Social security scheme for Indian workers launched in UAE
Dubai: Aiming for the welfare and security of overseas Indian workers, the government has launched a special social security scheme at the consulate here. The Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana (MGPSY) scheme was launched on Tuesday byVayalar Ravi, minister of overseas Indian Affairs for the overseas Indian workers in Emigration Check Required (ECR) Category working in ECR countries. This scheme has already been launched in India last year an
Kuwait emir says 'old concepts' must change, urges reform
Kuwait City: Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah called today for comprehensive reforms in the oil-rich Gulf state, saying it was time to change old concepts. "It is time to launch a new decisive phase and a major qualitative move aimed
Indian woman arrested in Oman over husband's murder
Dubai: An Indian woman has been arrested in Oman for allegedly stabbing her alcoholic husband to death in a fit of rage. The Royal Oman Police (ROP) arrested Neena Varghese at the coastal town of Sur, about 200 km east of Muscat. The woman worked as
India, Saudi Arabia to ink agreement on domestic workers
Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Labour Minister Adel Fakeih will visit India to ink an agreement on labour cooperation for domestic workers, following the approval of a draft bilateral agreement by the Indian cabinet. India has invited Saudi Arabia's labour mi
West Indies looking to 'spoil' Sachin's farewell party: Gayle
Kolkata: West Indies' destructive opener Chris Gayle on Tuesday said while he wished a great farewell for legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar, his side will be out there to "spoil the fun and parade" when they take on India in the Two-Test s
US may slap $35m fine on Infosys for visa fraud
Washington: The US government plans to punish Indian outsourcing giant Infosys with the largest immigration fine ever for seeking visas fraudulently for workers at big clients in America, the Wall Street Journal reported. Infosys is accused of puttin
Indian in Bahrain jailed for credit card forgery
Dubai: A Bahraini court has sentenced a 32-year-old Indian man to three years in jail for forging credit cards. The High Criminal Court in Bahrain Monday convicted the Indian national of forgery and theft for using forged credit cards, the Gulf
US honours Aamir for tackling social issues
Washington: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has been honoured with a prestigious US award in recognition of his successful effort to create debate on India's pressing social problems through his popular TV show "Satyamev Jayate". Khan,
Bipartisan Diwali resolutions introduced in US Congress
Washington: Two separate bipartisan Diwali resolutions have been introduced in both chambers of the US Congress recognising the religious and historical significance of the festival celebrated in India and across the globe. The resolution in the Sena
