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Visa Shopping: A Growing Trend in India

In various Indian states, especially Punjab, the practice of “visa shopping” has been gaining popularity, often facilitated by travel companies. What is Visa Shopping? Visa shopping entails obtaining...

October 23, 2023

Canada Recalls Diplomats from India Amid Ongoing Standoff

In the midst of a diplomatic standoff between India and Canada, the Canadian government made a significant announcement on October 20, revealed that 41 diplomats and their family...

October 23, 2023

Publications Division Showcases Indian Literature at 75th Frankfurt Book Fair

The Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, is participating in the prestigious 75th Frankfurt Book Fair. About the Frankfurt Book Fair The Frankfurt Book...

October 21, 2023

Peru Implements Stringent Penalties for Cellphone Thieves

The government of Peru has introduced strict penalties for cellphone thieves, including the possibility of life imprisonment if the theft results in the death of a victim. These...

October 21, 2023

The Rafah Crossing

In the wake of Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip following the October 7 attack by Hamas, the Rafah border crossing with Egypt has become a crucial point...

October 21, 2023

International Humanitarian Law on Human Shields and Forced Displacement

In recent developments, accusations of the use of human shields and forced displacement have emerged in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This article delves into what...

October 21, 2023

G20 Expert Panel’s Recommendations on Reforming MDBs

A G20 expert panel dedicated to strengthening Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) has urged these institutions to pivot from financing individual projects to prioritizing sectoral programs aligned with long-term...

October 20, 2023

What is Nuclear Briefcase?

During a recent visit to China by Russian President Vladimir Putin, a peculiar sight caught the attention of onlookers. Russian officers accompanying Putin were observed carrying a mysterious...

October 20, 2023

Lao People’s Democratic Republic Achieves Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) has successfully eliminated lymphatic filariasis (LF), marking its second neglected tropical disease (NTD)...

October 19, 2023

Over 600 Million May Face Extreme Poverty by 2030, UN Paper Reveals

A new paper by the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) warns that the decline in global poverty is anticipated to be slower than...

October 18, 2023

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