India
- India
US cuts visa delays in India, vows to do more
Washington: The US said that it had issued 36 per cent more visas to Indians so far this year than in pre-Covid-19 pandemic times because of “number one priority” being accorded to…
- India
Turkish Embassy thanks ‘Dost Indians’ for earthquake relief support
New Delhi: The Turkish Embassy in India expressed its gratitude towards the “Dost Indians” for standing in solidarity with Turkey by contributing towards the relief efforts after a devastating earthquake hit the…
- Pakistan
Pakistani girl who was arrested for illegally staying in India returns home, says family
Karachi: A minor Pakistani girl who went missing from her home in Hyderabad city in the southern Sindh province last September and was arrested from Bengaluru in January has returned back, her…
- World
Russia developing North-South Corridor for business with India, Iran, and Pakistan: Putin
Moscow: President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said Russia is developing the ambitious North-South Transport Corridor, which will open up new routes for business cooperation with India, Iran and Pakistan, as well as…
- World
Singapore residents can now transfer money to India through UPI
Singapore residents can now transfer money to India through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) starting today. This move is expected to ease the money transfer process for Singaporean residents who have family…
- India
UAE: IIT to open first overseas campus in Abu Dhabi in 2024
The Indian Institute of Technology, is expected to open its first overseas campus in United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi in 2024, local media reported. “We can expect the commencement of…
- Business
Lenovo India unveils ‘ThinkBook Plus Gen 3’ laptop at Rs 1,94,990
Bengaluru: Lenovo on Tuesday unveiled a new laptop, ThinkBook Plus Gen 3, which is available at a price of Rs 1,94,990 in the country. The laptop can be purchased online from the…
- Business
India’s TWS shipments up 85% in 2022, boAt leads: Report
New Delhi: India’s TWS (True Wireless Stereo earbuds) shipments registered 85 per cent (year-on-year) growth in 2022, with boAt leading the market for the third time in a row, a new report…
- Sports
Sapna Gill accuses Prithvi Shaw of molesting her; files complaint
Mumbai: Social media influencer Sapna Gill, who was arrested for allegedly attacking India cricketer Prithvi Shaw’s car and manhandling him, has sent an application to the Oshiwara police station in Mumbai, for…
- India
RS Chairman Dhankar presses for breach of privilege notice against 12 opposition MPs
Delhi: Continuing the action against unruly MPs in the Rajya Sabha following the suspension of Congress MP Rajni Patil for the entire Budget Session, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar has given his consent…
- India
Himachal Pradesh: Earthquake hits Dharamshala on Monday
Dharamshala: An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 occurred 56 km north of Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh at 10:38 pm on Monday, the National Centre for Seismology informed. The agency said the epicentre was at…
- India
Early heat may adversely affect wheat, other crops: IMD
Delhi: Significantly high temperatures over northwest India, Gujarat, Konkan and Goa may have an adverse impact on wheat and other crops, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. Maximum temperatures in Gujarat,…
- India
German Chancellor Scholz to arrive India on two-day visit Feb 25
New Delhi: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will arrive in India on a two-day state visit February 25-26, official sources said on Monday, adding that the focus of the visit likely to be…
- Middle East
India, Iraq explore ways to diversify trade from oil to non-oil sectors
New Delhi: India and Iraq on Monday discussed ways to further increase and diversify trade from oil to non-oil sectors, while stressing the importance of expanding economic partnership and technology engagement. The…
- Business
India’s GDP growth in FY23 to be 7%, FY24 at 6%: Acuite Ratings
Chennai: Credit rating agency Acuite Ratings and Research on Monday reiterated India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth estimate for FY23 at 7 percent. It also anticipates the economic growth trajectory in FY24…
