The age of passive aggressive tech pulls modern employees into a loop where cross-checking previous conversations to understand the tone and structure of texts before sending a new message becomes necessary. If a conversation over text requires more than four exchanges, get on a quick phone call. Hearing the human voice provides the clarity no emoticon can give
NRI (Kerala) Commission’s exclusive portal for expats to be launched soon
The modern portal has been designed for expatriates to precisely track the live status of their grievances. They can do the follow up also seamlessly. Expats can file their complaints online from their country of residence without having to visit the commission’s office in person
Ten Indian sailors released from Iranian jail
The sailors were on the MV Harbour Phoenix when they were detained, arrested and kept in custody in Iran after the vessel’s interception near Jask Port in July 2025. No specific reason was stated for their arrest
NRI watch: Indian-origin mother and son get elected as mayors in the UK at the same time
Parveen Rani and her 23-year-old son Tushar Kumar assumed their mayoral positions, marking a rare civic milestone for the family, hailing from Haryana’s Rohtak
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Chennai court quashes money laundering case against NRI businessman Ahmed Buhari
It all began in 2018 when the Central Bureau of Investigation registered an FIR against Buhari for cheating and corruption, following allegations by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
NRI deposit flow impacted by Middle East conflict, say banking experts
In the middle of the Iran war in March this year, overseas Indians had made net withdrawals of nearly $2 billion from their domestic bank accounts. The outstanding NRI deposits stood at $165.65 billion at the end of March against $167.58 billion a month ago
NRI advantage: Gold jewellery sales surge in the UAE
According to the revised rules, NRI women can carry up to 40 grams of gold jewellery duty free into India; men are allowed to carry up to 20 grams. NRIs stand to gain as those travelling through the UAE or living there can make the best use of India’s baggage allowance rules
Under CEPA, Indian exports to the UAE increase by 30% and UAE exports to India by 41%
Business leaders, policymakers, trade experts, investors and industry stakeholders gather in Dubai to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the landmark India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Participants highlight CEPA's positive impact on market access, supply chain resilience, investment flows, and overall business confidence
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Emirates NBD to take over India’s RBL Bank
The milestone clears the path for the imminent completion of a transaction that represents one of the most significant cross-border investment in India’s financial services sector, according to Emirates NBD. RBL Bank confirmed the proposed investment of around $3 billion, saying it would unlock new opportunities both domestically and globally
India–UAE economic relationship: Recommendations for businesses and policymakers to accelerate cross-border retail and consumer trade
At an event in Dubai, a strategic report was launched which highlighted the fact that companies which relied on standardised market-entry models often struggled to scale, while those investing in local capabilities, researched partnerships, and tailored operating models outperformed
NRI quota admissions through Maharashtra’s Common Entrance Test fall by 92%
The revised ordinance on June 25, 2025 narrowed the definition of ‘NRI’ to mean that candidates based in India cannot be admitted under the NRI quota when being sponsored by relatives such as uncles and aunts
NRI Watch: Right-fitting senior Indian homeownership
For older people with an empty nest, an oversized home in the wrong area becomes a source of depression and regret. Depression because large empty spaces echo the past far more efficiently than smaller ones, and regret because the cost - both financially and in terms of effort - are no longer justified
Drone attack on UAE nuclear plant; no injuries, no radiation, say authorities
The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) confirmed that the fire did not affect the safety of the power plant or the readiness of its essential systems, and that all units are operating as normal
PM Modi condemns Iranian attacks during meeting with UAE President
His Highness and Prime Minister Modi reviewed the significant progress in collaboration across sectors that support both countries’ development priorities, particularly the economy, investment, energy, space, food security, technology, and artificial intelligence
India-UAE ties get major boost as Modi visits UAE, meets Sheikh Mohamed
As the aircraft carrying Prime Minister Modi entered UAE airspace, it was met by a formation of military aircraft. The squadron leader requested permission to escort the aircraft to the airport in a gesture of welcome
NRI Watch: Why global Indians are betting big on India’s real estate transformation
Amid geopolitical instability, inflationary pressures in advanced economies, volatile equity markets, and slowing global growth, India continues to remain one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies. The real estate sector alone currently supports nearly 70 million jobs, making it the country’s second-largest employer after agriculture