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South Africa announces new digital system for visa to enhance tourism link with India

Mumbai, Dec 5 (UNI) South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, announced on Thursday sweeping reforms to its travel infrastructure -- introducing a new digital Entry Travel Agreement (ETA) system and simplified visa procedures to enhance tourism links between the two nations.
The new ETA system will replace the existing e-visa programme, leveraging technology to create a more efficient entry process.
Addressing the media here, Minister de Lille said that the SA ministry has also streamlined visa
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Maharashtra: Kolhapur couple’s cat hoarding sparks health crackdown

14 Jun 2025 | 1:17 AM

Kolhapur, June 13 (UNI) A couple in Airekar Galli near Rankala Bus Stand, in Kolhapur city of Maharashtra , faced municipal action after illegally keeping over 35 cats in their residence, creating severe hygiene problems and distressing neighbours.

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Mumbai Police arrest two in elaborate Modelling Photoshoot Fraud

14 Jun 2025 | 12:41 AM

Mumbai, June 13 (UNI) Mumbai Borivali police have arrested two brothers, Jaikishan Omprakash Singh and Bhagatsingh Omprakash Singh, with extensive criminal records, for allegedly duping a woman by promising a modelling opportunity for her 10-year-old daughter.

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Air India accident shatters cabin crew member Irfan Sheikh's dreams

Air India accident shatters cabin crew member Irfan Sheikh's dreams

13 Jun 2025 | 11:06 PM

Mumbai June 13 (UNI) Having joined the aviation industry just two years ago, Shaikh harboured big dreams that were tragically cut short. The 22-year-old cabin crew member on the ill-fated Air India flight AI171 bound for London, lost his life in the devastating crash near Ahmedabad on Thursday.

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Mumbai daylight robbery: Five arrested, stolen gold recovered

13 Jun 2025 | 10:51 PM

Mumbai June 13 (UNI) The Mumbai police on Friday arrested five people in connection with a daylight robbery wherein two jewellery store employees were robbed of nearly three kg of gold worth Rs 2.55 crore.

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Mumbai : IMD predicts heavy rain

13 Jun 2025 | 8:12 PM

Mumbai June 13( UNI ) India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Friday predicted cloudy weather along with heavy rains from June 12 to June 15.

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