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Qatar Airways flies over 7,600 Indians home from Doha in 3 days amid US-Iran war, says embassy| India News

Qatar Airways flies over 7,600 Indians home from Doha in 3 days amid US-Iran war, says embassy| India News

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A total of 7,650 Indian nationals were flown back to India from Doha on Qatar Airways flights between March 20 and 22, the Indian embassy in Qatar said on Monday. Qatar Airways aircraft parked at Teruel Airport in Spain, as airlines move planes away from escalating conflict in the Middle East, in Teruel, Spain, March 20, 2026. (REUTERS) (REUTERS) “The Indian Embassy in Doha informed that Qatar Airways operated 25 flights to India between March 20 and 22, carrying around 7,750 Indian nationals,” read a post by India in Qatar on X. In a post on March 19, Qatar Airways had said it would operate a limited number of flights until March 28, 2026 due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. The airline added that passengers could book available destinations through its website, mobile application, or travel agents. Track Dubai News LIVE Updates here On March 20, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said that Qatar Airways would arrange 10 special flights to India. “Flight situation continues to improve. Qatar Airways is expected …

Flights From Dubai To India Gradually Resume; Over 45 Scheduled Today | India News

Flights From Dubai To India Gradually Resume; Over 45 Scheduled Today | India News

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Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 18:03 IST The MEA announced that flights between the Gulf and India are resuming after the West Asia crisis. Over 45 flights are scheduled. Kuwait’s airspace is still closed. The MEA announced that flights between the Gulf and India are resuming after the West Asia crisis. Over 45 flights are scheduled. Kuwait’s airspace is still closed.(Image: Reuters) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday said flight operations between the Gulf region and the country are gradually resuming after temporary disruptions caused by the escalating West Asia crisis. According to senior officials from the Ministry, more than 45 flights are scheduled to depart from various Gulf destinations for India on Sunday as airlines work to stabilise operations. VIDEO | West Asia crisis: Aseem Mahajan, Joint Secretary (Gulf) at the Ministry of External Affairs, says, “An update on the status of flights and airspace. As per information put out by the UAE authorities, there is a gradual resumption of operations from Dubai International… pic.twitter.com/FePBUwcj67— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 16, 2026 …

India Did Not Disallow Nepali Citizen From Boarding Berlin Flight, Airline Stopped Her: MHA | India News

India Did Not Disallow Nepali Citizen From Boarding Berlin Flight, Airline Stopped Her: MHA | India News

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Last Updated:November 01, 2025, 22:08 IST A Nepali citizen, was stopped at Delhi’s IGI airport by the airline over visa validity, not by Indian immigration, clarifies Ministry of Home Affairs. A Nepali citizen was stopped at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. (File photo) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday clarified that the Indian immigration authorities have no role in stopping a Nepali citizen at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. Refuting the claims of bias/discrimination against Nepali citizens, the Ministry said she was stopped by the airlines due to her visa validity. The statement comes after Shambhavi Adhikari, a Nepali citizen heading to Berlin, was stopped at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport and sent back to Kathmandu. “The incident has been wrongly portrayed as bias/discrimination against Nepali citizens. It is to clarify that the Indian immigration authorities have no role to play in this entire episode,” the statement reads. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) says, “It has been reported that Shambhavi Adhikari, a citizen of Nepal heading to Berlin was stopped at Delhi’s Indira …

Hyderabad airport handled 1.8 lakh metric tonnes cargo in 2024

Hyderabad airport handled 1.8 lakh metric tonnes cargo in 2024

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Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport handled a total of 1.8 lakh metric tonnes of cargo in 2024. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) at Shamshabad handled a total of 1.8 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of cargo in 2024, marking a 22% increase over the previous year. This surge was driven by a 36% rise in international cargo, which reached 1.08 lakh MT, while domestic cargo grew by 5% to 72,395 MT, said a release from the airport authorities. Hyderabad airport solidified its position as one of India’s premier hubs for high-value pharmaceutical shipments, which constituted 72% of the total exports. The airport also saw a surge in the movement of electrical and electronic items, along with engineering goods. The United States of America and Europe emerged as the top export destinations, accounting for 51% of outbound shipments. Strengthening global connectivity In 2024, RGIA expanded its international connectivity, serving over 20 global destinations through both passenger and freighter flights. Lufthansa Cargo enhanced its presence by deploying Boeing 777F freighters, providing greater …

Qatar Airways’ Defence After Man Forced To Sit Next To Dead Passenger

Qatar Airways’ Defence After Man Forced To Sit Next To Dead Passenger

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Qatar Airways has defended the decision to leave a couple sitting next to a dead passenger on a 14-hour flight, saying that its crew “acted quickly, appropriately and professionally”. In a statement to the BBC, the airline said that an internal review found that the crew’s handling of the woman’s death was “in line with the training and industry standard practice.” It also stated that they have offered support and compensation to the family of the deceased and other passengers who were “directly affected” by the incident. “Passengers were accommodated to other seats, and a crew member was sitting at all times with the deceased passenger for the duration of the flight until landing in Doha,” Qatar Airways told the outlet.  “It is an unfortunate reality that unexpected deaths do sometimes occur on board aircraft across the aviation industry and our crew are highly trained to deal with these situations with as much respect and dignity as possible,” the statement added.  The airline issued the statement after the couple told Australia’s Channel Nine that they …