India is set to replace all passports with biometric e-passports with electronic chips, a significant step forward in digital travel infrastructure.

All Indian Passports to Become Biometric by 2025 in Major Digital Push

India is set to replace all passports with biometric e-passports with electronic chips, a significant step forward in digital travel infrastructure. This move brings India in line with over 120 countries, including the United States, Canada, France, Japan, and Australia. The initiative’s goal is to increase security, prevent identity fraud, and make immigration procedures faster […]

The Miss World 2025 journey witnessed a vibrant cultural immersion as 35 contestants from European countries visited the Ramappa Temple in Mulugu district, Telangana and offered prayers.

India Showcases Spiritual Grandeur to Miss World 2025 Contenders

The Miss World 2025 journey witnessed a vibrant cultural immersion as 35 contestants from European countries visited the Ramappa Temple in Mulugu district, Telangana and offered prayers. The 13th-century Kakatiya Rudreshwara Temple—also known as Ramappa Temple and a UNESCO World Heritage Site—greeted the beauty queens with grandeur and tradition. The candidates arrived on Wednesday evening, […]

Albania had a historic election, with Prime Minister Edi Rama seeking a fourth term and promising the country's integration into the European Union.

Albania Votes in Historic Election, Rama’s Vision for EU Integration Gains Strong Support

Albania had a historic election, with Prime Minister Edi Rama seeking a fourth term and promising the country’s integration into the European Union. Rama, Albania’s longest-serving democratic leader, gained a substantial majority with the Socialist Party, putting the country on track to join the European Union by 2030.  With nearly 85% of votes counted, the […]

RTARF Celebrates First Official Flight Operation with Female Pilot on Board

RTARF’s Commitment to Gender Equality Soars with First Female Flight Officer

The Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF) achieved a historic milestone by conducting its first official flight operation with a female pilot on board. The mission, titled “First Flight with Nanticha,” was carried out by a Royal Thai Survey Department Beechcraft King Air 350.  The crew included Major Watcharaphat Buranachai as pilot, Sub-Lieutenant Nanticha Suphachai as […]

Thailand Tourism Forum 2025 Charts Bold Path for Future-Ready and Sustainable Travel

Thailand Unveils Strategic Roadmap to Reinvent Tourism Industry by 2030

The Thailand Tourism Forum 2025, held on May 7 in Bangkok, established a new standard for the future of global travel with its forward-thinking agenda. The forum, organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports in collaboration with UN Tourism and international stakeholders, was titled “Navigating Global Tourism Trends: Strengthening Thailand’s Tourism Industry.” The event […]

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UAE to Acquire CH-47F Chinooks and F-16 Support in Major US Arms Deal

The United States has approved a significant arms deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including the sale of military assets worth around $1.45 billion. The declaration comes as former President Donald Trump begins a diplomatic visit to the Middle East, which will include a stop in the UAE. The proposed package includes the sale […]

Latest Sports News - Smriti Mandhana Climbs to No.2 in ICC ODI Rankings After Sri Lanka Heroics.

ICC Rankings Update: Mandhana Inches Closer to No.1, Rana and Sharma Make Gains

Smriti Mandhana, India’s outstanding hitter, has moved up one spot to second in the latest ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings, drawing closer to the top. Her outstanding performance in the just-finished Tri-Nation event in Sri Lanka contributed significantly to her rise. Mandhana last topped the ODI batting rankings in 2019. In this series, she scored […]

Japanese investors significantly increased their overseas equities purchases in April, investing a net 3.27 trillion yen ($22.37 billion) in international stocks, the largest monthly total since at least 2005.

Japanese Portfolio Shift Favours Global Stocks Over Bonds in April Surge

Japanese investors significantly increased their overseas equities purchases in April, investing a net 3.27 trillion yen ($22.37 billion) in international stocks, the largest monthly total since at least 2005. This spike was fuelled by global market volatility, especially as a result of US tariffs, triggering a shift away from bonds and deliberate portfolio rebalancing. In […]

India has reaffirmed its support for the Maldives by providing critical financial help amidst the island nation's ongoing debt crisis.

India Steps In With Financial Relief as Maldives Faces Debt Spike

India has reaffirmed its support for the Maldives by providing critical financial help amidst the island nation’s ongoing debt crisis. On Monday, the Indian government confirmed the extension of its $50 million subscription to a treasury bill issued by the Maldives’ Ministry of Finance for another year. The decision was taken at the Maldivian government’s […]

India is set to make history at the Diamond League's Doha leg on May 16, fielding the largest squad ever at the premier global event.

India Sends Largest-Ever Diamond League Squad to Doha

India is set to make history at the Diamond League’s Doha leg on May 16, fielding the largest squad ever at the premier global event. Four Indian athletes will compete for the nation, led by Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra, who returns to a familiar arena with confidence and resolve. Chopra, who won in […]