US sanctions 2 Indians for alleged links to Houthis

The United States has sanctioned 18 companies and individuals, including two Indians, for their alleged ties to a Houthi network transporting Iranian oil, revenue from which enables Houthi attacks......

Biden's meet with Arab leaders called off after Gaza hospital blast

A huge explosion at a Gaza hospital has derailed the diplomatic efforts led by the United States to mobilise support for 'Israel's right to defend itself' with a summit between American President......

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......

Modi to address Indian diaspora in Paris on Thursday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to France beginning July 13 would be both rich in "substance" and set "new benchmark" for strategic partnership between the two countries in years......

RBI clarifies on owned or controlled issue

Amidst debate over control of Jet Airways post UAE's Etihad buying stake, the RBI on Thursday notified FDI guidelines defining control of a company, saying that a firm will be said to be controlled......

MPs raised issues over Jet-Etihad deal with PMO

Members of Parliament (MPs) across the political spectrum have written to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), seeking a probe into a stake sale deal......

IT SEZs may have minimum area clause

The empowered Group of Ministers on Special Economic Zones is likely to restore the minimum area restriction of 10 hectares for information technology SEZs. Several sections within the government......

Competition panel decision put off

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday deferred a decision on the appointment of a chairman to the Competition Commission, while it approved amendments to the Banking Regulation Act to give powers to the......