Can you use UPI abroad? Here’s what Indian travellers must know about charges, limits and security risksIndian travellers are increasingly using UPI abroad for convenient payments, but understanding its limitations and risks is crucial. While ...
29 May, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Actor Madhavan admires the company that just paid two and half months of extra salary to employees despite challenging timesActor R Madhavan shared news of Emirates Group's remarkable achievement. The Dubai-based airline gave employees a 20-week salary bonus. Thi...
22 May, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
NRI investors eye leaseback and managed home models amid currency advantageNRIs are shifting from emotional, passive ownership of Indian real estate to more deliberate, outcome-driven investment. Driven by a weaker...
17 May, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Flying via Dubai? New ticket refund rules for delays and other consumer rights you must knowNew consumer rights rules for air travel in Dubai took effect on April 28, 2026, empowering passengers with clearer information on ticket p...
04 May, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
BJP Spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill requests MEA intervention to help stranded Sikh couples in TehranBJP Spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill said on Thursday, requested the Ministry of External Affairs to assist several elderly Iranian Sikh coupl...
30 Apr, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Turkish Airlines suspends flights to 23 cities — check the full list and if you are affectedTurkish Airlines has stopped flights to 23 cities due to fuel problems and war impact. Many routes are paused for now and may start later t...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
India steps up outreach as it tracks safety of nationals in Gulf and West AsiaThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has intensified its monitoring of the evolving situation across the Gulf and West Asia, prioritizing...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
From Paris to Phuket: The new logic guiding Indian summer travelIndian summer travel plans are shifting. Due to Middle East tensions and rising airfares, long-haul trips to Europe and the US are being re...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
UAE hotels find peace in war, go for renovations and upgradesPremium hotels in Dubai are undertaking renovations. This is happening due to a slowdown in tourist numbers. Some hotels will close for up ...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
HNIs eye Greece residency as alternative to Dubai optionAffluent Indians are increasingly eyeing Greece as a destination for permanent residency. The motivations behind this trend include evolvin...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Dubai limits foreign flights until May 31, letters show, hitting Indian airlines hardestDubai has limited foreign airlines to one daily flight until May 31 due to the Iran crisis, impacting Indian carriers who planned numerous ...
10 Apr, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Middle East crisis sparks a new fear: Not being able to flyAmid rising tensions linked to the Gulf War, concerns over air travel are shifting from fear of flying to fear of not flying at all. Sudden...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
NRI term insurance demand doubles in two years; younger buyers drive growthDemand for term insurance among Non-Resident Indians has doubled in two years, with a 35% month-on-month surge following West Asian tension...
09 Apr, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Visa processing startup Atlys announces Esop buyback worth Rs 4 croreAtlys conducted its first Esop buyback worth Rs 4 crore, allowing eligible employees to sell up to 25% of their vested stock options. The s...
08 Apr, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Qatar halts a visa service for Pakistanis after tightening of visa rules by Saudi Arabia and UAEQatar has suspended its visa-on-arrival facility for Pakistani nationals, requiring travelers to obtain visas in advance due to regional te...
02 Apr, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
IndiGo to launch direct Delhi–Colombo flights from March 29, expands Sri Lanka networkIndiGo is launching direct flights from Delhi to Colombo on March 29, operating six times weekly. This expansion enhances travel options be...
27 Mar, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Flying from UAE today? What travellers should know as heavy rain may impact flight schedulesHeavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds have caused significant delays and disruptions to airport operations across the UAE since March...
27 Mar, 2026, 01.54 PM IST