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31-07-2025
- Business
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India issues over 96 lakh e-visas since 2020: MEA
India has granted over 96 lakh evisas to foreigners from 2020 till July 20 this year, the government informed Parliament on Thursday. read more India has issued more than 96 lakh electronic visas to foreign nationals between 2020 and July 20, 2025, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Responding to a written question, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh also stated that the number of countries eligible for India's e-visa programme has expanded from 171 in 2020 to 181 in 2025. In reply to queries about e-visa issuance and the widening of eligibility over the last five years, Singh noted, 'Total number of e-visas granted from 2020 to 20.07.2025 is 96,44,567.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also shared information on India's assistance to international pilgrims, including those travelling for Hajj and Sikh pilgrims using the Kartarpur Corridor. 'Each year, the Saudi authorities announce a Hajj quota for India. In recent years, this quota has, on average, been set at 1,75,025 Indian pilgrims,' the minister stated. On the status of the Kartarpur Corridor, Singh said, 'Since its inauguration, the corridor has been used by over 4,00,000 pilgrims to visit the holy Gurdwara in Pakistan.' However, he clarified that 'Kartarpur Corridor operations have been suspended since Operation Sindoor.' He added that under the 1974 India-Pakistan Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines, both countries facilitate pilgrim visits across the border. Singh recalled the bilateral agreement signed on October 24, 2019, to operationalise the Kartarpur Corridor in time for the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. 'An agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for the facilitation of pilgrims to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, Narowal, Pakistan, was signed on 24 October, 2019, in order to fulfil the long-standing demand of pilgrims for easy and smooth access to the holy Gurdwara and to operationalise the corridor for the 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji,' he said. In another response, the MEA was asked to provide data on Indian labourers employed overseas in construction and other labour-intensive sectors. 'As per available data, a total of 16,06,964 Indian workers (including those engaged in construction/labour-intensive works) holding Emigration Check Required (ECR) category passports have been issued Emigration Clearance (EC) for employment in ECR countries during the last five years from January 2020 to 30 June, 2025,' Singh said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The ministry also addressed a query on whether the government had conducted any classification of the Indian diaspora based on skill sets, disciplines, or subject areas. Singh explained that the government maintains country-wise data on the diaspora, categorised into Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and Indian students abroad. 'As of January 2025, there are 17.17 million NRIs and 17.18 million PIOs residing across the world, including 1.88 million Indian students studying abroad,' he stated. However, he clarified, 'The Government has not carried out any exercise to categorise the Indian diaspora on the basis of their discipline/subject expertise or to map their skill sets.' With inputs from agencies
News18
12-05-2025
- Business
- News18
Stock Market Holiday: Are NSE, BSE Open On Buddha Purnima Today, May 12? Check Status
Last Updated: Stock Market Holiday 2025: Will NSE, BSE remain open today on Buddha Purnima, May 12? Here's what you need to know. Stock Market Holiday Today: Buddha Purnima, the day marks the birth, enlightenment, and Mahasamadhi of the legendary Gautam Buddha, falls on Monday, May 12. Thus, investors and traders are confused if Indian stock market is open or not today. Meanwhile, banks in several states are closed today on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. Are Stock Market Open Or Closed Today On Buddha Purnima? According to BSE and NSE, there is no public holiday for trading in the equity segment, equity derivative, and SLB segment of the stock markets on May 12 due to Buddha Purnima. The stock market will operate as usual today. However, the currency derivatives segment has a trading holiday today, May 12, 2025, as per the BSE trading holiday list. But investors must know that today is a settlement holiday. It means that trading activities will proceed as usual, the actual settlement of funds and securities will be deferred. Bank Holiday On Buddha Purnima Buddha Purnima is marked under RBI's holiday under negotiable instruments act. Thus, banks in Agartala, Aizawl, Belapur, Bhopal, Dehradun, Itanagar, Jammu, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Raipur, Shimla, Ranchi, and Srinagar will be closed on Monday, May 12 due to Buddha Purnima holiday. There are no public holiday in banks in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gangtok, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Imphal, Kochi, Kochi, Kohima, Panaji, Patna, Shillong, and Thiruvananthapuram on May 12. October 21 – Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Evening Muhurat trading likely) October 22 – Diwali Balipratipada November 5 – Gurpurab (Prakash Utsav of Guru Nanak Dev Ji) December 25 – Christmas First Published: May 12, 2025, 07:28 IST
