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At the national level, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security
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Senior ministers, including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah and S. Jaishankar, reviewed the safety of Indians in the region and discussed contingency plans if the situation deteriorates further
Indian embassies are working round the clock to assist citizens stranded across Israel, Dubai and other parts of West Asia amid rising tensions linked to the ongoing Iran–US conflict. Missions in several countries have been in touch with Indian communities, offering guidance and updates as flight disruptions continue.
The Indian Embassy in Kuwait held discussions with community members to brief them on the latest developments. In Austria, the Indian mission advised travellers to closely monitor flight schedules, while the embassy in Lebanon urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and remain cautious.
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In Dubai, nearly 90 MBA students from Pune were left stranded after airspace closures disrupted flights
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Their institute confirmed that all students are safe and have been moved to a hotel in Bur Dubai
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In a separate case, 23 people from Thane district in Maharashtra, including 12 senior citizens, are also stuck in Dubai
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One member of the group said he had contacted the Ministry of External Affairs seeking urgent support for their safe return
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah spoke to Kannadigas stranded in Dubai through a video call, assuring them that efforts were underway to bring them home safely.
Major airlines such as IndiGo, Akasa Air, Emirates and Qatar Airways have extended the suspension of several Middle East routes. They are offering free rescheduling and full refunds for cancelled bookings.
