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India issues travel advisory for Venezuela after recent developments; shares emergency helpline details |

India has in a travel advisory advised its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Venezuela, as the situation is becoming increasingly tense after recent developments in the country. The advisory was issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on January 3, 2026, as the situation in the South American country continues to be volatile.India’s…

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Helpline numbers released after Indian pilgrims killed in Saudi bus crash: Owaisi requests govt to bring back bodies – What we know so far | India News

NEW DELHI: A tragic bus accident in Saudi Arabia has left 42 Umrah pilgrims feared dead, mostly Indians, with officials confirming that only one person survived. The passenger bus collided with a diesel tanker early Monday while traveling from Mecca to Medina.Most passengers were reportedly asleep when the crash occurred around 1.30 am IST. Several…

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Mecca-Medina bus crash: Control room set up in Jeddah – here are the helpline numbers | India News

NEW DELHI: The Indian government, following the tragic bus accident near Medina in Saudi Arabia that reportedly killed 42 passengers, has released emergency helpline numbers to assist families. The Consulate General of India in Jeddah has activated a 24×7 control room, with the following contact details: 8002440003 (toll free), 0122614093, 0126614276, 0556122301 (WhatsApp).The crash occurred…

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GST 2.0 complaint portal: National Consumer Helpline gets almost 3,000 complaints; ministry ‘keeping watch on this’

Since the implementation of GST 2.0, the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) has received nearly 3,000 complaints related to the tax cuts, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said on Monday.“Everyday, we are receiving complaints. So far, we have received close to 3,000 consumer complaints. We are sending them to the CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes…

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‘Bored of home meals’: Ahmedabad sisters beaten by drunk mom for ordering food online; call helpline | Ahmedabad News

AHMEDABAD: Two girls approached the Abhayam women’s helpline on Wednesday, alleging that their mother had beaten them. The issue arose when they ordered a meal from an online app because they were bored with the meals at home. The counsellors later placed the girls in the custody of their grandparents.“When a team reached the spot,…

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