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Air India operates extra flights to Jeddah, Muscat amid disruptions

Air India operates extra flights to Jeddah, Muscat amid disruptions

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Air India and Air India Express announced that they will continue operating scheduled services to and from Jeddah and Muscat on Sunday as airspaces over Saudi Arabia and Oman remain open. Together, the airlines will operate 10 flights to Jeddah and 14 flights to Muscat, covering major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kozhikode, Kannur, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, and Tiruchirappalli. Both airlines will operate 32 additional ad-hoc non-scheduled flights to the UAE, including multiple round-trips to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al-Khaimah, subject to regulatory approvals. Meanwhile, Air India has cancelled scheduled operations to other West Asian destinations until March 13, 2026. Passengers on cancelled flights may rebook at no extra cost or opt for full refunds. Rebooking can be done via the airlines’ websites or through the AI-powered assistant Tia on WhatsApp (91 63600 12345). Air India to operate 78 more flights on 9 international routes from March 10-18 Air India will operate 78 additional flights on nine international routes from March 10 to 18 as the airline seeks to provide more travel options …

‘Nothing Is Safer Than India’: Travellers Returning From Dubai, Abu Dhabi Speak Of Relief

‘Nothing Is Safer Than India’: Travellers Returning From Dubai, Abu Dhabi Speak Of Relief

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As tensions continue to simmer across West Asia, Indians returning from Dubai, Muscat and Abu Dhabi say this year’s Holi and Eid will carry a deeper meaning. For many, the celebrations will not only mark the festivals but also their safe return home. With flight operations gradually returning to normal at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Tuesday, passengers began arriving after days of uncertainty. Many looked visibly exhausted after disrupted travel plans, yet the overriding emotion was relief. Several returning passengers echoed the same sentiment, that nothing feels as safe as home in India. For many families waiting at the airport, the anxiety of the past few days was evident. (News18 Hindi) According to a TOI report, relatives had been closely monitoring flight updates and staying in constant contact with loved ones stranded abroad. Anshika, a 30-year-old resident of Gurugram, had been anxiously waiting for her husband. He was originally scheduled to travel from Dubai to London but had to reroute to Delhi via Oman as the situation worsened. The couple had married …

WTT Contender Muscat: Manush Shah-Diya Chitale crowned champions

WTT Contender Muscat: Manush Shah-Diya Chitale crowned champions

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The Indian mixed doubles pair of Manush Shah and Diya Chitale were crowned the 2026 WTT Contender Muscat Champions on Friday. Shah and Chitale, who had qualified for the season ending WTT Finals last year, registered a 11-5, 5-11, 11-5, 5-11, 13-11 victory over China’s Huang Youzheng and Shi Xunyao. #News | Manush Shah-Diya Chitale win mixed doubles title at WTT Contender Muscat🇮🇳🔥 The Indians register a hard fought 11-5, 5-11, 11-5, 5-11, 13-11 victory over China’s Huang Youzheng and Shi Xunyao👏#TableTennis pic.twitter.com/kI9t6TPtin — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) January 23, 2026 In a contest where Shah struggled to find his best form, Chitale held the Indian pair together as they clinched the title after nearly 38-minute long battle. Chitale – the lowest ranked singles player out of the four – was, in fact, the best paddler on display in the final, posing tough questions to the Chinese pair with her range of shots. The win marked a first title of the season for the pair and the second of the season for Shah, who had won …

WTT Contender Muscat: Manush Shah-Diya Chitale reach mixed doubles final

WTT Contender Muscat: Manush Shah-Diya Chitale reach mixed doubles final

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The Indian mixed doubles pair of Manush Shah and Diya Chitale scripted a memorable come-from-behind victory to storm into the final of the 2026 WTT Contender Muscat on Thursday. The highest ranked Indian mixed doubles duo were stunned in the opening games by French qualifiers Thibault Poret and Charlotte Lutz as they took a 2-0 lead. With a semi-final exit looming, Shah and Chitale regrouped and hit back to win the next three games and register a 3-2 win to book their spot in the title clash. The final score line lead 10-12, 8-11, 11-8, 11-8, 11-8 in favour of Shah and Chitale after a hard fought 45-minute battle. Manav-Manush, Yashashwini-Ayhika in semis India’s good run was not limited to mixed doubles as the men’s doubles duo of Manav Thakkar-Manush Shah, and the women’s doubles pair of Yashashwini Ghorpade-Ayhika Mukherjee also reached semi-finals of their respective events. While the third seeded Thakkar and Shah took down Noshad Alamiyan-Navid Shams 3-1, Ghorpade and Mukherjee sent packing the Chinese Taipei duo of Tsai Yun-En and Huang Yu-Jie …

INSV Kaundinya undertakes maiden overseas voyage from Porbandar to Muscat

INSV Kaundinya undertakes maiden overseas voyage from Porbandar to Muscat

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NEW DELHI: Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya, the locally built traditional stitched vessel, on Monday sailed on her maiden overseas voyage from Porbandar to Muscat, with the navy calling it “a historic expedition that marks a major milestone in India’s efforts to revive, understand, and celebrate its ancient maritime heritage through a living ocean voyage.” INSV Kaundinya, the Indian Navy’s stitched sailing vessel built using ancient Indian techniques, embarks on its maiden voyage to Muscat, Oman, retracing historic maritime links with the Gulf region. (@narendramodi/X via PTI Photo) Western Naval Command chief Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan flagged off the vessel that was inducted into the navy in May. Oman’s ambassador to India, Issa Saleh Al Shibani and senior navy officials were present. INSV Kaundinya has been constructed using traditional stitched shipbuilding techniques, employing natural materials and methods that date back several centuries. “Inspired by historical sources and iconographic evidence, the vessel represents India’s rich legacy of indigenous shipbuilding, seamanship, and oceanic navigation. The voyage retraces ancient maritime routes that once connected the western coast …

