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Sri Lanka Launches Free Visa Pilot Project for Select Nations

The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved a groundbreaking initiative to issue free visas to visitors from India, China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia, and Thailand. The move is part...

October 25, 2023

Rising Bond Yields

On October 23, the yield on 10-year government bonds in the US, a global benchmark for asset prices, surged to 5.02%, its highest level since July 2007. Although...

October 25, 2023

UK Abandons Decade-Old Banker Bonus Restrictions Post-Brexit

In a significant post-Brexit regulatory shift, the United Kingdom has abandoned a decade-old restriction on banker bonuses that it had adopted from the European Union. This move marks...

October 25, 2023

Super Fog in Louisiana

In a tragic incident on a busy Louisiana highway, a horrifying combination of wildfire smoke and dense fog resulted in a devastating 158-car pileup on Interstate 55. This...

October 25, 2023

Rising Salinity in US Groundwater

A study conducted by the US Geological Survey (USGS) has revealed a concerning trend of rising salinity in groundwater across the United States. The study, based on three...

October 23, 2023

Bedouin Soldiers in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)

Since the October 7 Hamas assault that escalated violence in Israel and Gaza, at least four Bedouin soldiers have been among the casualties on the Israeli side. A...

October 23, 2023

Israeli Airstrike Damages Historic Church in Gaza

An Israeli airstrike targeting a building adjacent to Gaza’s historic Church of Saint Porphyrius, owned by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem, has caused extensive damage to the...

October 23, 2023

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

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