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US Embassy steps in after American professor advises adding a pinch of salt to cups of tea

The American professor in question landed herself in hot water after weighing in on the teamaking process

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2024

Scindia seeks Jaishankar’s intervention in retrieving Gwalior yoga teacher’s body who died in China

Jyotiraditya Scindia has written to S. Jaishankar seeking his intervention in bringing home the body of a 24-year-old man from Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior who had died in China last month.

The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024

Japan earthquake: Indian Embassy sets up emergency room, issues emergency contact numbers

The Indian Embassy in Japan has set up an emergency room for anyone to contact in connection with the earthquake and tsunami warnings on January 1. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 1, 2024

Afghanistan Embassy in India announces decision to cease operations from October 1

Afghanistan Embassy in India announces closure of operations from Oct 1, citing lack of support from host govt, failure to meet expectations & reduction in personnel & resources. Regrets decision, citing historic ties & long-standing partnership with India.

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

Afghanistan embassy announces shutdown citing lack of MEA support

Afghan Embassy to India forced to close due to lack of resources from Taliban regime. MEA received unsigned Note Verbal asking for assistance, visas for 3,000 students, safe custody of deposits, exit permits for diplomats and families, and recognition of Afghan tricolour. MEA examining authenticity of Note Verbal due to…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Processing time for Schengen visa for travel to Germany reduced to 8 weeks

NEW DELHI: If you are planning to travel to Germany, here is a good news for you. Georg Enzweiler, the deputy head of mission at the German Embassy, announced on Wednesday that the processing time for Schengen visas to travel to Germany has been reduced to eight weeks, and more…

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2023

Suspected Russian diplomat is occupying the nation's vetoed embassy site in Australia's capital

A suspected lone Russian diplomat is apparently squatting on the site of Moscow's proposed embassy that the Australian government has vetoed

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

Equestrian tournament in Bengaluru gives new fillip to the sport, attracts youngsters

Fourteen-year-old Jaiveer Varma moved from Hyderabad to Bengaluru three years back to join the Embassy International Riding School in Devanahalli where he is training to be an equestrian now. “My goal is the 2026 Youth Olympics and 2030 Asian Games,” says the young athlete whose words exude confidence and clarity

The Hindu · Jun 22, 2023

Government set to cancel Russian lease on new embassy site

PM: 'Today's decision is one taken in the national security interests of Australia.'

The Canberra Times · Jun 14, 2023

Australian government loses bid to cancel lease for new Russian embassy site

Canberra’s National Capital Authority terminated lease on block of land in Yarralumla but federal court rules the move was ‘invalid and of no effect’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2023