Bank of Baroda responded to the allegations, saying it had not been served with the suit and that the allegations remained untested in court. The lender said it would defend itself firmly, while continuing recovery proceedings against BR Shetty, founder of NMC Healthcare and UAE Exchange
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Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi ballistic missile
Following attacks by the Houthis on King Khalid international airport, and Saudi Aramco facilities in Dhahran and Riyadh, US President Donald Trump had said that the Houthis were stepping up attacks on Saudi infrastructure to drive up energy prices ahead of the US midterm elections
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IHC, other investors eye stake in Bandhan Bank promoter
The investment company of Abu Dhabi’s national security adviser and deputy ruler Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al-Nahyan, IHC, is among those in early-stage discussions to buy into the promoter of Bandhan Bank, Bandhan Financial Services (BFSL), which owns a little more than a third of the private lender, said people aware of the development....
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Houthis strike Riyadh airport again; Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia urged to stay indoors
The Houthis have warned airlines and passengers against using Saudi Arabian airports and airspace. They said they were targeting Saudi Arabia over its support for government forces in Yemen's civil war. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has advised Indians to stay alert and follow official channels for more information
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UAE says Omani co-pilot of Flydubai was inspired by 9/11 and planned similar suicide mission
The co-pilot who was on board the flight, scheduled to travel from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30, 2026, aimed to cause the greatest possible loss of life. The Attorney General explained that investigators had traced the ideological and professional background of the 29-year-old suspect
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Over 100 India-UAE companies meet in Mumbai; sign pact to bolster business ties
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) signed a cooperation agreement during the India–UAE Business Forum to create practical channels for trade, investment and private-sector collaboration
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British colonial rule in India saw lions and tigers hunted to the brink of extinction
Since ancient times Indians have understood that humans and animals can share a landscape
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Middle East war alert: US Military ordered to be ready for possible Iran strikes
According to a directive, the Pentagon had instructed US Central Command many days ago to wrap up preparations for resuming combat operations in Iran. A specific date for launching strikes has not been set. The renewed combat operations are expected to take place before the US midterm elections, scheduled to be held on November 3
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Injured Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar is recovering well
Thanking everyone for their prayers, the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has announced that Captain Smit Machchhar 'continues to make steady progress and is regaining his health'
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Did Flydubai co-pilot target Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport?
Investigations reveal that the suspect, co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, wanted to target Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport to crash the plane. His intentions of attacking captain Smit Machchhar, who was piloting the plane at the time of the incident above Saudi airspace, are still unclear, though it is believed the suspect 'acted alone'