Colombo, Jan 30 (IANS) The Sri Lankan government will establish 50 regional centres for issuing passports for Sri Lankans, a Minister said. A large number of people have to travel long distances to get passports and the government wants to make
New York, Jan 29 (IANS) The initial registration period for the 2024 H-1B visas for skilled professionals will open from March 1 to March 17, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced. Prospective petitioners and representatives will be able to
Seoul, Jan 28 (IANS) Twelve South Korean websites attacked by a Chinese hacking group remain unable to be accessed five days after the incident, industry sources said. The Chinese attackers, identifying themselves as Xiaoqiying, hacked into the websites of 12 academic
New York, Jan 28 (IANS) The US diplomat in charge of political affairs is visiting India for consultations with the External Affairs Ministry in New Delhi, according to the State Department. During her visit, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
Vienna, Jan 27 (IANS) Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen was sworn in, inaugurating his second six-year term. Van der Bellen won the presidential election in October 2022 with 56.7 per cent of the vote. He has served as Austrian President
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly on Thursday extended his wishes to his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar and the people of India on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day. “Happy Republic Day to my friend @DrSJaishankar
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday sent his wishes to his Indian counterpart Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the 74th Republic Day, hailing India’s achievements in various fields. In a statement issued by
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India and Egypt have decided to elevate their bilateral relations to the level of a “strategic partnership”. New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India and Egypt
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) To address visa processing delays in India, the US Embassy said it is opening special interview slots for first-time applicants on Saturdays and also increasing the strength of its consular staff. The Saturday slots were opened
Davos, Jan 20 (IANS) Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, said that India’s G20 Presidency has come at a crucial time and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “leadership is critical in this fractured world”. “I had the
Visiting External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has conveyed to his Sri Lankan counterpart about India’s commitment to increase investment flows to the financially-strapped southern neighbour to hasten its economic recovery. Colombo, Jan 20 Visiting External Affairs Minister (EAM) S.
Rome, Jan 19 (IANS) Most of Italy is under the grip of an Arctic polar vortex, bringing with it the coldest weather so far this winter, with most of the Italian peninsula hit by snow, icy rain, hail, and gale-force winds.
Russia has deployed its lethal anti-aircraft systems around Moscow in a sign that President Vladimir Putin is taking precautions against potential strikes from Ukraine, media reports said. Moscow, Jan 18 (IANS) Russia has deployed its lethal anti-aircraft systems around Moscow in
The three main figures in Ukraine’s interior ministry have been killed in a helicopter crash beside a nursery in an eastern suburb of the capital Kiev. Kyiv, Jan 18 (IANS) The three main figures in Ukraine’s interior ministry have been killed
Manila, Jan 18 (IANS) An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 jolted the southern Philippines on Wednesday, authorities said, adding there were no reports of damages or casualties yet. The authorities said the quake, which occurred at 2.06 p.m.,
Riyadh, Jan 18 (IANS) Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of an investment fund to boost culture, tourism, entertainment and sports sectors in the kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Events Investment Fund (EIF) focuses on increasing direct foreign investment
Moscow, Jan 18 (IANS) Russia has expanded its entry ban list of EU citizens and officials in response to the EU’s ninth package of sanctions against Moscow, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. “In response to the hostile actions of the EU,
Tashkent, Jan 18 (IANS) Uzbekistan and Singapore have agreed to enhance cooperation in the education, transport and healthcare sectors, and in training Uzbek civil servants, the state news agency UzA said. The agreements were reached during a one-day state visit of
Kiev, Jan 18 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he discussed defence issues with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier during the meeting in the format of a video conference. Zelensky said on Telegram on Tuesday that he talked about the
Ottawa, Jan 18 (IANS) Canada’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 6.8 per cent on an annual average basis in 2022, hitting a 40-year high, the national statistical agency said. Statistics Canada said the price increases were broad-based in 2022 and higher
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