India to resume issuing tourist visas for Chinese nationals from July 24 after five-year hiatus: Report
Published 23 Jul 2025, 11:29 AM IST Mint Image
India will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens from July 24 this year, its embassy in China said on Wednesday, the first time in five years, reported Reuters
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