Indian Nationals

New Delhi on September 20 issued an advisory for Indian Nationals and students in Canada. "In view of growing anti-India activities and politically-condoned hate crimes and criminal violence in Canada, all Indian nationals there and those contemplating travel are urged to exercise utmost caution. Recently, threats have particularly targeted Indian diplomats and sections of the Indian community who oppose the anti-India agenda," said the MEA,… read-more

India is coordinating closely with various countries to ensure the safety and security of Indian nationals in Sudan, amid the ongoing violence, which killed hundreds of people. Notably, the Union External Affairs Ministry is engaging with the Quartet countries of the US, UK, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, which have a key role and ensured support. Moreover, a dedicated control room in Delhi is in touch with Embassy in Khartoum.

The Indian Embassy in Kabul informed that three Indian engineers who were working at a project site that does not fall under the Afghan government's jurisdiction have been evacuated on August 12. India has advised all of its citizens living in Afghanistan to follow the measures and evacuate the nation as the Taliban siege. Meanwhile, Indian journalists have been advised to take security measures covering Afghanistan developments.

With the Taliban rapidly taking control of several key areas in Afghanistan's Kandahar, 50 diplomats and other staff members of the Kandahar Consulate have been evacuated on an Air Force plane by India. The Indian embassy had earlier advised about the growing security concerns adding, Indian Nationals face a "serious threat" of kidnapping. External Affairs Ministry said that India was carefully examining Afghanistan's deteriorating situation… read-more