Representational Image The Dubai Criminal Court has sentenced a 28-year-old Pakistani man to one year in prison and fined Dirham 323,740 after he was found guilty of robbing two Indian victims at knifepoint in the Al Muraqqabat area. According to the court, the robbery took place on April 18, 2024. The defendant and several accomplices, … Read more
New Delhi: India on Tuesday pressed Russia to release all the Indians recruited by the Russian military, following the death of another Indian national in the Russia-Ukraine conflict zone, taking the death toll to 10. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said an Indian national from Kerala has died and another has sustained … Read more
The Indian Consulate in Dubai on Wednesday, January 1, said that it has assisted more than 15,000 Indians who sought the services of the UAE visa amnesty initiative, which ended on Tuesday, December 31. In a statement, the Consulate highlighted the issuance of 2,117 passports, 3,589 emergency certificates, and assistance in securing more than 3,700 exit permits. … Read more
New Delhi: Seven Indians have been injured in the deadly car-ramming attack in the eastern German city of Magdeburg and the Indian embassy in Berlin is providing them all possible assistance, official sources said on Saturday night. A 50-year-old man drove his car into crowds at a Christmas market on Friday evening in Saxony-Anhalt state’s … Read more
 "Why do Indians lack vitamin D despite plenty of sunlight? – Firstpost")
India is a tropical country. However, even in a country that receives enough sunshine most of the year, many citizens suffer from vitamin D deficiency. The paradox is due to urban lifestyles, cultural habits, and environmental elements like pollution. Let’s take a closer look. Vitamin D deficiency in Indians A May 2024 cohort study that … Read more
Indian travellers aiming to visit Dubai are facing higher visa rejection rates after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently changed its visa rules and implemented stricter requirements for tourist visa applications. Earlier, nearly 98 to 99 per cent of visa applications were approved, but recent reports show approximately 5 to 6 per cent of visa … Read more
At a conference aimed at promoting interfaith dialogue with leaders of Islam, Hindu, Christian, Buddhist, Zoroastrian, and Sikh communities A high-profile Iranian delegation, including prominent religious leaders, embarked on a mission to promote interfaith dialogue and understanding in India on Monday. The delegation featured notable figures such as including Ayatollah Ahmad Mobaleghi, President of the … Read more
Indian nationals holding tourist visas to the European Union (EU), the United States (US), or the United Kingdom (UK) will now be able to get a visa-on-arrival in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was announced by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) on Thursday, October 17. Previously, this was available to … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Media, Khalid bin Abdulqader Al-Ghamdi, praised the significant contributions of around 20.6 million Indians to our society. Al-Ghamdi highlighted this during an interview with ANI on Wednesday, October 16, at the launch of the “global harmony” initiative in Riyadh. He emphasised the importance of Saudi Arabia-Indian relationship, highlighting the enhancement … Read more
New Delhi: Amid tense situation in West Asia, Iranian Ambassador to India Iraj Elahi on Friday said the tension between his country and Israel is “not new”. He assured Indians and other tourists that “Iran is safe” to travel and urged them to explore the historic land of Persia. In an interview to PTI on … Read more
