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₹ 88 crore scam: Indian couple deported from the UAE
Avinash Rathod and his wife Vishakha Rathod, who investigators describe as the alleged mastermind of a ₹ 88-crore fraud, were issued a Red Notice on June 4, 2026. They both were arrested in the UAE, and taken into custody in Pune. Investigations are on
Indian ship hit by projectile near Yemeni waters; all 14 seafarers safe
Incidents of ships near Yemen being targeted by the Iran-backed Houthi group were reported earlier. But this incident does not confirm who launched the projectile
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Indian-origin businessman Satish Sanpal under the scanner in money laundering probe by UAE authorities
Dubai-based businessman and Desi Bling star Satish Sanpal and his wife Tabinda's assets have been attached and their bank accounts frozen by the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit. Investigations are on, though no court has announced charges against them
NRI alert: Kuwait launches KD150 fee to convert visit visas into residency permits
The amendment has added a new clause to Article 39, requiring applicants to pay KD150 when converting a visit entry visa into a regular residence permit. The new rules would come into effect soon after the amendments get published in the Official Gazette
Trump to cancel strikes on Iran pending rapid deal
In a post on the Truth Social platform, Trump claimed that the sides agreed to the “perimeters” of a potential deal that would include the "immediate, complete, and total" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear threat
NRI watch: US warns of complex security situation in Middle East; asks citizens to consider leaving
“The security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation,” the mission said on X. The US warned of flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures and other travel disruptions
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NRI wealth management: Property owners want to exit India and reinvest abroad
According to the Remittor Annual NRI Wealth Report 2026, NRIs are not selling because India's property market has weakened. They are doing so to reallocate wealth
NRI watch: Kuwait air defences intercept hostile drones amid ongoing Iranian attacks
In a statement carried by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the General Staff said any explosions heard were the result of air defence systems intercepting the hostile attacks
NRI alert: India’s CKYC 2.0 launch likely in August 2026
'This initiative reinforces India’s most significant step towards simplifying customer onboarding and reducing repetitive compliance processes. India’s Central KYC (CKYC) framework is a centralized system that stores verified customer identity records and provides each customer with a unique KYC identifier,' said James Mathew, CEO and Managing Partner at UHY James Chartered Accountants LLC
Indians can now book tickets online to visit Burj Khalifa
Indian travellers to Dubai can use UPI to pay through Burj Khalifa's official website even before arriving in the UAE
NRI watch: Students flying Emirates get discounts on fares
Students travelling for education or holidays across more than 140 destinations can make use of the offer, which covers bookings made by March 31, 2027, using the promotional code STUDENT
Middle East war: Iran attacks Jordan; missiles intercepted
In a statement carried by the Jordan News Agency (Petra), the military's official spokesperson said the missiles were detected by the Armed Forces' surveillance and monitoring network before being intercepted and destroyed in accordance with the approved rules of engagement
Middle East war resumes; US, Saudi Arabia target Iraqi militias
Major General Turki Al-Malki, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence, said the strikes came in response to attacks launched from Iraqi territory by Iran-backed terrorist militias and were carried out under the Kingdom's inherent right of self-defence, as recognised under international law pursuant to Article 51 of the United Nations Charter
NRI alert: Residential status updates mandatory in PAN records for ITR filing
Though the PAN remains the same for NRIs, personal details including residential status may require correction when a person moves abroad, and carries out important financial transactions in India from their new location