Connected to India’s round-up of news and updates for NRIs and Indian diaspora from Indian high commissions and embassies from across the globe amid the COVID-19 spread.
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Temporary suspension of Indian passport services in the UAE amid COVID-19
Temporary suspension of Indian passport services in the UAE amid COVID-19
Indian missions lend helping hand to ensure compatriots reach home safely amidst COVID-19 outbreak
Indian missions are helping fellow citizens world over, who are affected by travel restrictions due to COVID-19.
Are you an Indian abroad? Here’s a handy guide of COVID-19 helplines set up by MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs has advised all Indians abroad to stay put. “These restrictions are temporary, so one should not panic.
India self-quarantines in fight against COVID-19, suspends all tourist visas till April 15
The suspension of visas will come into effect from 1200 GMT on March 13, 2020 at the port of departure.
MEA refutes Turkish President, UK Foreign Office comments about Delhi violence, CAA
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs refuted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the United Kingdom’s junior foreign minister Nigel Adams for their “irresponsible” comments over violence in the national capital when it is going through a “sensitive time”.
UN body goes to Indian Supreme Court against CAA; MEA hits back with sharp reply
The Supreme Court is currently hearing 143 petitions challenging the legal validity of the CAA.
India may evacuate citizens from COVID-19 hit Wuhan tomorrow
According to Union Health ministry officials, India is likely to send a military transport aircraft to the coronavirus-hit Wuhan on Wednesday to deliver relief material and bring back more Indians following a clearance from China.
A third Indian crew member on quarantined cruise ship in Japan tests positive for coronavirus
The Embassy of India in Tokyo has reached out to the Indian nationals (crew members and passengers) explaining to them the health and safety regulations of Japanese authorities and requesting cooperation.
MEA renames Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra after Sushma Swaraj on eve of her birth anniversary
The MEA has also renamed the Foreign Service Institute in New Delhi as the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service.
