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The Hindu
24-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
In regular touch with people from A.P. in Iran, Israel: APNRTS
Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society (APNRTS) has said it is closely following the social media handles of the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian Embassies in Iran and Israel for regular updates and advisories. According to a release from the General Administration Department on Monday, all such advisories are being published on its social media platforms and website, ensuring wide dissemination and awareness among the NRTs/ migrants/ students about the current war situation. They have also requested them to register and get in touch with the respective Indian Embassy for any assistance. APNRTS, in the release, said it has reached out to more than 100 people from Iran registered with APNRTS, Government of Andhra Pradesh, to assess their current status and whereabouts. All contacted individuals have confirmed that they are currently safe, it said. Similarly, APNRTS made calls to more than 280 NRTs in Israel. They, too, are reported to be safe and staying in shelters. Most of them wished to stay back in Israel, it added. APNRTS has created a WhatsApp group, and so far, 32 students wishing to return to A.P. have joined the group, it said, adding that it is in continuous contact with them. The Society said it sent mails to the Embassies of India in Israel and Iran informing them about 13 students of A.P. in Israel and four tourists in Iran who wish to return to India. It said it has been coordinating with the A.P. Bhavan, New Delhi, to make arrangements for their return. Later, it gave details about the people who have returned so far and also about those who will be reaching India soon. According to the release, a flight was scheduled to arrive from Jordan in New Delhi late on Monday night with 165 passengers, including three from A.P. Another flight was to arrive from Iran in New Delhi around 1.12 a.m. on Tuesday with 290 passengers, including 15 from the State. The Andhra Pradesh government, through APNRTS, is making travel arrangements from New Delhi to the nearest airport to their native places. In case of assistance, people can reach out to MEA Control Room at 1800118797 (tollfree), +91-11-23012113, +91-11-23014104, +91-11-23017905, +91-9968291988 (Whatsapp) and situationroom@ The Embassy of India in Tehran, Iran, has set up a 24x7 emergency helpline, too. One can call +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109 or WhatsApp to +98 901044557, +98 9015993320, +91 8086871709, +98 9177699036, +98 9396356649 or send a mail to One can register with with the Embassy at In Israel, the helplines are +972 54-7520711, +972 54-3278392. One can also mail at 'consttelaviv@ One can reach APNRTS, Government of A.P., at +91 8632340678.
India.com
23-06-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Operation Sindhu: Indias Big Push To Bring Back Citizens From War-Torn Middle East
As tensions in the Middle East escalate, thousands of Indian nationals in Iran and Israel find themselves trapped in a hostile environment. In response, the Indian government launched Operation Sindhu on June 18 to evacuate its citizens from the conflict-hit region. So far, over 1,713 Indian nationals have been repatriated from the conflict-affected Middle East region. Indians in affected Iranian cities, such as Tehran, have been relocated to safer areas within the country by officials of the Indian Embassy in Tehran. Additionally, authorities have moved some Indian nationals to safer locations within Iran or to neighboring areas, for onward travel to India. In Israel, India is evacuating its nationals through land routes to Jordan and Egypt, followed by a flight to India. India has advised its nationals in Iran and Israel to stay in touch with them through its emergency helpline number. The Emergency Helpline numbers of the Embassy of India in Tehran are +98 9128109115 and +98 9128109109. The helpline numbers for WhatsApp are +98 901044557, +98 9015993320, and +91 8086871709. The number for Bandar Abbas is +98 9177699036, and Zahedan is +98 9396356649. The email is The Embassy of India in Tel Aviv also set up a 24×7 Control. Indian citizens can contact the Embassy at 972 54-7520711 and 972 54-3278392, or email at days ago A 24 X 7 Control Room has also been set up by the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi and the helpline numbers of the control room are 800118797 (Toll free), +91-11-23012113, +91-11-23014104, and +91-11-23017905. The WhatsApp number is +91-9968291988, and the Email is situationroom@ The tensions in the Middle East escalated after Israel initiated Operation Rising Lion on June 13, targeting Iran's military and nuclear-related sites, due to its nuclear program, which Israel claimed is an existential threat to its existence. Iran retaliated by launching Operation True Promise 3, targeting several military sites in Israel, using hypersonic missiles like the Fattah-1. Tensions further escalated in the Middle East after the US, under President Trump's administration, launched strikes on June 22, targeting three nuclear facilities in Iran, Natanz, Fordow and Arak. The attack reportedly set back Tehran's nuclear program significantly, with Israel claiming a delay of over two years. However, the U.S. and international assessments confirm no nuclear radiation leakage. Iran condemned the attack and said that it reserves the right to respond aptly and added that the war started by the US will be ended by Tehran. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned of 'irreparable damage' to the US.
