India and Kuwait Commit to Enhancing Trade and Cooperation in Various Areas
India and Kuwait conducted a comprehensive review of their bilateral relationship during the sixth round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held in Kuwait, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Wednesday. Both nations agreed to enhance cooperation across various sectors,
Dr. Vivek Lall Honored at UK Parliament for US-India Defense Contributions
Dr. Vivek Lall, a leading figure in defense technology, received the prestigious World Leaders Award at the UK Parliament last week. This accolade, presented amidst a gathering of global dignitaries, recognizes his outstanding achievements in the field. Lall, who has
Pankaj Mishra Honored with Canadian Award for International Non-Fiction Writer
Indian author Pankaj Mishra has been honored with the Weston International Award, a notable Canadian accolade. The Writers’ Trust of Canada announced that Mishra is the second recipient of this award, which recognizes exceptional non-fiction work by an international author.
Union Budget’s Job and Spending Boosts Excite Gulf NRIs
The first budget of the Modi 3.0 government, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has received positive feedback from NRI businessmen in the Gulf. The budget includes Rs 2 lakh crore over five years for job and skill programs targeting
Air India Express Introduces Bengaluru-Abu Dhabi Direct Flights
Air India Express has launched its first direct international flight from Bengaluru to Abu Dhabi, marking a significant expansion of its network. This new route will connect passengers from 27 destinations, including Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata, to Abu Dhabi
UAE to Offer Health Insurance with Tourist Visas
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has announced a new initiative to include health insurance with tourist visas. This move is part of the UAE’s “transformational projects” aimed at boosting its
NITI Aayog and WIPO Form Partnership to Boost Innovation in Global South
NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have signed a Joint Letter of Intent (JLoI) to create joint innovation programs for countries in the Global South. The signing ceremony at NITI Aayog marks a
Air India to Introduce Airbus A350 on Delhi-New York Route This Winter
Air India announced that its Airbus A350-900 will operate on the Delhi-New York and Delhi-Newark routes starting November 1, 2024, and January 2, 2025, respectively. This deployment aims to enhance the passenger experience on these key routes. The A350 will
Abhinav Bindra First Indian Honored with Prestigious Olympic Order
Abhinav Bindra, India’s first individual Olympic gold medalist, has been awarded the Olympic Order for his exceptional contributions to the Olympic movement. This honor, the highest awarded by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for meritorious service, makes Bindra the first
UPI One World Simplifies Cashless Travel for Foreign Tourists
Foreign visitors can now enjoy hassle-free payments in India with the launch of the UPI One World app. This digital wallet allows international travelers to make payments at various merchant locations by scanning QR codes, eliminating the need for cash
