MHA fast-track immigration plan expanded to 21 major airports
The Morning Standard|September 20, 2024
THE Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to expand special fast-track immigration programme, which was first implemented at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi, to 21 other major civil aviation infrastructure facilities across the country, officials said, adding that these will be available for pre-verified Indian nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders.
MUKESH RANJAN
MHA fast-track immigration plan expanded to 21 major airports

The officials said that the Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTITTP) was first launched at Delhi's IGI Airport on June 22, and now work is in progress at seven major airports Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin and Ahmedabad and the rest will be taken up soon. The officials said that the expansion plan of the FTI-TTP was one of the initiatives taken by the MHA under its first 100 days of the Modi 3.0 government.

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How much food do you feed your child? A small bowl, a third of the plate, or maybe using the \"fist-sized stomach\" rule? No matter how you measure, there's always that lingering question - \"Is my child full, or am I overfeeding them?\"

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Vikrant Massey announces retirement from acting: 'Time to recalibrate and go back home'
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Vikrant Massey announces retirement from acting: 'Time to recalibrate and go back home'

Vikrant Massey took to social media on Monday morning to announce his retirement from acting.

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GOING BANANAS OVER ART
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GOING BANANAS OVER ART

MAKING it to the headlines requires certain unwritten qualifications. It must grip the collective attention of the nation, the achievement of which is no mean task.

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SEVENTIES' MUSIC, SEVENTIES' MOOD SWINGS
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SEVENTIES' MUSIC, SEVENTIES' MOOD SWINGS

In his latest book, The Extraordinary Life of Max Bulandi, author Sidharth Singh explores the beginning of the rock music scene in India in the Seventies through the adventurous life of a rockstar

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ISL: Jamshedpur FC make home advantage count

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SA20's goal is to be the best T20 league after IPL: Smith
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SA20's goal is to be the best T20 league after IPL: Smith

WHEN Cricket South Africa kick-started the inaugural edition of the SA20 League in 2023, they knew they had to get it right.

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32 sports at National Games

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FEI sanctions EFI over non-payment of dues
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FEI sanctions EFI over non-payment of dues

IN a big embarrassment for the country, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) decided not to allocate any solidarity projects and courses to India and advised its officials not to travel there without prior payment of their expenses by the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI).

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‘Time for FIFA to think shifting WC to spring/autumn’
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‘Time for FIFA to think shifting WC to spring/autumn’

When the 2022 FIFA World Cup was shifted to November-December because of the merciless heat of the desert, there was a lot of hue and cry. Stadiums in Qatar had air-conditioning systems installed, and matches, despite the heat, went on. Argentina were crowned champions, and it is time to shift our attention towards North America—US, Canada, and Mexico—where the next World Cup is set to be held in 2026.

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AN EYE FOR DETAIL

Photographers explain how they look at chess through the lens and why they have to be on their toes

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