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Dense fog paralyses Delhi: Over 120 flights cancelled, nearly 200 delayed and few diverted; rail services also hit | India News

Delhi airport is seeing flight delays and cancellations. (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Dense fog blanketed Delhi and large parts of North India on Monday, triggering widespread disruption across air and rail networks, with hundreds of flights cancelled or delayed and trains running hours behind schedule, leaving passengers stranded and frustrated.At the Indira Gandhi International (IGI)…

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Satcom rollout: Services to start after security clearances and spectrum pricing; telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia gives this update

Satellite communication services in India will be rolled out only after operators meet security requirements and spectrum pricing is finalised, Union telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said, adding that the government is also examining issues related to Vodafone Idea (Vi).In an interview to PTI, Scindia said players such as Elon Musk-owned Starlink, Eutelsat One and Jio…

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Himachal Pradesh: Government doctors launch indefinite strike; healthcare services hit | India News

Doctors raise slogans during an indefinite strike against the termination of services of a fellow doctor at IGMC in Shimla SHIMLA: Healthcare services, except emergency care, were disrupted across govt hospitals in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday after doctors went on indefinite strike, demanding the immediate reinstatement of Dr Raghav Nirula, who was sacked for assaulting…

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J&K: After Rajouri and Poonch, now Kathua district administration suspends VPN services for two months | India News

JAMMU: After Rajouri and Poonch, now authorities in Jammu’s Kathua district have suspended Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for two months, citing security concerns.The preventive action has been taken under section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita as VPN services are being misused by certain individuals and groups to bypass cyber restrictions and access prohibited applications,…

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FTA commitments to unlock global markets for Indian professional services: Commerce Secretary

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal (ANI image) Legally binding commitments on professional services under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) will unlock global markets for Indian professionals, said Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal while inaugurating a “Chintan Shivir” on professional services. According to a Ministry of Commerce & Industry press release, the Department of Commerce organised the event on…

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US embassy, consulates in India to stay closed over Christmas period; routine services suspended – check details | India News

The US embassy in India announced in a statement on Tuesday that it will be closed from December 24 to December 26 in accordance with a Presidential Executive Order mandating the closure of executive departments and agencies of the federal government on these dates.Routine consular services, including visa processing and citizen services, will not be…

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India-Bangladesh ties sour: US dials Yunus; Dhaka suspends visa services – 10 key points | India News

Ties between India and Bangladesh have hit another roadblock after the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka sparked anti-India protests. Hadi, a prominent figure in last year’s July uprising in Bangladesh, was killed amid rising political tensions, triggering widespread unrest. Bangladesh government suspended visa services in India following protests outside Bangladeshi missions….

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India–New Zealand FTA decoded: Why the deal is more about services, jobs and mobility than trade volumes-GTRI explains

India and New Zealand have concluded negotiations on a free-trade agreement, but its immediate impact on merchandise trade is likely to be limited given bilateral flows of just $2.1 billion in FY2025, according to a Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) analysis.The agreement, finalised on December 22 following a phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

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