Saudi Arabia: 9 Indians killed in road accident, helpline set up as S Jaishankar condoles deaths
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia: 9 Indians killed in road accident, helpline set up as S Jaishankar condoles deaths

Hindustan Times  

Nine Indian nationals were killed in a road accident near Jizan in western Saudi Arabia, the Indian mission in Jeddah said on Wednesday. The Indian mission in Saudi Arabia has sprung into action The mission said it is providing full support and is in touch with the authorities and families. "We deeply mourn the tragic loss of 9 Indian nationals in a road accident, near Jizan, in the Western Region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia," the Indian consulate said on X. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he was "grieved" to learn about the accident and the loss of lives.

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9 Indians among 15 killed in road accident in Saudi Arabia
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

9 Indians among 15 killed in road accident in Saudi Arabia

Hindustan Times  

Nine Indian nationals were among 15 people killed in a road accident in Saudi Arabia that occurred when a bus collided with a trailer, with the Indian consulate in Jeddah saying on Wednesday that it is providing support to families of the victims. The accident occurred in an area near Jizan in western Saudi Arabia, which is close to the …

9 Indians killed in road accident in Saudi Arabia, EAM Jaishankar offers condolences
1 month, 3 weeks ago

9 Indians killed in road accident in Saudi Arabia, EAM Jaishankar offers condolences

Firstpost  

As many as nine Indian nationals were killed in a road accident near Jizan in western Saudi Arabia, the Indian Consulate in Jeddah said on Wednesday As many as nine Indian nationals were killed in a road accident near Jizan in western Saudi Arabia, the Indian Consulate in Jeddah said on Wednesday. We deeply mourn the tragic loss of 9 …

9 Indians killed in road accident in Jeddah, Indian consulate condoles deaths
1 month, 3 weeks ago

9 Indians killed in road accident in Jeddah, Indian consulate condoles deaths

India Today  

The Indian Consulate in Jeddah has expressed condolences after nine Indians died in a road accident near Jizan, in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia. The Consulate General of India in Jeddah is providing full support and remains in contact with the authorities and families. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also expressed grief over the incident, stating that he had …

9 Indian Workers Die in Dubai Road Accident
3 months ago

9 Indian Workers Die in Dubai Road Accident

Deccan Chronicle  

Nizamabad: Nine Indian workers including three from the state died when a bus carrying 83 workers met with an accident at Khorfakkan in Dubai. They met with the injured workers in hospitals as well as driver, an Indian national, admitted in Khorfakkan hospital with minor injuries. Nizamabad MP Arvind Dharmapuri wrote a letter to minister for external affairs S. Jaishankar …

9 Indian Workers Die in Dubai Road Accident
3 months ago

9 Indian Workers Die in Dubai Road Accident

Deccan Chronicle  

Nizamabad: Nine Indian workers including three from the state died when a bus carrying 83 workers met with an accident at Khorfakkan in Dubai. They met with the injured workers in hospitals as well as driver, an Indian national, admitted in Khorfakkan hospital with minor injuries. Nizamabad MP Arvind Dharmapuri wrote a letter to minister for external affairs S. Jaishankar …

Kuwait fire tragedy claims 49 lives, mostly Indians: What we know so far about Mangaf labour camp mayhem
9 months, 1 week ago

Kuwait fire tragedy claims 49 lives, mostly Indians: What we know so far about Mangaf labour camp mayhem

India TV News  

New Delhi: A massive fire engulfed a six-storey building in Kuwait housing foreign workers early on Wednesday, killing at least 49 people, mostly Indians, and injuring more than 50 others, according to officials. VIDEO: Kuwait's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister at tragedy site The ministry said that criminal evidence department personnel are currently working on identifying the victims on-site and …

Death sentence to 8 Indians in Qatar: EAM Jaishankar meets family members
1 year, 4 months ago

