International

September 4, 2024 2:05 PM

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Four Indians killed in road accident in Texas, US

In the US, four Indians, including a woman, died in a tragic road accident involving five vehicles in Texas. The victims had connected through a carpooling app and were travelling to Bentonville in Arkansas during the Labour Day weekend. The crash led to a fire in the SUV they were in, and their bod...

September 4, 2024 11:30 AM

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Ukraine: Six officials step down ahead of anticipated major govt reshuffle

In Ukraine, at least six officials, including members of the Cabinet, have stepped down from their positions ahead of an anticipated major government reshuffle.   As per the media reports, those who handed in their resignations yesterday included Strategic Industries Minister Alexander Kamyshin...

September 3, 2024 12:21 PM

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Sri Lanka gears up for first phase of voting in Presidential Elections

Sri Lanka is gearing up for the first phase of voting in the Presidential Elections, with over 700,000 state sector employees scheduled to cast their postal ballots this week. With 38 candidates in the fray, the front runners would be hoping to get a head start for the elections scheduled on Septemb...

September 3, 2024 11:59 AM

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South Africa announces TTOS scheme to boost tourism from India

South Africa has announced a new Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) with an initial focus on the tourist markets of India and China. The Country's Home Affairs Department said that the scheme is set to be implemented from January next year. The aim of the scheme is to reform the visa system and is ...