India to roll out fast and cheap COVID-19 paper 'Feluda' test soon, say officials
A fast and cheap paper-based coronavirus test will soon be available across India, claims the Indian government, with scientists hoping it...
“Make in India, make for the world”, says PM Modi in Independence Day speech
He addressed a variety of issues ranging from an atmanirbhar or self-reliant India to addressing the country’s fight against the...
FICCI calls for foreign air travel, opening of tourism sector in Unlock 3.0
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has suggested the Indian government allow international flight services...
Indians abroad can play big role in making nation self-reliant, says Defense MoS Shripad Naik
Addressing a virtual seminar on ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ organised by the Jaipur Foot USA, Indian Minister of State for Defence Shripad...
Specify 'country of origin' of products, Amazon India tells sellers
Amazon India yesterday announced that it will introduce “country of origin” as a mandatory attribute in its category listings.
India becomes third worst COVID-hit nation as its total tally crosses Russia's
After reporting the largest single-day spike in cases so far, India has overtaken Russia to become the third worst-hit nation by the...
Gaitri Kumar appointed Indian High Commissioner to the UK; new envoys for Kuwait and Finland too
The 1986-batch Indian Foreign Service officer is currently serving as Indian Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union.
Indian Health Minister Harsh Vardhan to become Chairman of WHO Executive Board: Reports
The chairman's post is held on a rotational basis for a period of one year among regional groups.
Over 160 illegal immigrants to arrive in India from USA tomorrow
Around 160 illegal Indian immigrants, including 132 from Haryana and Punjab, will be arriving in India tomorrow after they were deported...
In a major relief to Non-resident Indians (NRIs) stuck in India, the Finance Ministry today relaxed the norm for determining the residency...
Punjab, Kerala CMs warns Centre government about risks posed by returning Indians
Amidst quarantine preparations by various state governments for Indian citizens who will be returning from abroad, the chief ministers of...
Senior diplomat Anurag Srivastava takes over as Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson
Srivastava is a 1999-batch Indian Foreign Service officer and previously served as India's Ambassador to Ethiopia.
MEA refutes Turkish President, UK Foreign Office comments about Delhi violence, CAA
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs refuted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the United Kingdom's junior foreign minister...
NRIs can acquire 100% stake in Air India under new government norms
Indian Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Prakash Javadekar announced on Wednesday that Non-resident Indians (NRIs)...
MEA renames Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra after Sushma Swaraj on eve of her birth anniversary
The MEA has also renamed the Foreign Service Institute in New Delhi as the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service.
Satya Nadella expresses reservations about CAA, Amartya Sen calls for unity against Act
Nadella spoke about India's inherent multiculturalism, the need to create equal opportunities for all, and the importance of debate in a...
NTU President Prof Subra Suresh honoured by alma mater IIT Madras
NTU President Professor Subra Suresh has been honoured by his alma mater, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) with a new...
First of three-city Incredible India roadshows held in Singapore
The first of the three-city Incredible India roadshows held in Singapore with participation from 25 Indian tour operators and...
Great response to NPS from overseas Indians, says Indian government
The Central government has stated that they have received a great response from people of Indian origin holding citizenship of other...
How the Burj Khalifa celebrated Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday
The world's tallest building, Dubai's Burj Khalifa, was lit up with Shah Rukh Khan's name to celebrate his 54th birthday on November 2.
Andhra government scraps Amaravati development plan, terminates contract with Singapore consortium
The joint Singapore-Andhra Pradesh Amaravati Start-Up Area Development Project has formally been scrapped with the Indian state Cabinet...
Punjab government to approach NRI sponsors for state’s smart schools programme
The Punjab government announced it will seek help from non-resident Indians (NRIs) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to develop...
Bombay HC quashes LRs to Singapore, other nations in Adani coal scam case
In the probe into Adani group firms, the Bombay High Court on Thursday quashed all Letters Rogatory (LRs) sent by the Directorate of Revenue...
Kartarpur corridor: As deadline nears, Pakistan’s slow progress visible from Indian side
Pakistan has reportedly refused to construct their side of a bridge on the cross-border elevated corridor to Kartarpur Darbar Sahib from...
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