Death sentence to 8 Indians in Qatar: EAM Jaishankar meets family members

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met the family members of eight Indian nationals who were handed down death sentence by a Qatari court. Jaishankar conveyed to the family members that the government will make all efforts to secure the release of the Indians. The eight former Indian Navy personnel were on Thursday handed down death sentence …

Saudi Arabia evacutes Indians along with other foreigners in Sudan
1 year, 10 months ago

Saudi Arabia evacutes Indians along with other foreigners in Sudan

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia on April 22 announced that it has evacuated several citizens of “brotherly and friendly” foreign countries from Sudan that included a few Indian nationals. According to an announcement from Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs 66 citizens from these countries were evacuated by Saudi Arabia on April 22. Apart from nationals from India, Pakistan Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates …

Jaishankar lauds India’s evacuation drive during Covid-19 at diaspora event in Riyadh
2 years, 6 months ago

Jaishankar lauds India’s evacuation drive during Covid-19 at diaspora event in Riyadh

Hindustan Times  

External affairs minister S jaishankar, who is on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia, said India’s efforts to rescue its citizens during the Covid-19 pandemic was one of the biggest evacuations in the world. Highlighting the growing friendship with the Arab nation, Jaishankar recalled Saudi Arabia’s contribution in tackling Covid-19 pandemic. Highlighting the growing friendship with the Arab nation, Jaishankar …

India to Provide Assistance to the Families of Two Indians Killed in UAE: Envoy
3 years, 2 months ago

India to Provide Assistance to the Families of Two Indians Killed in UAE: Envoy

News 18  

India has said that it will provide whatever assistance” is possible to the families of the two Indian citizens killed in a suspected Houthi drone attack near the Abu Dhabi airport that sparked multiple explosions in the United Arab Emirates’ capital. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia called Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu …

12 pilgrims from MP killed in Rajasthan road accident
3 years, 6 months ago

12 pilgrims from MP killed in Rajasthan road accident

Hindustan Times  

Twelve pilgrims were killed and six others were injured in a collision between a jeep and a truck on Tuesday in Nagaur district of Rajasthan, police said. Twelve persons were killed and 6 others were injured in the road accident in Rajasthan’s Nagaur district. According to police, the victims, all residents of Ujjain district in Madhya Pradesh, were returning after …

Indian Consulates in Dubai, Sharjah Set Up Hotline Numbers for Kerala Air India Plane Crash Victims
4 years, 7 months ago

Indian Consulates in Dubai, Sharjah Set Up Hotline Numbers for Kerala Air India Plane Crash Victims

News 18  

The Indian consulates in Dubai and Sharjah have activated five helpline numbers to provide information to the family members of the Air India Express flight that skidded off the runway at Karipur airport in Kerala and fell into a 50 feet valley, killing at least 16 people on Friday evening. The IX 1344 Dubai-Calicut flight was carrying 191 passengers and …

7 members of family killed in Maharashtra road accident
5 years, 7 months ago

7 members of family killed in Maharashtra road accident

India TV News  

A seven-member family from Karnataka's Dharwad, including two senior members proceeding for the Haj pilgrimage, were killed in a major road accident in this Maharashtra district on Wednesday, police said. According to investigating officer Suryakant Pawar, the accident happened around 1.15 a.m. when SUV driver Shahnawaz Bhandari allegedly lost control and rammed the vehicle into a tree near Kashil village …

'Hum hain na': Swaraj assures to help Indian man in Saudi who threatened to commit 'suicide'
5 years, 11 months ago

'Hum hain na': Swaraj assures to help Indian man in Saudi who threatened to commit 'suicide'

India TV News  

'Hum hain na': Swaraj assures to help Indian man in Saudi who threatened to commit 'suicide' The man, identified as Ali, has claimed that he has been seeking help from the Indian Embassy in Riyadh for the last one year to get back to India. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has assured to help an Indian man in Saudi Arabia …

