Apple First Store in India Opens in Mumbai Apple, the multinational technology company, opened its first-ever retail store in India in Mumbai on May 1, 2023. The store is located in the High Street Phoenix Mall and covers over 20,000 square feet, featuring a minimalist design with indoor trees and natural light. This move by…
India Bangladesh Visa | India Opens its 16th Visa Application Center in Kushtia India has opened its 16th visa application center in Bangladesh at Kushtia. The visa application center will provide Indian visa-related services to the people of Kushtia, Jhenaidah, Chuadanga, Magura, Meherpur, and Narail districts. The new center was inaugurated by India’s High Commissioner…
Tulsi Ghat Restoration Project Launched in Uganda by EAM Jaishankar The External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, launched the Tulsi Ghat Restoration Project in Uganda on 7th May 2023. The project aims to restore the cultural and spiritual significance of the Tulsi Ghat, which is an important site for the Indian diaspora in…
President of India takes a Historic Sortie in a Sukhoi-30 MKI Fighter Aircraft On May 3, 2023, the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, took a historic sortie in a Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft. The President is the first sitting Head of State to fly in the fighter aircraft. The sortie took place at the…
In a significant development towards promoting regional connectivity, India, Bangladesh, and Japan have agreed to hold a joint meet in Tripura to discuss issues related to the development of connectivity infrastructure. The meeting is scheduled to take place in May 2023. This initiative is in line with India’s vision of promoting “Neighbourhood First” policy and…
India ranks 132 out of 191 countries in UNDP’s Human Development Index The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently released its Human Development Index (HDI) 2020 report, which ranks countries based on their human development levels. According to the report, India has been ranked 132 out of 191 countries, with an HDI value of 0.645….
Justice system plagued by low budgets: India Justice Report 2022 The India Justice Report (IJR) 2022 has revealed that India’s justice system is being plagued by low budgets, leading to a significant backlog of cases. Despite states increasing budget allocations for legal aid, the report has found that legal aid clinics have been reduced by…
India elected to UN Statistical Commission for four-year period India has been elected to the United Nations Statistical Commission for a four-year term of office beginning on January 1, 2024. The election was conducted by secret ballot, with Argentina, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Ukraine, the United Republic of Tanzania, and the United States of America being…
Bhutan-India relationship : Bhutan King arrives in India for a two-day visit The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, has arrived in India for a two-day visit. The visit is aimed at strengthening the special ties between the two countries. During his visit, the Bhutanese King is expected to meet with the Indian Prime…
Adani Group Ron Malka : Adani Group Appoints Israel’s Former Envoy to India Ron Malka as Chairman of Haifa Port Co. The Adani Group, India’s leading infrastructure conglomerate, has appointed Ron Malka, former Ambassador of Israel to India, as the Chairman of Haifa Port Company in Israel. Haifa Port is one of the largest ports…
