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Senior Indian diplomat, J P Singh, in charge of the Pakistan-Afghanistan-Iran (PAI) division in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), recently visited the Embassy of Afghanistan in New Delhi and met Afghan officials. This information was shared by Zakia Wardak, consul general of Afghanistan in the Afghan consulate in Mumbai, on her social media handle […]
In a significant judgement, the Delhi High Court stated that the Citizenship Act of 1955 supersedes provisions in the Passport Manual, 2020. As a result, minors can hold dual citizenship, the court ruled. The HC stressed that a subordinate legislation cannot override a primary legislation. Justice Subramaniam Prasad passed an order recently on an appeal […]
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar held recently attracted a great deal of attention nationally and internationally. From Bollywood stars to global business leaders, the guest list contained many really big names. Apart from all the pomp and show, the Ambanis did not hold back in showering their guests with expensive gifts […]
In a list sourced from Forbes, of the world’s wealthiest individuals, India’s Mukesh Ambani has ranked 10th richest in 2024. Interestingly, the net worth of the top 10 richest people globally, exceeds the GDP of a number of countries. Today, their wealth is primarily concentrated in technology, finance, and retail industries, according to Forbes. Forbes […]
Finland has once again bagged the top spot as the world’s happiest country for the seventh year in a row, according to the annual UN-sponsored ‘World Happiness Report’ released on Wednesday. Denmark, Iceland and Sweden follow closely behind Finland. The US is no longer in the top 20. India ranked 126, the same as last […]
There are signs that the Narendra Modi government wants to bring in some changes in its past policies to boost foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows. After 16 years of negotiations, India recently signed a free trade agreement with four countries in Europe that are part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). India also recently […]
In view of the acute shortage of doctors in that country, UK’s National Health Service (NHS), the country’s public-funded healthcare system, is planning to induct 2,000 doctors from India. NHS will conduct postgraduate training of six to 12 months for the Indian doctors before they are placed in UK hospitals. They will be exempted from […]
The United States Department of State has issued the visa bulletin for April 2024. Significant progress has been made in the Final Action Dates and Filing Dates for Indian applicants under several Green Card categories, according to the latest bulletin. US immigration law allows certain noncitizens, who are family members of US citizens and lawful […]
Electoral bonds were introduced in India in 2017. Using these bonds, individuals or companies could donate money to political parties anonymously. Under the scheme, which was scrapped by the Supreme Court on February 15, 2023, the bonds had to be bought in fixed denominations from the State Bank of India (SBI). The bonds would be […]
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday refused to quash a penalty imposed on a CISF constable charged for misconduct because he knocked on a neighbour’s door late at night asking for a lemon. “Knocking on neighbour’s door knowing that the man in the house is absent, and the house was occupied by a lady with […]
With the 18th Lok Sabha polls round the corner, all political parties have recognised that they must capitalise on women as a vote bank. As more women are getting an education and joining the workforce, it is to be expected that more women will exercise their right to franchise. The value of ‘Nari Shakti’ has […]
Edtech company Byju’s has vacated all its offices across the country except its office in its headquarters at Bengaluru. The move is reportedly aimed at cutting costs in view of recent liquidity concerns the firm is facing owing to a dispute related to its rights issue. Byju’s India CEO Arjun Mohan has told all employees […]
The Congress party released its second list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday evening. The list also includes six candidates from Gujarat, including Geniben Thakor(MLA) from Banaskantha, Nitish Lalan(District Youth Congress President) from Kutch SC, Rohan Gupta from Ahmedabad East, Bharat Yogendra Makwana( former MLA) from Ahmedabad West SC, Lalit Vasoya(MLA) […]
In a heartwarming instance of ‘like father, like daughter’, Inayat Vats brought immense pride to her family on the day she was commissioned into the Indian Army. Standing tall and filled with pride, Inayat transitioned from a trainee to Lieutenant Inayat Vats on March 9, after completing rigorous training at the Officer Training Academy in […]
The Congress top brass neglecting or not giving due importance to the party’s foot soldiers who are actually on the ground to galvanise the party, is a common refrain across the cadre base in recent times. The continuous exodus of party workers and leaders mainly revolves around the complaint of lack of appreciation and motivation […]
Millions of children in India are facing a serious challenge – hunger. A recent study published in a prestigious medical journal revealed that India has the highest number of children, a staggering 67 lakh, who did not consume any food or milk in the past 24 hours. This category, termed “zero-food children,” is particularly vulnerable […]
Big private hospitals in Ahmedabad have usually seen patients from east African nations for procedures ranging from hip and knee replacements to minor surgeries. Over the past couple of years, an increasing number of patients from western countries like the US, the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand are also choosing Ahmedabad for emergency procedures […]
Pride of Gujarat, the Asiatic lion has been taken off the list of ‘endangered’ species and reclassified as ‘vulnerable’. This indicates a positive shift in its conservation status as Gujarat has been at the forefront of conservation efforts of the feline, which has seen a substantial rise in its population over the years. The International […]
Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Convenor Arvind Kejriwal told women not to serve dinner to their husbands if they “chant” Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s name. “Many men are chanting PM Modi’s name, but you have to set it right. If your husband chants Modi’s name, tell him you won’t serve him dinner,” […]
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Friday that several Indian citizens were tricked into working for the Russian army. The MEA has taken strong action with the Russian government to secure the early release of these individuals. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, during a press briefing, announced strict measures against agents and others who […]
