Mumbai/New Delhi – Amid ongoing tensions in West Asia, the Government of India and Indian missions abroad are actively engaged in efforts to safely evacuate Indian citizens. Multiple alternative routes are being used to facilitate their return. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, around 244,000 Indians have returned safely to the country since the conflict began on February 28. To bring back those stranded in war-affected areas, the Indian government is maintaining close contact with top leadership across West Asia and the Middle East, while Indian missions overseas are operating fully in “mission mode.” Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, speaking at an inter-ministerial briefing on March 17, said that approximately 700 Indian nationals have reached Armenia and Azerbaijan via land routes from Iran, from where they are returning to India. He added, “All 284 pilgrims who had gone to Iran have also safely reached Armenia. Out of these, 130 pilgrims will arrive in Delh...