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November 3, 2026 1:07 PM

India condemns attack on commercial vessel off Oman coast; one Indian killed, 13 rescued

India on Tuesday condemned an attack on the commercial vessel MSV AL JUSUFI near Limah, Oman, in which one Indian national died after sustaining injuries. Thirteen other Indians on board were rescued. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the ...

November 3, 2026 1:05 PM

Dubai Future District Fund and Buimerc agree on strategic cooperation to boost India-UAE innovation ties

Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) and Buimerc Corporation Limited have agreed on a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening Dubai's venture capital ecosystem and promoting innovation ties between India and the UAE. The agreement was exchanged a...

November 2, 2026 4:41 PM

Dubai launches world’s first city-led tourism loyalty programme ‘Dubai Access Club’ for repeat visitors

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced two new initiatives to enhance Dubai’s competitiveness in the Tourism sector. These include the launch of the world’s first city-led, invitation-only tourism member...

October 31, 2026 2:39 PM

India Expands Social Security Coverage to Protect Over One Billion People: Key Reforms Explained

Three key takeaways India's social protection coverage has increased from 19% in 2015 to 68.4% in 2026, bringing more than one billion people under the social protection framework. The revision of the mandatory EPFO wage ceili...

October 29, 2026 3:08 PM

Explained: What the Latest Rabi MSP Hike Means for Farmers

In brief What has changed? The government has increased MSPs for all six mandated rabi crops for the 2027-28 marketing season, with safflower receiving the highest hike of ₹675 per quintal. How will farmers benefit? The revised MSPs aim to pr...

October 28, 2026 3:08 PM

Piyush Goyal meets Liechtenstein’s Prince Alois, explores investment opportunities under India-EFTA pact

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday met Prince Alois, the hereditary prince of Liechtenstein, to discuss stronger economic engagement and investment opportunities under the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade...

October 28, 2026 10:15 AM

Sarbananda Sonowal explores maritime partnerships in South Korea; Cyprus backs India’s ship-recycling bid

Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday held talks with South Korean maritime companies and institutions in Busan to explore investment, manufacturing and technology partnerships, while securing Cyprus’ support fo...

October 27, 2026 11:56 AM

Air India issues travel advisory as Cyclone Arnab threatens flights to Andhra Pradesh

Air India on Tuesday issued a travel advisory warning passengers that weather conditions associated with Tropical Cyclone Arnab could affect flights to and from Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada on October 27. The airline urged passengers to check their ...

October 26, 2026 4:55 PM

DAC clears defence acquisition proposals worth Rs 2.12 lakh crore; 82% procurement from Indian industry

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Monday granted in-principle approval to capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹2.12 lakh crore for the armed forces. Around 82 per cent of the propose...

October 26, 2026 3:49 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurates BRICS Parliamentary Forum, calls for turning dialogue into concrete action

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday inaugurated the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum at Samvidhan Sadan in the Parliament House Complex, urging member and partner countries to translate shared commitments into concrete outcomes that improve citizens�...

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