Abu Dhabi: India-UAE defence cooperation has taken a significant step forward with the recent participation of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the Desert Flag-10 exercise, hosted by the United Arab Emirates. This comes shortly after Sheikh Hamdan, the UAE Defence Minister and Crown Prince of Dubai, made his first official visit to India, underscoring […]
JAIPUR: The controversy surrounding the alleged mistreatment of 84-year-old NRI industrialist Vasu Shroff at Jaipur airport has sparked strong condemnation from two Congress leaders after The Brew News broke the news yesterday. Nikhil Ruparel, National Delegate of NSUI, and Preeti Choksi, Mumbai General Secretary of Mahila Congress, have jointly demanded strict action against customs officials […]
NEW DELHI: In a historic space milestone, India is set to send an astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time ever, marking the country’s return to human spaceflight after more than four decades. The announcement was made on Friday by Jitendra Singh, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, who […]
MUMBAI: In an odd mix of revenge and cruelty, a 14-year-old pet dog named Prixy was kidnapped in Juhu in Mumbai by a security supervisor angry over a ₹4,000 (approx. AED 175) salary deduction. He then demanded ₹25,000 (approx. AED 1,095) to return the dog safely. The accused, allegedly abducted the dog on April 15. […]
84-year-old wheelchair-bound UAE businessman, Vasu Shroff detained by Indian customs despite declaring a 10-year-old wristwatch with proper documents. Dubai/ Jaipur: In a deeply troubling incident that has sparked widespread concern, renowned Dubai-based Indian expat Vasu Shroff, Chairman of the Regal Group and recipient of the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, was harassed and detained by customs […]
NEW DELHI: India has officially become the host country for the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), a global coalition working to protect the world’s seven iconic big cats—tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar and puma. The agreement to establish IBCA’s headquarters in New Delhi was signed on April 17 between S P Yadav, IBCA […]
Dubai Dubai International (DXB), the world’s leading international airport, has been recognised with the Airports Council International (ACI) Safety Recognition Award 2025 for its innovative and proactive approach to aerodrome safety. The award highlights DXB’s continuous efforts to introduce smart, scalable solutions that strengthen operational resilience and set new industry benchmarks. The award honours airport operators […]
NEW DELHI: In celebration of World Quantum Day on April 14, India has launched its International Technology Engagement Strategy for Quantum, laying the groundwork for international collaboration as the world gears up for the UN-designated International Year of Quantum Science and Technology in 2025. The strategy was unveiled by the Office of the Principal Scientific […]
ABU DHABI: Trade and financial ties between Pakistan and the UAE are reaching new highs, with bilateral trade crossing $10.9 billion in 2023–24. Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Tirmizi, confirmed the figures, adding that remittances from the Pakistani community in the Emirates touched $6.7 billion and are expected to exceed $7 billion in 2025. […]
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE; and His Excellency Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, witnessed the signing of eight Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at deepening collaboration across key sectors including infrastructure, healthcare, […]
MUMBAI: On his official visit to India, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, visited the historic Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and rang the opening bell to kick off the trading day. Located in MUMBAI, the BSE is Asia’s first stock exchange, founded in 1875, and remains a key pillar of India’s capital markets. […]
