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2 days ago
- Politics
- Gulf Today
110 Indian students evacuated from Iran
As many as 110 Indian students evacuated from northern Iran will arrive in New Delhi in the early hours of Thursday as India launched 'Operation Sindhu' to evacuate its nationals from the warzone. 'The Indian embassy has evacuated 110 Indian students from northern Iran, assisting them in safely crossing over into Armenia on 17th June 2025. The students have travelled by road to the Armenian capital, Yerevan, under the supervision of our Missions in Iran and Armenia. These students departed Yerevan on a special flight at 1455 hrs on 18th June 2025 and will arrive in New Delhi in the early hours of 19th June 2025 as part of the initial stages of Operation Sindhu,' read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday. This is part of the many steps that the government has taken over the last several days for the safety and security of Indian nationals stuck in Iran and called for help in view of the deteriorating situation due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. The government of India said that it is grateful to the governments of Iran and Armenia for the smooth facilitation of the evacuation process. 'India accords highest priority to the safety and security of Indian nationals abroad. As part of the ongoing operation, the Indian Embassy in Iran has been assisting large numbers of Indian nationals in moving from areas seeing increased hostilities to relatively safer areas within the country and to subsequently evacuate them using the available and feasible options,' the MEA stated. The MEA advised Indian nationals in Iran to stay in touch with the Indian Embassy in Tehran through its emergency helpline, and with the 24x7 Control Room established by the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi. The safe evacuation of over 100 Indian students stuck in Iran's war-hit zones has once again proved that India remains a leader in providing unwavering support to its nationals during their times of need. From relocating them to safer places in Iran to engaging with local community leaders regarding their welfare and safety and then eventually making many of them safely cross the border to reach Armenia before flying back home, the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was yet again working in a mission mode to ensure the well-being of Indian citizens caught in a desperate situation. Analysts reckon that India's approach to foreign policy over the past 11 years has not only been marked by diplomacy and dialogue, but also by decisive action when the safety of its citizens abroad was at stake. Indo-Asian News Service
Gulf Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Bollywood star Pooja Hegde serves traditional elegance as ‘Kanjivaram Girl'
Actress Pooja Hegde has professed her love for Kanjivaram sarees and said that she is always a 'Kanjivaram girl.' Pooja took to Instagram, where she shared a string of images and clips from a recent photoshoot, where she wore an exquisite aubergine and gold hued saree. She completed her look with drop earrings, a choker and bangles. For the make-up, she went subtle with nude lips and left her long straight black hair open. She wrote: 'Once a Kanjivaram girl, always a Kanjivaram girl.' Kanjivaram sarees are renowned for their South Indian origin and are made from pure mulberry silk. They are heavy and have exquisite craftsmanship. On the work front, Pooja will next be seen next in 'Hain Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hain,' which is being made under the direction of David Dhawan. With Varun Dhawan as the protagonist, the highly-anticipated drama enjoys a stellar cast including Mrunal Thakur, Mouni Roy, Chunkey Panday, Maniesh Paul, Jimmy Shergill, Rakesh Bedi, Ali Asgar, Kubbra Sait, Rohit Saraf, Rajeev Khandelwal, Nitish Nirmal, and Sreeleela, along with others. The title of the romantic-comedy-drama, 'Hain Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hain' has been derived from the song 'Ishq Sona Hai' from Dhawan's 1999 hit 'Biwi No.1,' starring Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Sushmita Sen in the lead. Produced by Ramesh Taurani under the banner of TIPS, the release date for 'Hain Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hain' has not been disclosed yet. Over and above this, Varun will once again be seen sharing screen space with Janhvi in Shashank Khaitan's 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.' These two were earlier paired on-screen in the 2023 romantic entertainer, 'Bawaal'. Sanya Malhotra, Abhinav Sharma, Maniesh Paul, and Manini Chadha are also a part of the project's pivotal cast. Pooja was last seen in the romantic action drama film 'Retro' by Karthik Subbaraj. The film stars Suriya and Pooja in the lead roles. In the film, Paarivel 'Paari' Kannan, an orphan raised by a gangster, faces betrayal and a violent cult as he searches for his true origins, fulfils a prophecy, and tries to reunite with his lost love, Rukmini. Meanwhile, Pooja revealed her favourite homesick remedy. Being an actor means staying away from home for long periods of time, and everyone ends up inventing their own way of overcoming their feeling of being homesick. Through her latest Instagram post, actress Pooja Hegde shared that one of her favorite homesick remedies is to enjoy a hot cup of tea with some yummy Parle-G biscuits. The 'Retro' actress dropped a clip on her Instagram handle, where she was seen enjoying this beloved combo. She was heard saying in the background, 'Simple joys to make me feel like I am at home'. Indo-Asian News Service
Gulf Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Rakul Preet shares her traffic woes: Didn't move an inch in an hour
