Stranded in War Shadows: 84 Pune Students Stuck in Dubai as Airspace Closes, Safety Concerns Rise

Published on: 01 Mar 2026 at 04:42 PM

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Stranded in War Shadows: 84 Pune Students Stuck in Dubai as Airspace Closes, Safety Concerns Rise

01 March 2026 | Pune/Dubai

Amid the bloody conflict between Iran and Israel, 84 MBA students from Pune’s Indira University are stranded in Dubai. These students had gone there on an academic trip, but couldn’t return to India due to airspace closures in the region. University Dean Janardan Pawar confirmed the students are safe and housed in local hotels. The institute is in constant touch with the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure their early return.

Dubai Airport Drone Incident

Tensions rose further when reports emerged of an Iranian drone crashing at Dubai International Airport, injuring four people and damaging the terminal. Following Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death, Iran has fired missiles and drones at Israel, UAE, Qatar, and other regional countries, severing all air links.

Surprising Scenes from Iran

Meanwhile, shocking images are emerging from within Iran. Reports and videos show people in several cities celebrating Khamenei’s death, dancing, and chanting ‘Death to Islamic Republic’. Iranian women are also coming out on streets without hijabs, expressing joy. Currently, the Indian government is preparing a strategy to safely evacuate its citizens and students stranded in Dubai.