Sushma Swaraj assures all help to families of four Indians killed in Ethiopian Airlines plane crash
6 years ago

Sushma Swaraj assures all help to families of four Indians killed in Ethiopian Airlines plane crash

Firstpost  

The deceased Indian nationals were Shikha Garg, United Nations Development Programme consultant attached with the Environment Ministry, Pannagesh Bhaskar Vaidya and Hansini Pannagesh Vaidya and Nukavarapu Manisha. New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday assured all help to the families of the four Indians killed in the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash and directed Indian missions in Ethiopia and …

VK Singh to visit Iraq on April 1 to bring back mortal remains of 39 Indians killed in Mosul
6 years, 11 months ago

VK Singh to visit Iraq on April 1 to bring back mortal remains of 39 Indians killed in Mosul

India TV News  

Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh will be visiting Iraq on April 1 to bring back mortal remains of 39 Indians that were killed by the Islamic State in Mosul. Earlier this month, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, in a suo motu statement in the Rajya Sabha, had said that all the 39 Indians abducted by the terror …

Indians killed in Iraq: No wrong done, says Sushma Swaraj
6 years, 11 months ago

Indians killed in Iraq: No wrong done, says Sushma Swaraj

The Hindu  

Addressing a parliamentary committee, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has defended her statements in Parliament on the 39 Indian workers killed by the Islamic State fighters in Iraq. Ms. Swaraj said that she never indicated in the past four years since the men were taken hostage, that they were alive but emphasised that she was not in favour of calling …

Indian consulate in Jeddah making arrangements to return bodies of 11 migrant workers
7 years, 8 months ago

Indian consulate in Jeddah making arrangements to return bodies of 11 migrant workers

Firstpost  

The Indian consulate in Jeddah is making arrangements to bring back the bodies of 11 Indian workers killed in a fire in a house in Saudi Arabia’s Najran city, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. New Delhi: The Indian consulate in Jeddah is making arrangements to bring back the bodies of 11 Indian workers killed in a fire …

India to bring back bodies of 11 workers killed in Saudi Arabia: MEA
7 years, 8 months ago

India to bring back bodies of 11 workers killed in Saudi Arabia: MEA

Firstpost  

The Indian Consulate in Jeddah is making arrangements to bring back the bodies of 11 Indian workers killed in a fire in a house in Saudi Arabia’s Najran city, the ministry of external affairs said on Thursday. New Delhi: The Indian Consulate in Jeddah is making arrangements to bring back the bodies of 11 Indian workers killed in a fire …

Slain Bihar man’s body lies in Saudi Arabia, his wife prays for help to bring it back
7 years, 9 months ago

Slain Bihar man’s body lies in Saudi Arabia, his wife prays for help to bring it back

Hindustan Times  

A 23 year old woman from Bihar is struggling to find a way to get back the body of her husband who was allegedly stabbed to death by a Pakistani co-worker-cum-room partner, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Saturday At a Madhubani village, a devastated family waits for return of body of its slain bread winner from Saudi Arabia. …

Mission staff in touch with wife of Indian engineer killed in Kansas: Swaraj
8 years ago

Mission staff in touch with wife of Indian engineer killed in Kansas: Swaraj

India TV News  

The Indian Consulate in Houston said that it has been closely monitoring the tragic incident involving two Indian nationals in Kansas City bar. Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said that officials of the Indian Consulate are in touch with the wife of Kuchibhotla. The Minister also said that Indian Ambassador to the US Navtej Sarna was also in touch …

Stranded Indian workers in the Gulf need more than a return ticket
8 years, 7 months ago

Stranded Indian workers in the Gulf need more than a return ticket

Live Mint  

Bengaluru/New Delhi: Finding a way to fly back home is just the tip of the iceberg as far as the problems faced by the unemployed Indian workers stuck in the Gulf are concerned. Singh’s visit last week, Saudi Arabia agreed to give exit visas to hundreds of jobless Indian workers to go back home at its own expense. In New …

