South Africa announces TTOS scheme to boost tourism from India

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 ...

ICG helicopter makes emergency hard landing; search operations underway

September 3, 2024 11:50 AM

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ICG helicopter makes emergency hard landing; search operations underway

An Indian Coast Guard helicopter made an emergency hard landing and ditched into the Arabian Sea off Gujarat's Porbandar coast yesterday night with four crew members onboard. One crew member has been recovered, while search is underway to trace the remaining three. India Coast Guard said, the Advanc...

Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam: Over 52 crore seedlings planted so far

September 3, 2024 11:41 AM

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Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam: Over 52 crore seedlings planted so far

More than 52 crore seedlings have been planted so far under the tree plantation campaign, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam. In a social media post, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav said, another milestone was achieved in the tree plantation Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign. On the occasi...

Sumit Antil, Nitesh Kumar win Gold at Paris Paralympics 2024

September 3, 2024 10:59 AM

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Sumit Antil, Nitesh Kumar win Gold at Paris Paralympics 2024

At the Paris Paralympics 2024, India's Sumit Antil defended his Javelin gold medal, creating a new record to clinch the top podium. Antil recorded a highest throw of 70.59 meter in his second attempt. India's next Gold medal came from Badminton, where Nitesh Kumar won the Men's Singles SL3 event. Su...

8 killed in vehicle collision in Haryana’s Jind

September 3, 2024 10:24 AM

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8 killed in vehicle collision in Haryana’s Jind

In Haryana, at least eight people were killed while nine others were injured after a truck hit a stationary vehicle carrying devotees in Jind district. The accident took place past midnight in on Hisar Chandigarh National Highway near Narwana. Upon receiving information about the accident, the Narwa...

India achieves 40th rank in 2023 edition of Global Innovation Index

September 3, 2024 10:17 AM

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India achieves 40th rank in 2023 edition of Global Innovation Index

India has achieved 40th rank among 132 economies globally in the 2023 edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII) published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). NITI Aayog said, India is part of the group of countries that has climbed the GII rankings fastest over the last decade...

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall for next three days in Gujarat

September 3, 2024 8:42 AM

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IMD forecasts heavy rainfall for next three days in Gujarat

IMD has predicted heavy rainfall in Gujarat over the next three days. A red alert of very heavy rainfall has been issued for Surat and Bharuch districts today. AIR correspondent reports that Several places in the south Gujarat region recorded heavy rainfall during the last 24 hours.    Several distr...