Increased demand for Schengen visas in India; shortage of interview slots

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Last year, Schengen countries received the third-highest number of visa applications from India, with a total of 970,000, a 44% increase from 670,000 in 2022. Among the top five countries, India had the second highest increase in visa applications, after China, with Morocco and Turkey not far behind, the European Commission reported. However, due to … Read more

Update 1 – India announces renewed bond buybacks despite tepid interest

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MUMBAI – The Indian government announced a third bond buyback this month after a tepid response to its first two attempts. Update 1 – India announces renewed bond buybacks despite tepid interest The central bank said it will buy back securities worth 600 billion Indian rupees, which mature on May 21 this fiscal year. The … Read more

Best Haier 8kg fully automatic washing machine in India: 4 water- and energy-saving options

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If you are in the market for a new washing machine, Haier is a reliable and trustworthy brand to consider. There are many options available, and choosing the right one can be overwhelming. In this article, we have compiled a ranking of the 10 Haier 8 kg fully automatic washing machines that will be launched … Read more

Former India pacer issues ‘MS Dhoni Show’ warning to Virat Kohli and Co. ahead of RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 match

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It will be a do-or-die battle between the two heavyweights as they seek a spot in the 2024 IPL playoffs. Royal Challengers Bangalore will be counting on Virat Kohli to once again lead them to glory. Despite not being the official captain, the RCB star has been the face of the team. Meanwhile, Chennai Super … Read more

Rohit Sharma’s extremely poor performance in IPL recently is a hiccup for India ahead of T20 World Cup

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Maybe his heart is no longer in the IPL. Perhaps he is already preparing for the T20 World Cup, which starts in two weeks. Perhaps the events of the past few months surrounding his team’s controversial leadership changes are taking their toll. Whatever the reason, Rohit Sharma’s mood has taken a drastic dip over the … Read more

Google’s Sundar Pichai praises India: ‘India is well-positioned as it transitions to AI’

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai said technology is providing unprecedented opportunities to India and other emerging countries. He said: “India will never surpass developed countries in terms of PC penetration, but a larger share of the population uses mobile devices than a generation ago. People don’t have landlines, but most have mobile phones. With that With … Read more

Israeli tank fire hits UN vehicle in Rafah, Colonel Kalai killed; India awaits report

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New Delhi: India is awaiting the outcome of a United Nations investigation into the killing of a former Indian Army officer working for the world body in Gaza, despite reports that an Israeli tank targeted the slain staff member’s vehicle. A United Nations (UN) vehicle is parked among fleeing Palestinians after Israeli forces ordered the … Read more

India leads global internet shutdowns for six consecutive years: report

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India saw 116 internet shutdowns in 2023, accounting for 41% of the 283 internet shutdowns globally, according to data analyzed by Access Now, a non-profit organization focused on digital rights. As a result, India now leads the world in such crackdowns for the sixth consecutive year. Representative image. Since 2016, Access Now has recorded 1,458 … Read more