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India's Home Ministry mandated that six non-Muslim communities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan must obtain visas for continued stay if they entered before December 31, 2024. The rule aligns with the Citizenship Amendment Act and also requires identity documents for Indian travelers crossing into Nepal or Bhutan.
The Indian Express argues that China's export curbs on tunnel boring machines should not damage India-China relations, citing Global Times assurances for civilian projects. It contends that New Delhi must accelerate domestic manufacturing of critical components like rare earth magnets to counter Beijing's supply chain weaponization and ensure industrial resilience.
The article contends that Diwali celebrations exacerbate India's non-communicable disease crisis through excessive sugar consumption and firecracker-induced air pollution. It argues that these traditional practices significantly contribute to diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory issues, urging a reclamation of cultural traditions that do not compromise public health.
India's Enforcement Directorate is investigating two foreign entities, including a German trust and a Caribbean firm, for allegedly meddling in domestic affairs through a $1 million fund transfer. The money moved through multiple jurisdictions including Germany, Lithuania, and the UK before reaching end users in India.
Police arrested three contractors following a structural failure at Gali Sheesh Mahal in Delhi's Chawri Bazar, which killed two laborers and injured four others. At least five persons remain feared trapped under the debris as police investigate unauthorized construction flagged months prior.
India's Registrar General directed all states to use the new Census Management and Monitoring System (CMMS) for real-time data quality tracking during the 2027 Census enumeration phase. The digital platform replaces paper schedules, allowing authorities to identify operational bottlenecks and initiate timely corrective measures during field operations.
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah will visit India for a three-day trip starting November 22, marking his first bilateral overseas visit since taking office. The result-oriented agenda focuses on water, energy, trade, and transit, following discussions where India thanked Nepal for flood response cooperation.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares a video of Earth's lightning from space, likening the phenomenon to fireworks for Diwali. The commentary highlights his personal connection to the festival and the viral reception of the imagery as a unique celebration of light.
Amazon and TATA Motors have agreed to deploy 3,000 electric trucks in India, marking the country's largest such rollout. This move expands Amazon's existing electric vehicle operations beyond last-mile delivery, supporting national decarbonization goals and utilizing the 7.5-tonne Tata Ultra E.7 model for freight corridors.
India and the European Union have finalized negotiations for New Delhi's association with the 93.5 billion euro Horizon Europe research programme. The agreement enables Indian researchers to access direct funding and lead collaborative projects under Pillar II, strengthening scientific ties ahead of a broader strategic partnership and a major free trade agreement.