NDTV
19-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
After Iran, India To Evacuate Citizens From Israel Amid Conflict
New Delhi: India has decided to begin evacuation operations for its citizens in Israel, which is now embroiled in hostilities with Iran. In a statement today, the government said under 'Operation Sindhu" their travel from Israel to India will be facilitated through the land borders and thereafter by air to India. The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv will make arrangements for the evacuation. "All Indian nationals are requested to register themselves with the Embassy of India in Tel Aviv at ( if not already registered. In case of any queries, they may contact the 24/7 Control Room established at Embassy of India, Tel Aviv: telephone numbers: +972 54-7520711; +972 54-3278392; email: the statement read. The Embassy also reiterated its earlier advisories urging Indians to remain vigilant and strictly follow the safety guidelines issued by Israeli authorities and the Home Front Command. The government's decision came hours after the first batch of Indians - all of them students - from Iran landed in Delhi. Overnight on Wednesday, the Israeli Air Force launched a series of airstrikes deep inside Iranian territory, targeting nuclear infrastructure, missile production sites, and air defence systems. Strikes were reported in Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, and Kermanshah. The Israel military said they have neutralised the Arak heavy water reactor and a facility associated with nuclear weapons development near Natanz. Already, Israeli airstrikes have taken out multiple senior Iranian military figures, nuclear scientists and nuclear infrastructure across Iran.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Operation Sindhu: First rescue flight carrying 110 Indian students lands in Delhi; evacuated from war-hit Iran via Armenia
Over 100 students boarding flight to leave Iran NEW DELHI: The first evacuation flight carrying 110 Indian citizens, as part of Operation Sindhu, landed in New Delhi from Yerevan, Armenia, on Thursday, amid the escalating military conflict between Iran and Israel. India launched Operation Sindhu, a mission aimed at ensuring the safety and evacuation of Indian nationals from Iran. The ministry of external affairs confirmed that Indian students residing in Tehran were safely evacuated from the city through coordination by the Indian Embassy. "Indian students in Tehran have been moved out of the city for safety reasons through arrangements made by the Indian Embassy," stated the ministry in their official communication. The Indian students left Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan via a special flight at 14:55 IST on June 18, with their expected arrival in New Delhi during the early hours of June 19. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal announced through Twitter, "Operation Sindhu begins. India launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran. India evacuated 110 students from northern Iran who crossed into Armenia under the supervision of our Missions in Iran and Armenia on 17th June. They departed from Yerevan on a special flight and will arrive in New Delhi in the early hours of 19th June 2025. India accords the highest priority to the safety and security of her nationals abroad." The Indian authorities expressed appreciation to Iranian and Armenian governments for their support in the evacuation process. The MEA stated in an official release that the Indian Embassy in Iran has been supporting numerous Indian nationals to relocate from conflict-affected regions to safer locations within Iran, while arranging their subsequent evacuation through available options. The ministry emphasised its commitment to protecting Indian citizens abroad and advised those remaining in Iran to maintain contact with the Indian Embassy in Tehran and the MEA's round-the-clock Control Room in New Delhi. Emergency contacts: Embassy of India in Tehran Call only: +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109 WhatsApp: +98 901044557, +98 9015993320, +91 8086871709 Regional Contacts: Bandar Abbas: +98 9177699036, Zahedan: +98 9396356649 Email: 24x7 Control Room, MEA, New Delhi Toll-free: 800118797 Landlines: +91-11-23012113, +91-11-23014104, +91-11-23017905 WhatsApp: +91-9968291988 Email: situationroom@ Additional phases of Operation Sindhu are anticipated to proceed as developments occur.
India.com
18-06-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Israel-Iran War: India Launches Operation Sindhu To Evacuate Indian Nationals From Tehran; 110 Brought Back
India on Wednesday announced the launch of Operation Sindhu with the arrival of the first batch of 110 students from war-hit Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs said that Operation Sindhu was launched in view of the deteriorating situation in Iran. The MEA said that the GoI has been taking various steps over the last several days for the safety and security of Indian nationals in Iran. "As a first step, the Indian Embassy has evacuated 110 Indian students from northern Iran, assisting them in safely crossing over into Armenia on 17th June 2025. The students have travelled by road to the Armenian capital, Yerevan, under the supervision of our Missions in Iran and Armenia. These students departed Yerevan on a special flight at 1455 hrs on 18th June 2025 and will arrive in New Delhi in the early hours of 19th June 2025 as part of the initial stages of Operation Sindhu," it said. India also thanked Iran and Armenia for the smooth facilitation of the evacuation process. "India accords highest priority to the safety and security of Indian nationals abroad. As part of the ongoing operation, the Indian Embassy in Iran has been assisting large numbers of Indian nationals in moving from areas seeing increased hostilities to relatively safer areas within the country and to subsequently evacuate them using the available and feasible options," it said. The MEA also advised Indian nationals in Iran to stay in touch with the Indian Embassy in Tehran through its emergency helpline, and with the 24x7 Control Room established by the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi. Emergency Helpline numbers of Embassy of India in Tehran: i. For call only : +98 9128109115, +98 9128109109 ii. For WhatsApp: +98 901044557, +98 9015993320, +91 8086871709 iii. Bandar Abbas: +98 9177699036 iv. Zahedan: +98 9396356649 v. Email- Helpline numbers of 24 X 7 Control Room set-up by Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi: 800118797 (Toll free) , +91-11-23012113 , +91-11-23014104, +91-11-23017905. WhatsApp: +91-9968291988 ; Email- situationroom@
