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Russia simplifies norms for Indians to open accounts in Russian banks

1Nov

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Russia simplifies norms for Indians to open accounts in Russian banks

New Delhi, Nov 1: The Russian government announced on Wednesday that it has decided to simplify norms for Indian nationals wishing to open their bank accounts in Russian banks while staying in India. Taking to X, Russian Embassy in India shared about the move saying, "We're excited to announce the decision of the Russian Government to introduce simplified norms for #India'n nationals seeking to open bank accounts with #Russia'n financial institutions. It is now possible to open bank accounts or deposit funds in Russian banks remotely." Under this move, Indian national tourists or students can reach out to an Indian bank which has a collaboration with the Russian Central Bank and can open their bank account, following conveniently obtain bank card to initiate financial transactions in Russi...

France announces €100 mn loan to support India’s Smart Cities Mission

1Nov

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France announces €100 mn loan to support India’s Smart Cities Mission

New Delhi, Nov 1: France has announced a €100 million loan to support India's flagship Smart Cities Mission and build on the CITIIS 1 programme. France's Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships Chrysoula Zacharopoulou on Tuesday announced the conclusion of the Euro 100 million loan agreement between the French Development Agency (AFD) and the Indian government. The loan supports India's innovative flagship Smart Cities Mission and builds on the CITIIS 1 programme, also supported by the European Union and implemented by the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), a think tank under the auspices of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, as per an official release. CITIIS 1.0 programme, launched in 2018 has to date benefitted 12 city-lev...

SpiceJet inducts five Boeing 737 aircraft

1Nov

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SpiceJet inducts five Boeing 737 aircraft

New Delhi, Nov 1: SpiceJet on Wednesday inducted five leased Boeing 737s, including three 737 Max aircraft, into its fleet. "SpiceJet is delighted to announce the induction of five leased Boeing 737s (including 3 737 MAX aircraft) into its fleet today," the airline said in a statement. Today's induction comes shortly after the introduction of three leased Boeing 737s (including 1 737 MAX), reinforcing SpiceJet's determination to expand and diversify its flight services, the airline said further in its statement. The introduction of these aircraft will help the airline launch several exciting new flight routes and services, it added. An announcement in this regard was made by SpiceJet in June this year. The airline had on June 9 said that it would induct ten Boeing 737 aircra...

J&K ABDM begins online booking for OPD tickets

28Oct

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J&K ABDM begins online booking for OPD tickets

Srinagar, Oct 28: Giving a fillip to digital delivery of healthcare system, J&K Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), has started the process of issuance of online OPD tickets. The OPD ticketing system shall enable the patient to book his OPD ticket online from their home. The QR code of the healthcare facility shall be required to be scanned for generation of the token. The token shall be valid for 12 hours within which the citizen shall need to physically report to the hospital/healthcare facility. A citizen cannot apply for the token for more than once within 30 minutes of issuance of a token. This people friendly initiative the citizens of J&K have felt a sigh of relief which shall ease hardships of waiting in long queues at the hospitals. The pro...

Mukesh Ambani receives death threat, email demands Rs 20 crore

28Oct

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Mukesh Ambani receives death threat, email demands Rs 20 crore

Mumbai, Maharashtra October 28: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani received death threats via email threatening to shoot him if he failed to pay Rs 20 crores. According to the Mumbai police, it was written in the threatening email that "If you don't give us 20 crore rupees, we will kill you, we have the best shooters in India." After receiving the email, based on the complaint of Mukesh Ambani's security in-charge, Gamdevi Police of Mumbai registered a case against an unknown person under sections 387 and 506 (2) of IPC and started the investigation.

One Nation, One Election meeting concludes in Delhi

26Oct

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One Nation, One Election meeting concludes in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 25: The second meeting of the committee on 'One Nation One Elections' headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind concluded in the national capital on Wednesday. According to the sources, in the second meeting, the law commission was called and a presentation was made on legal and constitutional aspects regarding "One Nation One Election". During the meeting, all the legal and constitutional possibilities regarding the implementation of One Nation One Election were discussed in detail. Meanwhile, the first meeting at Jodhpur Officer Hostel in Delhi lasted for about 45 minutes and the second meeting lasted for about one and a half hours. In the meeting, apart from former President Ramnath Kovind, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Law ...

India to partially resume visa services in Canada from today

26Oct

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India to partially resume visa services in Canada from today

New Delhi, Oct 25: India has decided to partially resume visa services in Canada from October 26 onwards, a month after they were closed down amid deteriorating diplomatic ties between both the nations, the Indian High Commission in Ottawa said on Wednesday. The services will resume for entry, business, medical, and conference visas, the High Commission said in a statement. "Further decisions, as appropriate, would be intimated based on continuing evaluation of the situation," the statement added. Diplomatic relations between India and Canada hit rock bottom after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last month had alleged in his country's Parliament at India's role in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on its soil. Subsequ...

PM Modi stood in solidarity with Israel in moment of crisis

26Oct

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PM Modi stood in solidarity with Israel in moment of crisis

United Nations, Oct 25: India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, R. Ravindra said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi “stood in solidarity with Israel in their moment of crisis” as the country faced the October 7 terror attack. Speaking on Tuesday at the Security Council’s high-level meeting on Palestine held in the aftermath of the brutal Hamas attack on Israel, he said: “Our Prime Minister was one of the first global leaders to have conveyed his condolences for the loss of lives and prayers for the innocent victims and their families. He stood in solidarity with his Israel in their moment of crisis when they were facing these terror attacks. “The October 7 terror attacks in Israel were shocking and we condemn them unequivocally." On the October 17 Gaz...

India poised to become 3rd largest economy by 2030: S&P Report

25Oct

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India poised to become 3rd largest economy by 2030: S&P Report

New Delhi, October 25: While global economic growth faced stagnation for the second consecutive month in September, India continued to shine as a beacon of economic resilience, expanding at one of the strongest rates in nearly 13 years. According to a report by S&P Global Market Intelligence, this comes as the private sector output in developed markets, including manufacturing and services, faced a mild contraction. According to the Asia Credit Outlook 2023 released by S&P Global Market Intelligence, the Indian economy will be 3rd largest economy by 2030. The Indian economy is growing and will give huge opportunities for medium to long term if the projected trajectory holds India will supersede Japan and Germany to become the world's third-largest economy ...

Woman IAF officer assumes charge as DG Hospital Services (Armed Forces)

24Oct

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Woman IAF officer assumes charge as DG Hospital Services (Armed Forces)

New Delhi, October 23: Air Marshal Sadhna S Nair has assumed the charge of Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces), becoming the first woman to hold the position on promotion to the rank of Air Marshal, according to an official statement. Defence Ministry said that Air Marshal Nair has been transferred on promotion from HQ Training Command (Air Force), Bengaluru. "Another chapter of excellence added into the history of the IAF when Air Vice Marshal Sadhna S Nair was promoted to the rank of Air Marshal on Oct 23, 2023. She is the second woman medical officer of the IAF who has climbed to such an esteemed rank," the IAF Training command said in a post on X (formerly Twitter) "Air Marshal Padma Bandopadhyay was the first woman to be promoted to the rank of Air...