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Terminal 2 (T2) of the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital will be converted into an international terminal for a short term, said Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO of Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), which operates the country’s largest airport. Currently, T2 is for domestic flights and has a passenger handling capacity of […]
Rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will be framed by the Centre by March 30, 2024, minister of state (home affairs) Ajay Kumar Mishra said while attending a festival of the Dalit Matua community that has been demanding it. “I am assuring that members of the Matua community will not lose their citizenship. They […]
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab is rolling out a pilgrimage scheme for elderly people on the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev’s birth anniversary on Monday. AAP’s Punjab spokesperson Jagtar Singh Sanghera said the scheme would facilitate more than 50,000 elderly people. The Punjab cabinet gave its nod to the ‘Mukhyamantri Tirath Yatra’ […]
Allaying fears of missing January intake in Canadian colleges the Canadian embassy has issued student visas in record quick time, as early as a fortnight of applying for the same. With diplomatic ties between India and Canada souring in October this year, students bound for admissions in Canada were not expecting the visa process could […]
In what is expected to usher in a seminal transformation in the pharma sector of the country, the Centre is likely to table the Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2023 in Parliament in the upcoming session. Once enacted, this law will replace the pre-independence and now obsolete Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, which is […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to the skies above Bengaluru on Saturday, November 25, 2023, in an exhilarating sortie aboard the indigenously developed Tejas fighter jet. The flight took place at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) site, showcasing the country’s advancements in aerospace technology and bolstering the Prime Minister’s confidence in India’s indigenous capabilities. A […]
Rajasthan is voting today to elect new representatives to the 200-member state Legislative Assembly. The Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government in the state is fighting a tough battle both against anti-incumbency and against the main rival BJP, which is aiming to unseat the ruling Congress. The Congress has said that this time the revolving door tradition […]
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In yet another murderous attack on an Indian in the United States, a student pursuing PhD at the University of Cincinnati Medical School was shot dead in his car in Ohio. Aaditya Adlakha, 26, succumbed to his injuries two days after he was discovered with several gunshot wounds inside a vehicle that had slammed into […]
The Afghanistan embassy is now permanently closed in New Delhi, thereby signalling the end of its India operations. As of now, there are no diplomats from the Afghan Republic in India. Those who served in the national capital have safely reached third countries, the embassy informed through its release, adding that the only individuals present […]
External affairs minister (EAM) S Jaishankar justified the resumption of e-visa services in Canada, which were stopped after the India-Canada diplomatic crisis. Jaishankar said, the resumption was a ‘logical consequence’ as the situation relatively improved and India was progressively resuming the visa services. Speaking at the press conference following the conclusion of the Virtual G20 […]
White House spokesperson Adrienne Watson said, India expressed “surprise and concern” after learning about its alleged involvement in a plot to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. India stated that activity of “this nature was not their policy”, Watson was reported as quoting. “We understand the Indian government is further investigating this issue and will […]
The Delhi high court has held that the extended period of 10 years for re-opening of I-T assessments should be applicable only in cases where the alleged escaped income is above Rs 50 lakh. In cases below Rs 50 lakh, the time limit for re-opening assessment is three years. The HC had to decide the […]
Flying a 180-seat aircraft with just six passengers on board may not be a value proposition for any airline but denying to do so amounts to ethical and legal violations. India’s largest flyer, Indigo Airlines, found out a circuitous but tricky way to escape the nettles and rob six passengers of their flying rights to […]
The Australian man, who entered Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad’s Motera during the India-Australia final match last Sunday, is a habitual offender and was declared a “public nuisance” by a US court for invading sports arenas. Wen Johnson, 24, had worn an Indian team fan jersey over a T-shirt that showed support to Palestine. He […]
At least 16 people were arrested in Noida on charges of running a fake call centre and defrauding US nationals. Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force and sleuths of Gautam Buddha Nagar Police launched a crackdown in a joint operation to nab the accused. Documents and data related to more than 40 US citizens were also […]
In wake of the rising air and passenger traffic riding on the World Cup frenzy, Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport is all geared up to provide a seamless service to travellers in and out of the city. Anticipating a rush of passengers returning from vacation, and the World Cup cricket final on November […]
After a spate in deepfake videos targetting celebrities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised concern over the use of artificial intelligence for creating deepfakes, saying this can lead to a big crisis. He urged the media to spread awareness about its misuse and impact to educate people. “In a diverse society like ours, deepfakes can cause […]
Fugitive businessman Nirav Modi told a UK court that he could be in England for years as some ongoing proceedings prevent his extradition. The former billionaire appeared for a hearing at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court in east London via video link from Thameside prison in relation to legal costs, or fines, amounting to GBP 150,247.00, accrued […]
If Delhi has long been known for poor air quality that chokes lungs, clogs throats, causes scratchy eyes, and leeches energy, Mumbai is catching up fast. The surge in open-air garbage burning, traffic, waste from refineries and industries, and construction work is taking a toll on air quality in the western metropolis. The Arabian Sea, […]
