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Three Indians Injured In Drone Attack In UAE

Three Indians Injured In Drone Attack In UAE

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Three Indian nationals were injured in a drone attack on the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone (FOIZ) in the UAE. The UAE has condemned the attack, attributing it to Iran.

Saudi Arabia expels Iranian military attache, staff after blatant attacks

Saudi Arabia expels Iranian military attache, staff after blatant attacks

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

The official statement highlighted that these "blatant Iranian attacks" have also targeted members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and several other Arab and Islamic nations.

Indian killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait power plant

Indian killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait power plant

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

An Indian worker was killed in an attack on a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, according to Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy.

Indian Citizen Dies in Kuwait Attack: Embassy Offers Support

Indian Citizen Dies in Kuwait Attack: Embassy Offers Support

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

An Indian national has been killed in Kuwait following Iranian strikes on a power and water desalination plant. The Indian Embassy is providing assistance and coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities.

Indian among 161 injured from falling missile debris in Abu Dhabi

Indian among 161 injured from falling missile debris in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

An Indian national sustained a minor injury in Abu Dhabi after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell in a residential area. Emergency teams responded to the incident, and authorities urged the public to rely on official sources for information.

Indian National Among Dead in UAE Missile Interception Incident

Indian National Among Dead in UAE Missile Interception Incident

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

An Indian national was among those killed in the UAE after debris from intercepted missiles fell in Abu Dhabi. The Indian Embassy is providing assistance.

Indian among 2 killed from falling missile debris in Abu Dhabi

Indian among 2 killed from falling missile debris in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

An Indian and a Pakistani national were killed in Abu Dhabi after debris from intercepted missiles fell on a street. The incident has raised concerns about regional security.

Indian National Killed as Missile Debris Falls in Abu Dhabi

Indian National Killed as Missile Debris Falls in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

An Indian national and a Pakistani national were killed in Abu Dhabi after debris from intercepted missiles fell on a street. The UAE's air defence system is responding to threats from Iran.

T20 World Cup: Super Eights: Is Dube India's X-Factor?

T20 World Cup: Super Eights: Is Dube India's X-Factor?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Shivam Dube: 'I worked really hard, but there is something called support that is given by Surya and Gautam. They have given me a free hand. So I go and hit because they trust me a lot.'

Second Peacetime Incident Involving Tejas

Second Peacetime Incident Involving Tejas

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

This is the fourth peacetime crash of an IAF jet in 2025 so far.

Tejas Crash: 'There May Have Been Pilot Blackout'

Tejas Crash: 'There May Have Been Pilot Blackout'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

'It is sad that our Tejas jet was crashed during the Dubai Air Show and our brave pilot lost his life. From the visuals, it seems that the jet lost control during the acrobatics, or there might have been a pilot blackout. Blackout here means the excessive gravitational force.'

How IAF Will Investigate Tejas Crash

How IAF Will Investigate Tejas Crash

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

An IAF aircrash investigation typically concludes in two/three odd months. The reason for the crash is usually established in a week's time.

India's Tejas crashes during Dubai airshow, pilot dead

India's Tejas crashes during Dubai airshow, pilot dead

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

According to an international media report, the jet crashed in the afternoon local time while flying a demonstration flight at the prestigious air show.

Remembering Cricket Legend Abid Ali

Remembering Cricket Legend Abid Ali

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'I could not believe that such a great player could be so friendly. He was like a father figure to all of us.'

Gulf News reporter on flotilla to be deported

Gulf News reporter on flotilla to be deported

Rediff.com1 Jun 2010

Abbas al Lawati, a Gulf News reporter, travelling with the humanitarian flotilla that came under an Israeli raid will be deported, the paper said, a day after he was reported missing. Abbas briefly established contact from Israel to convey that he is fine after his family had anxious moments following the attack that killed over 15 people.

Decade-long Indian dream fulfilled as UAE minister opens new temple in Dubai

Decade-long Indian dream fulfilled as UAE minister opens new temple in Dubai

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

It was inaugurated a day ahead of the Dussehra festival and the temple is an extension of the Sindhi Guru Darbar temple, one of the oldest Hindu temples in the UAE.

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

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

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'Preliminary investigations suggest that the cause of the fires are small flying objects, possibly belonging to drones, that fell in the two areas. Teams from the competent authorities have been dispatched and the fire is currently being put out,' news reports said.

Dubai U-19 spinner Harshit picks 6 wickets in an over!

Dubai U-19 spinner Harshit picks 6 wickets in an over!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Dubai teenager Harshit Seth, on November 28, achieved a unique landmark of picking up a double hat-trick - a wicket of every ball in his over - in the six-team Under-19 Karwan Global Twenty20 League tournament.

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

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

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

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 transition as part of its efforts to improve productivity and work-life balance. According to the new schedule, Monday to Thursday the work timings would be from 7.30 am to 3.30 pm, followed by a half day on Friday from 7.30 am to 12.00 pm, said the UAE Government Media Office. Saturdays and Sundays are full-day holidays under the new rule.

A father's amazing love for his child

A father's amazing love for his child

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

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India's confidence level high ahead of England tour, says Shami

India's confidence level high ahead of England tour, says Shami

Rediff.com16 May 2021

Veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami says he has found his 'rhythm' during the now-suspended IPL and feels the upcoming UK tour will be a successful one for the team if it is able to replicate the stellar performance of the last six months.

