New Delhi: Seven Indians have been injured in the deadly car-ramming attack in the eastern German city of Magdeburg and the Indian embassy in Berlin is providing them all possible assistance, official sources said on Saturday night. A 50-year-old man drove his car into crowds at a Christmas market on Friday evening in Saxony-Anhalt state’s … Read more
 "Why do Indians lack vitamin D despite plenty of sunlight? – Firstpost")
India is a tropical country. However, even in a country that receives enough sunshine most of the year, many citizens suffer from vitamin D deficiency. The paradox is due to urban lifestyles, cultural habits, and environmental elements like pollution. Let’s take a closer look. Vitamin D deficiency in Indians A May 2024 cohort study that … Read more
Indian travellers aiming to visit Dubai are facing higher visa rejection rates after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently changed its visa rules and implemented stricter requirements for tourist visa applications. Earlier, nearly 98 to 99 per cent of visa applications were approved, but recent reports show approximately 5 to 6 per cent of visa … Read more
At a conference aimed at promoting interfaith dialogue with leaders of Islam, Hindu, Christian, Buddhist, Zoroastrian, and Sikh communities A high-profile Iranian delegation, including prominent religious leaders, embarked on a mission to promote interfaith dialogue and understanding in India on Monday. The delegation featured notable figures such as including Ayatollah Ahmad Mobaleghi, President of the … Read more
Indian nationals holding tourist visas to the European Union (EU), the United States (US), or the United Kingdom (UK) will now be able to get a visa-on-arrival in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was announced by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) on Thursday, October 17. Previously, this was available to … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Media, Khalid bin Abdulqader Al-Ghamdi, praised the significant contributions of around 20.6 million Indians to our society. Al-Ghamdi highlighted this during an interview with ANI on Wednesday, October 16, at the launch of the “global harmony” initiative in Riyadh. He emphasised the importance of Saudi Arabia-Indian relationship, highlighting the enhancement … Read more
New Delhi: Amid tense situation in West Asia, Iranian Ambassador to India Iraj Elahi on Friday said the tension between his country and Israel is “not new”. He assured Indians and other tourists that “Iran is safe” to travel and urged them to explore the historic land of Persia. In an interview to PTI on … Read more
New Delhi: The government of India has been promoting UPI as a global payment platform. Now merchants in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are accepting payments via UPI in Rupees to attract Indian customers. One of the biggest retail companies in the UAE, Lulu has started giving customers the option to accept payments through UPI … Read more
New Delhi: Nearly 1,000 Indian students have returned to India from Bangladesh through various land transit points or by flight, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday as the neighbouring country continued to reel under deadly clashes that reportedly left over 90 people dead. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the MEA is … Read more
Three Indians and one Nigerian who were kidnapped along the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode expressway on Sunday night have regained their freedom. They were freed on Wednesday when men of the Ogun State Police Command stormed the hideout of the abductors and engaged them in a gun duel. Two of the kidnappers were reportedly killed in the … Read more
