India introduces new type of visa for those leaving Afghanistan

[ad_1] The Indian government has announced a new category of electronic visas to fast-track applications of Afghans who want to come to India because of the prevailing situation in Afghanistan, Report informs referring to Mint newspaper. The announcement came two days after the Taliban captured power in Afghanistan. “MHA reviews visa provisions given the current… Continue reading India introduces new type of visa for those leaving Afghanistan

Baku hosts tree planting event to celebrate 75th Independence Day of India

[ad_1] The Embassy of India, in collaboration with Landau School on August 15, planted 75 trees in Baku to mark the 75th Independence Day of India at Landau School Sea Breeze Campus, Report informs referring to the embassy. The joint event demonstrated the shared commitment of the people of India and Azerbaijan in creating and… Continue reading Baku hosts tree planting event to celebrate 75th Independence Day of India

India reports first death from bird flu this year

[ad_1] An 11-year-old boy died of H5N1 avian influenza in Delhi, making this the first recorded death due to the bird flu in India this year, Report informs, citing the Indian Express. An All India Institute Of Medical Science (AIIMS) official stated that the boy had been admitted to the hospital on July 2 and… Continue reading India reports first death from bird flu this year

Six people die in road accident in northern India

[ad_1] At least six people died in a traffic accident in the Uttar-Pradesh state in India’s north, local police said. Report informs, citing TASS, that the driver of one of the buses and his assistant were changing a tire when another bus driving at high speed crashed into it. According to the police, nearly ten… Continue reading Six people die in road accident in northern India

India expands trade, investment in Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan

[ad_1] The geographical location and resourcefulness of the Central Asian region and South Caucasus region have placed them at the crossroads of the economic, strategic, and political ambition of major stakeholders in the new multipolar world. India, too, finds it important to build up its relationship with these regions in pursuit of its long-term goals,… Continue reading India expands trade, investment in Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan

Biden to host summit with leaders of Australia, India and Japan

[ad_1] The US coordinator for the Indo-Pacific region Kurt Campbell said on Tuesday that US President Joe Biden will host a summit with the leaders of Australia, India and Japan this year and it should bring “decisive” commitments on vaccine diplomacy and infrastructure, Report informs via Reuters. Campbell made the remarks at an event hosted… Continue reading Biden to host summit with leaders of Australia, India and Japan

Bank security guard in India opens fire at customer for not wearing mask

[ad_1] Not wearing a mask and trying to enter a bank’s office in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh State of India, turned into an unfortunate incident for a customer, Report informs via India Today. The security guard at the bank’s entrance shot the customer in the leg. The man who was shot was identified as Rajesh Kumar,… Continue reading Bank security guard in India opens fire at customer for not wearing mask

Azerbaijan plays crucial role in connectivity of INSTC – Ambassador of India

[ad_1] Azerbaijan is strategically located and plays a crucial role in the connectivity of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) route, said Ambassador of India to Azerbaijan Bawitlung Vanlalvawna, Report informs. The envoy was addressing a webinar titled “Activating International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC): Role of Azerbaijan,” organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of… Continue reading Azerbaijan plays crucial role in connectivity of INSTC – Ambassador of India

India to increase LNG share in gas consumption to 70%

[ad_1] The share of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in India’s gas consumption could rise to 70 percent from the current 50 percent in 10 years, and new import terminals are needed, Report informs, referring to Reuters. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target to raise the share of natural gas in the country’s… Continue reading India to increase LNG share in gas consumption to 70%