Indonesia tightens scrutiny of language training for foreign workers, plans mandatory proficiency test from February 2027Indonesia is increasing scrutiny of employers' compliance with mandatory Indonesian language training for foreign workers, although work pe...
11 Nov, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Indian IIT talent thrives in Japan's MIRAI-Setu programme as nations near 75th anniversaryAs India and Japan approach 75 years of diplomatic ties in 2027, 40 IIT and IIIT students visited Japan under the "Foster System = MIRAI - ...
11 Nov, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
India holds Pernod, Diageo Scotch shipments as investigators seek 150% tariffIndian customs has detained dozens of containers of bulk Scotch imported by Pernod Ricard and Diageo, seeking a 150% tariff instead of the ...
11 Nov, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Diwali dhamaka isn’t over! How a Rs 38 lakh crore bull run sent Sensex up 8,000 points and Nifty up 10% in 8 daysIndia’s Diwali rally has added nearly Rs 38 lakh crore to BSE-listed companies’ market value in just eight trading sessions, with the Sense...
11 Nov, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Pakistan blames India's Diwali fireworks for Lahore's toxic airThe northern Pakistani city of Lahore topped Swiss group IQAir's ranking of the world's most polluted major cities for a second day on Tues...
11 Nov, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
One killed as violence flares in Bangladesh amid tensions over ex-PM Hasina's planned returnViolent incidents occurred across Bangladesh, resulting in one death and multiple vehicles set ablaze overnight. Police reported that activ...
10 Nov, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
MEA flags Chinese livestreamers for allegedly passing off Dhaka as DelhiIndia has condemned the actions of foreign content creators misrepresenting conditions in New Delhi with footage from Dhaka. Ministry of Ex...
10 Nov, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Sheikh Hasina seeks fresh passport, national ID for Bangladesh return amid extradition demandsSheikh Hasina has requested a new passport and national identity card to facilitate her return to Dhaka. Bangladesh's state minister for fo...
09 Nov, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
E20 petrol supplied by PSU oil firms meets prescribed quality standards: Oil MinThe government's statement confirmed compliance of 893 petrol samples with prescribed ethanol content standards. Karnataka's Department of ...
07 Nov, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Scrap, cut or tweak? Centre weighs options on LTCG, STT to stem foreign investor exodusThe Centre is weighing proposals to scrap or lower long-term capital gains tax and recalibrate securities transaction tax as it seeks to ad...
06 Nov, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
Govt eases passport, visa rules for foreign nationals residing in IndiaThe Union home ministry has announced relaxed passport and visa requirements for certain foreign nationals. These amendments apply to indiv...
06 Nov, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
India ready to help Nepal rebuild flood-hit infra, deepen energy tiesIndia's foreign secretary Vikram Misri communicated support for Nepal's infrastructure rebuilding after the recent floods. During meetings ...
06 Nov, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Centre relaxes passport, visa rules for select foreign nationals; revises Nepal, Bhutan travel normsThe Centre has announced amendments to immigration rules for several categories of foreign nationals residing in India. Pakistani citizens ...
05 Nov, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
India in final-stage talks to expand BrahMos missile sale to Philippines, sources sayIndia is in advanced discussions to supply additional BrahMos missile systems to the Philippines by expanding their existing deal. This pot...
05 Nov, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Iran lifts Hormuz transit curbs for ships from India, China, Iraq and Qatar, could ease pressure on India’s oil and gas supplyIran has announced the lifting of transit restrictions for vessels from India, China, Iraq, and Qatar. This decision aims to enhance region...
05 Nov, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
Pakistani handlers suspected behind deepfakes attempting to spoil India-Russia dynamics ahead of SCO meetThe Ministry of External Affairs and the Russian Embassy have countered false information about their foreign ministers. A manipulated vide...
03 Nov, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Sebi backs removal of LTCG tax for foreign investors: ReportTo boost foreign investment interest, India's Securities and Exchange Board has put forth a proposal to scrap long-term capital gains tax f...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.47 PM IST