In a move to boost regional connectivity, Kuwait has introduced a visa-on-arrival (VoA) facility for all residents holding valid residency permits in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. Effective immediately, expatriates can obtain a one-month tourist visa upon arrival at Kuwait International Airport or other entry points, […]
The Union Cabinet approved the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), a standalone centrally sponsored scheme, on November 25, 2024, to be implemented until the 15th Finance Commission cycle (2025–26). The initiative aims to promote sustainable, climate-resilient agriculture and chemical-free food production, while reducing input costs and improving soil health. With a proposed outlay of […]
India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr. Suhel Khan, who is also accredited to Yemen, met with Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC). Accompanied by Deputy Chief of Mission Shri Abu Mathen and First Secretary Shri Rishi Tripathi, Ambassador Khan discussed bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, emphasizing India’s ongoing engagement […]
The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) will launch the fourth edition of its Nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign from November 1 to 30, said the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions on Wednesday. Under existing rules, pensioners are required to submit a Life Certificate every November to ensure continuation of their […]
Nihal Sarin claimed his first win at the Chennai Grand Masters 2025 on Sunday, defeating compatriot Arjun Erigaisi in Round 4 to end the latter’s unbeaten run. German grandmaster Vincent Keymer maintained his one-point lead at the top of the Masters standings after drawing with Dutch GM Anish Giri, extending his own undefeated streak to […]
About 1,278 people have been rescued in operations in Uttarakhand’s Dharali, Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said on Monday. Pandey told ANI, “Following a disaster in Dharali, about 1,278 people, including those from other states, stranded at Gangotri Dham, were evacuated. The operation is now complete. Electricity and mobile networks have been restored.” He added […]
The national celebration of World Elephant Day 2025 will be held in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on August 12. The event is being organised by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) in association with the Tamil Nadu Forest Department. The event will be inaugurated by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and will bring […]
Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions touched an all-time high of ₹28,464 crore in July, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Monday. This marks the second consecutive month of record inflows, following ₹27,000 crore in June. Equity-oriented mutual funds recorded net inflows of ₹42,702 crore in July, up […]
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday introduced a revised version of the Income Tax Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha, incorporating most of the recommendations made by the Parliamentary Select Committee headed by BJP leader Baijayant Panda. The introduction took place amid Opposition uproar. Tabling the bill, Sitharaman said that the changes were necessary […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday forecast widespread heavy rainfall activity across several regions of the country over the next week, with extremely heavy showers expected at isolated places in Uttarakhand, parts of the Northeast, and Telangana. According to the IMD, isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh […]
