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India introduces new category of visa to fast track Afghan applications

From Afghanistan to India: Centre fast-tracks e-visa applications, says no religion-based priority [details]

In view of the prevailing critical condition in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday announced a new category of electronic visas to fast-track applications of Afghans who are willing to come to India.

Aug 17, 2021

Businesses shut in Afghanistan, people stay indoors on Day 1 after Taliban takeover

The first day of what the Taliban calls the 'Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan' saw Kabul, a bustling metropolis of six million, turn into a slow, male-dominated city without police or traffic controls and with shuttered businesses everywhere.

Aug 17, 2021

Soldiers take position during a gun-battle with militants at Rehmatabad village in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore district on Feb 21, 2015.

LeT terror module busted in Anantnag, four held; J&K averts another major attack [details]

One terrorist associate identified as Aamir Reyaz Lone, resident of Baramulla was arrested; incriminating materials including electronic devices were recovered from his possession.

Aug 2, 2021

Masood Azhar's nephew, mastermind of 2019 Pulwama terror attack killed in encounter [details]

An expert in making IEDs, the eliminated terrorist had also participated in the Afghanistan war with the Taliban

Jul 31, 2021

After terrorism, now 'gang war' enters Kashmir [details]

Earlier gang wars were confined only to the plains of Jammu. Here's the first such incident in Kashmir after three decades

Jul 27, 2021

Massive protests held in PoJK against Pakistani Army [Here's Why]

Pak Prime Minister Imran Khan's party PTI allegedly manipulated elections with Army's help. Opposition candidate sought India's help to protect democratic institutions in PoJK

Jul 27, 2021

LeT terrorist killed in encounter visited PAK on study visa; infiltrated LoC after three years [details]

After getting terror training, the slain terrorist sneaked into the Indian side through LoC.

Jul 25, 2021

Sania Mirza, husband Shoaib granted Golden Visa by UAE govt

Sania Mirza, an Indian tennis star, and her husband, Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik, have been granted a 10-year UAE Golden Visa. The UAE government introduced the Golden Visa in 2019 as a new mechanism for long-term residency visas.

Jul 20, 2021

Newly-wed Rahul Vaidya, Disha Parmar planning trip to THIS place for honeymoon [details]

Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmar tied the knot on Friday in a close-knit ceremony in Mumbai. Now their honeymoon plans are making the news.

Jul 18, 2021

Kandahar: India evacuates 50 diplomats amid rising violence; says didn't use PAK air space [key developments]

Around 7000 Pakistan-based LeT fighters are believed to be fighting alongside the Taliban in Afghanistan, an important factor in India evacuating its diplomats.

Jul 11, 2021

Qatar issuing entry visas for Indians from July 12; must follow new guidelines [details]

Qatar is finally easing travel restrictions for Indians from July 12, allowing family, tourists, business travels with new quarantine guidelines.

Jul 10, 2021

Biden cancels Trump proposal to time-limit student visas

US President Joe Biden's administration has announced it is cancelling a proposal by his predecessor Donald Trump to limit student visas to a four-year term for scholars from India and most other countries.

Jul 9, 2021

Covishield gets 'recognised' by Germany; it's not same as EU Green Pass: What does that mean? [details]

German Ambassador to India Walter J Lindner agreed that travel ban was a harsh measure but said that's the only way to prevent the massive influx of new variants.

Jul 2, 2021

Days After Questioning Rajinikanth's Visit to US, Kasturi Puts End to Controversy with her Latest Tweet

Kasturi Shankar claims on Twitter that she received clarification from Rajinikanth's side about his health.

Jun 29, 2021

Rahul Gandhi on relief measures: "It's not a package, it's another hoax"

Following the announcement of the Covid Relife package by the Finance Ministry, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi took a jab at the government on Twitter on Tuesday, calling it a "hoax."