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The US State Department has warned that employment-based first-preference (EB-1) green cards for Indians may become unavailable within weeks due to heavy demand, adding to the severe backlog already affecting other categories like EB-2 and EB-3.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor urged the Centre to deploy a full NDRF contingent, heavy-lift helicopters and advanced search equipment in Nepal, where hundreds of Indians remain missing or stranded after devastating flash floods, stressing that rescue efforts must be intensified immediately

The MEA said 288 Indian nationals remain uncontactable after flash floods in Nepal, while 21 Indians have been rescued. India is coordinating with Nepalese authorities to trace the missing, while around 200 Indians stranded in China have sought assistance

India has set up a 24x7 MEA control room and helplines to assist nationals affected by devastating flash floods in Nepal. With 359 deaths and 288 Indians missing, India assured Nepal of support as rescue operations continue

Nearly 160 people were killed and over 750, including 133 Indians, remain missing after a massive flash flood triggered by an earthquake in Tibet swept through central Nepal, devastating towns, washing away bridges, crippling hydropower projects, and leaving widespread destruction across multiple districts.

Two commercial vessels carrying 22 Indian nationals were hijacked by pirates in separate incidents off Yemen and Somalia, the Shipping Ministry said. All Indian crew members are reported safe. Armed pirates seized control of the vessels, with no injuries reported

India said around two dozen nationals are still serving with the Russian Army and efforts are continuing to secure their release. The government has facilitated the return of 139 Indians and again warned citizens against risky overseas job offers

Karnataka Cyber Command, with support from central agencies and the Indian Embassy in Myanmar, rescued two Karnataka youths from a Chinese-run scam compound in Myanmar. Officials urged caution against fraudulent overseas job offers linked to cybercrime and human trafficking networks

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued a revised advisory urging Indian nationals to postpone travel to Iran and recommending those already in the country to temporarily leave amid escalating instability and US-Iran military tensions.

India condemned the attack on commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off Oman's coast, calling repeated attacks on shipping deeply worrisome. Ten Indian nationals were rescued, one remains missing, while the MEA urged de-escalation and restoration of safe international maritime navigation

The Indian Embassy in Doha announced that the mortal remains of four out of 12 Indian nationals who died in the Ras Laffan gas explosion are being repatriated to India. The embassy is coordinating with families and authorities, while also assisting injured Indians.

India on Monday reiterated its advisory urging nationals to avoid travel to Iran and leave the country using available transport. The warning follows fresh Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets, raising concerns over regional security and the safety of thousands of Indians

US authorities arrested 52 undocumented migrants during Operation Checkmate in Arizona, including 36 commercial truck drivers. Thirty were Indian nationals. Officials said many held expired work authorisations and would face deportation as part of enhanced immigration and transportation safety enforcement

Two Indian crew members aboard the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius, which reported a hantavirus outbreak, were evacuated to the Netherlands. Both are healthy and asymptomatic, the Indian Embassy in Spain confirmed.

The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defence reported that Iran launched ballistic missiles and UAVs targeting its territory, resulting in three moderate injuries. UAE air defence systems intercepted two missiles and three drones. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that three Indian nationals were among the injured.

Two Indian nationals aboard cruise ship MV Hondius are under observation after probable hantavirus cases were reported. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India is coordinating with WHO as eight cases, including five confirmed and three deaths, have been reported onboard

India advised citizens to avoid travel to Iran due to partially open airspace, while assisting evacuation of 2,445 Indians via land routes. Gulf carriers continue limited flights to India as regional aviation gradually stabilises under safety restrictions

India is closely monitoring tensions in West Asia and engaging Iran and Gulf nations to ensure safety of nationals and secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. MEA highlighted high-level diplomatic outreach and concerns over recent firing incidents

A missile interception by the UAE’s air defence systems in Abu Dhabi’s Ajban area led to falling debris that injured 12 people, including five Indians. The Ministry of Defence reported engaging dozens of missiles and UAVs launched from Iran, adding that since the start of attacks, hundreds of projectiles have been intercepted.

Indian embassies in Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Tehran have issued urgent advisories urging nationals to remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay indoors amid escalating regional tensions.