March 8, 2026

Thaw in ties: India expand tourist visa services worldwide for Chinese nationals; embassies, consulates begin processing | India News

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NEW DELHI: Indian diplomatic missions and consulates worldwide have now reopened tourist visa applications for Chinese nationals, marking progress in bilateral relations following the resolution of military tensions in eastern Ladakh.Tourist visas for Chinese citizens, which were halted during the military confrontation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh starting May 2020,…

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MPSC Maharashtra revises MCQ answer sheet format with fifth option and new evaluation rules

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New MPSC exam answer sheets introduce mandatory fifth option and stricter marking system The Maharashtra Public Service Commission has announced changes to objective MCQ examination answer sheets under a new recruitment policy. The move aims to improve accuracy, transparency, and handling of candidate responses during evaluations conducted by the Commission.Officials said the revised system introduces…

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‘We are Pakistan, we do things differently’: Salman Ali Agha hails team’s bold approach before India showdown | Cricket News

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Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha struck a confident and defiant tone after guiding his side to a convincing 32-run victory over the United States in their Group A clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, declaring that Pakistan’s unique cricketing identity remains their biggest strength….

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Tensions rise in rural China: Guizhou villagers protest over cremation order; What we know so far

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Protests have broken out in China’s southern Guizhou province after local authorities directed residents to opt for cremation instead of traditional burials. The unrest in Shidong town, which began over the weekend, marks the latest in a sharp rise in rural demonstrations across the country.According to China Dissent Monitor (CDM), rural protests in China have…

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ITR rule update: Govt to notify new IT forms by January 2026; refunds face checks – why CBDT expects a December bounce

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CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal has said that the government will notify the new income tax return forms and rules under the simplified Income Tax Act, 2025, by January 2026, giving taxpayers sufficient preparation time before the law comes into effect on April 1,. Speaking at the inauguration of a taxpayers’ lounge at the India International…

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