High waiting times in India prompt the US consulate in Frankfurt to create a special visa window for Indians.

In order to alleviate the lengthy wait times for B1 (business) and B2 (tourist) visa interviews in India, the US consulate in Frankfurt has reserved specific interview slots for Indian applicants.

According to the State Department's website, the wait periods for B1/B2 visa interview...

Hardeep Singh Nijjar 'faked' a marriage in 1997 to obtain Canadian citizenship.

During the India-Canada diplomatic crisis over the assassination of separatist leader Hardeep Sing Nijjar, reports indicated that Indian agencies informed the Canadian government about his terrorist activities and his 1997 flight to Canada, but Canada did not take action. According to sources cit...

China's new national map enrages its neighbours

The Philippines is the latest of China's neighbors to object to its new national map, joining India and Malaysia in issuing strongly worded statements accusing Beijing of claiming their territory.

China released a new version of its national map on Monday, as it has done annually si...

Digital health can be an effective instrument for preventing a variety of diseases: Professor Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science and Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr.Jitendra Singh, took center stage as the Guest of Honour at the third edition of Healthcare Leaders Summit organized by ETHealthworld, informing that d...

It is ironic that the BJP confronts the Congress by referencing the Quit India Movement Day.

The Congress responded to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP's 'Corruption, dynasty, appeasement – abandon India' campaign on Wednesday by stating that it is ironic that those who never participated in the freedom movement are discussing the abandon India Movement.

Zubin will conduct an Indian orchestra following widespread praise

The Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI) will be led by renowned conductor Zubin Mehta in two concerts in August. It would be Mehta's first time leading an orchestra created in his native country. Mehta, 87, is the foremost Indian exponent of Western classical music.

The maestro was sc...

Attach to aid in the preservation of an ancient underground well.

The officials of the Sri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Mangalagiri were in the process of excavating a deep well when they discovered that the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach) had agreed to bring in specialists to preserve the historical significance of th...

As foot soldiers, you will represent India as brand ambassadors: V-P Dhankhar informs IFS interns

Monday, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar informed the 2022 Indian Foreign Service (IFS) trainees that, as foot soldiers, they will be the country's brand ambassadors.

Dhankhar told the IFS recruits, "Some of us may not be alive in 2047 when India celebrates its centennial of ind...

The Rs. 2,000 note is being phased out of circulation but will remain valid currency until September 30.

A circular from the Reserve Bank of India dated May 19 announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 currency notes from circulation. The memo said that the notes will remain valid tender until September 30. According to the document, the RBI's "Clean Note Policy" necessitates the change. Th...

Over 400,000 new jobs were created by 163 Indian firms that invested $40 billion in the United States.

According to a survey, more than USD 40 billion in investments from 163 Indian companies have spawned roughly 425,000 new jobs in the United States. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) survey titled "Indian Roots, American Soil" was released on Wednesday by India's Ambassador...

We consider India a key market and intend to maintain our financial commitment there. The director of Hyperforce at Salesforce

According to Salesforce's Hyperforce product director Matthew Parin, the company has put a lot of resources into India over the years, increasing the number of employees and opening new offices to accommodate the needs of its rapidly expanding customer base in one of its fastest growing regio...

Rashmika Mandanna, a celebrity who has been called "the nation's crush," talked about her favorite player and team in the Indian Premier League.

Rashmika Mandanna is one of the most sought-after stars in the entertainment industry. The actress is well known as the "National Crush." In part because of her charisma and talent as an actress, she has amassed a huge following. Now that the Indian Premier League is in full swing, the ...

Cisco is working with telcos on a private 5G as a service model, says a senior executive.

US network equipment maker Cisco is working with telecom operators to find ways to make money off of 5G use cases, especially the private 5G as a service model, a senior company executive said. This is happening as Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel speed up their 5G rollouts. India will jump ahead e...

Discussions between the German Chancellor and the Indian Prime Minister will include the Russia-Ukraine dispute.

German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann said on Wednesday that the Russia-Ukraine conflict and China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific would be "very high" on the agenda of Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meetings this weekend. The envoy also ment...

An online petition has been established in order to prolong the grace period for H-1B visa holders.

In the wake of major layoffs, two Indian-American organizations have launched an online petition pushing President Joe Biden to increase the grace period for H-1B visa holders from two months to a year. In the face of major layoffs in the American computer sector that have left a big number of In...

There will soon be a new smartphone available from Realme and Coca-Cola, and it will have some cool new features.

The biggest news of the year is probably going to be that real me, a global smartphone brand, and Coca-Cola will be working together to deliver a unique offering to the Indian market. The potential for a new phone to be released as part of the partnership has already been the subject of rumor. In...

Six all-electric Suzuki vehicles will be introduced to the Indian market by the end of the fiscal year 2030.

On Thursday, Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan announced that, as part of its expansion strategy, it will introduce six battery electric vehicles in India by FY2030, and that it will be carbon neutral by 2070, meeting the government's aim. Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) has stated in its busi...

The Galleries Lafayette, a famous Parisian department store, is expanding to India's megacities of Mumbai and Delhi

Have you ever visited the Galleries Lafayette in Paris, a store that deserves a place on every traveller’s "must visit" list? We have, and whether or not you plan on doing any shopping, a trip there is a necessity. This 125-year-old, high-end department store can be found on Boule...

When it comes to the international runway scene, Indian beauty Avanti Nagrath is on the fast track to stardom

Envision yourself as a young, aspiring model from Delhi, arriving in Milan for the very first time. You may be a little lost as you make your way through the vast, luxurious Versace offices. You've just beaten off seventy other aspiring models and been given the green light from five gatekeep...

The increase in coal production in India from April-December is 16%, to 608 million tons. Govt

Coal production increased by 16.39 percent, reaching 607.97 MT from April to December of the current fiscal year. In the preceding fiscal year, India produced 522.34 MT of coal. According to a statement released by the coal ministry, in the period between April and December, total coal production...