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Airlines have begun resuming limited operations from Dubai and other Gulf cities after five days of disruption triggered by regional tensions. While some repatriation flights have restarted, major carriers and airports continue to face restrictions and suspended services.

Indian carriers including IndiGo and SpiceJet are operating special relief flights from the Middle East after airspace disruptions linked to regional tensions led to 357 cancellations, with the government coordinating restoration and passenger assistance efforts

Indian expatriates across Saudi Arabia celebrated the 77th Republic Day with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour. Flag hoisting ceremonies, cultural programmes and readings of the President’s address were organised at Indian missions and schools in several cities

Several NRIs from Dubai, US, Israel, Qatar and Bahrain have returned to their native villages in Telangana to contest gram panchayat elections or support family members. Many quit jobs abroad to campaign for local leadership roles, highlighting strong ties to their roots

Family members of victims of the recent Saudi Arabia bus accident arrived in Jeddah on Wednesday. The Telangana Haj Committee facilitated travel. DNA tests will confirm identities before final rites, while a three-member delegation will discuss insurance and compensation with Saudi authorities.

Indian officials are working with Saudi authorities to identify Telangana pilgrims who died in a bus accident near Madinah. With bodies charred beyond recognition, DNA tests are required. Over 40 pilgrims died, while one Hyderabad native survived and is under treatment

India and Saudi Arabia signed the bilateral Haj Agreement for 2026, confirming India’s quota at 175,025 pilgrims. Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju reviewed preparations, logistics, and facilities to ensure a safe and smooth pilgrimage experience for Indian pilgrims.

The Indian community in Jeddah, led by Telugu organisations, celebrated Diwali under the theme ‘Noor-e-Diwali’ at the Indian Consulate. Prominent Saudis and diplomats attended the event featuring cultural performances, music, and traditional rituals symbolising unity and Indian heritage

Telangana NRIs in Saudi Arabia celebrated the first Bathukamma festival in Jeddah with Tangedu flowers, Telangana’s State flower. The Indian Consulate, in collaboration with JTM, organised the event with Telugu women from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh participating enthusiastically

Videos going viral on social media from these areas show cars being swept away by the floodwaters, while buses are stuck in the middle of the road

The aircraft, which departed from New Delhi, was in Pakistani airspace when a male passenger fell seriously ill, according to sources from Civil Aviation Authority

Shami, formerly with Gujarat Titans, missed the previous season due to knee surgery. He made his comeback to competitive cricket earlier this month, playing for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy. Shami is expected to join the Indian team in Australia for the latter part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

During a special performance, the naval band contingent of 1st training Squadron of Indian Navy played tunes of famous Bollywood songs. The crowd, mostly Indians, cheered for the band and sang along to the tunes

The new management committee for the school was announced on Tuesday and will be headed by Shahnas Abdul Jaleel as chairperson. The other members were Sajida Husna, Sumaiya Sangreskop, Shahzeen Eram, Pashim Ali and Syed Zafer Ali.

Annapurna, who works now as a teacher in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has come so far ahead that she has scaled the highest peak of Europe, Mount Elbrus, located in Russia on Monday.

The Indian missions and Indian Schools in the region celebrated the Independence Day by customary flag hoisting

Mohammed Sharif, died within four days of his arrival in Saudi Arabia.

This year, 1,833,164 pilgrims from across the world, including 1,75,000 from India, performed Haj in the scorching heat in Makkah valley

A special gift pack consisting of Shesha vastram exclusively brought from Vijayawada’s Sri Kanaka Durga temple was presented to all participants.

Three chartered flights were scheduled on Monday from Hyderabad to Madinah and pilgrims from different parts of the State were set to travel.