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Norwegian man, who was abandoned by parents in India and grew up in Mumbai slum, reveals the number one lesson he learned: ‘I will never say no…’A Norwegian man named Lasse Lund recounts his childhood spent homeless on the streets of Mumbai. He details surviving as a tourist guide wi...
Finland grants record citizenship approvals as immigration falls; Indians among top family visa applicantsFinland saw a record number of citizenship approvals in 2025. This occurred even as overall immigration to the country decreased. Indians w...
Finland plans tougher language, income rules for international studentsFinland is proposing stricter rules for international students, including enhanced language proficiency checks before arrival and delayed f...
Finland proposes civic knowledge test for citizenship as immigration rules tightenThe Finnish government on Thursday proposed that a test covering knowledge of Finnish society would be required for gaining citizenship, as...
Finland to tighten Permanent Residence rules from January 2026Finland is making it harder to get permanent residency. Starting January 8, 2026, people will need to live there for six years instead of f...
Finland's crackdown on undocumented migrants sparks fearThe Finnish government's crackdown on immigration has led to a sharp rise in deportations, raising fears among undocumented migrants who co...
New Zealand revises immigration pathway for internationally adopted childrenThe New Zealand government is set to implement new adoption rules. These rules will impact visa and citizenship applications for children a...
India makes biggest jump to 77th in Global Passport rankings; Singapore continues to hold the top spotSingapore continues to hold the top spot on the Henley Passport Index, granting access to 193 destinations visa-free. Asian countries like ...
These are the most powerful passports in the world; where's the U.S, here's the full listThe most significant and the famous passport index of this year have revealed about the most powerful passports of the world. The recent pa...
Europe travel: EU agrees on stricter rules for visiting Schengen areaThe ambassadors of European Union member states have introduced stricter rules for visiting Europe, allowing the EU to halt visa-free trave...
India leads in acquiring foreign citizenship, remains top country of origin for new migrants. Here's where they are headedDespite diplomatic tensions, India remains at the forefront of acquiring foreign citizenship, with Canada experiencing a substantial increa...
Parliamentary panel suggests reducing age to contest Lok Sabha, assembly pollsThe Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Personnel in India recommends reducing the minimum age to contest national elections or Lok...
Reasons why Indians give up citizenship, surrender passportNearly 1.7 million Indians have acquired citizenship in other countries, while about 70,000 Indians have surrendered their passports, accor...
Vladimir Putin's partial mobilization call: US Embassy urges Americans in Russia to leave as soon as possibleSince Russia's announcement that it would be partially mobilizing 300,000 troops in Ukraine, tens of thousands of men who qualify are makin...
These are the world’s most powerful passports in 2022Just one country short, Singapore and South Korea are tied in second place, according to the latest Henley Passport Index from Henley & Par...
US, Canada and UK citizenship demand hot among Indians moving abroadThis number saw a dip during the pandemic, when 85,256 citizens moved out. In 2019, 1,44,017 Indians had relinquished their citizenship. Mo...
From Oxford to Harvard, universities abroad see protests against police crackdown in Jamia, AMUOver 400 students from different US universities have issued a joint statement expressing solidarity with Jamia and AMU students lathi-char...
Happy Independence Day: To celebrate patriotism or to celebrate citizenship, that is the questionFor a few nation states, the National Day signifies the establishment of citizenship and not freedom from outside powers.
Government's online visa facility a hit; 22,000 visas issued in a monthOnline visa facility is applicable for visitors traveling to India for recreation, short duration medical treatment and casual business vis...
Edward Snowden seeks asylum in India, 19 other countriesEdward Snowden, currently sheltered in the transit zone of Moscow airport, has sought asylum in 20 countries, including India.