Hidden world beneath the Persian Gulf? Scientists say a lost freshwater oasis may have sheltered early humansNew research suggests the Persian Gulf was once a green landscape. Underground aquifers may have fed freshwater springs, creating a habitab...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
India's next billion dollars from abroad may depend on easier visasIndia's record remittance boom faces a new long-term challenge as tighter immigration policies in developed economies threaten the pipeline...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
- Six Saudi tankers turn away from Gulf of Aden, ship-tracking data shows
The tankers, which were empty of cargo after returning from destinations in Asia, were sailing in formation towards southern Africa, rath...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
EbixCash World Money's perpetual RBI licence brings trade and family remittances within reach of millionsUnder RBI's revised FEMA framework, EbixCash World Money can now move trade payments up to ₹25 lakh and family maintenance remittances, ope...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
For more than 400 years, the Gulf of Maine has anchored New England's fishing heritage; today, warming waters are bringing black sea bass into one of the planet's fastest-warming marine ecosystemsOcean warming allows black sea bass to expand their range northward. These fish mature faster in colder northern waters, impacting assessme...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
How Iran is widening its pressure campaign to force US concessionsIran is pursuing a strategy of calibrated escalation to raise the economic and strategic costs for the US and its allies by threatening the...
03 Aug, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Trump's closest Gulf allies are frustrated with his Iran war strategy: ReportGulf nations are frustrated by the lack of a clear US strategy against Iran, fearing further strikes on their energy facilities. While the ...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
The modern odyssey of studying abroad: Why parents need a CFO's mindsetIndian parents now manage multi-year budgets for overseas education expenses. They meticulously track currency exchange rates and various a...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Biryanis, pulaos and the mandi mysteryPratibha Karan, in her book Biryani, briskly explains the difference between biryani and pulao. Biryanis layer rice with other ingredients ...
02 Aug, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
Indian Oil rules out shift from Gulf crude despite regional conflictIndian Oil Corp will continue using Gulf crude, it said citing freight advantages and refinery configurations. The company anticipates no i...
01 Aug, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influenceGulf Arab states are seeking China's economic influence over Iran to secure vital shipping lanes. They are frustrated with Washington's per...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Gold pulled India back from the edge of crisis 35 years agoThirty-five years after India pledged 67 tonnes of gold to avert a balance of payments crisis, the episode remains one of the defining mome...
30 Jul, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Higher crude oil prices could hit India's fiscal health, finance ministry saysIndia's finance ministry warns of rising crude oil prices impacting fiscal and trade balances. Persistent geopolitical tensions in West Asi...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
India urges de-escalation in West Asia, condemns Strait of Hormuz attacksIndia voiced deep concern over escalating West Asian hostilities and maritime attacks. The nation strongly condemned recent attacks on vess...
29 Jul, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
Higher FCNR and NRE FD interest rates: This bank revises NRE rates to 7.60% and FCNR rates to 7.40%; check detailsAU Small Finance Bank has raised interest rates on FCNR(B) and NRE fixed deposits. These new rates are effective from July 27, 2026, for sp...
28 Jul, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Gulf Lloyds shares set for market debut today. Here's what GMP suggests ahead of listingGulf Lloyds (India) is set to debut on the BSE SME platform on July 27, with grey market premium (GMP) trends indicating a largely flat lis...
27 Jul, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Two fugitives deported to India from Gulf nationsThe CBI has successfully facilitated the deportation of two fugitives from Gulf countries. Muhammedali Kanneer Palliyalil, wanted for murde...
25 Jul, 2026, 12.52 AM IST