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Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today inaugurated the new Visa Application Centre operated by VFS Global in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant milestone in enhancing access to international visa services for the people of Odisha. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister highlighted that the establishment of this centre reflects Odisha's growing global connectivity and commitment to citizen-centric services. He noted that such initiatives enhance ease of travel, promote indust ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): China's Ambassador to India Xu Feihong on Wednesday underscored the importance of stable and cooperative relations between Beijing and New Delhi as the two countries marked the 76th anniversary of diplomatic ties. In a post on X, Xu said, "China and India are neighbours that cannot be moved apart," emphasising that it is in the mutual interest of both countries to remain "good-neighbourly friends and partners that help each other succeed". He described such co ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Mumbai, Qin Jie, spoke about the future of India-China ties and expressed optimism as he recalled the meeting between PM Modi and President Xi Jinping. He added that the BRICS Summit, which will take place in New Delhi, will provide an opportunity to further deepen ties. Also Read | US Journalist Kidnapped in Baghdad; Iraqi Forces Launch Hunt for Captors. The Consul General told reporters, "For the ...Read More >
In a significant step following the recent thaw in bilateral ties, an Indian business delegation has travelled to China, marking the first such visit in over five years after relations were frozen due to the 2020 Eastern Ladakh military standoff.A delegation from the Punjab, Haryana, Delhi Chambers of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) is currently visiting Shanghai and Jiangsu province--one of China's most industrialised regions--from March 29 to April 4, reported news agency PTI.The visit comes af ...Read More >
The Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) proudly celebrated the 77th Rajasthan Diwas and Holi Sneh Milan at the Consulate General of India in New York, bringing together members of the Rajasthani diaspora, community leaders, and distinguished guests. RANA President Prem Bhandari announced, on behalf of RANA Founder K.K. Chandra Mehta, an initial contribution of USD 5 million plus from the Mehta Family Trust toward the development of the Indo-US Friendship Center, an initiative conceptu ...Read More >
IndiGo on Sunday commenced its inaugural daily, nonstop service between Kolkata and Shanghai, marking a major step towards strengthening connectivity between India and China. In a press release, the airline said that the new route builds on its recent expansion in China, including the reinstatement of Kolkata-Guangzhou flights earlier. The flight from Kolkata to Shanghai will depart daily at 9:45pm and arrive at 4:40am the next day, while the return flight will leave Shanghai at 5:40am and rea ...Read More >
In an order dated March 27 passed by NIA special judge Prashant Sharma of Patiala House Courts, extending the custody of the seven foreign nationals by ten days, the court posed multiple questions, "Why did the accused persons come to India? Why did they travel to Myanmar? What was their objective in using drones? Did the accused persons use drones for imparting training to any person?" The court said that it was required to be investigated whether any Indian or any member of a rebel ethnic gro ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): India on Monday said that particular attention is being given to the welfare of Indian seafarers as the conflict in the Gulf region entered its second month. A senior Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) officer assured that the safety, security and welfare of the Indian community in the region remains the utmost priority and added that MEA continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in the region. Also Read | Donald Trump Warns Iran on Strait of Hormuz ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): India on Monday said that particular attention is being given to the welfare of Indian seafarers as the conflict in the Gulf region entered its second month. A senior Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) officer assured that the safety, security and welfare of the Indian community in the region remains the utmost priority and added that MEA continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in the region. Addressing an interministerial briefing, Aseem Mahajan, ...Read More >
PRNewswire New Delhi [India], March 11: Following the signature of the landmark UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the food and drink sector is emerging as a key driver of bilateral trade. The agreement is expected to create new opportunities for exporters and importers in both countries by improving market access and strengthening commercial ties. The deal will lead to an increase in bilateral trade by £25.5 billion every year in the long term, supporting new jobs and growth across both econ ...Read More >
Pankaj Jain New Delhi, Mar 11 (UNI) Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Wednesday took oath as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi at Lok Niwas. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, members of the Delhi Cabinet and Chief Secretary attended the oath-taking ceremony. The oath of office was administered by the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. Delhi MLAs, residents from Amritsar, and family members of Sandhu were also present at the ceremony. Earlier in the day, Sandhu met union Home Minister Amit Shah at h ...Read More >
Celina Jaitly with her brother, Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly File picture The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted time to the Centre and the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi to apply diplomatic efforts with UAE authorities to free Major Vikrant Jaitly (retd), brother of actress Celina Jaitly. As per PTI, appearing before Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, the Centre's counsel said the Indian Embassy had requested consular access to Vikrant Jaitly on February 13, but the request was denied. Th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday deferred the hearing in the case relating to the arrest of Major Vikrant Jaitly (retd) in the UAE after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) sought four weeks' time to arrange the next consular meeting with him. A single-judge Bench of Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav was hearing a petition filed by Jaitly's sister, Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly, who claimed that her brother has been "illegally abducted and detained" in the ...Read More >
Indian IT giants Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys are expected to suffer the most severe financial impact from a new United States policy that imposes a $100,000 supplemental fee on certain H-1B visa petitions. The fee, introduced through a presidential proclamation in September this year, applies to new H-1B applications for skilled workers entering the US from abroad, particularly those requiring consular processing. The administration has positioned the measure as a means to curb ...Read More >
