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14 December,2024 12:42 PM ISTThe Government of India has successfully evacuated 75 Indian nationals from Syria due to the recent unrest in the country. This evacuation was carried out with coordination between the Indian embassies in Damascus and Beirut, after carefully assessing the security situation and responding to requests from Indian citizens in Syria. One of the evacuees, Ravi Bhushan, shared his terrifying experience after being brought back to safety. Speaking to ANI, he described the alarming conditions he faced in Syria. The evacuation aimed to ensure the safety and well-being of Indian citizens caught in the crisis, as the situation in the country worsened, and the government worked to bring them home amidst growing concerns.... [Read More]
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10 December,2024 11:45 AM ISTBrian Thompson, CEO of United Healthcare was fatally shot on December 4 outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel. New York City Police described the incident as a ‘brazen, targeted attack’ attack by gunman who had been lying in wait for him. Detectives have submitted potential DNA evidence from the scene for testing, according to a law enforcement official; CNN reported. NYPD investigators are narrowing down the suspect’s identity, sources say; reported by CNN. On December 05, The NYPD announced a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction. In a significant development, FBI offered up to $50,000 reward for tips on United Healthcare CEO shooting suspect. ... [Read More]
07 December,2024 05:03 PM ISTAmid the increasing dangers due to the Syrian civil war, MEA on Dec 06 issued a travel advisory for Syria and advised Indian nationals to avoid travel until further notice. While advising Indian nationals, MEA asked them to be in contact with the Indian Embassy in Damascus and said “leave by the earliest”. Earlier during PC, MEA spox informed that there are around 90 Indian nationals in Syria, including 14 working in various UN Organizations. Warning from MEA comes in light of the situation prevailing in Syria, which poses significant risks to travelers. Syrian rebels made a major development on Dec 06 after they claimed to reach the key city of Homs a strategic town for President Bashar al-Assad. It was the third major city, after Aleppo and Hama in the northwest and center, to fall out of Assad`s control in a week. The latest escalation in the Syrian civil war comes after years that was largely dormant for years. The conflict began in 2011, after Assad moved to stamp out peaceful pro-democracy protests during the Arab Spring. ... [Read More]
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