Saudi Arabia to send stranded Indian workers back at its own expense
8 years, 7 months ago

Saudi Arabia to send stranded Indian workers back at its own expense

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In a diplomatic victory for India, Saudi Arabia has agreed to give exit visas to hundreds of jobless Indian workers there and will send them back home at its own expense. Making a suo motu statement in the Rajya Sabha, external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj said Saudi Arabia has also agreed to provide free medical facility and food …

Stranded Indian workers in Saudi Arabia recount ordeal
8 years, 7 months ago

Stranded Indian workers in Saudi Arabia recount ordeal

Live Mint  

Bengaluru/New Delhi: “I just want to go home,” Rajeshwar Kumar, 30, said over phone from a labour camp in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah city. On Wednesday evening, minister Singh put out a statement saying the claims regarding unpaid salaries of Indian workers stranded in Saudi Arabia will be “honoured” by the Saudi government. The minister said he had “a very good …

Indian’s body to be brought back from Saudi in a week: Govt
8 years, 10 months ago

Indian’s body to be brought back from Saudi in a week: Govt

The Hindu  

The mortal remains of a man from Jharkhand, who was allegedly killed by his employers in Saudi Arabia last year, is likely to be brought to India within a week, government said on Friday. The was conveyed before the Delhi High Court, with the government saying that the Indian embassy in Riyadh has taken all steps to dispatch the body …

VK Singh heads to Saudi Arabia for helping Indian nationals
9 years, 5 months ago

VK Singh heads to Saudi Arabia for helping Indian nationals

India TV News  

New Delhi: Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh is being rushed to Saudi Arabia to coordinate with the authorities there to trace the missing Indians in the Haj stampede last month. Singh has been asked by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to leave tonight after Saudi government informed India that it will be interacting with individual countries …

Hajj stampede: Number of Indians killed in tragedy rises to 45, total death toll now 769
9 years, 5 months ago

Hajj stampede: Number of Indians killed in tragedy rises to 45, total death toll now 769

Firstpost  

The number of Indians killed in a stampede at the Hajj rose to 45 on Monday as authorities identified 10 more bodies among the victims of the worst tragedy in 25 years to hit the annual pilgrimage. Mina: The number of Indians killed in a stampede at the Hajj rose to 45 on Monday as authorities identified 10 more bodies …

Death toll of Indians in Hajj stampede rises to 45
9 years, 5 months ago

Death toll of Indians in Hajj stampede rises to 45

India TV News  

Death toll of Indians in Hajj stampede rises to 45 Mina : The number of Indians killed in a stampede at the Hajj rose to 45 today as authorities identified 10 more bodies among the victims of the worst tragedy in 25 years to hit Mina : The number of Indians killed in a stampede at the Hajj rose to …

Mecca tragedy: Indian death toll in hajj stampede goes up to 35, tweets Sushma Swaraj
9 years, 5 months ago

Mecca tragedy: Indian death toll in hajj stampede goes up to 35, tweets Sushma Swaraj

Firstpost  

The death toll of Indian pilgrims in last week’s horrific stampede during Haj rose to 35 on Sunday as authorities identified 13 more bodies among the victims of the worst tragedy to hit the annual pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Mina: The death toll of Indian pilgrims in last week’s horrific stampede during Haj rose to 35 on Sunday as authorities …

Seven more Indians dead in Hajj stampede, death toll of Indians reaches 29
9 years, 5 months ago

Seven more Indians dead in Hajj stampede, death toll of Indians reaches 29

Firstpost  

The death toll of Indian pilgrims in last week’s horrific stampede during Hajj on Sunday rose to 29 as authorities identified seven more bodies among the victims. Mina: The death toll of Indian pilgrims in last week’s horrific stampede during Hajj on Sunday rose to 29 as authorities identified seven more bodies among the victims of the worst incident in …

