Rahul Tulpule (DXB)

Gratitude🙏

Harichandra Raosaheb Darekar from Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra is currently stranded in Bahrain and requires urgent assistance. Requesting Hon. @DrSJaishankar ji, @IndiaInBahrain and @MEAIndia to kindly look into the matter and extend necessary support to facilitate his safe and early return to India. Thank you.

Honoured and humbled to be personally mentioned & acknowledged in the Maharashtra assembly by Hon MLC Niranjan Davkhareji for the work our entire IPF Team put in for the #MahaHelpline UAE which supported repatriation of 1,200+ tourists in record 8-9 days. 🙏

@IPF_uae It was an honor to take on this responsibility entrusted by @CMOMaharashtra and an absolute proud feeling to lead and deliver the task with a team of such amazing, selfless and passionate colleagues at @IPF_Maharashtra

Thank you Hon. MLC Shri Niranjan Davkhareji for highlighting in the Asembly our teams efforts in leading IPF MahaHelpline to support and swiftly repatriate over 1200 stranded Maharashtra tourists back home from UAE @niranjandtweets @IPF_Maharashtra #MahaHelpline @CMOMaharashtra

Update/Advisory, 1700 hrs, March 13, 2026 • Almost 500 Indian nationals travelled on Qatar Airways flights to Kochi and other global destinations today. Qatar Airways facilitated transportation of mortal remains of two Indians (natural deaths) and accompanying family members to Kochi on humanitarian grounds. • Qatar airspace is only partially open and therefore limited flights are being operated by Qatar Airways. One flight to Mumbai is planned for operations by Qatar Airways on March 14. • Indian nationals who wish to travel from India to Qatar can take Qatar Airways flights which come back from India to Qatar. • Ambassador held another virtual meeting with Indian community organizations to brief them on efforts undertaken by the Embassy for the welfare of the community during the conflict situation. About 100 community members attended the briefing. Daily meetings have also been held with the apex Indian community organizations. • Indian community expressed gratitude to the leadership and people of Qatar for their efforts to ensure the well-being of all Qatar residents. The community reiterated that Qatar is their second home and they are both committed and resilient to face any situation in Qatar, in the spirit of friendship between India and Qatar. • Any emergency cases of travel or otherwise can be brought to the attention of the Embassy on helpline numbers or to Indian community organizations, ICC and ICBF. • Please note that Ministry of Interior has confirmed that the situation remains stable and services across vital sectors continue to operate normally. Competent Qatari authorities are closely monitoring all developments.

Important Advisory & Update for those stranded in Qatar

X (Twitter) Caption: IPF Maharashtra Council Convener Rahul Tulpule shares his reflections on the recent regional situation in the UAE and the inspiring community response supporting stranded travelers. #IPFMahaHelpline 🇦🇪🤝🇮🇳 @RahulTulpuleDXB @IPF_uae @CMOMaharashtra

From 1200 stranded tourists to just 23 within 8 days. The #MahaHelpline showed what coordinated community action can achieve during a crisis. Proud of the team and grateful for the support from authorities and volunteers. Thank you @zee24taasnews @salunkhereshma @SwetaParab

Salute..we are lucky and proud to be part of this amazing nation led by amazing leaders 🇦🇪. UAE our #Karmabhumi @

@RaviDadaChavan Thank you for the trust & opportunity to serve our people. 1200+ stranded passengers on March 2nd to just about 150 as of today. 6 days of over 20 Volunteers working day & night. We are almost there!! @CMOMaharashtra @Dev_Fadnavis @IPF_Maharashtra

