Celina Jaitly's detained brother says he doesn't want to contact her; Delhi High Court closes case Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, the brother of Bollywood actor Celina Jaitly, has been detained in the United Arab Emirates for over a year. He previously served in the Indian Army and participated in a UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. Celina Jaitly filed a petition with the Delhi High Court seeking directions to the Ministry of External Affairs to facilitate communication with her brother. During a consular access visit, Vikrant Jaitly informed the court that he does not wish to communicate with his sister and emphasized that decisions regarding his legal matters in the UAE should not be influenced by Celina Jaitly’s preferences. The court noted these statements and closed the petition, citing that Vikrant had repeatedly stated his intention to make legal decisions independently, in consultation with his wife. The court also recorded that Vikrant had refused pro bono legal assistance from the Khalid Almari law firm, despite the court’s directive to inform him of the offer. Additionally, the court acknowledged that the Indian Embassy in the UAE had already addressed Celina Jaitly’s request for regular contact with her brother. Celina Jaitly’s petition alleged that her brother was abducted from a mall in the UAE while working with a consultancy firm, in the presence of his wife. She had filed a complaint on the Union government’s MADAD Portal but claimed no updates were provided. She also stated she had approached the Indian Embassy and Consulate in Dubai without success. The court directed the central government to continue monitoring Vikrant’s case and provide legal assistance as needed.#united_arab_emirates #delhi_high_court #indian_embassy #celina_jaitly #vikrant_kumar_jaitly
Indian National Killed in Attack on U.S.-Owned Oil Tanker in Iraqi Waters An Indian national was killed in an attack by Iran on a U.S.-owned oil tanker, the Safesea Vishnu, which was operating near Iraq’s territorial waters. The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, when an Iranian "suicide" boat targeted the vessel off the Khor Al Zubair port. The attack resulted in the death of one Indian crew member, while the remaining 27 personnel aboard the tanker were rescued and transported to Basra, according to sources. The Safesea Vishnu, a crude oil tanker registered under the Marshall Islands flag, was attacked in the Persian Gulf region, which has seen heightened tensions amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The Indian embassy in Iraq confirmed the death of the Indian national and stated that 15 Indian crew members were among those rescued. The embassy emphasized its ongoing coordination with Iraqi authorities and its commitment to providing support to the affected sailors. Sources close to the shipping company expressed deep concern over the incident, urging the Indian government to strongly condemn the attack and take measures to safeguard Indian seafarers in the region. They highlighted that Indians constitute over 15% of the global seafaring workforce, making them vulnerable to such attacks regardless of the target vessel. The company’s representatives called for urgent action to prevent further casualties, noting that the attack could have broader implications for the safety of Indian nationals operating in conflict zones. The attack has drawn attention to the risks faced by maritime workers in the Persian Gulf, where tensions between regional powers have escalated.#iran #iraq #safesea_vishnu #khor_al_zubair #indian_embassy
