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China welcomes tourists with expanded visa-free entry for 74 countries

Pakistan, July 8 -- BEIJING - China has rolled out its most relaxed visa policy yet, now allowing citizens from 74 countries to enter without a visa for up to 30 days. This major shift aims to revive ... Read More


Elephant boom in southern Africa sparks conservation wins - and human-wildlife tensions

France, July 8 -- Southern Africa's booming elephant population - now over 230,000 - marks a global conservation success, but it's also fueling rising human-wildlife conflict across the region. Zimbab... Read More


Zimbabwe's elephant boom fuels conflict alongside conservation wins

France, July 8 -- Southern Africa's elephant population has grown to over 230,000 - a conservation success that is creating new problems for people living alongside the animals. Zimbabwe, at the centr... Read More


Heritage structures associated with Mahatma Gandhi to be restored

Wardha, July 8 -- Three heritage structures associated with Mahatma Gandhi in Maharashtra's Wardha district are set for a makeover, with a museum, prayer hall and a complex for artisans on the premise... Read More


AWS unveils space accelerator to boost startups in Australia, India, and Japan

New Delhi, July 8 -- Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a new programme called the AWS Space Accelerator: APJ 2025, aimed at supporting startups in Australia, New Zealand, India, and Japan that ar... Read More


Abdul Karim: Only EC, not Sarawak govt, can decide on more parliamentary seats

KUCHING, July 8 -- There is currently no agreement on the number of new parliamentary seats for Sarawak, said Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman ... Read More


Princess Kate stuns in Dior debut, honours Diana and France with elegant nod at start of Macron's state visit

New Delhi, July 8 -- In a move both diplomatic and stylish, the Princess of Wales made a sartorial splash on Monday, July 8, as she welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Ma... Read More


No, doctor

Nepal, July 8 -- On Monday, healthcare services across the country, except for emergencies, were disrupted as the Nepal Medical Council went on a strike in response to the Consumer Court's recent verd... Read More


L-G OKs extension and pay hike for 410 vocational teachers till 2026

New Delhi, July 8 -- Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has approved the continuation and enhanced remuneration of 410 part-time vocational teachers (PTVTs) in government and government-aided school... Read More


State to host biz industry conclave post Durga Puja

Kolkata, July 8 -- In a move aimed at accelerating industrial growth in Bengal, the state government will host a Business Industry Conclave after Durga Puja. The announcement was made by Amit Mitra, ... Read More