"If we, from the very start, were clear that Pakistan is using terrorism, then would have had a very different policy," the EAM said. 

The Indian government is the largest minority shareholder in Hindustan Zinc, owning a 29.54% stake, but was not consulted by the company when it decided to split the firm to create separate entities for its zinc, lead, silver and recycling business, the government source said requesting anonymity.

The Government of India has designated the PIB’s fact check unit as the central authority for fact-checking. This official notification, issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), underscores the government's commitment to addressing the challenge of misinformation.

As per current regulations, if a payment is delayed by more than 45 days after the receipt of goods or services from an MSME supplier, the buyer is liable to pay compound interest with monthly rests to the supplier. Despite these provisions, the resolution of disputes and payment recovery procedures have been protracted, with cases sometimes extending over several years.

He mentioned that the Department of Personnel and training, in collaboration with the Sports Ministry, has implemented "forward-looking changes to the eligibility standards for athletes pursuing employment in the government."

In a startling turn of events, what began as a festive trip for New Year celebrations has turned into a nightmare for a group of Indian tourists in Russia. Ravneet and Bikramjit, along with a group of their friends, embarked on what was supposed to be a joyous vacation, only to find themselves ensnared in the complexities of a foreign conflict.

Thailand is in fourth place with 4,799 inbound visitors, while the UK and Bangladesh ranked fifth and sixth in the list with 4,571 and 4,099 tourists respectively. 

Minister Vaishnaw emphasised the crucial role of the startup ecosystem in the Indian economy and expressed the government's commitment to protecting them from the whims of "any big tech."