Haj stampede: Death toll of Indians killed rises to 18
9 years, 5 months ago

Haj stampede: Death toll of Indians killed rises to 18

India TV News  

Mina: The death toll of Indian pilgrims has risen to 18 in the grisly stampede at the Haj which has so far claimed the lives of 717 people, the worst tragedy to hit the annual pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia in 25 years. As Muslim pilgrims somberly resumed the final rites of Haj yesterday, Saudi Arabia's King Salman has ordered a …

Hajj stampede in Saudi Arabia: Full list of Indians who died in the incident
9 years, 5 months ago

Hajj stampede in Saudi Arabia: Full list of Indians who died in the incident

Firstpost  

This is the list of Indians killed in the Haj stampede in Saudi Arabia yesterday. Thirteen other pilgrims are injured and admitted in various hospitals in Makkah and surrounding areas. This is the list of Indians killed in the Hajj stampede in Saudi Arabia on Thursday. Toll free number for pilgrims in Saudi Arabia : 002477786.

14 Indians among 717 dead, over 860 injured in Hajj stampede in Saudi Arabia
9 years, 5 months ago

14 Indians among 717 dead, over 860 injured in Hajj stampede in Saudi Arabia

Firstpost  

At least 717 people, including four Indians, were killed and over 860 injured in a stampede today during Haj. Mina: At least 717 people, including four Indians, were killed and over 860 injured in a stampede on Thursday during Hajj here, in the second worst ever tragedy to hit the annual pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi civil defence authority …

Four Indians injured in Haj stampede
9 years, 5 months ago

Four Indians injured in Haj stampede

India TV News  

New Delhi: There is no report of any Indian fatality though four nationals have been injured in the stampede during Haj at Mina near holy city of Mecca today in which over 450 people were killed. External Affairs Ministry said Indian Mission in Jeddah was continuously monitoring the situation after the stampede. "Our Mission in Jeddah is continuously monitoring the …

Two from Hyderabad among Makkah tragedy victims
9 years, 6 months ago

Two from Hyderabad among Makkah tragedy victims

India TV News  

Two from Hyderabad among Makkah tragedy victims Hyderabad: Two women Haj pilgrims from Hyderabad were among 11 Indians who died in the crane crash accident at the Grand Mosque in Makkah in Saudi Arabia.More than 100 pilgrims died when a huge crane Hyderabad: Two women Haj pilgrims from Hyderabad were among 11 Indians who died in the crane crash accident …

Nine more Indians dead in Makkah mosque accident, toll rises to 11
9 years, 6 months ago

Nine more Indians dead in Makkah mosque accident, toll rises to 11

Firstpost  

Nine more Indian Haj pilgrims have died in the crane crash accident at the Grand Mosque in Makkah in Saudi Arabia, taking the toll to 11 so far. New Delhi: Nine more Indian Haj pilgrims have died in the crane crash accident at the Grand Mosque in Makkah in Saudi Arabia, taking the toll to 11 so far, the external …

Two Indians among 107 killed by falling crane at Grand Mosque in Makkah
9 years, 6 months ago

Two Indians among 107 killed by falling crane at Grand Mosque in Makkah

The Hindu  

Two haj pilgrims from India were among the more than 100 people, who were killed when a construction crane crashed on the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Friday evening. Haj Committee of India vice-president Mohammed Margoob Ahmed told The Hindu over phone that one woman from Kerala and a man from West Bengal lost their lives in the mishap, which …

Six Indian bodies recovered in Yemen
9 years, 6 months ago

Six Indian bodies recovered in Yemen

The Hindu  

Six Indians have been killed after their boat came under Saudi-led air strikes in Yemen, External Affairs Ministry said on Friday. The six were among seven nationals who were initially reported missing when two boats, ‘Mustafa’ and ‘Asmar’, carrying a total of 21 Indian nationals, came under aerial attack on September 8. “It is now regrettably informed that late at …

