More than 66 per cent of 1.34 crore NRIs live in Gulf countries: RTI replyMore than 66% of India's 1.34 crore Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) live in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Bah...
27 Jul, 2023, 07.17 PM IST
Indians are leaving the country in droves. Here's where they are headed and whyAccording to the 'International Migration 2020 Highlights', by the Population Division of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs ...
09 Jan, 2023, 12.25 PM IST
106 PFI functionaries arrested during nationwide raidsThe raids were conducted in Andhra Pradesh (5 raids), Assam (9), Delhi (3), Karnataka (20), Kerala (22), Madhya Pradesh (4), Maharashtra (2...
23 Sep, 2022, 06.10 PM IST
Pallonji Mistry passes away at 93; Here’s all you need to know about the Phantom of the Bombay HousePallonji Mistry, the Indian-born billionaire has passed away in Mumbai at the age of 93. Here's everything you need to know about the Phant...
28 Jun, 2022, 02.06 PM IST
Over 51,000 Indians born in 170 countries in 2020; 10,817 died abroadAs many as 51,089 children were born in 170 countries of which 16,469 were born in UAE, and 6,074 were born in Saudi Arabia in 2020, the re...
05 May, 2022, 05.05 PM IST
France issues arrest warrant for disgraced auto tycoon Carlos GhosnThe Ghosn warrant is based on an investigation opened in 2019 into money laundering and abuse of company assets reportedly over millions in...
22 Apr, 2022, 05.19 PM IST
Check veracity of reports on Delhi riots or anti-CAA protests funding: OmanThe Delhi Police, in its investigation in the Delhi riots case in February 2020, has alleged that funds received from Oman and the UAE in J...
15 Jul, 2020, 08.01 AM IST
India’s key West Asian partner Oman: voice of peace and moderation for centuriesThis pluralistic character of Oman brought it closer to India resulting in wide-ranging strategic partnership. Oman is India’s oldest strat...
07 Jul, 2020, 04.08 PM IST
India to expand scope of repatriation to Russia, Germany, Thailand, France, Spain, Uzbekistan and KazakhstanIndia's running 64 flights from May 7 to May 13 to bring back about 15,000 stranded Indians.
09 May, 2020, 02.23 PM IST
Indians not singled out: Omanisation launched three decades backIt is no doubt that Oman among all other countries in Gulf employ more Indians in advisory role in government sector due to deep ties betwe...
05 May, 2020, 07.49 PM IST
Fake anti-India tweet on behalf of Omani royalty: Growing trend to play spoilsport in GulfET has reliably learnt that such fake twitter handles have sprung up across the Gulf allegedly at the behest of a foreign security agency w...
22 Apr, 2020, 11.29 PM IST
India announces national mourning for its close friend Sultan Qaboos of OmanAs a mark of respect the Indian government has decided that there will be one day’s state mourning on January 13 throughout India. National...
12 Jan, 2020, 10.45 PM IST
Qatar passes landmark law to grant permanent residency to expatsExpats will be given priority after locals for military and public jobs and would be allowed to own property and run commercial activities ...
03 Aug, 2017, 03.11 PM IST
Government's online visa facility a hit; 22,000 visas issued in a monthOnline visa facility is applicable for visitors traveling to India for recreation, short duration medical treatment and casual business vis...
01 Jan, 2015, 10.59 AM IST
- PM rolls out red carpet for overseas Indians
Prime Minister Manmohan on Thursday Singh announced a slew of policy measures for the benefit of overseas Indians.
09 Jan, 2009, 04.37 AM IST
- India takes steps to safeguard expats' interest
Government signed a string of labour and social security agreements with other nations to safeguard the interests of expatriates who remitt...
27 Dec, 2008, 10.43 AM IST
- 'Rising inflation in Gulf forces employees to look elsewhere'
The disparity was most pronounced in Qatar, with a perceived average cost of living spike of 38%, 22% higher than salary increases. Dial re...
25 Feb, 2008, 04.43 PM IST