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...
01 Nov, 2025, 10.37 AM IST
Finland to seek skilled labour with English curriculumStarting in August 2026, Finland will offer upper secondary education in English to attract skilled foreign workers with children. The move...
01 Aug, 2025, 05.57 PM IST
Student's study abroad dream in 2025: A permanent crackdown or just another cycle?In 2025, international education faces a turning point due to shifting geopolitics and tighter visa regulations. While some countries impos...
21 Apr, 2025, 05.08 PM IST
US, UK, Canada & Australia lose sheen as international students look elsewhereInternational student applications to major English-speaking countries have sharply declined due to stricter visa policies, high living cos...
24 Mar, 2025, 02.01 PM IST
Henley Passport Index 2025: An Asian powerhouse secures top spot; Indian passport weakensSingapore has reclaimed the top spot in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 195 destinations. The US drops to nint...
09 Jan, 2025, 04.36 PM IST
Indians' Europe travel plans in limbo this summer over Schengen visa slot shortageIndians planning to visit the Schengen Area this summer are facing challenges in securing appointment slots for Schengen visas, leading to ...
17 May, 2024, 10.17 PM IST
Europe trips growing popular among Indians: Schengen visa applications surge by nearly 40%The European Commission's recent report indicates a growing preference for European vacations among Indian travelers, with a notable 43% in...
15 May, 2024, 11.15 PM IST
Indians can now apply for a multiple entry Schengen visa with longer validityThe European Commission's new visa 'cascade' regime simplifies Schengen visa access for Indian nationals, enabling long-term multi-entry vi...
23 Apr, 2024, 02.00 PM IST
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...
14 Mar, 2024, 10.52 AM IST
Planning a European holiday? Know what is visa shopping, and why it's a bad ideaWith limited supply of appointments, tourists applying for Schengen visas are tempted to apply for countries wherever appointments are avai...
06 Jun, 2023, 11.56 AM IST
7 EU nations that are making it easier for migrants to find jobs and move inSome EU nations have the toughest immigration laws in the world, specially working against job seekers. Those days are gradually ending, wi...
01 Sep, 2022, 02.43 PM IST
Indian startup ecosystem gets visa boostThe governments worldwide are tapping opportunities to get the Startups to move their base from India permanently. The founders of these st...
21 Sep, 2021, 04.03 PM IST
Visa-on-arrival to be extended to tourists from 180 countriesIndia will extend visa-on arrival to tourists of all nations barring eight, including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan and Iran, as it looks to b...
05 Feb, 2014, 08.41 PM IST
No illegal immigrants from India at present: FinlandIndian ambassador to Finland Aladiyan Manickam said, "The system is so effective and transparent that it's really tough for any illegal imm...
26 Aug, 2013, 02.43 PM IST
TCS, HCL Tech, Infosys under pressure on US immigration bill, job cutsIT companies have been under pressure as it grapples with both tailwinds in terms of currency; and headwinds in terms of US Immigration bil...
01 Jul, 2013, 11.06 AM IST
6,000 Indians languishing in jails abroadOver 6,000 Indians are currently languishing in foreign jails with maximum of 1,691 being lodged in Saudi Arabia.
22 Nov, 2012, 04.50 PM IST
- Tourism ministry pushing ahead with visa-on-arrival plan
DESPITE September 11, anti-Osama, anti-Taliban war and December 13 terrorist attack on Parliament House, the tourism ministry is pushing ah...
03 Jan, 2002, 01.16 AM IST