Morning Digest | A month after suspension, India resumes visas for Canadians in some categories; PM Modi to attend inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, and more
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A month after suspension, India resumes visas for Canadians in some categories
India on October 25 resumed visa services in certain categories for Canadian citizens, nearly a month after they were suspended in the aftermath of Canada’s allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, and a week after 41 Canadian diplomats left India, in accordance with New Delhi’s demand.
PM Modi to attend inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that he will attend the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024. The office bearers of Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi Tirtha Kshetra along with religious leaders went to invite the PM. The foundation stone of the Ram temple was laid by Mr. Modi on August 5, 2020.
Muslim man beaten to death by mob in Hapur district of U.P.
Tension have gripped a Hapur village after a 25-year-old Muslim youth was beaten to death by an angry mob on Tuesday. In the aftermath of the killing, tempers are high in the area, and the district administration has been forced to depute additional forces, including a battalion of Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) to control any potential communal flare-ups.
Rahul Gandhi interviews Satyapal Malik, asks him about Pulwama, Adani
Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp after two years, sparking debate among officials and lawmakers over internet restrictions.
Israeli troops evacuate Indonesian Hospital in Gaza, amid ongoing conflict with Hamas, displacing patients to Gaza City.
Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sank in Mediterranean, leaving two missing crew members, according to Spanish and Russian authorities.
Syria's new leader consolidates rebel factions under Defence Ministry to prevent clashes, appoints former rebel as defence minister.
American Airlines grounds all U.S. flights due to technical issue, disrupting Christmas Eve travel plans for thousands of passengers.
Gene Spector, a former executive in Russia, faces espionage charges after a previous bribery conviction, receiving a 15-year jail term.
Indian Ocean tsunami 2004: Former Indian Navy Officer Commodore G Prakash reflects on the 2004 Asian tsunami, emphasizing the importance of disaster response and management.
India to provide ₹2,371 million to Sri Lanka for 33 development projects in education, health, and agriculture sectors.
After the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year regime on August 5, Bangladesh has experienced a sharp rise in mob violence, fabricated cases, robbery, mugging and extortions.
Explosion at Turkish explosives factory kills 12, injures 3; no sabotage suspected, according to CNN Turk.
South Korea's opposition seeks to impeach acting leader Han Duck-soo, deepening political turmoil and neighbourly concerns.