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India and Qatar met Tuesday to discuss methods of effective information exchange and possible areas of future collaboration between the two organisations in the areas of anti money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) between the two countries.

social media users recently shared a graphic card to claim that the Interpol had put Union Home Minister Amit Shah on its 'wanted list'. The graphic was shared after Canada's Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David Morrison recently alleged that Shah ordered a campaign of violence, intimidation and intelligence-gathering targeting Sikh separatists inside Canada. New Delhi has vehemently rejected Morrison's claims and warned that such «absurd and baseless» allegations will have serious consequences for bilateral ties. The PTI Fact Check Desk, however, found the graphic to be fake. It was revealed that the Interpol has not issued any such notice and the related social media posts, mainly by Pakistani and Canadian users, were shared with a false claim.

AIIMS INI CET admit card, candidates must enter their login credentials. The INI CET 2025 exam will take place on November 10, 2024. This entrance test is essential for admission into various postgraduate courses, including Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS), Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch. six-year program), Doctor of Medicine (DM, six-year program), and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS). The programs are offered for the January 2025 session at prestigious institutions like AIIMS New Delhi, other AIIMS campuses, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) Puducherry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS) Bengaluru, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh, and Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) Trivandrum.

New Delhi: Power giant NTPC and oil major ONGC on Monday announced that they have joined hands to explore opportunities in the area of new and renewable energy. The two entities will form a joint venture through their respective subsidiaries, NTPC said in a statement. «NTPC and ONGC have collaborated to form a Joint Venture Company (JVC) through their Green Energy Subsidiaries (NTPC Green Energy Ltd and ONGC Green Energy Ltd) to further promote their interest in renewable and new energy arena,» it said. NGEL has also submitted an application to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for the incorporation of a 50:50 Joint Venture Company with OGL, the statement said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : In a pivotal regulatory proposal, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has outlined fixed timelines for deploying funds collected through new fund offers (NFOs). The proposal mandates asset management companies (AMCs) to allocate funds within 30 days of NFO closure, with a possible 30-day extension upon committee approval.

Indian Railways is managing increased passenger demand during the Chhath festival by operating special trains. Following the successful management of passenger rush during Durga Puja, Dussehra, and Diwali, the national transporter is now running over 7000 festival special trains up to the Chhath festival in 2024. Today, November 4, 2024, Northern Railway operates 39 Festival Special trains. This measure aims to accommodate the surge of travelers heading towards Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and other regions. These Festival Special trains are particularly focused on routes from Delhi to various destinations in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. This step is taken to ensure smooth travel during the festive season.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : In China, some social media influencers are being taken by the police for questioning for spreading misinformation online. An Economist article recently cited how China’s police are taking online fibbing seriously.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Practitioners and experts said proposed changes to the Arbitration Act should include provisions to minimise court intervention when litigants settle for out-of-court dispute resolution. While reforms pitched by the government seek to promote institutional arbitration, they still have provisions which would delay dispute resolution by allowing courts to intervene, said experts.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: The Union government may extend deadline for submission of bids for projects under the viability gap funding (VGF) scheme for coal gasification. Two people in the know of the development said that some companies have sought extension of the deadline beyond 11 November, the last date for submission as of now.

Earlier, on Saturday evening, two traffic police personnel met with road accident near the red light at Ber Sarai, Kishan Garh. According to a PCR call received at PS Kishan Garh, a car reportedly struck the officers while they were on duty, prompting immediate medical attention. According to Delhi Police, the incident has been classified as a serious offense, with the traffic police alleging an attempt on their lives due to the reckless actions of the driver.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The four-year-long Galwan phase of India-China relations has come to an end. The two countries struck an agreement last week to disengage militarily and resolve “the issues in these areas." If the deal is implemented seriously, it could be the first step of a slow and wary movement towards better ties in the next phase of the relationship.

Ammunition cartridges were found in the pocket of a seat on an Air India flight AI916 flying from Dubai to New Delhi after it landed at New Delhi airport, an Air India spokesperson said on Saturday. The flight landed at New Delhi Airport on October 27 and all the passengers were safely disembarked from the flight. Following this, a complaint was lodged with the Airport Police by Air India strictly adhering to the laid down security protocols.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Bangladesh, the world’s largest garment producer, has opted to bypass India and ship its textile exports through the Maldives for onward distribution to global markets, hurting the cargo revenue prospects of India’s airports and ports amid strained bilateral ties, according to three people aware of the development. “Previously, Bangladeshi goods were shipped through Indian airports, but now they are rerouting shipments from other locations.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Apple on Friday logged an estimated $3.75-4 billion in India revenue in July-September, its highest quarterly sales in the country and the 10th straight three-month period when the iPhone maker's quarterly revenue has been higher year-on-year in the world's fifth-largest economy. In July-September of 2023, Apple's India revenue was estimated at $2.5 billion.

Maris Sangiampongsa is scheduled to meet his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar here on November 2 as part of his soon-to-begin visit to India, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Sangiampongsa is expected to arrive here late on Thursday night and depart on November 3, as per his itinerary shared in an advisory by the MEA. On November 1, the Thai minister will have engagements in the national capital while on November 2 he will meet External Affairs Minister Jaishankar at the South Block. Sangiampongsa visited New Delhi from July 11-13 for the second BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Retreat hosted by the Indian external affairs minister and for his first official visit to India.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : As Diwali lights up homes across India, it’s also sparking fresh demand in the country's sluggish smartphone market. Budget 5G phones, priced under ₹15,000, are picking up pace, driven by discounts, exchange offers, and no-interest instalment plans.

Lakshmi Puja to honor the goddess of wealth and prosperity. This main event follows Dhanteras and will precede Bhai Dooj, with each day bearing its own rituals.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : India's anti-trust regulator has set up an internal committee to recommend a set of norms on ‘conflict of interest’ for officials, according to two persons aware of the development. Once the draft regulations are ready, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) is likely to seek public comments before implementing it, one of the persons said on the condition of anonymity.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Filmmakers are increasingly signing pacts to release films on streaming platforms before they hit the theatres, as they seek to de-risk their projects at a time audiences have soured on movie-going. Producers have also faced criticism for mentioning the streaming partner in the marketing and publicity of the said film, which many say, takes away from the need to go to the cinemas as the movie would soon be available for home-viewing.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : A businessman can either redeploy funds in their own business or invest in someone else's business via the stock market. The latter option is hardly considered.

White House hosted a Diwali celebration, honouring Indian Americans' contributions to the «US-India bond.» US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti praised the event and highlighted the significance of Diwali and Indian Americans' invaluable contributions. Garcett shared a post on X and wrote, «What a beautiful celebration of Diwali at the @WhiteHouse! As we celebrate the journey of light, we also honor the invaluable contributions of Indian Americans who deepen the #USIndia bond.» «From New Delhi to D.C., may the light of Diwali illuminate every corner of the world and spread the message of peace and prosperity #CelebrateWithUS #HappyDiwali.» the post added.