, particularly in major transit hubs such as the UAE, including Dubai. The chief minister urged the Centre to enhance diplomatic outreach through Indian embassies and consulates to ensure continuous monitoring, protection …

As Gulf Conflict Threatens To Spread, India Plans For Evacuations And Oil Shocks | Exclusive | India News

As Gulf Conflict Threatens To Spread, India Plans For Evacuations And Oil Shocks | Exclusive | India News

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Last Updated:March 02, 2026, 10:00 IST The Cabinet Committee on Security met to assess the crisis & its direct implications for India’s national security, energy supplies & safety of millions of Indians living abroad PM Modi chairing a meeting of the Cabinet Committee of Security. India’s top security body has reviewed evacuation plans for Indian nationals in the Gulf and Iran as tensions linked to the ongoing regional conflict threaten wider instability across West Asia, top government sources told CNN-News18. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, met to assess the evolving crisis and its direct implications for India’s national security, energy supplies, and the safety of millions of Indians living abroad. According to sources, de-escalation and diplomatic outreach were central to the discussions. India plans to reach out to all stakeholders and counterparts in the region, urging restraint and a return to dialogue and diplomacy. “The main aim is to request all parties to exercise restraint, pursue dialogue and diplomacy,” a senior official said. India will reiterate its position …

Multiple Delhi schools receive bomb threats, prompting evacuations| India News

Multiple Delhi schools receive bomb threats, prompting evacuations| India News

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Multiple Delhi schools received bomb threats on Monday, prompting evacuations and deployment of explosive detection and disposal teams. These are the latest in a series of such threats to schools in the national capital. The threat via email was sent just as the routine classes started. (HT PHOTO/Representative) Tania Joshi, The Indian School principal, said they received the threat via email just as the routine classes started. She added that police and parents were immediately alerted, and both the school building and adjoining field were evacuated. “The bomb disposal squad and dog squad responded swiftly to the situation. The local police, along with ambulance and fire brigade teams, were also present,” Joshi said. “Although authorities later declared the premises safe and permitted the resumption of normal school activities, we still informed parents and gave them the option to pick up their children if they wished.” Venkateshwar School (Rohini) principal Namita Singhal said they followed similar precautionary measures. “Over the past one-and-a-half years, bomb threats have unfortunately become routine. We followed all the prescribed protocols, and …

Multiple bomb threats across India trigger evacuations and security alerts

Multiple bomb threats across India trigger evacuations and security alerts

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Multiple bomb threats were reported across India on Tuesday, triggering evacuations at Mau railway station and Mysuru district court, while police in Kannur, Kerala, seized 12 explosive devices, prompting nationwide security alerts. Panic at Mau Railway Station as bomb threat on Kashi Express turns out to be hoax At Mau railway station in Uttar Pradesh, panic erupted after authorities received a call claiming a bomb had been planted on the Kashi Express (15018 Down) en route from Gorakhpur to Mumbai. Senior police officials, including the Superintendent of Police (SP), quickly rushed to the scene, reported news agency PTI. A joint operation involving the local police, Government Railway Police (GRP), and Railway Protection Force (RPF) safely evacuated all passengers and conducted a thorough inspection of each coach. Bomb disposal squads inspected the train, while platform number one and nearby areas were cordoned off. Authorities later confirmed the threat appeared to be a hoax, and efforts were underway to trace the source of the call. The train resumed its journey only after completing all security checks. Bomb …

Washington state under emergency as torrential rain triggers floods, mudslides and evacuations | World News

Washington state under emergency as torrential rain triggers floods, mudslides and evacuations | World News

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Washington was under a state of emergency Thursday from a barrage of torrential rain that has sent rivers flowing over their banks, caused mudslides to crash down on highways and trapped people in floodwaters. Tens of thousands of residents were under evacuation orders. Heavy rain continued to fall over parts of the state, prompting rising rivers, road closures, water rescues and suspension of Amtrak trains between Seattle and Vancouver. Rainfall intensity increased in several counties in Washington’s Cascade Mountains, which had seen up to 6 inches (15.2 centimeters) of rain in 24 hours. One area, Snoqualmie Pass, picked up an additional 1.7 inches (4.3 centimeters) of rain in six hours, the National Weather Service said. Motorists drive over flooded Guide Meridian Road in Northern Bellingham in Wash., Wednesday Dec. 10, 2025. (Ivy Ceballo/The Seattle Times via AP) Emergency management officials urged residents not to drive through standing water. Those who live near rivers were advised to stay alert to evacuation orders. After days of unrelenting heavy rain Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency by …

Blackouts, rescue teams and evacuations: What citizens need to know about countrywide security drill tomorrow

Blackouts, rescue teams and evacuations: What citizens need to know about countrywide security drill tomorrow

