MEA Urges 9,000 Indians in Iran to Exit Immediately Amid Escalating Tensions
India and Ethiopia Activate Reciprocal Visa-Free Travel for Diplomatic Passport Holders
Iranian Airspace Closure Forces Air India & IndiGo to Reroute or Cancel US-Bound Flights
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India Issues Strong ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory for Iran, Schedules Special Evacuation Flight
Citing rapidly deteriorating security conditions, the MEA has upgraded its guidance to ‘do not travel’ for Iran and is dispatching a special Air India evacuation flight on 16 January. Indian companies with staff in Iran should prepare immediate departure plans and review crisis-management policies.
Visa Stamping Backlog Strands Hundreds of Indian H-1B Professionals, Threatens U.S. Job Security
U.S. consular wait times stretching into April have left many Indian H-1B visa holders stranded at home, risking project cancellations and job losses. Employers should secure early appointments, explore near-shore redeployments and ensure cross-border payroll compliance.
Indian Embassy in Israel Urges Nationals to Avoid Non-Essential Travel as Tensions Rise
The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv has asked nationals to defer non-essential travel and heighten vigilance amid escalating regional hostilities. Companies with staff in Israel should reinforce emergency-communication channels and review duty-of-care provisions.