Air India Express is all set to launch direct flights between Guwahati and Dubai and Abu Dhabi in August this year
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NRI Watch: Ministry of Civil Aviation launches mandatory health declaration form for passengers arriving in India
International passengers must complete Air Suvidha 2.0 and submit it online 24 hours before starting their journey to India
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‘If a passport does not establish citizenship, then what does?’ asks Shashi Tharoor
Tharoor also proposed legal changes to make one's passport and Aadhaar a conclusive proof of Indian citizenship
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Gulf tensions persist: UAE condemns Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these hostile attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and a threat to its security and stability
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NRI alert: Indian passport fees to go up from July 1
The new charges apply to both residents and NRIs. Applicants seeking a fresh ordinary passport or renewal of a 36-page passport will have to pay Rs. 2,500. Tatkaal applicants will have to shell out Rs. 5,000 under the revised structure. At present, the corresponding fees are Rs. 1,500 and Rs. 3,500, respectively
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‘Passport should not be treated as a citizenship document,’ says Ministry of External Affairs
A passport serves to attest the nationality of Indians when they are abroad. It cannot be considered as a proof of citizenship, said the government ministry
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Kunal Shah, Indian start-up fintech founder, is new WhatsApp head
Will Cathcart, who oversaw Meta's popular messaging platform for nearly seven years, has announced that it 'felt like the right moment to step back'
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12 Indian nationals killed in Ras Laffan gas factory blast in Qatar
The Ras Laffan Port suffered extensive damage during the US-Israel war with Iran. So operations at the gas facility were stopped in March. This major blast occurred when the workers were engaged in restarting the operations
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‘NRIs must evolve into investors, entrepreneurs, and knowledge partners,’ says Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
In order to attract investment from NRIs, Kerala plans to ease regulations and unlock its 'land bank' to foster development in important sectors such as aviation, logistics, and shipping
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FCNR deposit scheme: Banks seek RBI approval to permit NRIs to prematurely withdraw funds
The FCNR deposit scheme, subject to certain conditions, offers almost double the returns of regular term deposits. Banks are offering 6% to 7.1% for three- to five-year deposits under the special scheme. Earlier, it was 3.35% to 4% only