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The CBI has arrested a recruiter linked to overseas cyber scam centers that exploited Indian nationals, charging jobseekers to facilitate travel to Cambodia where they were forced into online fraud.
Eleven Indian nationals were arrested in the United States for staging fake robbery incidents at various businesses to qualify for 'U Visas' by posing as crime victims.
The MEA confirmed that of the 10 Indian nationals injured, five of them have already been discharged from hospital.
Emirates airline announced the suspension of all flights to and from Dubai until further notice, as the company had been operating some flights via safe corridors.
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has cautioned Indian nationals in Iran against attempting to exit the country via land borders without prior coordination, emphasizing that assistance cannot be guaranteed for those stranded after leaving Iranian territory.
Amidst escalating Middle East tensions, India's Embassy in Doha has issued an urgent advisory for Indian nationals in Qatar to remain indoors and adhere to local safety instructions.
With flights cancelled, stranded Indian nationals in the UAE can now reach India by traveling via Oman and Fujairah.
During the conversation with the leaders of Oman and Kuwait, PM Modi expressed concern at the attacks in the Gulf countries.
Explosions were also reported in Kuwait, Qatar, Abu Dhabi and Dubai as tensions escalated across the Gulf.
Indian embassy in Iran advised nationals to avoid unnecessary movements and remain indoors.
A bodycam video from 2024 has surfaced, showing three individuals identified as Indian nationals stealing items, including chocolates, from a Walmart store.
Amidst escalating Middle East tensions and fears of war, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has urgently advised all Indian nationals, including students and tourists, to depart Iran. This directive follows
The arrest of nearly 40 Indian nationals in Bali for allegedly operating an online gambling scheme has raised renewed concerns about the potential for abuse within Indonesia's tourist visa program.
Eleven Indian nationals have been charged in the US for their alleged involvement in a visa scam where they staged fake armed robberies to obtain U-visas, intended for victims of serious crimes.
Eleven Indian nationals face charges in the US for allegedly orchestrating fake armed robberies, allowing store clerks to falsely claim victim status for immigration benefits.
An Indian expatriate in the UAE has won $1 million in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw, continuing a trend of Indian nationals dominating the lottery's winners' list.
Amid ongoing travel disruptions in the Middle East, the Indian People's Forum (IPF) has set up a 24x7 multipurpose control room in the UAE to assist stranded Indian nationals.
A series of federal court rulings across the United States has ordered the release or bond hearings for at least 15 Indian nationals held in immigration detention.
A drone boat attack off the coast of Oman targeted the vessel MKD Vyom, flying the Marshall Islands flag, resulting in the deaths of three Indian nationals, including a man from Mumbai.
Approximately 650 Indian nationals stranded in Kuwait are seeking evacuation, expressing distress and fear due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Eight Indian nationals, including three Keralites, who were stranded in Pakistan after their flight from Azerbaijan to Kuwait was diverted to Karachi due to the conflict in West Asia, are scheduled to return home on March 3 via Colombo and Delhi.
Two Indian nationals were detained in Kurigram, Bangladesh, and subsequently handed over to India's Border Security Force (BSF).
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Canada has deported two Indian nationals, Lovebir Singh and Arshdeep Singh, due to their alleged involvement in extortion, arson, and shooting incidents.
Over a month after a 'technical pause,' Bangladesh is set to resume full visa operations for Indian nationals, indicating a return to normal travel procedures between the two countries.
Accused staged armed robberies so fake victims could claim immigration benefits
Federal authorities charge 11 Indian nationals in alleged visa fraud scheme involving fake armed robberies at stores to qualify for immigration benefits.
The Ministry of External Affairs reported that two Indian nationals were killed and one is missing following attacks on merchant vessels amidst the ongoing Middle East crisis.
The full restoration of operations depends on regulatory approvals and airspace reopening, while many Indian nationals continue to struggle with delayed transit visas in Saudi Arabia and Oman,…
Approximately 52,000 Indian nationals have flown home from the Gulf region as airspace gradually reopens following recent disruptions.
India expresses deep anxiety over the escalating West Asia conflict, highlighting the critical stakes for nearly one crore Indian nationals in the Gulf and the potential economic repercussions.
The MEA said that nearly one crore Indian nationals reside and work in the Gulf region, asserting that their safety was the foremost priority.
Indian nationals have taken shelter in underground bunkers in Israel as the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates, with air-raid sirens sounding across Israeli cities and reports of missile…
"All Indian nationals should remain in close proximity to designated shelters and familiarise themselves with the nearest protected spaces in their area of residence or work," the Embassy’s advisory says.
Federal courts across the United States have ordered bond hearings or immediate release for several Indian nationals held in immigration detention this week.
Indonesian authorities have arrested dozens of Indian nationals in Bali as part of a crackdown on online gambling operations on the popular tourist island.
Indian nationals have been charged after 19 kg of morphine-laced poppy pods were seized by ICE agents from a home in New Jersey.