Dubai has recently implemented stricter visa rules that could affect Indian tourists, especially during the busy Dubai Shopping Festival season. A key change is the mandatory submission of confirmed return flight tickets when applying for a tourist visa. This new rule ensures that visitors show a clear intention to leave Dubai after their trip, a Read More…
Indian delegation sent by Hon PM Narendra Modi and led by George Kurian, Hon Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries & AHD called on Pope Francis at Vatican ahead of consecration of Cardinal Mar George Jacob Koovakad at St Peter’s Basilica. The delegation included Kodikunnil Suresh, Hon. MP, Satnam Singh Sandhu, Hon MP, Read More…
TikTok’s CEO, Shou Zi Chew, has announced plans to appeal a U.S. federal appeals court ruling that upheld a law requiring its parent company, ByteDance, to sell the popular video app in the U.S. by January 19, 2025. The ruling, which is part of a broader effort to address national security concerns, threatens to ban Read More…
New Delhi: The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has criticized former US President Donald Trump’s recent suggestion of imposing 100% tariffs on Indian goods, calling the proposal unrealistic and impractical in the current global trade environment. According to GTRI, India should focus on expanding local currency trading to reduce its dependence on the US dollar Read More…
Australia’s House of Representatives has passed a groundbreaking bill to prohibit social media access for children under 16. The legislation imposes heavy fines on platforms that fail to enforce age restrictions, mandating biometric or government ID verification. While the move aims to protect children from online harm, critics raise concerns about the potential isolation of Read More…
New Zealand has introduced significant changes to its Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) policies, enhancing opportunities for international students. Under the revised rules, students completing a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) of at least 30 weeks are now eligible for a PSWV, even if they transition to a Master’s degree without fulfilling the full 30-week requirement for the Read More…
Australia has overtaken other countries with the highest passport fee, charging £192 (₹19,481) for a 10-year adult passport. This price exceeds that of Mexico (£142), Switzerland (£117), and Italy (£113). While the U.S. charges $130 (around ₹10,000), Australia’s passport cost remains the highest globally. The price increase reflects the country’s efforts to enhance passport security Read More…
Canada’s National Security and Intelligence Adviser, Nathalie G. Drouin, has clarified that the government lacks concrete evidence to support Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. This revelation counters the narrative advanced by some Canadian media, which Drouin described as “speculative and inaccurate.” The diplomatic Read More…
A technical failure left over 100 riders stuck midair on the “Sky Screamer” at Six Flags Magic Mountain for more than two hours on Sunday. The ride, which reaches nearly 200 feet, malfunctioned, suspending passengers as staff worked to resolve the issue. Two individuals were taken to the hospital for evaluation, but no serious injuries Read More…
Over 100 Air India passengers have been stranded in Phuket, Thailand, since November 16 after their flight to Delhi was abruptly canceled due to technical issues with the aircraft. The flight, AI-377, faced a six-hour delay before passengers were finally boarded, only to be deboarded soon after due to a crew duty time limitation. The Read More…