Emphasising that innovation must be guided by real-world needs, inclusivity and ethical considerations rather than technology alone, U.S. Consul General Ms. Laura Williams on Monday said India-U.S. collaboration is focused on advanced and frontier technology domains. Ms. Williams was speaking at an interactive session with startups and young professionals at the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH), during her visit to Amaravati. She said bilateral cooperation between India and the U.S. is evolving ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH) of the Government of Andhra Pradesh hosted US Consul General Laura Williams on Monday for an interactive engagement focused on strengthening India-US cooperation in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. During her visit, Williams held detailed discussions with RTIH leadership to understand the Hub's vision, ongoing programs, and its role in nurturing startups across the state. The interaction highlighted RTIH's efforts to boost innovatio ...Read More >
The High Commission has asked its nationals to follow the advisory issued by Delhi authorities, urging residents to stay indoors, especially children and those with respiratory or cardiac ailments, and to use masks if stepping out. As Delhi air pollution rose to an alarming level along with foggy conditions in the city, the Singapore High Commission issued an advisory for its nationals living in Delhi-NCR on Monday. Referring to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)'s decision to inv ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH) of Andhra Pradesh hosted an interactive engagement with US Consul General Laura Willliams when she visited the hub at Amaravati on Monday. The Consul General's presence led to meaningful discussions on emerging technologies, innovation-led entrepreneurship, and opportunities to further strengthen India-US collaboration in the startup ecosystem. The RTIH leadership explained to her the hub's vision, ongoing initiatives and its role in nurturing start ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 15: Mumbai's Fine Arts Centre, came alive as the 21st Ryan International Children's Festival (RICF) kicked off, bringing together students from 15 countries and thousands from Ryan Group of Schools across the city. The week-long festival celebrates cultural exchange, creativity, and global friendship -- and this year, it holds special significance as the Ryan Group unveiled its commemorative 50 Years logo, marking the beginning of its Golden Jubilee celebra ...Read More >
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 15: Mumbai's Fine Arts Centre, came alive as the 21st Ryan International Children's Festival (RICF) kicked off, bringing together students from 15 countries and thousands from Ryan Group of Schools across the city. The week-long festival celebrates cultural exchange, creativity, and global friendship -- and this year, it holds special significance as the Ryan Group unveiled its commemorative 50 Years logo, marking the beginning of its Golden Jub ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, India (AP) -- Dozens of Indian pilgrims were feared dead after a bus was in a collision with a diesel tanker on Monday near the holy city of Medina in Saudi Arabia, Indian officials said. The bus with 46 people onboard was travelling from Mecca to Medina when the incident happened on a highway, Gaurav Uppal, a senior official of Telangana state, told The Associated Press. "Around 45 people from Telangana are feared dead in the accident, while one person is injured," said Uppal, who ...Read More >
New Delhi: Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has signed the bilateral Hajj Agreement in Jeddah, with the country's quota for India confirmed at 175,025 for the pilgrimage in 2026. Rijiju, who was on an official visit to Saudi Arabia from November 7 to 9, held a bilateral meeting with the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah, in Jeddah on Sunday. During the meeting, both ministers reviewed the ongoing Hajj preparations, discussed measures to enhance coordination an ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Nov 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has sought Germany's support for the vision to develop Hyderabad as a global innovation hub. Telangana seeks a strong partnership with Germany in key investment areas, including IT, pharma, and automobiles, he said when a delegation led by German Consul General Michael Hasper called on him here on Tuesday. The German delegation informed the Chief Minister that Deutsche Börse, a leading global financial services company ...Read More >
The tri-service all-women expedition 'Samudra Pradakshina' featuring nine officers began its global journey aboard IASV Triveni. Arriving in Fremantle, it demonstrates Indian women's leadership in armed forces and aims to strengthen India's maritime diplomacy. The yacht, symbolizing Atmanirbhar Bharat, will tackle challenges over nine months across 26,000 nautical miles. The Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni embarked on a pioneering journey as part of the 'Samudra Pradakshina', the worl ...Read More >
Direct flights have resumed between India and China after a five-year hiatus, the latest sign of warming relations between the world's two most populous countries. IndiGo flight 6E 1703 departed from India's Kolkata airport at 10pm on Sunday, touching down in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou some three-and-a-half hours later. Flights between India and mainland China had been suspended since early 2020 at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and remained halted after a deadly clash on their ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 27 (ANI): India and China are reconnecting with the resumption of direct flights after a 5-year gap! The IndiGo flight 6E1703 took off from Kolkata's Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, marking a significant improvement in bilateral relations. The IndiGo flight departed from Kolkata Airport at 10.07 PM, with the Airport Director of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport sharing a video of the flight take off. Also Read | ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 27 (ANI): India and China are reconnecting with the resumption of direct flights after a 5-year gap! The IndiGo flight 6E1703 took off from Kolkata's Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, marking a significant improvement in bilateral relations. The IndiGo flight departed from Kolkata Airport at 10.07 PM, with the Airport Director of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport sharing a video of the flight take off. The Airbus A ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 26 (ANI): Chinese Deputy Consul General in Kolkata, Qin Yong, on Sunday hailed the resumption of direct flights between India and China through the Kolkata and Guangzhou city route as a 'very important day' for India-China relations, marking the first non-stop service in five years as the inaugural flight departed from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport. 'Today is a very important day for the India-China relationship. After five years ...Read More >
A high-level German business delegation met with the Kerala government to explore new cooperation opportunities, described as a "win-win" situation. A meeting between the Kerala government and a high-level German business delegation has opened new possibilities for cooperation between the southern Indian state and Germany. The delegation, led by German Consul General Achim Burkart, described the relationship as a "win-win situation" for both sides. Add Asianet Newsable as a Preferred Source S ...Read More >
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu secured a Rs 100 crore investment from Sobha Group Chairman Ravi PNC Menon for a world-class library in Amaravati during his UAE tour. Naidu presented Andhra Pradesh as a premier investment hub, highlighting its strengths and growth opportunities for UAE-based firms, ahead of the CII Partnership Summit 2025. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu welcomed Rs 100 crore investment from Ravi PNC Menon, Chairman of Dubai-based Sobha Group ...Read More >
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