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India Gazette
an hour ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Operation Sindhu underway: India to evacuate nationals from Israel
New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): In view of the recent developments between Israel and Iran, the Indian government has decided to evacuate from Israel those Indian nationals who wish to leave, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Thursday. According to the MEA, their travel from Israel to India will be facilitated through the land borders and thereafter by air to India. The Embassy of India in Tel Aviv would be making arrangements for the evacuation of Indians. All Indian nationals are requested to register themselves with the Embassy of India in Tel Aviv at ( if not already registered. In case of any queries, they may contact the 24/7 Control Room established at Embassy of India, Tel Aviv: telephone numbers: +972 54-7520711; +972 54-3278392; email: The Embassy also reiterates its earlier advisories urging all Indian citizens in Israel to remain vigilant and strictly follow the safety guidelines issued by Israeli authorities and the Home Front Command: ( 'Indian government accords the highest priority to the safety and security of Indian nationals abroad. The Government will continue to monitor the situation closely,' the MEA said, adding that the embassy remains continuously in touch with the community with a view to extending all feasible assistance. Earlier on Wednesday, the Indian government evacuated 110 Indian students from Iran through Armenia under Operation Sindhu. In a post on X, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote, 'India launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran. India evacuated 110 students from northern Iran who crossed into Armenia under the supervision of our Missions in Iran and Armenia on 17th June. They departed from Yerevan on a special flight and will arrive in New Delhi in the early hours of 19th June 2025. India accords the highest priority to the safety and security of her nationals abroad.' Meanwhile, Israel Health Ministry on Thursday said that 271 people arrived at hospitals after the Iranian ballistic missile attack this morning -- four in serious condition, 16 in moderate condition, 220 in good condition, 24 suffering from acute anxiety, and seven undergoing medical evaluation whose condition has not yet been determined, The Times of Israel reported. (ANI)
New Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
WADA 2023 testing figures: India tops dope charts again
CHENNAI: In another big embarrassment for the country, India topped the world doping chart yet again. The latest World Anti-Doping Agency 2023 Anti-Doping Testing Figures indicates that India has the maximum number of positive cases in terms of numbers and percentage. According to the latest report, the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) has tested 5412 urine samples out of which 212 returned positive while 477 blood samples had two adverse analytical finding (which is the number of positive tests before final adjudication — Anti-Doping Rule Violation). The total number of Indians testing positive will be released later. This is the highest in the year and the NDTL tested 5889 total samples and returned 214 positive at 3.63 per cent conversion rate. The laboratory also collected 188 athletes biological passport (ABP). The number of positive tests could be the highest after 2019 when the count was 225. According to 2023 WADA figures, NDTL had collected 2754 in competition (IC) urine samples while the number of out-of-competition (OOC) samples were 2658. In competition positives were 167 while OOC positives were 45. There were 213 IC blood sampled and 264 OOC. The two positive cases were OOC. Athletics once again topped the positive case charts with 60 AAFs. The number of in competition urine samples were 567 while out-of-competition were 539. These were collected by testing authority of India — National Anti-Doping Agency. The total number of samples including blood tested 1223 at a conversion rate of 4.9 per cent. When it comes to percentage, weightlifting is the worst culprit in the country. Out of just 195 urine samples (IC) 26 returned positive while there were 12 AAFs from 185 OOC samples. Even in 2022 Anti-Doping Testing Figures, National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) in New Delhi had about 3.2 per cent conversion rate of positive cases. The NDTL had collected 3,680 urine samples, out of which 126 had AAF. It collected 216 blood samples.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Tragedies spur more Indians to draw up will
A string of recent tragedies, including the Pahalgam terrorist attack and the fatal crash of a London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner, have set off a renewed urgency among Indians to draw up their wills. The recent spike in consultations on writing/revisiting wills and estate planning is the highest since the pandemic, said lawyers and estate planners. While the trend has been building steadily, recent events appear to have heightened awareness. "The last time we had seen something similar was after the Covid-19 pandemic. The geopolitical impact, recent terrorist attacks and war-like situation have made everyone question their mortality," says Pallavi Pratap, managing partner at New Delhi-based law firm Pratap & Co. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Here's The Price for a 1-Day Walk-in Shower In 2025 Homebuddy Learn More Undo Pratap notes that registered wills and broader succession planning are receiving renewed attention. No Longer Just for Retirement Legal experts point to a growing realisation that a lack of clear succession plans can leave families grappling with legal and financial chaos. The influx of distressing news on social media only reinforces this anxiety. Live Events "Every time there is a tragic air crash or a high-profile accident, we see a visible uptick in individuals reaching out to formalise their succession plans," said Ajay Khatlawala, managing partner at Mumbai-based Little & Co. "What used to be considered a retirement-age activity is now something many millennials and Gen Z professionals are opting for, especially before travel." One such case involved a businessman from Delhi NCR who remarried and keen to protect the inheritance of his children from his first marriage. "He is in the business of exports, and his work demands lots of travel. The recent development compelled him to draft a specific will ," said Pratap. Tech Startups & the Planning Boom The spike in activity has also been observed by legaltech