U.K. not to ease rules for Indian students
Britain’s efforts to reform the visa application process for international students from a number of countries will not extend to India ”” a development that highlights recent strains in the bilateral relations between the two countries since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to London earlier this year.
India’s proposed Assumption Island deal drifts
An official announcement by Seychelles President Danny Faure cancelled the agreement with India for the development of Assumption Island (a single coral island in the Outer Islands of Seychelles) in the Indian Ocean.
SBI to stop handling Iran oil payments
India’s imports of Iranian oil may be hit from the end of August after the State Bank of India (SBI) informed refiners it would not handle payments for crude from November.
High UIDAI charges leave banks stressed
Bankers have questioned the “exorbitant” charges prescribed by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) for Aadhaar authentication services.
Majority of Indians in lowest wealth group: BCG
A new report shows that 55% of the total wealth in the country is with those having less than $1,00,000 net worth.
Couples in live-in relations cannot adopt, says CARA
The nodal body for adoption in the country has barred partners in live-in relationships from adopting a child on the ground that cohabitation without marriage is not considered a stable family in India.
India is facing its worst water crisis: NITI Aayog
The NITI Aayog released the results of a study warning that India is facing its worst water crisis in history and that the demand for potable water will outstrip supply by 2030, if steps are not taken.
Major Port Authorities Bill
On the amendments to the Major Port Authorities Bill.
National Dam Safety Authority in the works
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a proposal for introduction of the Dam Safety Bill, 2018 in Parliament.
Downturn in ties with Maldives hits Indians’ job opportunities
Since February, when Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen ordered an Emergency, which India took a strong position against, the Maldives Immigration Authority has reportedly held up thousands of work permits to Indians.