13 out of 20 Indians reported killed in Yemen air strikes alive: MEA
9 years, 6 months ago

13 out of 20 Indians reported killed in Yemen air strikes alive: MEA

India TV News  

New Delhi: Ministry of External Affairs today said that 13 out of the 20 Indian nationals who were reported to have been killed in Saudi-led airstrikes on fuel smugglers at a Yemeni port are alive. There were reports that at least 20 Indians were killed in airstrikes Saudi Arabia-led coalition forces on fuel smugglers at Yemen's Hodeidah port on Tuesday. …

Two Indians among Kuwait mosque blast victims
9 years, 8 months ago

Two Indians among Kuwait mosque blast victims

The Hindu  

Two Indians were among the 26 people killed in the Islamic State >suicide attack at a Shia mosque in Kuwait City, according to the Indian Embassy, which asked Indian nationals to take precautions for their safety and security in Kuwait. “The Embassy regrets to inform about the death of two Indian nationals in the bomb blast at Imam Sadiq Mosque …

Missing Indians believed to be alive
10 years, 4 months ago

Missing Indians believed to be alive

The Hindu  

It’s been nearly five months since 42 Indian men went missing in the Islamic State-controlled city of Mosul in Iraq but Indian officials say they continue to believe they are alive. No information contrary to that has been received.” India’s special envoy Suresh Reddy also remains in Erbil, the Kurd-controlled city closest to Mosul, and is spearheading the efforts to …

No info about captors of Indians: Iraq
10 years, 8 months ago

No info about captors of Indians: Iraq

The Hindu  

Iraq’s envoy to India Ahmad Berwari has said his government has no information about who is holding the 39 Indians captive in Mosul, although his government has confirmed that they are “safe” at present. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin also said the government was in touch with 12 companies employing Indian nationals in Iraq and would soon work out a …

Indian dupes some 500 Hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
11 years, 4 months ago

Indian dupes some 500 Hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

India TV News  

Jeddah: An Indian national in Saudi Arabia has allegedly duped some 500 pilgrims of nearly USD 400,000 through a fake Hajj campaign here, prompting authorities to launch a manhunt for him. They were informed by the Indian in mid-September that they will have tents in Mina and receive free food and transportation.However, after collecting over 1.5 million Saudi Riyal, the …

Five members of British family on pilgrimage to Mecca killed in Saudi Arabia car crash
12 years, 1 month ago

Five members of British family on pilgrimage to Mecca killed in Saudi Arabia car crash

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Five members of a British family on pilgrimage to Mecca …

Over 28,000 Indian pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Haj
12 years, 5 months ago

Over 28,000 Indian pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Haj

India TV News  

Dubai, Sep 30: Over 28,000 pilgrims from different parts of India have arrived so far in Saudi Arabia for Haj, Indian mission in the Gulf Kingdom has said. According to India's Jeddah Consulate, Haj pilgrims from India started arriving in the Saudi from September 17 at Jeddah and Medina airports.The first flight carrying over 400 pilgrims from Kolkata landed in …

Haj stampede toll 44
19 years, 2 months ago

Haj stampede toll 44

Hindustan Times  

Saudi officials on Friday said 44 Indian pilgrims were among those killed in the Mina stampede. Interior Ministry spokesman General Mansoor Al-torky said of the total 336 dead, 203 had been identified and India had the highest number of deaths. He said the Saudi authorities could not have cut down on the number of pilgrims from each country as "the …

44 Indians killed in Haj stampede
19 years, 2 months ago

44 Indians killed in Haj stampede

Hindustan Times  

Saudi officials on Friday said 44 Indian pilgrims were among those killed in the Mina stampede. Interior Ministry spokesman General Mansoor Al-torky said of the total 336 dead, 203 had been identified and India had the highest number of deaths. He said the Saudi authorities could not have cut down on the number of pilgrims from each country as "the …

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