Podcast: Executive Editor Simran Sodhi says the Modi government's friendly ties with both Iran and Israel put the country in a better position to tide over the crisis
NRI alert: CBSE launches alternative assessment scheme for Class XII students in the Middle East
Schools have been asked to submit scores from three internal assessments - the quarterly exam, the half-yearly exam and the pre-board exam. The highest score among these will be taken as the final result
New Income Tax rule for UAE-based NRIs from April 1, 2026
NRIs applying for PAN card must submit many relevant documents, in addition to Aadhaar, following the removal of Aadhaar-only application method
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NRI updates: Indian national killed in Iranian attack on Kuwait power station
Confirming the death of the Indian worker, Ministry spokesperson Fatima Jawhar Hayat said that emergency response teams were assigned to the site soon after the strikes to manage the situation there
NRI mental health: Why awareness of self-harm should be more than for just a month
Most people engaging in acts of self-harm go to great lengths to try to hide it from those around them. Wearing long sleeves in very hot weather, making excuses for visible marks, limiting social interactions, and even avoiding outdoor activities communicate that self-injury isn’t a public performance, but a private battle
Dubai’s property market remains resilient and has long-term gains for NRIs despite Iran crisis
Dubai’s residential real estate demand is not driven by tourism alone. The city’s large expatriate population and international investors continue to provide a stable base of housing demand
NRI among two killed in Iranian missile attack on UAE
The victims of such attacks so far are nationals of countries, including the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka
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സി ജെ റോയ്: ദുരൂഹതകൾ തീരാത്ത ദുരന്തം
ആദായ നികുതി വകുപ്പ് വേണ്ടത്ര ജാഗ്രത പാലിച്ചില്ലെന്നും അവരുടെ റെയ്ഡിനിടെ റോയിക്ക് എങ്ങിനെ തോക്കു ലഭിച്ചെന്നു അന്വേഷിക്കണമെന്നും പിണറായി വിജയൻ; അമിത സമ്മർദം ഉണ്ടായെന്നു സഹോദരൻ ബാബു
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RBI data reveals a drop in NRI deposit flows by 25.86% in April-January 2026
The period between April and January 2026 showed a decline in the flow of money from overseas Indians into NRI deposit schemes when compared to the previous year. A noticeable fall from $14.31 billion last year to $10.61 billion this year was recorded
NRI alert: Schools and universities in the UAE for return to in-person learning
A School Reopening Parental Survey revealed mixed reactions from families, who were assured of hybrid learning options where students could continue their education without a break
NRI alert: Qatar’s remote work policy ends across sectors
Standard workplace operations have begun in full swing, even as authorities have emphasized the importance of the safety of employees, saying 'the highest level of protection' will be extended to them
NRI Watch: How the Hormuz effect can make your South Mumbai flat get pricier
Leading luxury developers reveal that NRIs contribute as much as 30% and above of their total sales value in premium and luxury projects. However, NRIs now face disrupted and delayed flight availability to India, among other things, to visit project sites and finalize property deals
NRI injured from debris after missile shot down over Abu Dhabi
The incident occurred in the Al Shawamekh area, according to authorities
NRI Watch: GCC States restrain and rethink as the Middle East conflict rages
The restraint being exhibited by the Gulf States, even as Iranian drones and missiles fly over the region, is to be appreciated. By refusing to get dragged into this war, the sagacity of the Gulf leaders is on display
‘Khalas! Enough!! How many times can a heart break for Lebanon?’
What is left of Lebanon? Invasions by neighboring countries, a civil war fueled by outside powers, years of occupation, the collapse of institutions, the bankruptcy of the country, the Beirut explosion, and now again the shadow of war and displacement
NRI alert: ‘Do not believe claims and reports on capital movement restrictions by the UAE’
The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has called on the public and media to verify information circulated on different platforms about the UAE preventing foreign investors from transferring or disposing of their funds