Minister for Medical Education in the Government of Karnataka Sharan Prakash Patil has requested the National Medical Commission to sanction 508 supernumerary MBBS seats for NRIs
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Kirti Vardhan Singh appointed minister in charge of Gulf affairs
Singh will have concurrent charge of consular, passports and visa work, among other subjects. He will also deal with Overseas Indian Affairs
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India joins cross-border retail payments system with Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand
RBI has been collaborating bilaterally with various countries to link India's digital public infrastructure – Unified Payments Interface (UPI) – with their respective counterparts for cross-border payments
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146 Indian students bag Erasmus Mundus scholarships in Europe
India has been the largest beneficiary of the programme, with over 2,000 students receiving the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship since its inception in 2004
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Vikram Misri appointed Indian Foreign Secretary
Misri will replace Vinay Kwatra, the current Foreign Secretary of India, effective July 15
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Russia soon
He is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin
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NRIs can now register for fast-track immigration services in India
Applicants should submit their biometrics prior to travel
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Dubai South is the place to invest in property for NRIs
Leading developers are already responding with ambitious projects such as Emaar South, The Heights Country Club & Wellness by Emaar Properties, DAMAC's Riverside community, and Dubai South Properties' Pulse Villas, designed to cater to the diverse needs of investors and residents alike
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UAE NRI business leader Thumbay Moideen to receive honorary doctorate from Mangalore University
Dr. Moideen, born on March 23, 1957, in Mangalore, India, is a third-generation entrepreneur who expanded his family business into a global conglomerate
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Taj recognised as the world’s strongest hotel brand of 2024
The iconic brand has also been declared the world’s second fastest growing brand for its exceptional performance across various strength metrics
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Sanjay Dutt-owned The Glenwalk debuts in Dubai
"It's for those who appreciate the finer things in life," says the actor, celebrating the success of the premium scotch drink on the global stage
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Most of the victims of Kuwait fire were from the Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Violation of building norms and safety measures said to be the reason for the blaze