परदेशात अडकलेला आपला प्रत्येक 'मराठी माणूस' लवकरच सुखरूप घरी परतेल ! इराण-इस्रायल संघर्षाच्या पार्श्वभूमीवर सध्या पश्चिम आशियावर जे संकट ओढवले आहे, त्यामुळे तिथे अडकलेले आपले बांधव आणि महाराष्ट्रात चिंतेत असलेले त्यांचे कुटुंबीय यांच्या भावनांची आम्हाला पूर्ण जाणीव आहे. संकटाच्या या काळात आदरणीय पंतप्रधान नरेंद्र मोदीजी यांच्या नेतृत्वातील केंद्र सरकार आणि आदरणीय मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्रजी फडणवीस यांच्या नेतृत्वातील भाजपा-महायुती सरकार आपल्या प्रत्येक नागरिकाच्या सुरक्षेसाठी प्रयत्नशील आहे. युएई मधील मराठी समुदायाने सुरू केलेल्या 'IPF MahaHelpline' विशेष मदत सेवेमुळे या संकटग्रस्तांना दिलासा मिळत आहे. 'IPF MahaHelpline' चे प्रमुख राहुल तुळपुळे यांच्यासह असणारे सर्व स्वयंसेवक रक्ताच्या नात्याप्रमाणे या संकटग्रस्तांच्या मदतीला धावून जात आहेत. या हेल्पलाईनच्या माध्यमातून १२००हून अधिक बांधवांना मदतीचा हात मिळाला आहे. युएई मधील ५ शहरांमध्ये विखुरलेल्या आपल्या लोकांसाठी निवास, भोजन आणि औषध, वाहतूक अशी प्रत्येक प्रकारची सोय करून त्यांना 'या संकटकाळात आपण सोबत आहोत' हा विश्वास दिला जात आहे. तसेच भारतीय दूतावास, IPF MahaHelpline आणि आपल्या सरकारच्या संयुक्त पुढाकारातून युएई मधील विविध विमानतळांवरून आणि ओमानमधील मस्कत येथून २ ते ६ मार्च या कालावधीत ८५० प्रवासी पुन्हा भारतात सुखरूप परतले आहेत. आदरणीय मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्रजी फडणवीस दुबईतील भारतीय दूतावास आणि 'IPF MahaHelpline' व्यवस्थापन समिती यांच्या सातत्याने संपर्कात आहेत. राज्याचे आपत्ती व्यवस्थापन मंत्री गिरीष महाजन यांनी त्यांच्यासोबत बैठक घेतली आहे. मी देखील 'IPF MahaHelpline' चे प्रमुख राहुल तुळपुळे यांच्याशी सातत्याने संपर्क ठेवून आहे. महाराष्ट्रातील प्रत्येक प्रवाशाला लवकरात लवकर आपल्या कुटुंबात आणण्यासाठी आमचे प्रयत्न सुरू आहेत. 'IPF MahaHelpline' (+971 50 365 4357) ही हेल्पलाईन महाराष्ट्र शासनाद्वारे मान्यताप्राप्त आहे. तेव्हा अद्याप कोणी प्रवासी संकटात सापडले असतील तर त्यांच्या नातेवाईकांनी कृपया त्वरित या क्रमांकावर व्हॉट्सॲप मेसेज द्वारे संपर्क साधावा. 'IPF MahaHelpline' आपल्याला त्वरित फोनद्वारे संपर्क साधतील. चिंता करू नका, संकट कितीही मोठे असले तरी संकटग्रस्तांच्या पाठीशी भाजपा परिवार खंबीरपणे उभा आहे. संकटात सापडलेला आपला प्रत्येक भारतीय लवकरच आपल्या मायदेशी परतेल. #IranIsraelConflict #IPFMahaHelpline #BJP4Maharashtra @RahulTulpuleDXB

A community that responds. 🇮🇳🤝🇦🇪 IPF Maha Helpline @IPF_uae @CMOMaharashtra @mieknathshinde @SunetraA_Pawar @Vaidyaj @RahulTulpuleDXB @girishdmahajan

Messages like these keeps u going. #MahaHelpline assisting 1200+ stranded tourists from maharashtra in UAE @CMOMaharashtra @IPF_Maharashtra

The Maharashtra government has issued a WhatsApp #MahaHelpline for those stranded in the Gulf. Please contact +97150 365 4357 if you currently need assistance. Thank you @Dev_Fadnavis ji, @girishdmahajan ji.

@Priyamvada227s We are happy to share that through the IPF MahaHelpline, we have sent back over 600 stranded tourists so far.. around 400-500 should also return in next feŵ days.

Maharashtra Govt is helping citizens stranded in Gulf countries (like Dubai/UAE) due to the war situation. CM Devendra Fadnavis is coordinating with Central Govt & agencies. Dedicated WhatsApp helpline: +97150 365 4357 Contact for assistance. #MahaHelpline (Also follow official Indian Embassy/Consulate handles in Abu Dhabi & Dubai for updates.) @Dev_Fadnavis

ADVISORY (March 05, 2026)

SpiceJet continues to operate multiple special flights from the UAE to India to support passenger travel during this time. Additional flights have been scheduled to ensure smoother connectivity. #FlySpiceJet #SpiceJet

Much awaited news !! Stranded passengers in UAE no more need to worry about expiration of their UAE Tourist visa @CMOMaharashtra #MahaHelpline

@kolhe_amol Good evening. Hon. Amolji, we are operating the MahaHelpline here. Could you request them to send DM on my twitter with their contact number

The urgent request for assistance regarding three Indian citizens from Pune, Maharashtra, currently stranded in Dubai, UAE, at the Hotel Park Regis Kris Kin. ​Due to unforeseen financial and logistical challenges, the following individuals are seeking urgent repatriation support to return to India ​Mr. Rajendra Ramesh Jadhav (Passport No: V8624932) ​Mrs. Sangita Rajendra Jadhav (Passport No: V8619456) ​Ms. Snehal Rajendra Jadhav (Passport No: V8624944) Requesting Hon. @DrSJaishankar ji, @MEAIndia, and @cgidubai to urgently provide the necessary logistical and consular support to ensure their safe return to India. ​@PMOIndia

IMPORTANT ADVISORY