Indonesia to Welcome Indian Tourists with Free Entry Visas by October
Indian tourists may soon enjoy free entry visas to Indonesia, as part of a project to boost tourism and stimulate the economy. Indonesian Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno announced the visa exemption policy for 20 countries, including India, aiming for finalization
SalamAir Launches Direct Muscat-Delhi Flights Twice Weekly
Oman’s budget airline SalamAir has expanded its network with the launch of direct flights between Muscat and Delhi. The new route commenced on July 2, 2024, and will operate twice a week, specifically on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This service is
Suzuki Launches Rs 340 Crore Next Bharat Ventures Fund for Indian Startups
Japanese automobile giant Suzuki Motor has unveiled its inaugural investment fund in India, named Next Bharat Ventures, with a substantial corpus of Rs 340 crore. This fund is dedicated to nurturing impact entrepreneurs working in Tier-II and below geographies, focusing
NRIs and Indian Tourists Can Now Use UPI QR Payments in UAE
India’s NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has partnered with Network International to introduce QR code-based Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This new feature will be available across Network’s point-of-sale (POS) terminals, enhancing transaction ease
Bangladesh to Explore Use of More Indian Ports for Export Routes
Bangladesh is set to increase its use of Indian ports for routing third country exports. A feasibility study will be conducted to assess the viability of adding more ports under the Coastal Shipping Agreement and the Protocol on Inland Water
US, France, Canada, UK, Korea, and Others Support India’s Push for GPAI as Global AI Regulator
India is advancing its goal to establish the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) as the primary authority on AI regulation. The initiative, backed by key nations including the US, France, Canada, the UK, Korea, and others, aims to expand
Port of Virginia Expands with ONE’s Direct West India – North America Route
The Port of Virginia is now offering Ocean Network Express (ONE)’s West India – North America (WIN) service. The WIN vessel made its first call to the port on June 23, marking a significant addition to the port’s service offerings.
India and Myanmar Execute First Rupee-Kyat Trade Settlement
India and Myanmar have executed the first transaction under the Rupee-Kyat Trade Settlement Mechanism. On July 2, 2024, the Yangon office of the Punjab National Bank completed a transaction exceeding one crore rupees for the shipment of pulses, marking a
IBM and HCLTech Open New Generative AI Hubs in US, UK, and India
IBM and HCLTech have announced the launch of Generative AI Centres of Excellence in the US, UK, and India. These centers will leverage IBM’s watsonX AI and data platform and will be hosted within HCL’s AI and Cloud Native Labs
Hexaware Technologies to Hire 4,000 in India as Part of 6,000-8,000 Global Recruitment Drive
Hexaware Technologies is set to expand its global workforce by 6,000 to 8,000 employees in 2024, with approximately 4,000 positions earmarked for India. The Navi Mumbai-based IT company, which currently has around 30,000 employees, will focus its recruitment efforts on
