Oman

Pop-Up Russian oil traders emerge as US tightens sanctions grip

Between January and February this year, three previously unknown entities— Blackford, Black Pearl and Vertex, have together played a significant role in supplying India’s private and state processors with Russian crude, said the traders and refinery executives, who asked not to be named as they’re not authorized to speak publicly.

19 April 2024, 04:59 IST

Pop-Up Russian oil traders emerge as US tightens sanctions grip

19 April 2024, 04:59 IST

Record rainfall in Dubai? Blame climate change, not cloud seeding

A 1-in-100-year rainfall event for the region— meaning weather with a 1 per cent chance of happening every year, would produce about 2.4 inches in a day. So what happened this week was more than double that intensity.

18 April 2024, 03:41 IST

Record rainfall in Dubai? Blame climate change, not cloud seeding

18 April 2024, 03:41 IST

India keen on trade deals with Britain, Oman early in Modi's probable third term

Modi has asked Indian ministries to set annual goals for the next five years that will fit into a 100-day action plan as he chalks out a strategy to fuel further growth in Asia's third-largest economy.

29 March 2024, 08:41 IST

India keen on trade deals with Britain, Oman early in Modi's probable third term

29 March 2024, 08:41 IST

UK, Oman trade agreements may figure in Commerce ministry's 100-day agenda for new government

'The majority of difficult matters in India-UK FTA negotiations are moving towards resolution, and both sides are actively engaged for a fair and equitable deal,' the official said.

24 March 2024, 06:21 IST

UK, Oman trade agreements may figure in Commerce ministry's 100-day agenda for new government

24 March 2024, 06:21 IST

Flyer from Muscat held for smuggling gold worth Rs 61 lakh at Jaipur airport

The customs official said that the gold weighed about 1 kg and has an estimated value of Rs 61 lakh.

04 March 2024, 10:47 IST

Flyer from Muscat held for smuggling gold worth Rs 61 lakh at Jaipur airport

04 March 2024, 10:47 IST

India, Oman hold strategic dialogue; discuss trade pact, Red Sea situation

In the ninth India-Oman strategic dialogue, the two sides noted that discussions on signing of a comprehensive economic partnership agreement were progressing and that its early finalisation would benefit both nations.

27 February 2024, 16:42 IST

India, Oman hold strategic dialogue; discuss trade pact, Red Sea situation

27 February 2024, 16:42 IST

India closes in on Oman trade deal as Middle East ties strengthen

Although a small economy, Oman is crucial to India given its location in the region. Oman sits alongside the Strait of Hormuz, an important oil transit chokepoint through which most of Asia’s crude oil moves.

27 February 2024, 09:23 IST

India closes in on Oman trade deal as Middle East ties strengthen

27 February 2024, 09:23 IST

Golfers Kapur, Sandhu top Indians after first round in Oman

Other Indians in fray, S Chikkarangappa (71) was T-37, while Karandeep Kochhar, SSP Chawrasia and Rashid Khan carded 72 each to be T-59. Anirban Lahiri, Gaganjeet Bhullar and Ajeetesh Sandhu were all 1-over and occupy T-71st spot.

23 February 2024, 09:05 IST

Golfers Kapur, Sandhu top Indians after first round in Oman

23 February 2024, 09:05 IST

India's trade pacts with UK, Oman, EFTA bloc positive signal of economic integration with world: GTRI

Economic think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said the free trade agreements (FTAs) have become pivotal instruments for India's economic expansion and integration into the world market.

23 February 2024, 07:05 IST

India's trade pacts with UK, Oman, EFTA bloc positive signal of economic integration with world: GTRI

23 February 2024, 07:05 IST

Woman held captive by employer returns to Chhattisgarh with help from Embassy, BJP MLA

Jogi Dipika (30), who was accommodated in the Indian Embassy shelter in Muscat since February 1, was received at the Swami Vivekananda Airport here by her husband Jogi Mukesh and BJP MLA Rikesh Sen.

09 February 2024, 20:35 IST

Woman held captive by employer returns to Chhattisgarh with help from Embassy, BJP MLA

09 February 2024, 20:35 IST