India, March 2 -- Eighty-four MBA students and four faculty members from Indira School of Business Studies (ISBS) in Pune are stranded in Dubai after escalating tensions in West Asia led to sudden airspace closures and widespread flight disruptions over the weekend. Additionally, ten other citizens are also stranded in Dubai, said Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi.

The group from ISBS had travelled to Dubai as part of a five-day academic study tour. According to institute officials, 44 students and faculty were scheduled to return to Pune on February 28, while the remaining 44 were to fly back on March 1. However, following the sharp escalation in the region and the subsequent suspension of several flight operations, both batches wer...