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The last time such a drill was carried out was ahead of the 1971 India-Pakistan war, which ended in Pakistan’s defeat and led to the creation of Bangladesh. New Delhi: Amid heightened between India and Pakistan to the extent of a potential military conflict, the Ministry of Home Affairs has announced conducting country-wide civil defence security mock drills tomorrow, May 7, 2025 with states and Union territories starting preparations from Tuesday.  Although the Centre’s directive to state chief secretaries does not specifically mention tensions with Pakistan, its timing, coming shortly after the Pahalgam terror attack, makes the context clear. The last time a similar exercise was carried out was ahead of the 1971 India-Pakistan war, which ended in Pakistan’s defeat and the creation of Bangladesh. Here’s what citizens need to know and do during the security drill tomorrow Who will take part in the drill? The Ministry of Home Affairs has notified states that a nationwide drill will be conducted across 244 Civil Defence districts. The exercise, planned to reach down to the village level, is …

Friars fire near San Diego mall forces evacuations as California’s wildfire nightmare continues | World News

Friars fire near San Diego mall forces evacuations as California’s wildfire nightmare continues | World News

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Southern California faces another round of extreme fire weather as dangerous winds and new wildfires flare up across the region. On Tuesday, as several wildfires burned for a third consecutive week, officials took steps to prepare for potential rain this weekend, which could lead to toxic ash runoff. Firefighters tackle the Friars Fire, a blaze that broke out near the Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego, California.(REUTERS) The National Weather Service issued warnings for “particularly dangerous conditions” across Los Angeles, Ventura, and San Diego counties. Strong Santa Ana winds have returned, with gusts expected to reach up to 70 mph (113 kph) along the coast and up to 100 mph (160 kph) in mountainous areas. These powerful winds, combined with low humidity, have created a volatile environment for wildfires. Winds are expected to ease by late Tuesday, but the fire risk will persist through Thursday. As wildfires continued to burn, local firefighters quickly doused smaller blazes that broke out over the holiday weekend. “Our concern is the next fire, the next spark that causes the …

Santa Ana Winds Fuel LA Wildfires, 13,000 Acres Burned and Thousands Evacuated

Santa Ana Winds Fuel LA Wildfires, 13,000 Acres Burned and Thousands Evacuated

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Raging wildfires in Los Angeles County have scorched over 13,000 acres, forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate as powerful Santa Ana winds continue to fuel the blazes. Four fires—the Eaton Fire in Pasadena, the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades, a blaze in Sylmar and another in the Sepulveda Basin—have collectively caused widespread destruction. Over 1,000 structures have been damaged and two fatalities have been confirmed as firefighting efforts are challenged by dry weather and hurricane-force winds reaching speeds of 99 mph. Santa Ana Winds Amplifying Fire Threats According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the wildfires have been intensified by the Santa Ana winds, which are characterised by dry and warm air moving from the Great Basin towards the California coast. These winds descend over mountain ranges, increasing in speed and losing moisture, creating conditions that rapidly spread flames. Reports indicate that some areas have recorded wind speeds of up to 100 mph in mountain passes, complicating containment efforts and grounding firefighting aircraft overnight. Hydrant Issues and Evacuations Reported The Los Angeles Times …

Odisha, Bengal begin evacuations ahead of Cyclone Dana, coast guard on high alert – India TV

Odisha, Bengal begin evacuations ahead of Cyclone Dana, coast guard on high alert – India TV

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Image Source : PTI/FILE PHOTO Puri: Fishing community people prepare to leave the coast in preparation for Cyclone Dana, in Puri. As Cyclone Dana approached, evacuation of vulnerable areas in Odisha and West Bengal began, and educational institutions were closed. Odisha plans to evacuate more than one lakh people from 3,000 villages. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the cyclone will hit the Odisha-West Bengal coast with 100-120 mph winds. Ports are alert, and fishermen are warned not to go to sea. Emergency preparedness The NDRF, ODRAF, and fire brigade have been mobilised in Odisha for rescue operations. West Bengal is also gearing up, with schools in seven states closed. The Indian Coast Guard has deployed ships and aircraft for immediate response. “Fifth-one ODRAF Teams and 178 fire service teams have so far been deployed in the vulnerable districts while 20 NDRF Teams have been mobilised (19 deployed, 1 reserve),” an official said. “Schools will remain closed in seven districts from October 23 to 26 as a precautionary measure. We do not want to …

Monstrous Hurricane Milton targets Florida, triggering evacuations

Monstrous Hurricane Milton targets Florida, triggering evacuations

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* Monstrous Hurricane Milton targets Florida, triggering evacuations Milton expected to grow in size before landfall, affecting hundreds of miles of coastline * Evacuations ordered for over 1 million people in Florida’s west-coast counties * Unusual path and rapid intensification raise concerns for storm-surge impact * Huge storm comes less than two weeks after devastating Helene By Julio-Cesar Chavez and Octavio Jones TAMPA, – An expanding Hurricane Milton churned toward Florida’s battered Gulf Coast on Tuesday, where more than 1 million people were ordered to evacuate a day before the monster storm slams the Tampa Bay area and plows across the state. Milton, which exploded on Monday into one of the most intense Atlantic hurricanes on record, was forecast to make landfall late on Wednesday, threatening a stretch of Florida’s densely populated west coast that is still reeling from the devastating Hurricane Helene less than two weeks ago. A direct hit on the bay would be the first since 1921, when the now-sprawling Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area was a relative backwater. “Milton has the potential to …