Thai e-Visa on-arrival applications from India rises 7 times in 2022: VFS Global
There has been a steady increase in demand for Thai e-Visa on-arrival applications from India, VFS Global said in a statement.
India will resume work in at least 20 stalled projects in Afghanistan: Taliban
In June, India re-established its diplomatic presence in Kabul by deploying a "technical team" in its embassy in the Afghan capital.
All-women bench to hear matters in SC
This is the third occasion in the history of the apex court that an all-women bench has been constituted.
India's G20 agenda will be inclusive, ambitious, action-oriented, decisive: PM Modi
India's G20 priorities will be shaped in consultation with not just our G20 partners, but also our fellow-travellers in the global South, whose voice often goes unheard, Modi said.
Looking forward to supporting India's G20 presidency next year: White House
India formally takes over the presidency of the group of the world's richest economies on Thursday.
India, Australia free trade agreement to come into force from December 29
"The (Anthony) Albanese government welcomes confirmation today that the Indian Government has completed its domestic requirements to enable implementation of the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA)," Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell said in a statement on Wednesday.
Implementation of Digital India not an exclusionary process: Meenakshi Lekhi
In a keynote address at the Global Tech Summit hosted by Carnegie India, she cited data wherein technology has helped the government in "exposing" a large number of "fake accounts" through which various government schemes were being enjoyed by people who did not deserve it.
Integration of aircraft with INS Vikrant likely by May-June next year: Navy chief R Hari Kumar
The sea-going trials are already over after which the carrier was commissioned. Now, the aircraft integration trials have been started, he told reporters after reviewing the Passing Out Parade of the 143rd course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) at Khadakwasla in Maharashtra's Pune district.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces a slew of development projects
The second phase will begin on January 5, 2023 and the projects of the two phases are expected to be completed before the 2026 assembly election.
India and US have a long association with tea: Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu
Speaking at an event dedicated to tea lovers organised at the Indian Embassy here on Tuesday, Sandhu spoke about the significance of tea for Indians and also about its linkage to the American Revolution.
Delhiites to benefit from various redevelopment initiatives: Hardeep Singh Puri
The Housing and Urban Affairs minister said that the Centre will seek amendment in the Delhi Development Act, 1957, in the coming session of Parliament, to speed up land pooling policy implementation in the national capital.
Noida Airport: Survey for phase II land acquisition likely in two weeks, says officer
The second phase of the NIA is planned in an area of 1,365 hectare, of which around 1,185 hectare is owned by private persons, including farmers, of six villages -- Ranhera, Kureb, Dayanatpur, Karauli Bangar, Mundrah, and Birampur , an official said.
Telcos seek regulatory framework to levy usage charge on OTTs, exemption for small players
In a letter to Telecom Secretary K Rajaraman last week, the Cellular Operators Association of India Director General SP Kochhar said that charges may be limited based on usage of the network without burdening over-the-top (OTT) players in micro, small and medium enterprise segment.
Money laundering case: Court likely to pronounce order on bail plea of ex-Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik
Special judge R N Rokade on November 14 reserved his order on Malik's bail plea after hearing lengthy arguments put forth by both sides.
Bollywood blockbusters, Hollywood hits expected to lure Indians back to cinemas
The release lineup for the next few months “is looking very good,” INOX Leisure Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Alok Tandon said, pointing to robust expectations for the recently released crime thriller Drishyam 2 and the upcoming Avatar sequel.
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China has warned US officials not to interfere in its relationship with India: Pentagon
Throughout its standoff with India along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Chinese officials sought to downplay the severity of the crisis, emphasising Beijing's intent to preserve border stability and prevent the standoff from harming other areas of its bilateral relationship with India, the Pentagon said in a report on Tuesday.
Singapore sourcing nurses from outside including India
Singapore is also attempting to replace nurses lost to other nations during the pandemic, including by dangling bigger pay packets, but retention is an issue with some of these nurses eyeing a move to other countries due to difficulties settling down here, Channel News Asia reported on Wednesday.
Bihar to launch action plan for tackling rising air pollution
Talking to reporters, BSPCB chairman Ashok Kumar Ghosh said consistent efforts are needed for a few years to see visible improvement in the air quality of the state.
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Jyotiraditya Scindia flags off first flight from Itanagar's Donyi Polo Airport
This is the first flight from Donyi Polo Airport at Hollongi, Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh.
Mamata Banerjee likely to officially announce 2 new districts on November 29
"All the necessary work to create the two new districts has been completed. The CM is likely to announce the names tomorrow in Hingalganj during the administrative meeting," the official told PTI.
PM Modi hails growth in milk production in last 8 years
Narendra Modi remarks came in response to a tweet by Union minister for fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying Parshottam Rupala, who said there had been a "monumental growth" in milk production in the last eight years.
Yoga guru Ramdev apologises for 'Women look good even if they don’t wear anything' remark
Addressing the event, a Yoga training program, in Maharashtra’s Thane on Friday, Yoga guru Ramdev was heard saying, “Women look good in saris, they look great in salwar suits, and in my view, they look good even if they don’t wear anything like me."
