The sessions covered the enhancement of consular services, the exchange of expertise and best practices, the adoption of modern technologies, and support for digital transformation efforts, particularly in the field of academic qualification verification
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US intensifies strikes on Iran for 12th night
"US forces struck Iranian military targets including maritime capabilities, missile and drone storage facilities, coastal surveillance sites, and air defence assets," the US Central Command said in a statement
American citizens advised to avoid travel to the Middle East
An alert by the US State Department said: 'Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation. Americans outside the Middle East should reconsider travel to and through the region. Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise caution and heightened vigilance and should be prepared for possible flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions'
Indian-origin Kanishka Narayan is UK’s first AI minister
Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham chose to retain Kanishka Narayan as the minister for artificial intelligence and elevated the portfolio to a Cabinet-level position. Narayan served in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology following his appointment as AI minister by former Prime Minister Keir Starmer last year
Passport and visa service tenders legal dispute: Supreme Court upholds Delhi High Court order
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed the Centre's challenge to the Delhi High Court's decision seeking the quashing of the Ministry of External Affairs' tender process, which aimed at outsourcing passport, visa and consular services at Indian missions in the UAE
US military completes latest strikes on Iran
US strikes Iran missile and drone launch centres for 10th straight day
Abdulla Al Nuaimi is new UAE Ambassador to India
Al Nuaimi expressed his pride in representing the UAE in the Republic of India and affirmed his commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries
‘Avoid travel to the Gulf’: The US, the UK, and Canada issue travel alerts amid renewed military strikes in the Middle East
The notices mention destinations such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Jordan as being in the war zone, where flight cancellations are unpredictable
US continues strikes on Iranian military sites
"CENTCOM assets targeted Iranian military command centres, air defence and coastal surveillance sites, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and communications networks
NRI watch: US strikes Iran for eighth night
US military assets also targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces that launched attacks against US service members in Jordan late Friday
UAE strongly condemns renewed Iranian hostile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these hostile attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly nations and a threat to their security and stability
Kerala NRIs save big with FCNR deposits
The removal of interest rate ceilings has enabled lenders to offer substantially higher returns on foreign-currency deposits, enabling Malayali overseas depositors to maximise their tax-free (in India) foreign currency holdings at competitive rates over a longer tenure