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The US Consulate General in Chennai announced on Thursday, October 23, 2025, that it has reopened and restarted visa application processing. Only applicants with appointments scheduled for October 23 were allowed to attend, while those affected by the October 22 closure are being rescheduled and will receive new appointment details.The US Consulate General Chennai on Thursday announced that it will re-open and restart visa application processing services. In a post on X, the consulate said, "US ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh IT minister Nara Lokesh invited Griffith University in Australia to establish its India Centre in the state to promote joint research, student exchange and academic collaboration. The Minister, who is on a multi-city tour to promote Andhra Pradesh, visited Griffith University's Gold Coast campus and also held discussions in Brisbane to advance global education, innovation and sports partnerships. "I held discussions with Griffith University's Vice President (Global) M ...Read More >
Chennai: The US Consulate General Chennai on Thursday announced that it will re-open and restart visa application processing services. In a post on X, the consulate said, "US Consulate General Chennai will re-open and restart visa application processing services on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Please note: Only applicants with appointments scheduled for October 23 may come in on that date." It added, "Applicants whose appointments were canceled due to visa service closures on October 22 are cur ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 23 (ANI): The US Consulate General Chennai on Thursday announced that it will re-open and restart visa application processing services. In a post on X, the consulate said, "US Consulate General Chennai will re-open and restart visa application processing services on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Please note: Only applicants with appointments scheduled for October 23 may come in on that date." Chennai/status/1981025439675302352" rel="noopener" target="_blank" ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: A 37-year-old man from Khairatabad, Hyderabad, Mohammed Ahmed, has allegedly been defrauded by a job agent and sent to Russia, where he has reportedly been drafted to fight in the war against Ukraine. "He has been given a weapon and asked to fight in the war against Ukraine. His last known location is near the Ukraine border. Our request to the government is that he should be helped and brought back to India," Firdous Begum, a close relative of Ahmed, told TOI on Thursday. Ahmed, who ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 18 (ANI): In a landmark move set to redefine Bengal's football landscape, Shrachi Sports today announced the appointment of iconic German Footballer Lothar Matthaus - FIFA World Cup-winning captain and Bundesliga legend - as the official Ambassador of the Bengal Super League (BSL). This announcement marks a significant milestone in BSL's mission to elevate Bengal's football ecosystem and establish meaningful international collaborations that promote profes ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 17 (Maxim News): AIMIM Chief and Hyderabad MP Barrister Asaduddin Owaisi has written to the Embassy of India in Moscow seeking the early repatriation of Mohammed Ahmed, a Hyderabadi reportedly stuck in Russia. According to the party, Ahmed had gone to Russia for work but is now unable to return. On Thursday, his family members, including his wife, met Owaisi at the AIMIM headquarters, Darussalam, and requested his intervention to bring Ahmed back to Hyderabad. In his letter, th ...Read More >
AXA to support STEM education of nearly 10,000 girls in India by 2030 Axa Group Chief Operating Officer and Axa Group Operations Chief Executive Officer Alexander Vollert (first from right), AXA Global Business Services' Chief Executive Officer Michele Rochefort 8 min read Last Updated : Oct 13 2025 | 5:15 PM IST PRNewswire Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 13: AXA announced its commitment to support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education of nearly 10,000 gir ...Read More >
As Magdalene in Ecstasy makes its debut at the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum in Mumbai, we speak with Italy's Consul General, Walter Ferrara, about bringing this iconic masterpiece to India "I don't think it gets better than Caravaggio. It's a very good start," says Walter Ferrara, Consul General of Italy in Mumbai, speaking to ET Panache. The Consulate of Italy, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute in Mumbai, is bringing Caravaggio's Magdalene in Ecstasy to the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mus ...Read More >
New Delhi: Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's arrival in New Delhi has placed Indian diplomats in a complex protocol quandary. It is whether to display the Taliban flag alongside the Indian Tricolour during his scheduled meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday, October 10, or not. India does not officially recognise the Taliban government, making the question of flag placement a sensitive issue that carries both symbolic and political weight. Here's why India doe ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A 28-year-old student from Hyderabad was shot dead in Texas, US, by an unidentified assailant on Oct 3 (US time) in what police suspect to be an armed robbery attempt. Pole Chandrasekhar, who was working part-time at a gas station, was reportedly confronted by the gunman and died on the spot."We got to know that my brother was shot dead at a gas station. He was in the US to pursue higher studies and was looking for a job. He had been applying for jobs in the last six months," said his ...Read More >
Wellington: Indian missions across the globe paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 156th birth anniversary on Thursday, celebrating his universal message of peace and non-violence. About Gandhi Jayanti Gandhi Jayanti commemorates Gandhi's lifelong commitment to truth, non-violence, and social justice. It not only honours his philosophy of peace and ethical living but also serves as the International Day of Non-Violence, observed worldwide to spread his message. Tweet Of The Indian High Commi ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 1 (ANI): Israel Consul General to India, Yaniv Revach highlighted the shared experiences of India and Israel in combating terrorism. Speaking with ANI, Revach expressed gratitude for India support to Israel, particularly in the context of hostage rescue efforts. He personally connected with the issue, having lost a family member to terrorism on October 7. Revach emphasised that both India and Israel face terrorism in different forms, but share common value ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 1 (ANI): Israel's Consul General to India, Yaniv Revach highlighted the shared experiences of India and Israel in combating terrorism. Speaking with ANI, Revach expressed gratitude for India's support to Israel, particularly in the context of hostage rescue efforts. He personally connected with the issue, having lost a family member to terrorism on October 7. Revach emphasised that both India and Israel face terrorism in different forms, but share common v ...Read More >
