Tag: India
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How Hoax Bomb Threats are Disrupting Air Travel in India
Indian aviation sector is dealing with an increased number of fake bomb threats lately. These false alarms lead to flights delays, diversions, and cancellations to passengers and airlines. The surge is disrupting the operations, which is a problem for one of the world’s fastest-growing airline markets. Surge in Bomb Threats Over the past few months, ... -
UAE Expands Visa-Free Entry for Indian Nationals with US, UK, and EU Visas
According to WAM, The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICA) in UAE has said that it is increasing visa exemption for Indians. This new policy will apply to those with tourist visas from the European Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom together with residents in these areas. The ... -
India and UAE Strengthen Trade Ties in Second CEPA Joint Committee Meeting
India and the UAE ended a two-day JC meeting marking the second CEPA meeting in the country. The Indian delegation was headed by Shri Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce while the co-chairing on the UAE side was by H.E. Juma Al Kait, Assistant Undersecretary for International Trade Affairs. The meeting was aimed at ... -
Diplomatic Crisis: Canada Alleges India’s Involvement in Crimes, Expels Top Official
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Commissioner Michael Duheme made allegations on Monday, claiming that Indian diplomats are associated with criminal activities in Canada including murder, extortion and intimidation targeting members of the South Asian diaspora. Specifically, he mentioned the investigation into the killing of the pro-Khalistan extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar during a press conference ... -
India Strengthens Ties with ASEAN, Announces Various Plans at ASEAN Summit 2024 in Lao PDR
In the 21st ASEAN India Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out a bold 10-point vision of India’s ASEAN connectivity that seeks to enhance cooperation between the two regions. Promoting the Chair’s theme of “Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience”, the plan has set more specific measures as to how cooperation across a range of fields might ... -
Massive loss of Ghulam Nabi Azad in J&K Elections
Jammu and Kashmir’s former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, 75, had launched his Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) after quitting the Congress hoping that it would emerge him as a key player in J&K politics. But it turned out to be a disaster. Azad’s party, which contested 23 seats out of 90 in the Assembly ... -
World Mental Health Day 2024: 5 Inspiring Takeaways from Deepika Padukone’s Interview with Arianna Huffington
In an interview with Arianna Huffington on World Mental Health Day this year 2024, Deepika Padukone, a new mother, talked about that. They talked about handling the feeling of being burned out, the need to take breaks, and how to succeed in the middle of negativity. Deepika provided her own experience on a journey with ... -
UAE’s ADIA Launches Operations in India, Boosting Bilateral Trade Partnership
The ADIA, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, which is one of the largest sovereign wealth funds globally, has opened its office in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT-City). This economically loaded step made during a top-level bilateral summit in Mumbai heralds the enhanced scale of investment cooperation between India and the UAE. Enhanced Investment Framework Between ... -
Key Reasons Behind Congress’s Defeat in Haryana Assembly Elections 2024
The Congress party that secured a decent vote share was shocked as the party lost the 2024 Haryana assembly elections. Some of the strategic errors, changing voter base, and the transformation of the contest into a more bipolar form were the causes of its demise. Now let us look at the causes of this electoral ... -
Ola Electric Faces Regulatory Scrutiny Over Consumer Rights Violations
Ola Electric the emerging electric vehicle company has been pulled up by CCPA – the Central Consumer Protection Authority for violations of the Consumer Rights Act of India, violation of the Consumer Protection Act for misrepresentation, and false claims in advertisements. The company has been provided with 15 days to reply to the allegations while ...