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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

B'desh Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen.

Bangladesh refuses US request to host relocating Afghans

Bangladesh has brushed off a request from the US government to provide temporary relocation shelter to some Afghans who worked for the America-led entities in the war-torn nation, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said.

Aug 17, 2021

Taliban 2.0 begins: Bridal ads covered in white paint; Dress code to salwar kameez returns

On the first day of Taliban control in Kabul, bridal dress advertisements that showed women with exposed strands of hair were covered in fresh white paint.

Aug 17, 2021

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India spent billions of dollars in Afghanistan over years; built highways, hospitals, Parliament & beyond [details]

Apart from humanitarian assistance during the pandemic, New Delhi has been an integral part of Afghanistan and assisted it with infrastructural projects, human resource development, trade facilities.

Aug 17, 2021

India will facilitate repatriation of Afghan Sikhs and Hindus; closely monitoring situation [details]

There are also a number of Afghans who have been Indian partners in the promotion of mutual developmental, educational and people to people endeavours.

Aug 17, 2021

A video grab from Suhanjana's recital at Dhenupureeswarar Temple

Newly appointed female odhuvar sings at Chennai temple; first since 2007 [read now]

On August 15, the Dhenupureeswarar Temple in Madambakkam, near Tambaram, Chennai echoed as a female odhuvar, Suhanjana Gopinath, sang 'thevaram' (devotional hymns) after receiving an appointment letter from TN Chief minister M K Stalin, one day ago.

Aug 17, 2021

Air India flight to Kabul cancelled as airspace closed; hampers evacuation efforts [details]

National carrier Air India cancelled its flight operations on the Delhi-Kabul-Delhi route on Monday as the airspace over the Afghan capital city was closed.

Aug 16, 2021

Malala condemns China over death of fellow Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo

Deeply worried about women, minorities in Afghanistan: Malala

Activist and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai on Sunday expressed concern over the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and said that she is worried about the situation in the country.

Aug 16, 2021

Curfew, net cut in 4 M'laya districts after Shillong violence, Home Min quits

Curfew imposed in Shillong, Internet down in 4 Meghalaya districts after violence, Home Minister quits

Violence, including stone-pelting and setting a police vehicle afire, rocked Shillong on Sunday, following the "killing" of a former militant leader on Friday, leading the authorities to enforce curfew and suspend internet services in four Meghalaya districts, officials said.

Aug 16, 2021

President Ashraf Ghani, close aides have left Afghanistan as Taliban enters Kabul [details]

Meanwhile, Acting Ministers of Interior and Foreign Affairs, in separate video clips, assured Kabul's people were secure as they are protecting the city along with international allies.

Aug 15, 2021

Over 28,000 schools unfurl tricolour across J&K; videos shared online for India to watch [details]

Heads of schools, staff members were asked to sing the national anthem along with students on Independence Day.

Aug 15, 2021

UFO sighting: Two Canadian pilots report 'bright green flying object' screeching through clouds

Both the pilots who witnessed the event reported that the UFO spotted in the skies was green in color

Aug 15, 2021

LG Manoj Sinha dedicates J&K's tallest tricolour to nation on August 15; Srinagar gets new landmark [fascinating facts]

As part of the celebrations to mark the 75 years of Independence Day, a 100 ft tall national flag has already been installed by the Army at Gulmarg in Kashmir.

Aug 15, 2021

Displaced Afghans flee to Kabul for safety; UN Refugee agency steps in

The UN UN Refugee agency provided relief and shelter to some 14,000 internally displaced people, besides providing essential health and nutrition services to children and women.

Aug 14, 2021

Increase women representation in police to 33%: Centre asks States

While replying to a written question in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said the aim is that each police station should have three women sub inspectors, 10 women police constables so that a women helpdesk is manned round the clock

Aug 14, 2021

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Search Results for: Department of Economic Affairs

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

Bangladesh refuses US request to host relocating Afghans

Taliban 2.0 begins: Bridal ads covered in white paint; Dress code to salwar kameez returns

India spent billions of dollars in Afghanistan over years; built highways, hospitals, Parliament & beyond [details]

India will facilitate repatriation of Afghan Sikhs and Hindus; closely monitoring situation [details]

Newly appointed female odhuvar sings at Chennai temple; first since 2007 [read now]

Air India flight to Kabul cancelled as airspace closed; hampers evacuation efforts [details]

Deeply worried about women, minorities in Afghanistan: Malala

Curfew imposed in Shillong, Internet down in 4 Meghalaya districts after violence, Home Minister quits

President Ashraf Ghani, close aides have left Afghanistan as Taliban enters Kabul [details]

Over 28,000 schools unfurl tricolour across J&K; videos shared online for India to watch [details]

UFO sighting: Two Canadian pilots report 'bright green flying object' screeching through clouds

LG Manoj Sinha dedicates J&K's tallest tricolour to nation on August 15; Srinagar gets new landmark [fascinating facts]

Displaced Afghans flee to Kabul for safety; UN Refugee agency steps in

Increase women representation in police to 33%: Centre asks States

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]