Missions soon to help ill-treated, crime-hit Indians in Gulf countries: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs has informed the Parliament that its missions and consulates in the Gulf countries are vigilant of reports of ill-treatment of Indians and promptly follow up complaints for their redressal with local authorities.

Experts feel bullish about robust performance of Singapore dollar in 2018

As the economy of Singapore staged a remarkable recovery during the last months of 2017 and the momentum looks set to continue in the new year, experts feel that the Singapore dollar is also poised to show strong trends in 2018.

Record number of travellers to fly through Dubai during New Year’s celebrations

Unprecedented number of travellers are expected to pass through Dubai airports over the next few days as the New Year’s preparations kick off. Residents have been advised to leave home early if they are travelling from Dubai this New Year.

Pravasi insurance scheme revised to widen coverage, MEA tells Parliament

In view of lacklustre response from diaspora to the global insurance scheme, the Government has revised the scheme to the make it more simple, renewable online and efficient in disposal of claims, the Ministry of External Affairs said.

Report: India tops remittance inflow list with USD68 billion

Indians working abroad continue to send more money home than their counterparts from other countries, according to the World Bank figures on migration and remittances. India topped the list with USD68 billion of remittance inflows, followed closely by China (USD63.93 billion).

Public feedback sought on SIA-CCA joint venture for setting up of commercial flight training centre in Singapore

Public consultation has been sought on a proposed joint venture between CAE International and Singapore Airlines (SIA) to set up a commercial flight training centre in Singapore.

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