India’s presence at ATM 2025 has increased by 41% year-on-year, with the event showcasing leading Indian airlines and tourist destinations along with the country’s key tourism boards. Dubai: India’s tourism industry is experiencing notable growth, fuelled by rising disposable incomes, a widening middle class and improved global connectivity. Reflecting the country’s growing influence in international […]
OTTAWA: Canada new visa regulations, rolled out in February 2025, have raised concerns for many, especially Indian students and workers hoping to build their future in the country. These changes grant Canadian border officials the power to make sudden changes to the visa status of students, workers, and migrants, causing unease among those who rely […]
NEW DELHI: India is set to generate electricity from ocean waves, marking a significant step in clean energy innovation, as announced by Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri. With an 11,098 km coastline across nine states and six union territories, India has a massive untapped ocean energy potential of 40,000 MW. The […]
NEW DELHI: India and the United States have set an ambitious goal to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, reinforcing their economic partnership with new strategic initiatives in technology, defence, and commerce. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced the decision, highlighting the launch of the US-India Compact for the 21st Century, a framework […]
MUMBAI: Axis Bank is shaking things up in the digital banking world with a fresh, secure, and uniquely Indian twist—the Devanagari PIN. This innovative feature blends tradition with technology, letting users create memorable yet ultra-secure banking PINs using the Devanagari script. Forget boring number combinations! With this new feature, you can turn your favourite Hindi […]
NEW DELHI: The Indian government, particularly the Finance Ministry under FM Nirmala Sitharaman, has asked its officials to stop using AI tools, including the likes of ChatGPT and DeepSeek, on their devices. Use of AI Tools To Stop? This comes at a time when the surge in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has increased […]
RAS AL KHAIMAH: H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attended the UAE-India: Partnership for Enduring Prosperity – Business Meet at the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah. The event brought together key dignitaries, including Uday Samant, Maharashtra’s Cabinet Minister for Industries, and Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul-General […]
NEW DELHI: India’s rise in the frozen French fry industry is a tale of transformation. Once a major importer, the country has emerged as a leading exporter, shipping 135,877 tonnes in 2023-24. This success stems from contract farming, innovative techniques, and cultivating processing-grade potatoes suited for global markets. Exports have surged, with 106,506 tonnes shipped […]
JEDDAH: India has officially signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2025, securing a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims. The agreement was signed by Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, and Saudi Minister for Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq Bin Fawzan Al Rabiah, in Jeddah. Minister Rijiju took to social media platform X, stating, “Hajj […]
NEW DELHI: In a landmark decision, India now permits 100% foreign investment in the food and beverage sector, allowing full foreign ownership and management of enterprises, announced Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal. “The government will ensure speedy and hassle-free work permits for those setting up or working in foreign-owned food and beverage businesses […]
NEW DELHI: The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), a government-backed non-banking financial institution, has announced plans to establish two groundbreaking subsidiaries to accelerate India’s green energy transition. One subsidiary will focus on promoting Green Hydrogen and the manufacturing of renewable energy equipment, supported by foreign currency financing. This initiative aims to strengthen India’s […]
