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Modi Govt. Reduces Visa Norms for Business, PR, Medical Treatment

The Government grants Permanent Residency (PR) Status to foreign investors making investments of a minimum of Rs. 10 crores within 18 months or Rs. 25 crores within 36 months under the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) route, and generating employment to at least 20 resident Indians in every financial year. PR status is granted for a period of 10 years with multiple entry which can be extended for another 10 years.

India Asks Countries to Take Action Against ‘Kashmir Cells’ Set up by Pakistan at its Missions

In a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said the Pakistan foreign minister announced a decision to establish “Kashmir cell/desks” in Pakistan’s Foreign Office and Missions abroad.
“The main objective of these cells/desks is to incite local populations and to radicalise them through false propaganda,” he said.

Rafale Deal: Rafales Must Fly in with Meteor Air-to-Air Missiles, India Tells France

“Earlier, as per the Rs 59,000 crore deal inked for 36 Rafale jets and their weapon packages in September 2016, the progressive deliveries of the Meteor and the over 300-km range Scalp air-to-ground cruise missiles were to begin several months later,” said a source.
“But given the current operational situation with Pakistan, India has asked for faster delivery of at least 8-10 Meteor missiles. France is examining the request,” he added.

IIT-D & MAIDS Scientists Develop Indigenous Tech for User-Friendly, Affordable Tooth Implants

The researchers selected a range of anthropometry in India to base their studies on. The design was based on the premise of minimum stress generation during the insertion of threaded Titanium implants. For every diameter the abutment size is different, and they all have a different screw. So the researchers made a multi-functional component and a patent was filed on the basis of a less expensive dental implant system.

13 Indian Beaches Identified for Danish Blue Flag Certification

13 pilot beaches that have been identified for the certification, in consultation with concerned coastal States and UTs, are Ghoghala Beach (Diu), Shivrajpur beach (Gujarat), Bhogave (Maharashtra), Padubidri and Kasarkod (Karnataka), Kappad beach (Kerala), Kovalam beach (Tamil Nadu), Eden beach (Puducherry), Rushikonda beach (Andhra Pradesh), Miramar beach (Goa), Golden beach (Odisha), Radhanagar beach (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) and Bangaram beach (Lakshadweep).