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Maharashtra sets up WhatsApp helpline for citizens stranded in West Asia

The Maharashtra government has launched an emergency WhatsApp helpline for hundreds of state residents stranded in the Middle East amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, officials said on Tuesday. According to officials, several hundred people from Maharashtra are stranded in the Middle East due to airspace closure caused by the Iran war, though all are safe. The Chief Minister's office, in a post on X, said that CM Devendra Fadnavis is personally monitoring the situation and is in constant contact with various agencies. He is also coordinating regularly with the Central government, which is extending all possible assistance, while Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan has been tasked with coordination efforts. The CMO further stated that the state government, in coordination with the Indian People's Forum in Dubai, has issued a WhatsApp helpline number +971 50 365 4357 for stranded citizens who require assistance. US President Donald Trump has said that the heavy and pinpoint ..

Why West Asian conflicts send shockwaves through global energy markets

As tensions rise in West Asia, disruptions at major oil and gas hubs are shaking global energy markets, highlighting how deeply the world depends on the region's powerful producers

Will West Asia tensions dent Dubai's appeal for Indian students? Explained

Impact on Indians in Dubai: Rising regional tensions trigger fresh safety concerns even as Dubai remains a popular and cost-effective study destination for Indian families

Indian auto firms on wait-and-watch as West Asia crisis blows up

Indian automakers assess West Asia exposure amid rising tensions, as export risks remain limited but higher fuel and input costs could weigh on domestic demand

Is Dubai still a safe haven for investors, HNIs despite US-Iran conflict?

Iran's retaliation has jolted Dubai's safe-haven image, but experts say investor confidence and long-term fundamentals remain intact

US asks Americans to leave West Asian countries amid escalating conflict

US Department of State issued a 'depart now' advisory for 14 countries in West Asia, as Secretary of State warned that a harsher phase lay ahead and said the US stood ready to assist citizens

Govt moves to shield trade as West Asia conflict chokes sea routes

The Centre has set up a multi-ministry support desk to assist exporters and importers as the West Asia conflict disrupts cargo movement, congests ports and heightens logistics challenges

Domestic mkts rattled as Gulf unrest deepens; Sensex hits 6-month low

The Sensex and Nifty hit multi-month lows as West Asia tensions sent crude prices surging and sparked a flight to safe assets, with volatility jumping to a nine-month high

As West Asia crisis escalates, reluctant allies are forced to choose

For some leaders, the calculation is fraught: refuse Washington and risk a rupture with President Trump; or lean in and face political backlash at home from voters wary of another West Asian war

Pakistan death toll climbs to 24 as pro-Iran protests target US consulates

Protests erupted after the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in coordinated attacks by the US and Israel

Nasscom advises IT employees in West Asia to work from home amid tensions

Nasscom has asked IT employees in the Middle East to work from home and remain in touch with embassies as tensions escalate in West Asia, even as Indian IT firms say operations continue as usual

Extended Iran conflict may disrupt L&T's order inflows, regional projects

With nearly half its order book linked to the Middle East, L&T may see short-term disruptions from the Iran conflict, raising concerns over execution, exports and regional project pipelines

PM Narendra Modi thanks top West Asian leaders for safety of Indians

PM Modi spoke to top leaders of Israel, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the UAE amid the worsening West Asia crisis, condemning attacks on Gulf nations and stressing the safety of Indian nationals

Hotels likely to wait before unlocking West Asia biz expansion door

Indian hotel companies exploring growth opportunities in West Asia are adopting a wait-and-watch stance as the sudden conflict in the region injects uncertainty into long-term expansion plans

Travel firms hit as West Asia crisis triggers cancellations, stock decline

Travel and tourism stocks fell more sharply than the Sensex as tensions in West Asia led to mass cancellations, flight disruptions and rising uncertainty across key outbound markets for India

West Asia crisis: UAE resumes flights; Indian carriers plan relief

Airspace restrictions across the Gulf disrupted services for a third day, prompting partial resumption in the UAE. Meanwhile, Indian airlines have also mounted relief measures

Flight cancellations due to West Asian crisis trouble telecom execs

Flight cancellations amid West Asia conflict disrupt travel plans of Indian telecom leaders headed to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Managing the fallout: West Asian conflict can be challenging for India

Oil imports account for 3.1% of gross domestic product, and according to Nomura, every 10% rise in oil prices worsens India's current account by 0.4 percentage point

Strikes rock West Asia for third day; energy, airspace face major impact

As the conflict entered its third day, energy infrastructure, digital systems and maritime routes came under strain, while diplomatic channels struggled to keep pace with military escalation

West Asia crisis: Piled-up cargo, frozen orders hit textile industry

Vessels wait outside ports as buyers in the UAE and Gulf pause shipments, raising freight, insurance and margin risks for Tiruppur and Surat exporters