Danish Siddiqui, an Indian photojournalist based in Afghanistan was killed while covering a clash between Afghan security forces and Taliban fighters in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar city.
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At USD 64 bn, FDI inflow to India is fifth-highest in the world: UN report
According to a United Nations report, India received USD 64 billion in Foreign Direct Investment in 2020, the fifth largest recipient of inflows in the world.
Kerala government to issue updated vaccine certificates to Indians travellng abroad
Government of the Indian state of Kerala announced that people who are going abroad after having been vaccinated in the state will be issued a new vaccination certificate now, which includes the batch number of the vaccine administered as well as the date of vaccination.
Kannada ‘ugliest language’ controversy: The formation of knowledge through Google must be contested, says linguist Dr Ganesh Devy
The recent ‘ugliest language in India’ controversy highlights how humans are changing from seekers to helpless “consumers of knowledge”, says Dr Ganesh Devy, author and creator of the People’s Linguistic Survey of India.
Second COVID wave to peak in India in June: Report
Coronavirus News – According to institutional brokerage and investment group CLSA, the second wave of coronavirus is likely to peak in Maharashtra in May, while the peak across the country could be seen by June.
HealthPlix raises USD 13.5 million in Series B funding led by Lightspeed
Health-tech start-up HealthPlix Technologies has raised USD13.5 million as part of its ongoing Series B funding led by Lightspeed, with participation from existing investors JSW Ventures, Kalaari and Chiratae.
Indo-Canadian body sponsors billboards thanking India, PM Modi for COVID-19 vaccines
A series of billboards across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are thanking India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing COVID-19 vaccines to Canada at the request of Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.
Welcome to London! L&P’s Hemin Bharucha’s shout out to global companies
“Six and a half per cent of London’s population is of Indian-origin, either first-generation or second generation,” said Hemin Bharucha, Country Director-India and Senior Leadership Team member at London & Partners (L&P).
Indian diaspora speak out as government lodges protest against UK Parliament debate on farmers’ agitation
Indian diaspora speaks out on Indian government has lodged an official protest over the UK Parliament’s on the farmers’ protests in India.
OCI card holders will need special permission for Tabligh, journalistic activities: Indian government
OCI card holders will also need to take permission for research, internship or employment in any foreign diplomatic missions or foreign government organisations in India.