Surat: With the US market slipping out of reach following a 50% tariff on Indian imports, the country's gem and jewellery makers are shifting focus to the Middle East. Exporters see Saudi Arabia as a key growth destination, with shipments rising 45% to $151.5 million in 2024-25 and studded jewellery exports alone jumping 55%, according to the data shared by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).Saudi Arabia's jewellery market is projected to nearly double to $8.34 billion by 203 ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], September 13 (ANI): A delegation from the International Potato Centre (CIP), Lima, Peru, arrived in Tripura to explore collaboration opportunities with the state government's horticulture department and local farmers. Recognising Tripura as one of the most promising states in the country's potato industry, the delegation praised the remarkable innovations and research that strengthened potato cultivation in the region. Also Read | US Labels India a 'Central Pillar' ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], September 13 (ANI): A delegation from the International Potato Centre (CIP), Lima, Peru, arrived in Tripura to explore collaboration opportunities with the state government's horticulture department and local farmers. Recognising Tripura as one of the most promising states in the country's potato industry, the delegation praised the remarkable innovations and research that strengthened potato cultivation in the region. "We are more than satisfied and very impressed ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A 50-year-old Telugu origin man was brutally killed by a Cuban immigrant in Dallas, Texas, over a minor scuffle over washing machines at a motel. The murderer, 37-year-old Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, was arrested by the Dallas police. Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah was originally from Dharmavaram in Andhra Pradesh and was working as a motel manager at Downtown Suites, at 3422 block of Samuell Boulevard, near Interstate 30 and the Tenison golf course in Dallas. Cobos-Martinez, who is identi ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] September 5 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that the Government is committed to the welfare of all Indians abroad, as it responded to recent anti-immigrant protests in Australia. The MEA stated that New Delhi remains in touch with the Australian government over the issue. At the weekly briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We are all aware that anti-immigrant protests happened in many cities across Australia on 31 August. Our High Commi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): There are significant and far-reaching changes on the global strategic landscape and a lot of volatility on the global economic landscape, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday, and said these together make a very powerful case for India and the European Union and India and Germany to work much more closely with each other. Jaishankar, who addressed a press conference with visiting German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, said India has i ...Read More >
Batala: Batala police claimed to have unearthed a Pakistan-ISI-backed terror module operating in Punjab, allegedly in connivance with the UK-based Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).Talking to mediapersons here on Monday, senior superintendent of police (SSP) Suhail Qasim Mir said police recovered a cache of high-grade explosives concealed near a roadside bush on the Amritsar-bound route. The recovery included four SPL HGR-84 hand grenades -- commonly known as Arges HG-84 -- and a nearly 2 kg RDX ...Read More >
Batala (Punjab) [India], August 25 (ANI): In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security in Punjab, Batala Police have foiled a Pakistan-ISI-backed terror plot with the recovery of explosives and communication devices near the Amritsar road, officials said on Monday. Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said that four SPL HGR-84 hand grenades (also known as Arges HG-84) and a 2kg RDX-based improvised explosive device (IED) were recovered from ...Read More >
Batala (Punjab) [India], August 25 (ANI): In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security in Punjab, Batala Police have foiled a Pakistan-ISI-backed terror plot with the recovery of explosives and communication devices near the Amritsar road, officials said on Monday. Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said that four SPL HGR-84 hand grenades (also known as Arges HG-84) and a 2kg RDX-based improvised explosive device (IED) were recovered from ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab police on Monday claimed to have busted a Pak-ISI backed terror module with the arrest of an accused and recovery of four SPL HGR-84 hand grenades - also known as Arges HG-84 - and one RDX-based improvised explosive device (IED) weighing about 2 kg, from Batala area. Communication Equipment Recovered Director General of Police (DGP), Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, said that the police teams have also recovered a Baofeng dual-band FM transceiver set, a D-shaped headset commonly used w ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: The depression over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts moved north-north-westwards and crossed South Odisha coast close to Gopalpur during early morning of Tuesday and lay cantered over south coastal Odisha. Weatherman said it was likely to move north-westwards across south Odisha and south Chhattisgarh and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next few hours. Under its influence, thunderstorms accompani ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 19 (PTI) India on Tuesday said there is no change in its position on Taiwan and New Delhi's relationship with it focuses on economic, technology and cultural ties. The clarification came after the Chinese foreign ministry misquoted External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as saying during his talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that Taiwan is part of China. The Jaishankar-Wang talks took place on Monday evening shortly after the Chinese foreign minister landed in Delhi on a ...Read More >
China and India are continuing talks at various levels, but Beijing has not yet confirmed whether Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit New Delhi on August 18 to meet India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday that the two countries are "maintaining interactions at various levels" and are ready to work together on key issues. He said China is willing to act on agreements reached between their leaders, support high-level t ...Read More >
"We are a nuclear power. If we go down, we'll take half the world with us," says Pakistan Army Chief. Pakistan's Army Chief, General Asim Munir, has been on a tour of the United States over several days, which included attendance at a farewell function for the chief of the US Central Command, Gen. Michael Kurilla. The trip is said to be Gen. Munir's second visit in less than two months. While in Tampa (where CENTCOM's HQ base is located), Gen. Munir also spoke at a private event for the Pakist ...Read More >
New Delhi/Kabul: After Mumbai, another Afghan Taliban representative has taken charge of the consular work in Hyderabad as the regime in Kabul continues to express its keenness on expanding diplomatic presence in India. A top source told IANS on Wednesday that M. Rehman, the Taliban regime's new representative, has been heading Afghanistan's Hyderabad consulate since June this year. Ikramuudin Kamil had last year taken charge of Afghanistan's Mumbai Consulate while the Afghan Embassy in New De ...Read More >
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