India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, calls Red Sea escalation ‘totally unacceptable’India voiced deep concern regarding escalating Red Sea security and Houthi attacks on Saudi territory. The government condemned these strik...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Middle East tensions: Travel plans face fresh risks as Iran conflict persistsInternational SOS urged travelers to monitor Middle East developments closely. Saudi oil infrastructure was targeted, and Houthis seized Re...
12 Sep, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
World’s biggest handshake at BRICS: Can it shake the world order?Modi, Xi and Putin’s BRICS meeting carries symbolic weight, but its impact will depend on deliverables. An expanded, divided BRICS faces in...
12 Sep, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Bilats, brush-bys, pull-asides: The secret art of summitry at BRICSThe BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi will showcase the art of summit diplomacy, from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s key bilaterals wit...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
Returning to India from the UK? Capital gains and inheritance tax may still applyNon-resident Indians should note that leaving the UK doesn't automatically terminate tax residency. Retaining connections might keep your t...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Ebola travel restrictions: India, Canada, UAE and other countries tighten entry rulesNations worldwide are enacting stricter travel rules to curb disease spread. India launched an online health declaration portal for interna...
29 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Presumptive taxation for professionals: The 50% rule remains-but what changes for deductions and losses under the new tax Act?The 50% presumptive taxation rule for professionals largely continues under the new Income-tax Act. However, Section 58(4) introduces a wid...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
UAE eVisa guide for GCC residents: Who can apply and how to get the entry permitGCC residents can now apply for an electronic entry permit before traveling. This UAE eVisa allows eligible expatriates a stay of up to thi...
03 Aug, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Flying from India to the UAE? Know these baggage restrictions on food, medicines and other itemsTravelers from India to the UAE must check airline and customs regulations before packing. Certain food items like copra and poppy seeds ar...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
16 Indians, including 10 seafarers, killed in Middle East conflict: GovtSixteen Indian nationals, including ten seafarers, have died in the Middle East conflict this year. Seventy-five Indians sustained injuries...
31 Jul, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
UAE flight cancellations today: US-Iran conflict impacts Kuwait, Saudi Arabia routes as airlines adjust schedulesCheck the latest UAE flight cancellations as some routes face disruptions. Services to Kuwait and parts of Saudi Arabia are most affected b...
19 Jul, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
India withdraws 2017 travel restriction notification for Yemen, continues to advise against non-essential travelThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has withdrawn the 2017 Gazette notification that imposed travel restrictions on Yemen, while continu...
13 Jul, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
UAE brings back nearly 500 stranded olden Visa holders as regional tensions disrupt flightsThe UAE has successfully facilitated the return of nearly 500 Golden Visa holders and residents stranded abroad due to regional travel disr...
16 Mar, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
Emirates to continue operating limited number of flights on March 3 and 4Emirates has suspended all scheduled flights to and from Dubai until March 4. This is due to ongoing airspace closures across the region. T...
03 Mar, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
What you can’t pack for your next flight from India to the UAEIndian travelers should be aware of UAE's strict regulations on luggage items. Common kitchen staples like copra and chilli powder face res...
10 Aug, 2025, 01.21 PM IST
UAE suspends visa-on-arrival service for Indian passengers with US, UK visas"The UAE authorities have decided to temporarily suspend the visa-on-arrival facility for passengers who are arriving from or been in India...
25 Aug, 2021, 10.44 AM IST
UAE extends restrictions on travellers from India till June 14“Emirates has suspended passenger flights from India until June 14, 2021. Furthermore, passengers who have transited through India in the l...
31 May, 2021, 09.29 AM IST