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Srettha said he would make a trip to India this year with plans to meet his counterpart Narendra Modi and discuss increasing flight frequency between the two countries, including more services by flag carrier Thai Airways International Pcl. “There aren’t that many incoming flights from India yet due to internal politics,” Srettha said in an interview during a media forum on Monday. “I hope to visit before the end of the year to negotiate on the issue.”Thailand may also mull other measures to boost Indian tourist arrivals, such as offering tax exemptions on jewelry imported for Indian weddings held in Thailand, a popular destination for such ceremonies, he said. As Indian tourists already can easily obtain Thai visas, a visa waiver may not be necessary, he said. Srettha’s comment came a week after his cabinet approved temporary visa exemptions for Chinese and Kazakh tourists ahead of the high season. Tourists from the two countries can enter Thailand without a visa between Sept. 25 and Feb. 29, and can stay for a maximum of 30 days at a time.

G20 Summit in New Delhi, reflected Ukraine’s wider frustration with India’s position on its war with Russia. Mint takes a closer look at the tensions roiling the India-Ukraine relationship. Podolyak was speaking about the rise of powers such as India and China.

The Intercept, an online American non-profit news organization. The arms sales were made for the purpose of supplying the Ukrainian military, signaling Pakistani involvement in a conflict it had faced US pressure to take sides on. The report stated that the revelation is a window into the kind of behind-the-scenes maneuvering between financial and political elites that rarely are exposed to the public, even as the public pays the price, ANI reported, citing The Intercept. Pakistan faced major protests in the face of harsh structural policy reforms demanded by the Washington-based financial body as terms for its recent bailout package.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said the old Parliament building has an «unparalleled» contribution to India's democratic journey as collective decisions were taken for the welfare of the nation. This House has been a vibrant symbol of the culture of dialogue, he said soon after the Lok Sabha proceedings went underway. «Our parliament building has been a witness to the historic moment of India's Independence and the entire process of drafting the Constitution.

Australia's High Commissioner to India Philip Green on Monday said people are the living bridge between the two countries and that India is the first country to return to and beat pre-pandemic levels of travel to Australia. He said direct flights between the two countries have nearly tripled. «People are the living bridge between Australia and India. Australian PM @AlboMP was one of 100,000 Australians to visit India this past year, double the number before COVID-19.

Narendra Modi kick started the Parliament special session by reminiscing the memories of the old Parliament building saying that never thought ‘will get so much love’. PM also lauded the contributions of Jawahar Lal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and all other prime ministers while remembering the bitter-sweet memories.

New Delhi: Netflix, the American streaming giant, will premiere Khufiya, a thriller directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, on 5 October. It stars Tabu, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, among others and is based on Amar Bhushan’s espionage novel Escape to Nowhere. Netflix has finally decided to introduce curbs on password sharing in India, a move aimed at building scale as well as ringing in revenue growth, said media experts.

In addition to ensuring the safety of tap or well water, it's equally important to verify the purity of packaged drinking water. Bottled water is a convenient choice for many, but not all brands are created equal. Here's how you can assess the quality of packaged water:Examine the Label: Start by carefully inspecting the label on the water bottle.

Sales of additional shares in listed companies in the country have surpassed $10 billion this year, more than the tally for all of 2022, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The momentum can sustain into next year and beyond as owners of Indian companies are keen to raise funds for other investments, said Abhinav Bharti, India head of equity capital markets at JPMorgan.

BJP) on Monday alleged the Congress has «stolen» the theme song of Imran Khan-founded Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf for its "Jan Aakrosh Yatra" campaign in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, inviting a sharp attack from the opposition party. The Yatra is scheduled to set out from September 19 from seven places in the state, where assembly elections are due in November this year. The row erupted after MP BJP unit secretary Rahul Kothari alleged the Congress has copied «Chalo, Chalo Imran Ke Sath», which he said is the theme song of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, in its recently-released song «Chalo, Chalo… Congress Ke Sang Chalo Chalo» for the Jan Aakrosh Yatra. The state BJP shared the video of the theme song of the Pakistan-based party along with the Congress' poll campaign song on its official X account. «Till now, the Congress used to accept those who raised slogans in favour of Pakistan and against Hindustan.

