Karnataka to set up NRI, public grievance departments; eyes overseas investmentsKarnataka is establishing new departments for Non-Resident Indians and public grievances. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar aims to boost NRI in...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
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
- Govt exploring option of using IAF for transportation of NEET retest papers
The Indian government is considering using the Indian Air Force to transport NEET-UG exam papers for the retest scheduled on June 21. This ...
29 May, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
NEET leak: If PM respects parliamentary committees, then he must remove Pradhan, says DigvijayaCongress MP Digvijaya Singh has demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. This comes after the NEET-UG 2026 ...
18 May, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Can NRIs use Indian mobile numbers abroad for banking? OTP delays, SIM deactivation and account access issues, know what to doNRIs managing finances abroad often face OTP issues with their Indian mobile numbers. While banks are increasingly supporting international...
08 May, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
US ends investigation into claims WhatsApp chats aren’t privateA US agency abruptly closed an investigation into claims that Meta Platforms can access encrypted WhatsApp messages. A Commerce Department ...
29 Apr, 2026, 08.23 AM IST
ED chargesheets UK national in probe against Videocon GroupThe Enforcement Directorate has filed charges against Sachin Dev Duggal, a British citizen, in a major bank loan fraud case involving the V...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns after Ahmedabad crash, airspace closure trouble Tata-owned carrierAir India CEO Campbell Wilson has resigned. The Tata-owned airline faces mounting losses. Projections show significant financial challenges...
07 Apr, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
TRAI begins free streaming TV regulation consultations after MIB reference, flags regulatory gapsIndia's telecom regulator TRAI is proposing new rules for streaming services like FAST. This aims to create a level playing field with trad...
07 Apr, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Over 20 Indian workers died abroad daily in last 5 years, most in Gulf nations: Government dataShocking data reveals over 20 Indian workers died daily abroad in the last five years. Most fatalities occurred in Gulf countries like the ...
02 Apr, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
India recorded over 16,000 grievances from citizens abroad in 2024–25Indians living abroad filed over 16,000 complaints between January 2024 and November 2025. Most distress calls came from Gulf nations, with...
12 Dec, 2025, 01.56 PM IST
Agencies to probe overseas branches of Indian banksInvestigating agencies probing whether the ‘lackadaisical attitude’ of a number of officials of such banks was borne out of ‘laxity’ or ‘co...
19 Feb, 2018, 07.35 AM IST
Government gets 787 complaints from Indian labourers in Qatar787 complaints were received by the Indian Mission in Qatar up to March 7, while the number stood at 414 in Kuwait up to January this year.
09 Mar, 2016, 03.34 PM IST
7,432 complaints of exploitation of Indian workers in GulfSushma Swaraj said most of the complaints were addressed by the Indian missions by taking up with the concerned foreign authorities.
02 Dec, 2015, 02.28 PM IST
Govt steps have helped reduce problems of NRIs in Gulf: Vayalar RaviListing the steps taken, he said several social security agreements have been signed with these countries.
08 Jan, 2014, 09.06 PM IST
- Laws soon to protect workers abroad
The govt aims to put in place a robust mechanism to save job-seeking emigrants from exploitation.
07 Nov, 2006, 03.55 PM IST
- Give legal cover to NRI brides: NCW
The National Commission for Women has asked the govt to ensure legal protection to NRI brides.
20 Jun, 2006, 12.00 AM IST