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UAE launches ‘Golden Card’ scheme to woo wealthy investors, exceptional talents

The United Arab Emirates(UAE) has launched a permanent residency scheme called as Golden Card programme. This scheme was introduced to attract wealthy individuals and exceptional talents such as doctors, engineers, scientists, students and artists. The Golden card visa categories include (a)real estate investors who can get a visa for 5 years (b)general investors who will… Continue reading UAE launches ‘Golden Card’ scheme to woo wealthy investors, exceptional talents

Shyam Saran to be conferred with Japan’s ‘Order of the Rising Sun’ award

Former Indian Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran has been selected for Japan’s National Award called as ‘The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star’. He has been awarded for his contributions in strengthening strategic ties and enhancing mutual understanding between India and Japan. ‘The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star’ is… Continue reading Shyam Saran to be conferred with Japan’s ‘Order of the Rising Sun’ award

Gender diversity good for businesses: UN

United Nations International Labour Organisation (ILO) has released a report titled “Women in Business and Management: The business case for change” The report surveyed nearly 13,000 enterprises across 70 countries on assessing how gender diversity policies impact business outcomes. The report revealed that around 57% of companies agreed that increased gender diversity initiatives result in… Continue reading Gender diversity good for businesses: UN

Sushma Swaraj speaks of Pulwama, Sri Lanka attacks at SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Kyrgyzstan

India’s external affairs minister has attended the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Bishkek,Kyrgyzstan. While addressing the meeting,External Affairs Minister has urged the member nations of SCO for greater counter-terror cooperation in the backdrop of terror strikes at Pulwama and Sri Lanka. She also said that India… Continue reading Sushma Swaraj speaks of Pulwama, Sri Lanka attacks at SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Kyrgyzstan

China must prepare for difficult times, says Xi

Chinese President has said that China should be prepared for difficult times as the international situation is getting complex due to bitter trade war between China and the US. The two countries are engaged in a retaliatory tariff measures on each other’s imports after the talks had collapsed to resolve their trade disputes. The trade… Continue reading China must prepare for difficult times, says Xi

8th Indo-Myanmar coordinated Navy patrol begins

The 2019 India Myanmar coordinated patrol(IMCOR) has started from May 20,2019 at Port Blair,Andaman and Nicobar. This exercise aims to address (a)issues of terrorism (b)illegal fishing (c)drug trafficking (d)human trafficking (e)poaching and (f)other illegal activities inimical to the interests of both the countries. This coordinated patrol exercise was started in 2013.It has helped in enhancing… Continue reading 8th Indo-Myanmar coordinated Navy patrol begins

Indian peacekeeper to be honoured posthumously with UN medal

The United Nations has announced that it has decided to honour the Indian peacekeeper with a prestigious UN Dag Hammarskjold Medal for courage and sacrifice in the line of duty. Indian UN Peacekeeper had made the sacrifice while serving in the UN Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo(MONUSCO).This award will be… Continue reading Indian peacekeeper to be honoured posthumously with UN medal

UK scraps landing Cards for Indians, others at airports

The UK government has decided to scrap the requirement of filling out landing cards by international travellers coming to the UK from countries like India. Earlier,landing cards were required for all passengers arriving by air or sea from outside the European Economic Area(EEA). A UK landing card (or arrival card) were issued to non-EEA travelers… Continue reading UK scraps landing Cards for Indians, others at airports

Bangladesh halts visas for Pakistani nationals

Bangladesh has halted issuance of visas to Pakistani nationals.It was stopped after the Bangladesh diplomat’s visa-extension application has not been cleared by the Pakistan government. Pakistan has delayed the renewal of the visa after Bangladesh had refused to accept the nomination of the new high commissioner of Pakistan to Bangladesh for over a year. Tensions… Continue reading Bangladesh halts visas for Pakistani nationals

U.S. warship sails in disputed South China Sea amid trade tensions

The United States military has said that one of its warships sailed near the disputed Scarborough Shoal which is claimed by China in the South China Sea. This move comes against a background of increased tensions between the US and China as they had failed to reach trade deal.The US military has said that its… Continue reading U.S. warship sails in disputed South China Sea amid trade tensions

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