
768 Indian Sailors Stranded in Gulf Amid Maritime Attacks
Over 700 Indian sailors are stranded in the Persian Gulf due to shipping attacks, as Jaishankar denounces maritime violence at the UN.
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Over 700 Indian sailors are stranded in the Persian Gulf due to shipping attacks, as Jaishankar denounces maritime violence at the UN.

The remains of Alwin Prakash Kunder, an Indian national murdered in Sharjah, have been returned to his hometown in Karnataka for final rites.

Oman's Ministry of Labour reports over 11,000 labour law violations and 2,944 expulsions during the first half of 2026.

An Indian sailor died in a vessel attack off Oman, while a looming bank strike in India threatens Gulf remittances.

Hundreds of Indian seafarers remain stranded on 28 vessels in the Persian Gulf due to regional security concerns and maritime hazards.

The remains of Sharjah airport worker Alwin Kunder have arrived in Mangaluru. Sharjah Police continue their investigation into the case.

Oman has halted work permit renewals for expatriates over 60, reversing a 2022 policy and leaving thousands of workers facing residency uncertainty.

Indian expats Saravanan Malairaj and Bhanu Sobhani each won $1 million in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire raffle draw.

The dismembered remains of Indian worker Alvin Kunder were returned to India, but his wife and son remain missing in a chilling Sharjah murder case.

The remains of Sharjah Airport worker Alwin Kunder have been returned to India following a gruesome discovery, as police clarify family status.

Two Indian expats, a textile owner and a storekeeper, have each won $1 million in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw.

Indian expats in Oman face banking disruptions from Sept 28-30 due to a nationwide strike in India affecting public sector banks.

Indian expats Bhanu Sobhani and Saravanan Malairaj each win $1 million in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw.

Alhind Global Services launches Sunday passport collection at 16 centres across the UAE to assist Indian expatriates with their documents.

Dubai-based Indian textile manufacturer Bhanu Sobhani wins $1 million in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw after years of playing.

A nationwide bank strike in India could freeze remittances for five days. Here is how UAE-based workers can protect their money transfers.

MEA Secretary Sripriya Ranganathan meets workers and agencies in Dubai to address migration, contract integrity, and worker grievances.

The Indian rupee has fallen to its weakest level ever against the dirham, driven by the same oil-price surge grounding flights this week. A Dh5,000 monthly transfer is now worth nearly Rs 16,000 more than it was in 2024.