Amidst the Indian government’s announcement dividing the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two federally-administered Union Territories, many countries across the world have issued travel advisories asking their citizens to be cautious or avoid tourist trips to the region.
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Jammu and Kashmir special status revoked in major decision by Indian government
In a massive decision taken by the Indian government, the special status given to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) via Article 370 of the Indian Constitution was today revoked.
Telling all Indians how to behave because of some bad tourists is just excessive
The outburst of feelings of shame, embarrassment and broad appeals to Indian tourists to watch their behaviour after a video from a hotel in Indonesia’s Bali about a stealing family of tourists and a racist notice in a Swiss hotel teaching Indians breakfast manners, is a massive overreaction.
Singapore lauds India’s decision to sign UN settlement agreement
In line with promoting the ease of doing business in India, Singapore has welcomed the Modi Cabinet’s decision to sign the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements (UNISA) to boost the confidence of foreign investors.
India in numbers: Fast-growing cities, big workforce but lots of stress
Below are statistics from a wide variety of sources that describes India in numbers. It has one of the largest workforces in the world, the fastest-growing cities and a growing group of millionaires.
India launches mission to the moon with Chandrayaan 2
India is off to the moon with the 3840-kilogram Chandrayaan 2 spacecraft that was launched into an earth orbit on Monday.
Indian athletes: Winning gold medals; get new uniform; Hima Das rocks
Indian athletes are making a mark around the world winning several medals across disciplines. And to make them look even better, the Athletics Federation of India unveiled a new uniform.
Health Minister calls for NRI doctors to help with healthcare in India
Indian Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan announced special support from the government to NRI physicians willing to return to India and provide healthcare to needy patients during a health summit in Hyderabad yesterday.
India wants more private sector investments to boost growth : NITI Aayog
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government wants to accelerate economic growth by encouraging more participation by the private sector said NITI Aaayog’s VC Rajiv Kumar.
Indian-origin art dealer charged in New York for smuggling USD 146 million in antiquities
Indian-origin art dealer Subhash Kapoor faced a new criminal complaint filed this week by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office.