A handful of initiatives in the Indo-Pacific region show what can be achieved through international partnerships, even while fallout from global events hinders cooperation on development and climate action. Global cooperation is the central theme of Sustainable Development Goal 17, but also the key to success across the other 16 goals. The past year has shown why that success is so critical. This year has seen the hottest summer on record, with average global temperatures projected to continue to rise, and more extreme weather conditions, including raging wildfires across the world.

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has announced 100% funding for green and clean projects of MSMEs, marking a significant step towards green financing. SIDBI is the country's primary financial institution for promoting, developing and financing MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise) sector. “We invite MSMEs to avail of SIDBI’s financial schemes for installing solar energy and adopting energy efficient machineries and business processes. SIDBI extends 100% loans at interest rate as low as 7%-8% depending on the credit rating of MSMEs for installing rooftop and ground mounted solar rooftop power projects.

Narendra Modi on Monday said that tomorrow on Ganesh Chaturthi, we will move to the new Parliament. Addressing the media before the commencement of Parliament's special session, Modi said, “Tomorrow, on Ganesh Chaturthi, we will move to the new Parliament.

Narendra Modi on Monday said India will always be proud that it became the voice of the Global South during the G20 Summit and that the African Union became a permanent member of the Group of 20 global leaders. “India will always be proud that we became the voice of the Global South during the G20 Summit and that the African Union became a permanent member of the G20. All this is a signal of India's bright future," PM Modi said ahead of the Parliament Special Session.

Also Read: Weather Updates: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Gujarat, Rajasthan till September 19. Check here Meanwhile, the Delhi Regional Meteorological Centre has forecasted overcast conditions in certain areas of the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) until September 20. September 18 is anticipated to have predominantly cloudy weather with the possibility of scattered light rain and drizzle in various parts of Delhi NCR.

Nifty traded in the negative territory in morning trade on Monday, mirroring weakness in other major Asian peers as investors exhibited caution as they prepared for a week marked by a series of central bank meetings with Fed meet outcome due on Wednesday, Bank of England (BoE) meet outlook on Thursday and Bank of Japan (BoJ) outcome due on Friday. Markets across the globe are expecting that the rate hikes have peaked and central banks will not lift rates from here on. However, inflation still remains above the central banks' targets in many countries.

Narendra Modi on Monday spoke about the agenda of this special session noting that ‘it is short going by the time, but it is huge’ and further revealed that ‘speciality of this session is that the journey of 75 years is starting from a new destination’ PM Modi said, "...This session of the Parliament is short but going by the time, it is huge. This is a session of historic decisions.

Global Biofuel Alliance. A total of 19 countries and 12 international organisations have agreed to join the alliance with India, USA, and Brazil, the founding member countries. The alliance is aimed at creating and promoting the adoption of biofuels and expanding bioenergy access across the world.

Additionally, it aims to triple the contribution of renewable energy and invest between AED 150 and AED 200 billion by 2030 to meet the country’s increasing demand for energy owing to its rapidly growing economy.The cleantech landscape in Dubai: Nurturing a green economy Dubai’s rise as a hub for cleantech startups mirrors its ambition to achieve a sustainable and eco-friendly economy. A multitude of cleantech startups are emerging as instrumental players in driving innovation, while aligning with the UAE Energy Strategy 2050.

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World Trade Organization in Geneva early this week was unambiguous: A global economy split into rival trading factions would reduce real incomes 5% — maybe double that amount in poor countries. The next day, the European Union launched what some of the 27-nation bloc’s most well-known industries — ranging from Airbus SE to cosmetic producers and wine makers — worry could land them on the punishing end of a trade war with China. Since the European Commission’s announcement Wednesday of a new anti-subsidy inquiry into Chinese electric vehicles, which might lead to duties on Made-in-China EV imports, European businesses are scrambling to assess their exposure to a potential tariff barrage between two of the world’s largest economies. That’s because President Xi Jinping’s government has shown a determination to respond to punitive trade measures — like former US President Donald Trump’s tariffs — with its own reciprocal restrictions. The most powerful tool Beijing can wield is restricting access to its huge domestic market. French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire, speaking to Bloomberg Television on Friday, signaled that perhaps a new era has arrived, one where “the EU starts thinking about its own interest.”‘Powerful Signal’ With the Chinese subsidy investigation, Brussels “wanted to send a powerful signal,” former EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom told Bloomberg News in an interview.