Can an NRI be a nominee for PPF, NSC or SCSS? Here’s what happens to the money after the account holder diesNRIs can now be nominees for India's small-savings schemes like PPF and NSC, a change from 2023. While they can receive proceeds, repatriat...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Government plans faster approvals for buildings near airportsThe Civil Aviation Ministry is exploring ways to simplify construction approvals near airports. Urban local bodies may soon issue no-object...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
US passport rules may change: Parents could need to prove citizenship or immigration status for childrenNew US State Department guidance may require parental citizenship proof for child passports. This proposal aims to implement President Dona...
02 Sep, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Canada fast-tracks citizenship certificates for students planning to study in the countryCanada is speeding up citizenship applications for students planning to study. Eligible applicants may receive certificates before their ac...
02 Sep, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Canada Express Entry: 2,000 ITAs issued in September 1 draw for Canadian Experience Class candidatesCanada's immigration department issued two thousand invitations to apply for permanent residence. This latest draw focused on Canadian Expe...
02 Sep, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Trump birthright curbs may prompt US passport checks on parentsThe US State Department has proposed requiring parents seeking passports for children born in America to provide proof of their citizenship...
02 Sep, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
US revokes citizenship of Indian-origin man Gurmeet Singh convicted of rapeUnited States citizenship was revoked for Gurmeet Singh, an Indian-origin man convicted of rape. He concealed a serious crime during his na...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Delhi SIR draft voter list out: If your name is missing, here's everything you need to know to get it added before the final electoral roll is published on November 4Delhi SIR draft voter list name inclusion: Delhi’s draft SIR electoral roll has left out around 47.7 lakh voters whose enumeration forms we...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Canada's electronic travel authorization (eTA): Who needs it, fee, process and key rulesCanada's electronic travel authorization, or eTA, is now required for many air travellers. This authorization costs seven Canadian dollars ...
30 Aug, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Canada seeks medical doctors to strengthen healthcare: 5 immigration pathways you should knowCanada provides five immigration pathways for qualified medical doctors seeking permanent residency. These routes include Express Entry and...
30 Aug, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Canada seeks skilled workers in healthcare, STEM, trades via Express EntryCanada seeks skilled professionals through its Express Entry immigration system. The nation aims to boost its economy and address labor sho...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Nearly 1 million Indians stuck in US green card queue—some may have to wait 179 yearsNearly one million Indians are stuck in the US employment-based green card backlog, accounting for 79% of those waiting in the first three ...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Over one lakh citizens obtain certificates from home in 4 months; 'Sugam Digital Gujarat' receives overwhelming responseGujarat has digitized seven essential certificates for welfare and education. Over one lakh citizens have used the Sugam Digital Gujarat po...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Canada updates visa processing times; Study, Super Visa waits rise for IndiansCanada updated visa processing times, increasing study permit waits for Indian applicants. Indian applicants now face a seven-week wait for...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Canada updates temporary resident visa processing times; what Indians need to knowCanada's work and study permit processing times for Indian applicants remain unchanged. Visitor visa wait times for Indians have increased ...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Birth certificate for NRIs: Why this document matters more than everIndia's birth certificate has become an indispensable document for its citizens. Recent regulations stipulate that birth registrations are ...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Canada citizenship certificate wait jumps to 25 months; backlog crosses 121,000Canadian citizenship certificate wait times have significantly increased to twenty-five months. The number of applications awaiting a decis...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.01 PM IST