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MEA still says “exercise caution” for the US. Israel does not belong on a casual shortlist
The live advisory strip is the Government of India talking. We repeat it on every country page.
Thursday, 27 August 2026 · Ministry of External Affairs · 3 min read
As of the current compilation on this newsroom’s advisory hub: United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, Australia and Singapore are Normal. The United States is Exercise caution. Israel is Reconsider travel. Students do not get extra marks for ignoring that last line.
What this means: register on MADAD. Save 1800 11 3090. Know the local emergency number before the flight, not after the first night bus. A QS rank is not a security guarantee. We will keep the MEA status on every country page until the Ministry moves it.
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