Only asymptomatic Indians to fly back home from UAE

Only asymptomatic Indians to fly back home from UAE

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The first two special flights that will operate from Thursday to evacuate Indians stranded in the UAE due to the coronavirus pandemic

UAE bans travel from India due to COVID situation

UAE bans travel from India due to COVID situation

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

The travel ban will come into effect from 11.59 pm on Saturday, April 24, and is subject to review after 10 days.

Explosion at major global port in Dubai causes huge fire

Explosion at major global port in Dubai causes huge fire

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The blast occurred in the container aboard the vessel, preparing to dock away from the Jebel Ali Port's main shipping line at around midnight.

Yemeni rebels attack 2 Saudi Aramco facilities with drones

Yemeni rebels attack 2 Saudi Aramco facilities with drones

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

The assault on Saudi Aramco's processing plant in Abqaiq and at the Khurais oil field caused huge fire but no casualty was reported, Gulf News reported.

Mika Singh arrested in UAE for harassing teenaged model

Mika Singh arrested in UAE for harassing teenaged model

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

The model lodged a complaint that the singer has sent her inappropriate pictures.

'I will take Anurag Kashyap, Saif Ali Khan to jail'

'I will take Anurag Kashyap, Saif Ali Khan to jail'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Why Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Manjinder S Sirsa is furious with the director and actor of Sacred Games 2.

Another Indian worker in UAE fired for 'Islamobhobic' posts

Another Indian worker in UAE fired for 'Islamobhobic' posts

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Brajkishore Gupta was fired without notice for calling Indian Muslims 'coronavirus spreaders' and hailing the Delhi riots as 'divine justice' in his Facebook posts, the Gulf News reported.

1984 anti-Sikh riot culprits must be punished irrespective of identity: Rahul

1984 anti-Sikh riot culprits must be punished irrespective of identity: Rahul

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

'Prime Minister Modi doesn't talk to me. He meets and says in monosyllables'

Fighting spirit! 4-yr-old beats COVID-19 months after surviving cancer

Fighting spirit! 4-yr-old beats COVID-19 months after surviving cancer

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Sivani, who is also a cancer survivor, was admitted on April 1 at the Al Futtaim Health Hub after she got infected with the virus passed on by her mother who is a frontline health worker.

IPL to be held in UAE this year due to COVID-19?

IPL to be held in UAE this year due to COVID-19?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

The Emirates Cricket Board has confirmed that it had expressed interest in hosting the Indian Premier League this year if India decides to shift the cash-rich T20 tournament out of the country in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 13th edition of IPL was scheduled to start in late March but it was postponed indefinitely due to the global health crisis. There is speculation that the BCCI is looking for an October window to hold the event in case the T20 World Cup in Australia is not held this year.

Consulate in Dubai to stay open today, lists helplines

Consulate in Dubai to stay open today, lists helplines

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

The Indian consulate in Dubai will remain open on Saturday to help those who need assistance to travel to Kerala and provide information about the crash of the Air India Express flight that skidded off a hilltop runway and split in two while landing in heavy rain at an airport in Kozhikode, killing at least 18 people.

3 Indians sentenced to 517-year jail term in fraud case in UAE

3 Indians sentenced to 517-year jail term in fraud case in UAE

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The accused -- Lemos, his wife Valany and Ryan D'Souza -- were convicted on Sunday by the Dubai Misdemeanours Court in the 515 cases filed against them

Saudi flight returns to airport after woman forgets child at terminal

Saudi flight returns to airport after woman forgets child at terminal

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

The operator clears the flight to return, exclaiming, "Ok, head back to the gate. This is totally a new one for us!

Pak man sings Indian national anthem at Indo-Pak match

Pak man sings Indian national anthem at Indo-Pak match

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

In a small gesture of peace, a video of a Pakistani cricket fan singing the Indian national anthem during a match between India and Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup has gone viral, according to a media report.

CAA wasn't necessary; NRC India's internal matter: Hasina

CAA wasn't necessary; NRC India's internal matter: Hasina

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

In an interview to Gulf News, referring to India's new citizenship law, Hasina said, "We don't understand why (the Indian government) did it. It was not necessary."

Rahul Gandhi's Wayanad poll rival arrested in UAE

Rahul Gandhi's Wayanad poll rival arrested in UAE

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Kerala CM wrote to EAM S Jaishankar, seeking his intervention in the matter.

IPL EXTRAS: Tendulkar rolls arm over at Mumbai Indians' nets session

IPL EXTRAS: Tendulkar rolls arm over at Mumbai Indians' nets session

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar was seen bowling at the Mumbai Indians nets alongside son Arjun at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Academy in Dubai.

UAE successfully launches Arab world's first Mars mission

UAE successfully launches Arab world's first Mars mission

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The spacecraft is expected to reach Mars orbit in about 200 days from now and then begin its mission to study the Red Planet's atmosphere.

Aishwarya: Life's quieter after Aaradhya's birth

Aishwarya: Life's quieter after Aaradhya's birth

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

The actress talks about motherhood in a rare interview since giving brith.