Actress Rakul Preet Singh has showcased her frustration over getting stuck in a heavy traffic jam in Mumbai and shared that her car didn't even move an inch in an hour. Rakul Preet took to Instagram Stories to share a sneak-peek of the traffic jam she was caught in, showing a long queue of cars stretching out in both directions. 'Never been stuck in such a traffic jam in my life .. what's happening mumbai .. one hour and we haven't moved an inch,' Rakul wrote as the caption. The actress did not share details about where she was coming from. However, on June 11, the actress shared a moment from her wellness routine. She posted a video of herself walking barefoot in a garden. Taking to Instagram Stories, she dropped a calming video of herself walking barefoot on a lush green garden, urging her followers to do the same. She wrote, 'Grounding or walking bare feet has many many and find yourself a garden to do so Atleast once a week #connect with nature.' On the professional front, the 34-year-old actress will next be seen in the upcoming romantic comedy 'De De Pyaar De 2,' the sequel to the 2019 box office hit. She will once again step into the role of Ayesha Khurana, with Ajay Devgn also reprising his character, Ashish Mehra. Actor R. Madhavan joins the cast as Dev Khurana, Ayesha's father. The sequel, helmed by director Anshul Sharma, brings back familiar faces including Tabu, Jimmy Shergill, Alok Nath, and Inayat Sood from the original film. Additionally, Tamannaah Bhatia and Prakash Raj will be seen in special cameo roles. 'De De Pyaar De 2 'is scheduled to release on November 14. She was last seen in 'Mere Husband Ki Biwi', a romantic comedy film written and directed by Mudassar Aziz. The film also stars Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar. Meanwhile, Rakul took to social media to share a serene moment from her wellness routine. She posted a video of herself walking barefoot in a garden. Promoting the practice of grounding, she encouraged everyone to reconnect with nature and experience its healing benefits at least once a week. Taking to Instagram Stories, the 'Thank God' actress dropped a calming video of herself walking barefoot on a lush green garden, urging her followers to do the same. In the caption, Singh also highlighted the benefits of the practice. She wrote, 'Grounding or walking bare feet has many many and find yourself a garden to do so Atleast once a week #connect with nature.' The actress' latest post about promoting the practice of grounding aligns with the eco-conscious message she shared earlier on World Environment Day. In the post, she had expressed her belief in giving back to the planet, acknowledging that nature provides everything one needs to live a great life. 'The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest. Don't just celebrate — Act. Plant. Recycle. Protect,' Rakul wrote as the caption. Indo-Asian News Service
Gulf Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Justin Bieber shares new pictures of baby with concealed face
Singer-songwriter Justin Bieber may not be very active professionally, but on the personal front, his life seems to be cruising propelled by eternal bliss. The singer is enjoying fatherhood with his little one. Recently, the 'Let Me Love You' singer, 31, shared adorable snaps of himself holding his son Jack Blues, 9 months, at home, reports 'People' magazine. While the baby boy's face can't be seen in any of the photos, some of the pictures show the two near a pool and inside the house. "Ay bay bay", the singer captioned the photo. Bieber and his model-entrepreneur wife Hailey Bieber, 27, welcomed their first baby together in August 2024, with the 'Beauty and a Beat' singer announcing the news on Instagram. "Welcome home Jack Blues Bieber', he wrote in an Instagram post. As per 'People', Hailey posted the same photo to her Instagram Stories soon afterwards with the child's name and a teddy bear and blue heart emoji. Pattie Mallette, Bieber's mom, tweeted, "Congratulations @justinbieber & Hailey. I love you forever Baby Jack'. The Canadian singer and songwriter recently posted an adorable snap of himself lounging with his feet up as his son held onto his leg. Bieber's son's arm can be seen in the photo, covered up in a blue and white onesie. In the caption, the 'Sorry' singer simply put a kissy winking face emoji. On Thursday, May 29, the singer uploaded a spring-filled Instagram carousel. In the first photo, Bieber balanced Jack on top of his head, although the infant's face was not shown. Bieber wore an all-black sweatsuit while looking away from the camera. In another photo featuring the little one, a shirtless Bieber sat on an outside seat while looking at his son lying down in black and white checkered shorts. Baby Jack's face was also not shown in the picture. Indo-Asian News Service
Gulf Today
13-06-2025
- General
- Gulf Today
22-year-old Manipuri air hostess among crew killed in Air India crash
Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma, 22, hailing from Manipur's Thoubal, was a member of the cabin crew of the London-bound Air India flight, carrying over 240 passengers, that crashed shortly after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday. Family members and officials of the Manipur government are trying to collect the details of Sharma, as there was no information on her fate, as per local media in Imphal. Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and former Chief Minister N Biren Singh expressed shock and grief over the plane crash. "The Hon'ble Governor of Manipur has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic and shocking incident of an aircraft crash that occurred during a flight from Ahmedabad to London. He has prayed to the Almighty for the speedy recovery of all those injured in this unfortunate mishap," the Raj Bhavan said on its X handle. Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma poses for a photograph in Air India attire. Biren Singh, in an X post, said: "I am deeply shocked and grieved by the tragic Air India flight crash near Meghaninagar, Ahmedabad, this afternoon. The aircraft, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London, carried 242 people on board. This heartbreaking incident has shaken the entire nation. My thoughts and prayers are with all those on board and their families during this unimaginably difficult time." Chief Ministers of all northeastern states – Assam (Himanta Biswa Sarma), Tripura (Manik Saha), Arunachal Pradesh (Pema Khandu), Meghalaya (Conrad K. Sangma), Nagaland (Neiphiu Rio), Mizoram (Lalduhoma) – in separate posts in their X handles expressed deep shock over the plane crash. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner (VT-ANB), on its way to London, with 242 people on board, including two pilots and 10 cabin crew, crashed a few minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Flight operations at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, were temporarily suspended after the accident, but resumed after a few hours. Indo-Asian News Service
