2 IAF aircraft on standby in Jeddah as part of contingency plans to evacuate Indians from Sudan

New Delhi: India has put two C-130J military transport aircraft on standby in Jeddah while an Indian Navy ship reached a key port in the region as part of the government’s plans to evacuate stranded Indians from violence-hit Sudan. Giving out the details, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said contingency plans for the evacuation of…

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India celebrates Eid with prayers

New Delhi: India celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday with people, dressed in traditional finery, offering prayers at mosques and Eidgahs, and families coming together for feasts. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the fasting month of Ramzan. In Delhi, a large number of people congregated at the historical Jama Masjid around 6:30 am to offer namaz. The special…

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PM Modi reviews security situation in Sudan

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday assessed the developments in Sudan with a specific focus on safety of over 3,000 Indian citizens currently located throughout the violence-hit country. According to an official statement, Modi, at a high-level meeting, instructed relevant officials to remain vigilant, closely monitor developments in Sudan and evaluate safety of Indian…

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