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West Asia War LIVE Updates: 52,000 Indians returned following partial opening of airspace

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said that over 52,000 Indians have returned to the country following the partial opening of the airspace across the region. Follow LIVE Updates here

Updated on : 08 March,2026 08:05 AM IST  |  Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Indians who had been stranded in the Middle East have started to return back to the country. File Pic/PTI

Indians who had been stranded in the Middle East have started to return back to the country. File Pic/PTI

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West Asia War LIVE Updates: IRGC unleashes 27th wave of Operation True Promise 4 with new solid-fuel missiles against US and Israeli targets

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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump grieves with families during return of soldiers killed in war in Middle East

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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Debris from aerial interception falls on vehicle in Dubai`s Al Barsha area, Pak driver killed

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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Obligation to protect our people, country: UAE President meets those injured in attacks

UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nayhan on Friday met five civilians who were injured amid tensions in West Asia and the Gulf region. He underlined that the UAE would continue to protect its people and the country, highlighting that they would emerge stronger than before. He made the remarks on Friday during his visit to check on the injured currently receiving treatment in the hospital: ANI

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