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Visa on arrival for American citizens may boost tourism

Himanshi Dhawan

The Modi government’s decision to extend ‘visa-on-arrival’ to US citizens is not just an emotional pitch but makes good economics too.

4 killed, 25 hurt as Pak fires at Indian posts, civilian areas in J&K's Arnia

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At least 4 people have been killed and 26 have been injured in a major ceasefire violation by Pak Rangers in Jammu & Kashmir's Arnia sector, according to TV reports.

Security scare: Just one person checking planes instead of seven?

'Common foe' BJP may reunite Raj, Uddhav in Maharashtra after polls

Hong Kong civil servants back at work as protests subside

Pre-booking for iPhone 6 series to start in India from Oct 7

Mumbai spends most on studies in US, Delhi at No. 3

Violence in Ahmedabad ahead of Eid

Nasty posts on social media are new riot triggers

HMT time machines return with higher price

Fresh a/c for wedding a novel story: Court on Jaya DA case

US Ebola patient is 'fighting for his life', official says

Branded ‘ready-to-eat’ food on trains from November

3-yr-old girl, who went missing from India Gate, found

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EDUCATION

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