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UAE shoots down 2 ballistic missiles fired by Houthis over Abu Dhabi

The United Arab Emirates on Monday intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles that the Houthi terror group fired towards its capital Abu Dhabi, the Ministry of Defence said, days after two......

UAE: 2 Indians killed in fire caused by drones hitting oil tankers

Two Indians and a Pakistani national were killed and six others injured on Monday after a fire caused by 'small flying objects', possibly drones, triggered an explosion that hit three petroleum......

Modi's visit to UAE postponed amid Omicron surge

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned visit to the United Arab Emirates in the first half of next month has been postponed, people familiar with the development said on Wednesday. IMAGE: Prime......

Modi And The Arrogance Of Not Learning

The Modi government's defeat on farm laws underlines the perils of governing an entire continent-sized, diverse and federal nation like the chief minister of a state, observes Shekhar Gupta.......

Covid generated 8 million tonnes of plastic waste: Study

The COVID-19 pandemic has generated more than eight million tonnes of plastic waste globally, with over 25,000 tonnes of it entering the oceans, according to a study. IMAGE: A staff member wearing......

Indians' search for overseas jobs remains steady

Undeterred by travel restrictions being put in place in anticipation of a third-wave of Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a steady growth in overseas job searches by Indians with the US, Canada,......

UAE becomes first country to transition to 4-and-half day work week

The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday announced to change its existing five-day workweek to a four-and-a-half day starting January 1, becoming the world's first country to make the employee-friendly......

Mukesh Ambani bats for bridging the digital divide

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Monday pressed for bridging the digital divide "both among nations and within nations", saying connectivity and communications have become the fundamental rights of......

Time for Modi to use India's market size as a weapon

Opening up India's market to neighbouring countries can be as strategic as access denial to others.The game should be played both ways, even if it upsets domestic business lobbies, observes T N......

8 lakh Indians may be forced to leave as Kuwait approves expat quota bill

According to the bill, Indians should not exceed 15 per cent of the population. IMAGE: A special flight from Kuwait with 177 Indians landed at Ahmedabad International Airport during the......

Finally, Sridevi's body handed over to family

'Case closed,' Dubai public prosecution says about Sridevi's death. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sridevi/ Instagram The Dubai public prosecutor's office has closed the investigation into Sridevi's......

UAE stadiums to be at 70% capacity for T20 World Cup

IMAGE: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, right, and secretary Jay Shah with the T20 World Cup trophy. Photograph: ICC Stadiums in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will operate at 70% of capacity for......

Gulf Cup postponed to 2023 due to fixture congestion

IMAGE: The organisers announced that the Gulf Cup will be has been postponed for a year due to a congested calendar. Photograph: Reuters The next Gulf Cup, which was due to kick off in......

Football friendly: UAE hit India for a six

India suffered an embarrassing 0-6 rout at the hands of formidable United Arab Emirates -- their heaviest defeat against the Gulf side -- in the second international football friendly in Dubai on......

Doha to host 2030 Asian Games, Riyadh gets 2034 rights

IMAGE: OCA President Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah announces Doha as the country which won hosting rights for the 2030 Asian Games. Photograph: Kind courtesy Doha 2030/Twitter Doha beat Riyadh......

IPL 2020: No stadium access for media

Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League will be devoid of any physical media presence due to the strict health safety protocols put in place in view of the......

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