India Expands Fast Track Immigration Program to Seven More Airports

The Indian government is expanding its Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) to seven additional major airports, including Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata, aiming to provide quicker immigration clearance for pre-verified Indian nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders. The program is modeled after the U.S. Global Entry Program and offers hassle-free immigration for low-risk international travelers.

Sri Lanka Presidential Election: A Three-Way Race Amidst Economic Crisis and Geopolitical Tensions

Sri Lanka is holding its 10th presidential election on Saturday, with 38 candidates vying for the top job. The election comes amidst an ongoing economic crisis that saw the previous president flee the country in 2022, leaving a power vacuum. The main contenders are incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and opposition leader Sajith Premadasa. Each candidate holds different stances on foreign relations and economic policies, with India and China playing significant roles in the island nation’s future.

India Braces for Rains: IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall in Multiple States

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of heavy rainfall across several Indian states, with forecasts for Central, East and Northeast India, Northwest India, and West and South Peninsular India. The IMD also issued alerts for above normal temperatures in Northeast India. Meanwhile, the air quality in Nandesari, Gujarat, remains the worst in the country, while Gangtok, Sikkim enjoys the best air quality.

Modi Heads to US for Quad Summit, UN Address, and Bilateral Talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a three-day visit to the United States, where he will participate in the Quad Summit, address the UN General Assembly’s ‘Summit of the Future’, and engage with the Indian diaspora and American business leaders. Modi emphasized the Quad’s role in promoting peace, progress, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region, and highlighted his upcoming meeting with President Biden to further strengthen the India-US partnership.

PM Modi Embarks on US Visit: Quad Summit, UN Address, and More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-day visit to the United States, attending the Quad Leaders’ Summit, addressing the UN ‘Summit of the Future,’ and engaging in bilateral meetings with US President Biden and other key figures. He will also interact with the Indian diaspora and American business leaders, highlighting the strong India-US partnership.

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