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Nearly 10 million Indians living across West Asia could face heightened risk as tensions escalate following the US-Israel military operation against Iran and Tehran’s retaliation.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described the situation in West Asia as a “matter of grave concern” and reiterated that India supports dialogue and diplomacy to resolve disputes. The ministry…
Strikes in Iran (AP photo) The Middle East is plunged into turmoil following joint US-Israel missile strikes on Iran, which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering retaliatory attacks and widespread instability across the region. The conflict has disrupted air travel, forced airport closures, and prompted India to issue urgent advisories urging its citizens in…
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has issued a safety advisory stating that all Indian nationals in the UAE are advised to exercise caution and avoid non-essential travel in the UAE, as the situation in the region continues to evolve. In its advisory, the Embassy emphasised that Indian citizens should remain vigilant, take due care…
NEW DELHI: India on Saturday issued an advisory urging its citizens in Israel to exercise “utmost caution and remain vigilant” following attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States.The Embassy of India in Tel Aviv released the advisory, stating, “In view of the prevailing security situation in the region, all Indian nationals in Israel…
NEW DELHI: A 45% decline in Indian student enrolments at US universities in Aug 2025, alongside a 25% rise in international applications to Indian graduate management programmes, points to a clear realignment in global management education, according to Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)’s latest white paper.The data, exclusively accessed by TOI, indicates the long-dominant North…
Craving that solitaire ring? Now might be the perfect time. A steep drop in diamond prices is reshaping jewellery buying trends in the country, with solitaires seeing heightened demand among consumers aged 28–40, according to industry executives. Sales in this segment have surged nearly 25% year-on-year as improved affordability drives more buyers to the market.Neil…
When Indian travel vlogger Sachin Awasthi and his wife landed in South Korea’s Jeju Island expecting a great holiday, things did not turn out as they expected. The vlogger recently shared a post detailing the ordeal they faced while there. He alleges that they were denied entry, held overnight and eventually deported, an experience Awasthi…
As per the latest development, Kuwait is considering to introduce a regulated freelance visa, which is in line with its broader efforts to reform its labour market and curb the long-standing trade in residency permits. As per the reports by newsonair, the proposal was announced by Sheikh Fahd Al Yousef, First Deputy Prime Minister and…
Akshay Kumar turned the show into a platform for awareness after a contestant shared her experience with racism against Northeast Indians. He invited his Manipur-born makeup artist, Kin, on stage and urged the nation to treat all Northeast citizens equally, honoring their sacrifices for India. Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has taken the reins as host…
France is stepping up its academic engagement with India, with President Emmanuel Macron announcing a sweeping push to make it easier for Indian students to study in the country. Speaking in New Delhi during his official visit from February 17 to 19, 2026, Macron said France will simplify visa and sourcing procedures while expanding English-taught…