platforms. Nikhil Varghese, co-founder of Yellow, said inquiries are up 20% year-on-year. "Earlier, people would think: 'Nothing's going to happen to me.' Now they're realising that they can't sit on these important decisions anymore; recent incidents have been a wake-up call." He cites a recent client, a CXO in the BFSI sector, who despite being extremely fit and healthy, reached out to draft a will. "Earlier, such conversations were rare," said Varghese. Jatin Popat, CEO of WillJini, a virtual will-writing and advisory firm, observes that awareness is higher, and financial advisors too are increasingly encouraging clients to plan early. "We are seeing more and more people in their 30s and 40s come in; that's in addition to the older lot who may have put it off earlier but are making it a top priority now," said Popat. Around 25% of WillJini's clients now are below 40. "We see this shift because the next generation has better financial literacy and are showing a more practical approach towards life's eventualities," said Popat. "Couples come to us together as well." Beyond Borders and Big Cities The trend is no longer limited to urban India or resident Indians. Uday Ved, partner at KNAV's global tax practice, points to a wider demographic engaging in estate planning. "Families and HNIs (high net worth individuals) have become much more conscious, drawing up wills and doing succession planning. NRIs are drafting separate wills for India and overseas assets," said Ved. "Several family offices use trusts as a vehicle for succession planning. Also, what used to be a big-city phenomenon has spread to smaller towns. We are seeing increased interest from Tier II and III cities as well," he adds.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Navy officer in Israel for training stuck in Tel Aviv hotel
Bolpur: An officer of the Indian Navy, who is in Israel for training, is now stranded in the war-torn country. While Aritra Sinha is at a hotel in Tel Aviv, his family members are worried about his return. A resident of Mallarpur village in Birbhum, Sinha was scheduled to take a return flight to India last Friday. But the missile attacks by Iran forced Israel to close its airspace. Joy Sankar Sinha, Aritra's father, said, "My son went to Israel to receive some training on May 3, when everything was normal. He was scheduled to return on Friday, but the flight by which he would return was cancelled. My son is now in a hotel in Tel Aviv. We are in constant contact with him over the phone." "Most hotels there are equipped with bunkers. When sirens go off, they enter the bunkers. But the American embassy was attacked, and that is very unnerving. Several attacks on Tel Aviv have been reported," his father said. Aritra joined the Navy in 2022 and is now posted at Vizag. He is an alumnus of Purulia Sainik School and his father runs a private security agency. "Since the very beginning of my business I came into contact with many defence personnel. Then I thought that my son should join the Indian force as well," Joy Sankar said. Aritra's mother Anima said, "My son has been a daredevil from childhood. Whenever we talk to him over the phone, he says that he is safe. He does not want to divulge much about what is happening there. He advised us not to watch television. But with him there, how can we stop worrying about him? We appeal to our govt to make arrangements for a speedy return of all Indians now stranded in Israel."
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
NE natives in Israel on tenterhooks as Iran rains missiles
G uwahati: As tensions rise between Israel and Iran, people of Assam and the northeast residing in Israel are contemplating returning to India if the conflict escalates further. On Thursday, the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv reached out to its nationals, including those from Assam and the northeast, to gauge their interest in evacuation flights from Jordan and Egypt. Preetam Regon, a researcher at the Volcani Institute in Rishon LeZion, said, "The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv has started sending emails to Indian citizens to know if we are interested to leave Israel. We believe if the war continues to escalate, many Indians will leave." Rishon LeZion near Tel Aviv has seen numerous missile strikes from Iran. While daily life continues with supermarkets and public transport operating at reduced capacity, the targeting of schools and hospitals has heightened anxiety among residents like Preetam. His family in Jonai, Assam, has left the decision to return in his hands. "Shelter to protect ourselves is there in the institute or the place where we are staying. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch xu hướng AUD/USD? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Nevertheless, I may decide to return home if my supervisor allows. At this moment, no one knows to what extent this war will go," Preetam said. He recounted a close call with a missile landing just a kilometer away, despite Israel's efforts to intercept such threats. Preetam added that some of his friends in Jerusalem might also opt to return soon. Bikram Basnet, employed as a caregiver with a local family in Jerusalem, said while missile strikes were taking place at some distance on Thursday morning, significant tremors could be felt in the nearby areas. "It is far bigger than the attack of Hamas. Even as missiles are intercepted in the sky, glass widows and household utensils shake and walls vibrate," said Bikram, who hails from the Kalapahar area in Manipur's Kangpokpi district. Bikram said he is in contact with the Indian Embassy and does not intend to leave Israel immediately. However, he added that the inclination to leave is likely to be stronger among students, researchers, and construction workers due to disruptions in their work and studies. "There are many caregivers like us from India. We work indoors and that's why we are in comparatively safer zones. But the construction workers can not work during war time and students and researchers too are facing frequent closure of their institutions. So, they might return," he added. The Indian Embassy has assured its nationals that once they confirm their intent to leave, details about flights and transport will be provided. The MHA is organizing chartered flights from Jordan and Egypt to facilitate the return of those wishing to leave Israel. The embassy will coordinate transport from Tel Aviv to the borders and onward to the airports. As of now, there have been no reports of Indian nationals from Assam returning from Iran. However, state officials are closely monitoring the situation and the MEA's evacuation plans.
