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China: Indian Embassy Limits Mass Gathering For R-Day Flag Hoisting
Due to the rising COVID-19 cases, the Indian Embassy in Beijing has limited the number of people attending the flag hoisting ceremony for Republic Day. While many Indian expatriates attend the flag hoisting ceremony previously, this year celebration will only allow the embassy staff to participate as the Chinese government has prohibited mass gatherings. Reportedly, 11 Chinese regions are facing lockdown restrictions after the resurgence of… read-more
Tags: Indian Embassy, China, Republic Day, Covid-19
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
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Apparel Brand Jon Cotre Removes Ads Featuring Lord Ganesha On Shorts
After facing fierce criticism, the Brazilian fashion brand Jon Cotre has removed its ads, which featured Lord Ganesha on its unisex shorts. While apologizing, the firm's spokeswoman said, "Our intention was never to 'trivialize' or offend." Cotre took the decision after Suresh Reddy, India's ambassador in Brazil, explained the sensitivities related to the issue to the company's owner. Earlier, the issue surfaced after the ads were criticized… read-more
Tags: hindu deities, Indian Embassy, fashion, Brazil
Courtesy: Tribune India
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Nepal Releases Book On Mahatma Gandhi To Teach Youth On Gandhian Ideology
Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari, launched a pictorial anthology (compilation) on Mahatma Gandhi aiming to bring the Nepalese youth closer to his ideology. The book titled as 'Maile Bujheko Gandhi' or the 'Gandhi as I Understood', was released at Rashtrapati Bhawan in Kathmandu, with Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra. Released on the culmination of two-year-long celebration of '150 years of Mahatma', the book has been published by… read-more
Tags: Nepal, India-Nepal, Mahatma Gandhi, Bidya Devi Bhandari, Indian Embassy
Courtesy: Indian Express
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153 Stranded Indians Return from Thailand Under Vande Bharat Mission
About 153 stranded Indians on September 1 were brought back from Thailand through a special Air India Flight under the Vande Bharat Mission. The Indian Embassy in Thailand, through Twitter, expressed gratitude for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Ministry of External Affairs and other parties concerned for their efforts. According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the… read-more
Tags: Vande Bharat Mission, Air India, Indian Embassy, Ministry of External Affairs, Foreign Ministry
Courtesy: ANI News
