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Indian-origin founder in US slams NRI mockery amid Middle East crisis: 'Have never lived...'

The Middle East crisis has sparked a debate on social media with several users accusing Gulf‑based Indians of 'hypocrisy,' arguing that those who once mocked India’s safety now expect empathy as the region faces missile threats and volatility.

‘4 million Indians wake up everyday…’: UAE political analyst assures nation is secure

'To the families watching from India: your loved ones are in a country that plans carefully, acts decisively, and protects responsibly,' UAE's political analyst Ahmed Sharif urged.

UAE airspace closure: What stranded Indian travellers should know — emergency helplines, latest advisories, key dos and don’ts

UAE airspace closure strands Indian travellers amid West Asia crisis. Check latest flight cancellations, embassy advisory, emergency helplines, refunds, safety guidelines and what to do next.

Do US bases protect the Gulf or make it a target? Iran’s strikes raise hard questions | Explained

In a widely circulated analysis, geopolitical commentator Shanaka Anslem Perera argues that the attacks have exposed a fundamental flaw in the region’s security model.

Rupee’s fall below the Rs 91 per dollar mark sheds light on RBI’s forex reserves

The US-Israeli strikes on Iran and the latter’s retaliation are rattling global crude markets and emerging economies

Air India extends suspension of UAE, Saudi, Israel, Qatar flights till March 2; IndiGo cancels multiple services due to Middle East airspace restrictions

Air India extends suspension of UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Qatar flights till March 2, 2026, while IndiGo cancels multiple Middle East and Europe services due to airspace restrictions. Check full list of affected routes and passenger advisory.

Iran-Israel conflict: Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi citizens killed in UAE as drone strikes hit country

The UAE said it intercepted 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles and hundreds of drones since Iran’s assault began. Three people were killed and dozens injured as debris caused damage across the country.

Netizens praise UAE's 'people‑first' move as Abu Dhabi orders free hotel extensions for guests

Abu Dhabi’s circular to hotel general managers ordered properties to extend stays for guests unable to depart 'for reasons beyond their control,' with all additional room costs to be invoiced to the department.

Mumbai entrepreneur says Dubai at war is ‘far safer’ than India, gets trolled: ‘Joke is on us’

Ankit Sawant said his comparison was meant only to define 'what safety means', stressing that government negligence at home causes more deaths than terror attacks, even if these deaths are forgotten because they occur in isolation.

Indian refiners likely to pivot back to Russian oil amid Gulf tensions, LPG flows face greater risks

India’s crude flows can be buffered through strategic petroleum reserves, commercial stocks and Russian optionality, LPG, however, has thinner structural buffers, noted data and analytics firm Kpler.

R. Madhavan says fans from the UAE are planning to fly to India to watch Dhurandhar 2 ahead of the March 19 release

As anticipation builds for the March 19, 2026 theatrical release of Ranveer Singh-led spy thriller Dhurandhar 2, co-star R. Madhavan has revealed that fans in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are reportedly planning trips to India just to watch the film in cinemas — because it remains banned in their region.

India likely to keep gold out of trade deal with Gulf bloc

Under the trade agreement with the UAE, tariff concessions on precious metals contributed to a sharp rise in Indian imports, raising concerns over domestic market disruption

Gold imports jump in January, Swiss, UAE inflows lead spike

Overall, gems and jewellery imports, at $15.3 billion in January, drove merchandise imports up 19% from a year earlier

Who is the 'spy Sheikh'? The power broker behind a secret Trump-linked crypto investment

World Liberty Financial is run by members of the Trump family and the family of Steve Witkoff, who is listed as a co-founder of the company along with Trump.

Yemen, oil and power: How 'iron brothers' Saudi Arabia and UAE turned into rivals | Explained

Yemen became the most visible battleground, but the rupture runs far deeper, reshaping alliances, military planning, and the future balance of power in the Gulf.

Narrowing a $27 billion deficit key to India-UAE’s new $200 billion trade goal

While total trade reached $100 billion, the data shows that Indian exports have lagged behind imports, particularly in the previous fiscal year when growth in outbound shipments slowed to 2.8 percent but imports grew 32 percent, largely due to energy shipments.

India, UAE deepen ties with mega defence plan, LNG deal, USD 200 billion trade target by 2032

New Delhi, Jan 19 India and the United Arab Emirates on Monday unveiled plans to have a strategic defence partnership and sealed an LNG deal as Prime M..

UAE drops UK universities from scholarship list, JD Vance terms move ‘absolutely insane headline’

The move is aimed at shielding future diplomats, security officials, and elite students from exposure to what the UAE views as Islamist narratives during their formative academic years.

Scholarship snub: Why UAE will no longer fund students at UK universities

The UAE has also said it will not recognise degrees from institutions not on its approved list, reducing the value of UK qualifications for Emirati graduates.

NITI Aayog urges more competitiveness in existing FTAs as trade deficit jumps 59%

In 2025, India signed FTAs with the United Kingdom and Oman, concluded negotiations with New Zealand, and saw the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with the EFTA nations, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, enter into force in October.