West Asia conflict: Over 52,000 Indians returned between March 1-7 after partial opening of airspace
Indian travellers, stranded amid West Asia conflict, arrive at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport via special flights from Abu Dhabi and Dubai on March 3, 2026. | Photo Credit: Siddhant Thakur India on Saturday (March 7, 2026) said it is continuously monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia, especially in the context of the safety of its citizens stranded in the region. In a late night statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said more than 52,000 Indians have returned to the country following the partial opening of the airspace across the region. Israel-Iran war LIVE “Following the partial opening of airspace across the region in the last few days, Indian and foreign airlines are operating commercial flights, including non-scheduled flights, to enable the return of Indian passengers who were in transit or on short-term visits in these countries,” the MEA said. “By now, more than 52,000 Indians have availed of these flights and travelled safely from the Gulf region to India between March 1-7; 32,107 of whom have travelled on Indian carriers. More flights …








