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In the wake of a recent diplomatic standoff with Canada, officials from the Gujarat government announced on Thursday that they will require “political clearance” from the Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) before sending a delegation to Canada to promote the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat summit. As per media reports, Chief Secretary Raj Kumar said that […]
In a good news for Indian medical graduates, under a new deal, they will now be able to practise medicine in foreign countries. The National Medical Commission (NMC) received the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) recognition status for a duration of 10 years. The announcement was made by the Union Health Ministry through a […]
Ahmedabad’s Shirish Patel (name changed) has to redraw his plans for his IT programme in Canada, which he had prepared to join from December this year. “The current scenario is not very conducive. We have seen how Indian medical students in Ukraine were affected after Russia launched a military assault,” he said, giving his Ontario […]
Kraft Heinz announced the launch of its first global capacity centre (GCC) in Ahmedabad. This will generate employment opportunities for at least 1,800 professionals in the state in the next three years. The US-based company is the world’s fifth largest food and beverage company. Heinz will be the first global capability centre in India. A […]
Visa to Canadian nationals have been suspended indefinitely by the Indian government, following growing tension between the two countries over the killing of Canada-based pro-Khalistani supporter Hardeep Nijjar. BLS International, the company responsible for managing visa application centres in Canada, notified, “Important notice from the Indian Mission: Due to operational reasons, with effect from September […]
A high-profile trade delegation from South Korea has recently concluded its visit to India, aimed at exploring investment and partnership prospects within the burgeoning high-tech display industry. Spearheaded by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) and the Korea Display Industry Association (KDIA), the delegation embarked on this mission at the invitation of the Vedanta Group. […]
In the wake of escalating tensions between India and Canada following the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Indian government has taken action by issuing an advisory to Indian nationals and students residing in Canada and those with travel plans to the North American nation. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released […]
MPs in the House of Commons flayed UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for failing to have a strong presence during the G20 meet. Reports claim that Sunak was asked whether he raised the issue of Scottish Sikh Jagtar Singh Johal’s release and the fact that India had been buying oil from Russia. Media outlets said […]
After allegations that some of Starbucks Refresher fruit drinks deceive customers by lacking actual fruit, the company is set to face a legal battle. US District Judge John Cronan in Manhattan has denied the coffee chain’s request to quash nine out of 11 claims in the pending class-action lawsuit. Consumers argue that popular beverages offered […]
Canada expelled a top Indian diplomat in relation to the killing of pro-Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in that country. Canada is investigating what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called ‘credible allegations’ that the Indian government may have had links to the assassination of Nijjar. Trudeau said in Parliament that the country’s intelligence agencies had been […]
The video of a US cop has taken the internet by storm in which the police personnel is making fun of a deceased Indian student who was hit by a Seattle Police officer’s car. Earlier in January this year, an Indian student, Jaahnavi Kandula was struck and killed by officer Kevin Dave. The cop could […]
The G20 summit is nearing its conclusion, featuring foreign dignitaries from around the world. This event, which garnered global attention in India, demanded dignitaries and their spouses to be fashionably on point. UK’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s wife, Akshata Murty, not only demonstrated her capability for the task but also established fashion standards for visiting […]
G20 leaders, including US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and UN Secretary-General António Guterres, paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at his memorial site in Rajghat on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the dignitaries to the rain-soaked Rajghat. Modi extended his greeting by presenting the leaders with an ‘angvastram’ featuring an image […]
At the start his course on “The Business Environment of India” at the Anderson School of Management in the University of California Los Angeles, Romain Wacziarg asks his students: How long will it take India to catch up with America’s per capita income, given their current average rates of GDP growth (2.4% for the US […]
An Indian origin owner of a laboratory in the US was sentenced to 27 years in prison for a genetic testing scam that led to the misappropriation of $463 million (equivalent to around Rs 3,850 crore) from Medicare over three years. Identified as Minal Patel, 44, of LabSolutions LLC in Georgia, he received the sentence […]
An Indian origin was shot dead while driving on the Miguel Alemán Viaduct in Mexico City. The incident took place on the viaduct where the man was driving a white Honda car along the middle lanes of the bustling avenue. Four men, riding on two motorcycles approached the man and demanded to halt his car. […]
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak graced the uplifting event of celebrated spiritual leader Morari Bapu’s Ram Katha, currently underway at the Cambridge University. He charmed the audience, greeting them with with Jay Siya Ram. Moraribapu is a Gujarat based spiritual leader who does RamKathas across the world. A renowned exponent of the Ram Charit Manas, […]
BAPS hosted a special cultural programme with the theme “My Country, My Duty” at the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey. Attendees of the programme, which debuted as part of the Festival of Inspirations left feeling inspired to reflect on ways they could exemplify model citizenship and answer their respective “call to duty.” The […]
Starting today, on the 13th of August, 2023, the Thakore family spanning three generations is set to make history by attempting to become the first Indians to drive a 1950 car, registered in India all the way to London via road. This remarkable journey will cover 12,000 kilometres and span across 16 countries. The ambitious […]
As a part of International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, the British High Commission is giving Indian women aged 18-23, an opportunity to be one of the UK’s top diplomats for a day. The annual ‘High Commissioner for a Day’ competition, with focus on Sustainable Development Goals, will provide an opportunity to […]
