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News Headlines-29/10/21

 News Headlines-

1.As the humanitarian situation continues to get worsen in Afghanistan, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday said countries must unite and act urgently to secure a better future for Afghan people.UN chief delivered a message on Wednesday during a regional conference of the country's neighbours, organized by Iran, UN New reported.-hindustantimes.com

2.Against the backdrop of a spike in activities of terror groups in Afghanistan, India and the US have jointly called on the Taliban to ensure that Afghan soil is never used again to threaten or attack any country, shelter terrorists, or plan terror attacks.-hindustantimes.com

3.Minister Narendra Modi will soon reach Rome for the G20 Summit in what is the first visit by an Indian PM in almost 12 years. PM Modi will reach Rome around 9.30 (IST) on Friday.Indian ambassador to Italy, Neena Malhotra said, “PM Narendra Modi's visit to Rome, beginning tomorrow, will be his first visit to the Italian capital after assuming office.-indiatoday.in

4.In a major victory for H-1B employers, a federal court has approved a settlement under which the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has agreed to qualify market research analyst as a speciality occupation for the purposes of determining H-1B visa application of a foreign professional.-theindianexpress.com

5.The government said Shaktikanta Das has been re-appointed as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a period of three years beyond December 10, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.The decision was approved by the appointments committee of the cabinet late on Thursday.-hindustantimes.com

6.The process of removing blockades put up along the Tikri border on the Delhi side was reportedly underway to resume vehicular movement. The border has remained blocked for almost a year now since farmers launched their protest in the area against three centrally passed agri laws.-hindustantimes.com

7.A valued part of Chennai’s commercial hub, Crowne Plaza Adyar Park unveiled its refurbished banquet venues Mowbrays & Chamiers Hall. The venues have undergone a major refurbishing, including technology enhancements designed specifically to address the needs of meeting and event planners. The design is focused on improving the overall guest experience, while delivering on the brand’s promise of intuitive and unscripted service.-hospitalitybizindia.com

8.In order to cater to the rush of passengers during the upcoming festivals like Diwali and Chhath Puja, the Indian Railways will run the Gati Shakti Superfast Special train between Anand Vihar Terminal and Patna Junction from Friday. "It is notified for the information of the general public that the convenience of the rail passengers and to clear extra rush of passengers during ensuing festivals.-hindustantimes.com

9.The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) has initiated a campaign to raise awareness on the copyright issues faced by hospitality establishments over playing recorded music. The campaign has been launched in the wake of recent incidences that occurred in Pune when two Mumbai-based private firms extorted Rs1.37 lakh from businessmen under the pretext of issuing them copyright licenses for staging musical performances at marriage ceremonies in a star hotel.-hospitalitybizindia.com

10.There is a need to move out of the traditional itinerary and adopt new ways of travel amid a change in pattern in the tourism sector, Indian Rail Catering Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) official Rajni Hasjia said on Thursday, citing Covid-19 pandemic.Speaking at the Hindustan Times Tourism Conclave in Delhi, Hasjia, who is the tourism and marketing director of IRCTC, said the travel sector is set to undergo a transition from multi-destination tours to offbeat and slow-paced destinations.-hindustantimes.com

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