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'Safety concerns': US to shut Peshawar consulate in Pakistan, to shift operations to Islamabad

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 06, 2026, 12:19 (IST)

The United States is closing its consulate general in Peshawar due to safety concerns for diplomatic staff and resource allocation. While the physical presence is reduced, the US will maintain engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through its embassy in Islamabad. This decision follows a wave of unrest in Pakistan.

German cos seek expansion in Maha despite global uncertainty: Consul General

May 08, 2026, 05:41 (IST)

Pune to host preliminary round of ‘Quiz on Korea 2026’ on 28th June 2026

TNN / May 04, 2026, 16:39 (IST)

‘Quiz on Korea 2026’, a global cultural diplomacy initiative by South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and KBS, will hold its India preliminary round in Pune on June 28, 2026, at the King Sejong Institute. Organized with the consulate general in Mumbai, the quiz tests knowledge of Korean language, culture, history, and society. The winner will represent India at the finals in Korea and receive opportunities to experience Korean culture and heritage sites in Korea.

NEET UG 2026: NTA warns of strict cut-off time, issues advisory for Dubai, Sharjah centres

TOI Education / May 03, 2026, 08:45 (IST)

The consulate general of India in Dubai has issued guidelines for candidates appearing in NEET UG 2026 in the UAE. The exam will be held on May 3 in Dubai and Sharjah in pen-and-paper mode. Entry begins at 9:30 am, with strict cutoff at 12:00 pm. Candidates must carry admit cards, valid ID, and follow dress code rules. Authorities emphasise timely arrival, strict verification, and adherence to official instructions for smooth conduct.

Google AI hub reflects strong US-India ties: US consul general

Apr 28, 2026, 22:52 (IST)

B1/B2 visa update: US Consulate opens priority slots for parents aged 50 years and above

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 07, 2026, 21:22 (IST)

Goa marks World Portuguese Language Day with reading session celebrating African and Indian literatures

TNN / May 05, 2026, 08:06 (IST)

Goa is set to host World Portuguese Language Day on May 5 with a special reading session, "Your simple gaze shelters my soul." This event, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the CPLP, will feature students and teachers from across India, highlighting African and Indian literary works.

Australian grant helps 5 Indian athletes unlock their potential

TNN / May 07, 2026, 13:43 (IST)

Portugal’s new essential service portal to reduce consulate visits

Apr 27, 2026, 00:06 (IST)

IndiGo commences direct flight services between Chennai and Reunion Island

TNN / Apr 30, 2026, 21:16 (IST)

The airline extends the service thrice weekly (Wednesday, Friday and Sunday).

Russian educational fair comes to city this weekend with 10,000 medical seats

TNN / May 07, 2026, 04:30 (IST)

‘Breach of diplomatic protocol’: Kolkata Police directs officers to stop searching envoy vehicles after Russian protest

TNN / Apr 20, 2026, 12:29 (IST)

Kolkata Police has directed officers to refrain from inspecting vehicles belonging to any consulate general following a protest by the Russian consulate. The mission lodged a formal complaint after its vehicle was reportedly stopped twice last week, citing a breach of diplomatic protocol under the Vienna Convention.

Culinary showcase flags off 250-year celebration of US independence

TNN / Apr 20, 2026, 14:36 (IST)

Over 10k devotees to join Buddha Jayanti celebrations today

TNN / Apr 30, 2026, 23:46 (IST)

Calls for renewed research on Luis de Camoes grow

Apr 29, 2026, 00:02 (IST)

657 stolen antiquities valued at nearly $14m repatriated from the US

TNN / Apr 30, 2026, 02:25 (IST)

Chinese film fest returns to Kol after a decade

Apr 18, 2026, 00:29 (IST)

Google’s $15 bn AI hub in Vizag will be growth engine for Indian economy: Naidu

Apr 29, 2026, 05:28 (IST)

Hellhole? As India rises, MAGA fumes

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 28, 2026, 12:38 (IST)

As Indian-Americans excel and India’s economy expands, perceptions are being rewritten. Not everyone in the US is comfortable with that new reality.

US restitutes 657 stolen antiquities to India

TNN / Apr 29, 2026, 19:00 (IST)

In an official statement, district attorney Alvin L Bragg Jr said the return highlighted the “massive” scale of trafficking networks that targeted India’s cultural heritage. He added that efforts to recover and repatriate stolen artefacts would continue.