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India Tightens OCI rules

New rules allow cancellation of OCI cards if holders are convicted or charge-sheeted for serious offences; CPI(M) MP warns move could violate due process and erode diaspora confidence…reports Asian Lite News The government has tightened the conditions for retaining Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) status, allowing authorities to cancel the registration of cardholders who are convicted or charge-sheeted for serious criminal offences — a move that has drawn criticism from political and legal quarters. A gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) this week under clause (da) of Section 7D of the Citizenship Act, 1955, stated that
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INS Trikand rescues crew after tanker blast off Yemen

Indian Navy’s swift response in the Gulf of Aden saves lives and averts further disaster after explosion aboard LPG carrier…reports Asian Lite News An Indian Navy warship, INS Trikand, carried out a dramatic rescue and firefighting mission in the Gulf of Aden after a massive fire broke out aboard the Cameroon-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier MV Falcon, leaving two crew members dead and the vessel badly damaged. According to the Indian Navy, the incident occurred on October 18 when MV Falcon,
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UN stuck in 1945, says Jaishankar

Jaishankar warned that institutions unable to adapt to changing realities risk becoming obsolete….reports Asian Lite News External Affairs Minister S.

UN Faces Crisis, Says Rajnath

Rajnath Singh said India recognises that the success of peacekeeping depends not only on numbers but on preparedness….reports Asian Lite

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Kerala CM begins Gulf tour

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan begins Gulf tour in Bahrain, engaging expatriate community and promoting welfare initiatives for NRKs, strengthening diaspora

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India’s E&M Sector Enters a New Growth Phase

India’s cinema market is multilingual, and many regional industries are now rivalling Hindi output in volume and box-office share … writes Rafeek Ravuther The Indian film sector is undergoing a meaningful transformation.

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Neena Gupta Highlights Ageism

Veteran actress Neena Gupta has opened up about the persistent challenges older actors face in the entertainment industry, pointing out a shortage of meaningful roles

Mammootty Back On Sets

Producer Anto Joseph also took to Instagram to share heartfelt sentiments about Mammootty’s return, highlighting the overwhelming support the actor received during his unexpected

Shah Rukh Joins Billionaire Club

Bollywood’s biggest star, Shah Rukh Khan, has officially joined the billionaire club, becoming the world’s richest entertainer with an estimated net worth of $1.4

Zeenat Aman Reflects on Beauty

Veteran Bollywood actress Zeenat Aman, who redefined the portrayal of women in Hindi cinema with her glamour and westernised fashion during the 1970s and

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Sai’s Time Is Coming!

Sudharsan, soon to turn 24, faces mounting pressure to justify his place at number three, considering the stakes are forever high in Indian cricket’s

‘It’s Mind Over Technique’

Gill said the quick white-ball to red-ball switch was more mental than technical, adding he focused on defence and getting in the zone….reports Asian

Para Glory for India

Paul Fitzgerald, head of World Para Athletics, and IPC president Andrew Parsons praised India’s recent growth in sports, including para sports….reports Asian Lite News

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EY, Microsoft Boost AI Skills

The AI Skills Passport is a fully online programme with approximately 10 hours of comprehensive content, available in both English and Hindi to maximize accessibility across India’s diverse linguistic landscape In a landmark initiative to bridge India’s widening artificial intelligence (AI)
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