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Air India Commemoration Ceremony Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi hosted a commemoration ceremony in collaboration with the High Commission of Canada in India on June 23rd to mark the 40th anniversary of the Air India 182 bombing. Ambassador Kevin Kelly and the Canadian High Commission’s charge d’affaires Jennifer Daubeny were joined by families of the victims, members of the Indian government and Air India CEO Campbell Wilson at the ceremony, held at Canada House. Guests signed a remembrance book on the occasion and planted a tree in memory of the victims. “Today, here in India, in Ireland and Canada, we…

American Center Chennai Launches Free Summer STEM Activities For Students Interactive Workshops and Hands-On Learning from April 21 to May 30 The American Center at the U.S. Consulate General Chennai invites school students to attend free summer activities focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) from April 21 through May 30, 2025. The program for students in classes 8 through 12 includes immersive and hands-on learning activities and will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays, with movie screenings scheduled for Fridays at 10 a.m.  Space is limited and all participants must register in…

Canada Invests In Services To Support Economic Integration And Fill Labour Market Shortages Canada’s new government has a mandate to build a strong economy by attracting the best talent in the world and filling key labour shortages. Today, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced more than $3.2 billion over three years across more than 520 organizations outside Quebec to improve the integration of newcomers, including into the job market and to reduce labour shortages. Settlement services are essential to filling vacancies in high demand sectors such as health care and skilled trades. With increased…

Wavelength Forum Boosts Quad Collaboration On Subsea Cable Connectivity Quad partners, government officials, and industry leaders held the Wavelength Forum on July 16 in New Delhi to strengthen subsea cable connectivity and resilience across the Indo-Pacific region. Organized under the U.S. Department of State’s “CABLES” program, the forum highlighted the critical role of subsea cables in supporting the global digital economy and the importance of using trusted vendors for construction, maintenance, and repair. The forum underscored India’s growing importance as a digital hub. India accounts for 20 percent of global internet traffic and needs more subsea cables connected to its…

Dr Toolika Gupta Conferred The Insignia Of “Chevalier De l’Ordre National Du Mérite” This prestigious French distinction recognises Dr Gupta’s remarkable achievements in textile research, design education, craft preservation, and her significant contribution to Indo-French cultural and academic cooperation H.E. Mr Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, yesterday conferred the insignia of Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Mérite (Knight in the National Order of Merit) on Dr Toolika Gupta, researcher, designer, author, educator and academic administrator, during a special ceremony held at the Embassy of France in New Delhi. The ceremony was attended by many distinguished guests including H.H.…

“INDIAN MANGO INDULGENCE” A Unique Culinary Festival To Celebrate Indian Mangoes Embassy of India, Riyadh in collaboration with Agriculture and Processed Food Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry of India, organized a unique culinary event “Indian Mango Indulgence” at Tresor Modern Indian Restaurant in Al Yasmin, Riyadh on 16 July 2025. The event featured a canape’ service of specially curated mango dishes by an award-winning team led by celebrity Chef Sanjay Thakur, and an interactive video podcast on the theme of “Kheer Pe Charcha”. Addressing the event, Ambassador of India, Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan said…

Visit of the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri J.P. Nadda to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia concludes today Visit of the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri J.P. Nadda to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia concludes today Long-Term Agreements signed between Maaden and Indian companies to enhance the supply of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer to 3.1 million MT from FY 2025-26 onwards A joint team set-up to explore long term collaboration in the sector Bilateral meetings held to enhance cooperation in the medical…

PIO Card Validity Extended Up To 31 December 2025 Indian Immigration will accept all Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards, along with a valid foreign passport, as a valid travel document till 31 December 2025 instead of the earlier deadline of 31 December 2024. Indian Immigration Check Post(s) will continue to consider all PIO cards valid for exit/entry into India till 31 December 2025. This extension of timeline is subject to the condition that if in the meantime, any deadline is notified by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) thereby making handwritten PIO cards invalid, then PIO cardholders may have…

Canada launches measures to support those affected by 2025 wildfires As Canada’s climate continues to warm faster than the global average, extreme weather conditions will become more frequent and severe. This will contribute to increased drought and wildfire risks, which threaten the health, safety and economic stability of people and communities in Canada. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting those affected across the country. Today, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced special measures to help people and communities affected by wildfires. Canadian citizens and permanent residents whose passports, citizenship certificates, permanent resident…

DRDO Showcases Next-Gen Defence Innovations in International Defence and Security Expo LAAD 2025 at Brazil Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the R&D wing of the Ministry of Defence, Government of India is going to exhibit Next-Gen Defence Innovations at Latin America Aerospace and Defence (LAAD) 2025, the international defence and security fair from April 1-4, 2025 at Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. DRDO is participating in the expo as part of the combined strength of India Pavilion with India’s private industries, Defence PSUs, and Start-ups. DRDO is primarily engaged in system definition, design and development of many state-of-the-art military…