U.S. visa backlog challenge ‘heard loud and clear’, says envoy Garcetti

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U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti. | Photo Credit: PTI Addressing the issues of visa backlogs, and recalling President Joe Biden’s order to reduce the visa time for Indians, the Ambassador of the United States to India, Eric Garcetti has said that the challenge is heard “loud and clear” and added that he is proud … Read more

Govt asks auto industry to prepare ‘Automotive Mission Plan 2047’

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly asked the automobile industry make a comprehensive plan to be announced as part of his ‘first 100 days’ of the new government. The ambitious ‘Automotive Mission Plan (AMP) 2047’ is to be announced in September. Sources said the PM is expected to release the AMP 2047 in the Society … Read more

Russia calls for jointly combating terrorism with India, other nations

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Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, said on Saturday that his country is committed to fighting terrorism together with India and other nations, as he highlighted the strong statement of support from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The remarks came after a dastardly terror attack near Moscow on March 22 left more than 140 people dead … Read more

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu seeks debt relief from India amid tensions

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a meeting with President of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu during the COP28, in UAE. File photo | Photo Credit: PTI After his anti-India rhetoric, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has struck a reconciliatory tone, saying India will continue to remain his country’s “closest ally” and urged New Delhi to provide debt relief … Read more

Delhi airport expects to close FY24 with 7.2 crore passenger traffic

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Delhi International Airport is set to handle a record-breaking 7.2 crore passengers in the current fiscal year, ending March 31, marking its highest annual traffic with an increase of 10 per cent in international traffic. CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar said on Sunday. On the sidelines of the inauguration of the expanded T1 terminal, inaugurated virtually … Read more

15 terminals take flight: India ups airport capacity for smoother journeys and regional growth

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Air travelers in India can expect more flights, improved comfort and potentially fewer delays with the inauguration of terminals at 15 cities by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The projects, valued at over ₹9,800 crore, aim to address growing passenger demand and enhance regional connectivity. Also read: PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation stones of 16 … Read more

The Hindu Morning Digest, March 05, 2024

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Prime Minister Modi gesturing to the crowd during a public meeting at Nandanam in Chennai on March 4. | Photo Credit: S.R. Raghunathan Central government employees protest delays in promotion, threaten non-cooperation if demands not met Central government employees have threatened a “non-cooperation movement” if an expedited decision is not taken regarding their promotions and … Read more

The Hindu Morning Digest, March 04, 2024

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Council of Ministers during a meeting on the vision document for the Viksit Bharat 2047 & detailed action plan for the next five years, in New Delhi on March 3, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI PM Modi brainstorms over Vision 2047 with ministerial council, sets 100-day agenda for third … Read more

UPI payment services launched in Sri Lanka, Mauritius; PM Modi describes it as ‘special day’

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The launching of UPI services in Sir Lanka and Mauritius enables the availability of UPI settlement services for Indian nationals travelling to Sri Lanka and Mauritius as well as for Mauritian nationals travelling to India. | Photo Credit: The Hindu India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services were on February 12 rolled out in Sri Lanka … Read more

PM Modi wishes King Charles III speedy recovery

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Britain’s King Charles leaves the London Clinic after receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate in London, Britain January 29, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, wished Britain’s King Charles III, who has been diagnosed with cancer, a speedy recovery and good health. Mr. Modi posted on X, … Read more