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The fake poster shows Aamir Khan as Guru Nanak; the official spokesperson slams it as "completely fake and AI generated"
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Aamir Khan 's team has firmly denied any involvement with a controversial AI-generated poster and teaser falsely depicting the actor as Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Fake poster sparks outrage The situation escalated after a fake YouTube channel impersonating a popular music company circulated the fabricated content, sparking outrage. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invest $200 in Amazon without buying stocks to earn a second salary Marketsall Sign Up Undo According to the Bhaskar English website, Pritpal Singh Baliawal complained to the SGPC (Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee), describing it as a "deliberate conspiracy to provoke the Sikh community and disrupt religious harmony." 'It's completely fake and AI-generated' An official statement from Aamir Khan's spokesperson clarified, "The poster showing Aamir Khan as Guru Nanak is completely fake and AI generated. Aamir Khan has no connection to any such project. He holds the highest respect for Guru Nanak and would never be part of anything disrespectful. Please don't fall for fake news ." Hania Aamir Out of Indian Film Reportedly Pritpal Singh Baliawal urged the Punjab Police, Cyber Cell, and national security agencies to trace the IP and MAC addresses of those behind the incident, demanding swift arrests and criminal action. He also called upon Aamir Khan Productions to "immediately publicly condemn this fraud" and clarify their non-involvement. SGPC Chief Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has also been urged to take strict legal action. With religious sentiments at stake, the call for accountability grows stronger as the fabricated content continues to be widely condemned. Teaser marked with the disclaimer "Fan-made content" Meanwhile, the teaser itself, clearly marked with a disclaimer, states it is "prepared for entertainment purposes only," asserting that it is "fan-made content" with "no official association to any production house, actor, or studio." Despite the disclaimer, the doctored visuals, showing Aamir Khan digitally altered to resemble Guru Nanak Dev Ji, have fueled public anger. On the work front, Aamir Khan was last seen in the drama movie 'Laal Singh Chaddha' and is gearing up for 'Sitaare Jameen Par' which is set to release on June 20.
News18
27-04-2025
- Business
- News18
Stock Market Holiday 2025: Why NSE And BSE Will Be Closed On Thursday, May 1?
Last Updated: Stock Market Holiday 2025: Indian stock market will be closed on May 1, 2025. BSE, NSE, and MCX will observe the holiday, with MCX resuming evening trading. Stock Market Holiday 2025: Indian stock market will experience a break of trading activities on Thursday, May 01, 2025 due to a public holiday. It means no trading activity in any segment including equity, derivatives, etc. The stock market holiday on May 01 is because of Maharashtra Day. It is celebrated to commemorate the formation of state of Maharashtra in 1960. As both Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) are situated in Mumbai, Maharashtra, thus, a market holiday will be observed. MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange) will also observe the public holiday on May 01. However, the holiday is restricted in MCX for morning session between 9 am to 5 pm. The evening session between 5 pm to 11:55 pm of MCX on May 01 will resume activities as usual without any hindrance. Market Holidays Remaining In 2025 There are 14 stock market holidays in 2025, and with May 1 (Maharashtra Day) around the corner, seven more non-trading days remain for the year. Here's a quick look at the upcoming market holidays: May 1 – Maharashtra Day August 15 – Independence Day August 27 – Ganesh Chaturthi October 2 – Gandhi Jayanti October 21 – Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Evening Muhurat trading likely) October 22 – Diwali Balipratipada November 5 – Gurpurab (Prakash Utsav of Guru Nanak Dev Ji) First Published:
