Canada citizenship certificate processing time hits 33 months as backlog reaches 136,000 applicationsCanada's citizenship certificate processing time now stands at thirty-three months. This significant increase means new applicants may wait...
05 Sep, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Zero-fee travel credit card: Unlimited airport lounge access, 10% rewards on UPI transactions – Is this new co-branded card for you?How about a card that not only offers airport privileges but also earns rewards on every eligible spend and UPI transaction, with zero fore...
05 Sep, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
In 2007, the Great Green Wall aimed to restore 100 million hectares across Africa's Sahel. 19 years later, Ethiopia, Senegal and Nigeria have restored millions of hectares of landGreat Green Wall land restoration Africa: The Great Green Wall initiative in Africa is making significant strides in rehabilitating degrade...
04 Sep, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
Indian families seeking US green cards get some relief; little change for professionalsIndian families seeking US residency saw visa cut-off dates advance significantly this month. Professionals seeking EB-1 visas experienced ...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
'Revolver' misfire hits credit card issuers: India's credit card boom sees lower bank profitsCredit card profits are shrinking for Indian banks as spending rises. Customers now use cards more for payments than borrowing, reducing in...
03 Sep, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
US warns Indian EB-1 green cards may become unavailable before September 30 amid high demandIndian applicants may soon see EB-1 green card numbers unavailable due to high demand. Existing backlogs persist for Indian applicants in E...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
USCIS launches new resources for R-1 religious workers and employers: What applicants need to knowUSCIS has updated guidance for R-1 religious workers and employers. New rules outline eligibility, filing procedures, and documentation req...
03 Sep, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
US Green Card: USCIS can now check sponsor’s credit information; what changes for applicantsUSCIS has updated Form I-864, the Affidavit of Support, effective August 31. The revised form includes a privacy release for credit informa...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Canara Bank ATM charges revised from September 1, 2026: Key changes about free transactions limit, insufficient balance fee and moreCanara Bank has revised certain automated teller machine (ATM) transaction charges with effect from September 1, 2026.Check latest ree ATM ...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Perplexity CEO announces rollout of hybrid compute feature for Mac applicationArtificial intelligence firm Perplexity introduced hybrid compute for all users of its Mac application, enabling tasks to be divided betwee...
02 Sep, 2026, 08.07 AM 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
Will I inherit my family’s land in India if I become an NRI?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I would like to understand what happens to my rights over inherited agricultural land in India if I acquire forei...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
28-year-old secured H-1B visa after 2 years, but left US just 2 months later; explains the reason behind quitting a six figure job and returning home without another offerA 28-year-old Indian data scientist left her six-figure US job just two months after her employer-sponsored H-1B was selected, returning to...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Gujarat families rush to secure EB-5 visa for US permanent residency amid H-1B uncertaintyFamilies from Gujarat are increasingly seeking US permanent residency through the EB-5 investor visa program. This surge is driven by H-1B ...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Green-card interview pause casts a shadow over Indians' US plansIndian families face uncertainty as US pauses immigrant visa interviews. Spouses and parents are significantly impacted by this administrat...
29 Aug, 2026, 11.47 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
US Visa Bulletin September 2026: Big green card relief for Indians as family visa dates make major gainsIndia’s green card waitlist saw significant movement in several family-sponsored categories in the September 2026 Visa Bulletin, including ...
22 Aug, 2026, 09.48 AM IST