RT-PCR test mandatory for passengers arriving

The release said that the Ministry of Civil Aviation's Air Suvidha Portal has to be made operational for passengers in all international flights from these countries, with a provision to allow international travellers arriving in India to submit negative RT-PCR test reports as well as to submit self-declaration form on this portal.

Qatar requires all travelers from China to take a

The test is mandatory for all travelers from China irrespective of their vaccination status.

China: Amid rise in COVID-19 cases, hospitals

Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on December 28 announced that the US will require a negative COVID-19 test from all travellers arriving in the country from China as well as those from Hong Kong and Macau.

Dubai suspends 30% tax on alcohol sales for a year

The suspension will be in place from January 1 to December 31, 2023, which is being described as a trial period.

Auckland citizens cheerfully welcome New Year 2023

As the clock strikes 12 pm, the Auckland Tower lights up and fireworks erupt in the air.

Former Pope Benedict XVI passes away at 95

In 2013, Pope Benedict XVI shocked the world by making the almost unprecedented decision to stand down from his position, citing "advanced age."

Covid variant XBB.1.5 account for over 40pc of

In a new set of restrictions amid a spike in covid infections in China, the United States (US) will require all visitors from China to present a negative Covid-19 test result before boarding a flight to the country

Heavy rain, lightning, hail storms reported in

Kuwait's weather department predicted heavy but scattered rains accompanied by thunder across the country and hail in some areas.

PM Modi performs last rites of his mother in

The Indian Prime Minister reached Gandhinagar early this morning and consigned the mortal remains of his mother Heeraben Modi to fire along with his brothers.

Travellers from China required to take COVID-19

This decision was taken by the United States of America after Beijing decided to lift the strict restrictions related to the "zero Covid" policy.

India likely to make Air Suvidha, PCR tests

The rule will be implemented for all international passengers from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Singapore.

Apple’s Japan unit gets USD 105 million tax

The additional tax of USD 105 million (14 billion yen) imposed on underreported sales, is believed to be the highest additional consumption tax charged on record for tax-free sales, as per the news report.