India-China ties: Chinese embassy rolls out online visa portal; cuts paperwork, in-person visits

NEW DELHI: The Chinese embassy in India has launched the China online visa application system, allowing Indian passport holders to apply for Chinese visas digitally. The move streamlines the application process that earlier required multiple in-person visits and extensive paperwork.According to a report cited by PTI, Shenzhen-based online portal Greater Bay Area (GBA), eligible applicants…

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‘Mitsubishi to power Shriram Finance’s growth’

NEW DELHI: Capital infusion by Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) will strengthen Shriram Finance’s balance sheet as well as provide long-term growth capital. MUFG has said it will invest Rs 39,618 crore in Shriram Finance through a preferential allotment of equity shares, acquiring a 20% stake in the non-bank lender. MUFG will make the…

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Sensex up for 2nd day on steady, global cues

MUMBAI: Infosys and Bharti Airtel led a 638-point sensex rally on Monday, its second session of rebound after days of slide, as the reversal in rupee’s strength against the dollar enthused Dalal Street investors. The rise in the sensex, however, came even as foreign funds were net sellers, BSE data showed. Over the past few…

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