After Ethiopia’s Highest Award, PM Modi Receives Oman’s Top National Honour In Muscat | World News

After Ethiopia’s Highest Award, PM Modi Receives Oman’s Top National Honour In Muscat | World News

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Last Updated:December 18, 2025, 18:43 IST This marks the 29th international honour bestowed upon PM Modi, highlighting his growing global stature and India’s expanding diplomatic footprint. PM Modi receives the honour from Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday was conferred with the Order of Oman, the Sultanate’s uniquely distinguished civilian honour, by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in recognition of his role in strengthening India–Oman relations. The award places him alongside past recipients such as Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Emperor Akihito of Japan, Nelson Mandela and King Abdullah of Jordan. Modi received the award during his two-day visit to Muscat, the final stop in his three-nation tour following Jordan and Ethiopia. Honoured to receive the Order of Oman (First Class). My gratitude to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Government and people of Oman for this honour. This is a symbol of affection and trust between the people of India and Oman.For centuries, our ancestors have been… pic.twitter.com/PCtUccPqg5 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 18, 2025 …

Rohan Kunnummal century powers Kerala win over Oman in first 50-over game of Muscat tour | Cricket News

Rohan Kunnummal century powers Kerala win over Oman in first 50-over game of Muscat tour | Cricket News

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The Kerala cricket team began its Oman tour on a winning note at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Muscat on Monday.  The visiting Kerala side led by Mohammed Azharudden recorded a four-wicket win over the Oman Chariman’s XI side in a high-scoring match. Batting first, the Oman Chairman’s XI scored 326 runs in 50 overs on the back of a strong start laid out by captain Jatinder Singh and fellow opener Aamir Kaleem. In reply, Kerala reached the target with five balls to spare after the chase was anchored by a quick-fire century from opener Rohan Kunnummal and backed up by half-centuries from Salman Nizar and Shoun Roger.    While Kunnummal went blazing with 12 fours and four maximums, Nizar racked up 87 off 91 balls, continuing his splendid from the 2024-25 domestic season where he emerged as one of Kerala’s highest run-scorers in the Ranji Trophy during the run to their maiden final. After Roger chipped in with a 56 off 48 balls, the finishing touches were put up by Akshay Manohar’s unbeaten …

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addresses eighth Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat on “Voyage to New Horizons of Maritime Partnership.’

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addresses eighth Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat on “Voyage to New Horizons of Maritime Partnership.’

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addresses the eighth Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat, on February 16, 2025. Photo: X/@DrSJaishankar The Indian Ocean is veritably a global lifeline, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday (February 16, 2025), as he asked the countries in the region to look out for each other, supplement their strengths and coordinate their policies to fulfil its development, connectivity, maritime and security aspirations. Mr. Jaishankar addressed the inaugural session of the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat on “Voyage to New Horizons of Maritime Partnership.’ “The Indian Ocean is veritably a global lifeline. Its production, consumption, contribution and connectivity are central to the manner in which the world runs today,” he said. “Our voyage to new horizons is best done as a coordinated flotilla of the Indian Ocean. We are understandably a diverse group in terms of history, geography, development, politics or culture. But what unites us is a common devotion to the well-being of the Indian Ocean region,” he said. Pleased to address the inaugural session of 08th Indian …

China hands India its first defeat

China hands India its first defeat

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China got the better of India 2-1 in a hard-fought match at the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2024 at the Hockey Oman Stadium in Muscat, Oman, on Wednesday. China’s Captain Tan Jinzhuang and Lihang Wang scored while Deepika found the back of the net for India. India lose in their 3rd match at the Women’s Junior Asia Cup! Defending champions 🇮🇳India go down against three-time winners 🇨🇳China in a high-voltage match at the Hockey Oman Stadium in Muscat.#WJAC2024 #Hockey 🏑 pic.twitter.com/JIrxYEmX62 — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) December 11, 2024 The first two quarters were tightly contested, with both teams focusing on defense. India, meanwhile, had several chances but couldn’t find the target. The match remained scoreless at halftime, with both teams unable to break through each other’s defenses. In the third quarter, China switched gears to take control of the game. Xueling Zeng of China made a strong run down the left wing and earned a penalty stroke after being fouled by India’s goalkeeper Nidhi. Tan stepped up to take the stroke and scored, giving China …

Indian women’s hockey team leaves for Junior Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman

Indian women’s hockey team leaves for Junior Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman

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The Indian junior women’s hockey team left for the upcoming Junior Asia Cup 2024 scheduled from 7th December in Muscat, Oman. The Junior Asia Cup is a qualifying event for the FIH Junior World Cup. In Pool A, the Indian Junior Women’s team will face China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Bangladesh, while Pool B will feature South Korea, Japan, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, and Sri Lanka. As defending champions, India’s campaign will be spearheaded by Captain Jyoti Singh along with Vice Captain Sakshi Rana and the squad also features players who have had the experience of playing with the Senior side such as Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Sunelita Toppo, Mumtaz Khan, Deepika, and Beauty Dungdung while the team is coached by former India Captain Tushar Khandker. “We are very confident and upbeat about our campaign. We have a good, experienced team. We have worked hard over the past few months and the team is quite eager to do our best in Muscat, Oman,” expressed Jyoti Singh ahead of the team’s departure. “It’s heartening to see the Indian …