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US midterm results bring hope for Indian students, but visa worries remainThe recent midterm elections in the US could provide optimism for Indian students seeking to study abroad. Experts suggest that while immed...
Centre relaxes passport, visa rules for select foreign nationals; revises Nepal, Bhutan travel normsThe Centre has announced amendments to immigration rules for several categories of foreign nationals residing in India. Pakistani citizens ...
- US midterm elections: What a Democratic Congress could mean for Indian H-1B visa holders
The potential shift towards a Democratic majority in Congress may reshape the discourse on immigration law. Nevertheless, specialists indic...
Amish Shah claims victory in Arizona congressional seat, 6th Indian-American in US House; becomes first from community to represent stateAmish Shah defeated Republican Jay Feely to become Arizona's first Indian-American congressman. He won 52.49 per cent of the vote in a comp...
Midterm results may slow US visa curbs, but no quick relief likely for ITThe opposition party’s takeover of both chambers of US Congress is expected to bring greater scrutiny of the administration’s policy decisi...
Diwali Abroad 2026: How NRIs in the US, UK and Gulf Are Keeping Indian Traditions Alive Thousands of Miles From HomeDiwali 2026 is bringing Indian communities together across the US, UK and Gulf, with celebrations ranging from Times Square and London's Tr...
- UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood scraps 15-year settlement wait for migrant care workers earning £25,000
The UK government has revised its immigration settlement rules, particularly for foreign care workers. Eligible care workers can now qualif...
New Zealand to remove 17 occupations from Green List Work to Residence pathway from March 2027Effective March 8, 2027, New Zealand will revise its Green List Work to Residence visa pathways, eliminating 17 specific occupations. While...
Could anti-Indian rhetoric cost Republicans South Asian votes in the 2026 US midterms?As the 2026 US midterm elections approach, anti-Indian and anti-South Asian sentiments could sway former Trump voters towards Democratic ca...
November 2026 Kartik Purnima and Kartik Amavasya Dates: Tithi Timings, Rituals and SignificanceAs November 2026 begins, two important lunar observances in the Hindu calendar, Kartik Amavasya and Kartik Purnima, are approaching. Kartik...
Australia's new biometric rule for Indian visa applicants: Who will have to comply? High Commission clarifiesAustralian High Commission in India has exclusively mentioned that Australia’s expanded biometric requirements will cover most temporary an...
Government open to media suggestions on Digital Personal Data Protection Act, promises to uphold press freedomThe Government of India is willing to consider suggestions from news organisations about the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. Ashwini ...
British PM Burnham commits to 'strongest possible' links with India in Diwali addressDuring his first Diwali as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham expressed his commitment to strengthen UK-India relations. The celebration at 10 Do...
South Korea updates international education reforms; introduces incentives to develop Korean language skillsSouth Korea aims to change its international student visa system by focusing on Korean language proficiency and academic performance. The M...
Cotton shortage set to worsen as new deals drive export demandThe impact of El Nino weather conditions could further hurt domestic production, expected to fall by 3.4% to a new low in the 2026-27 crop ...
China updates visa application process for Indian travellers; removes service centre feesFrom November onwards, the visa application process for Indian travellers to China will see changes that must be followed. An online applic...
New visa rules for Australian students may force some international students to apply from overseasStudents from abroad planning to study in Australia may need to apply for a new Student visa from overseas. This new process is crucial for...
India, Uzbekistan discuss bilateral ties during foreign minister Jaishankar's Azerbaijan visitExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov in Azerbaijan’s Baku to discuss bilateral issues and str...
Australia’s new arrival control law raises questions for students and workers returning homeNew amendments grant the Minister for Home Affairs of Australia enforces visa-specific restrictions. Currently, these guidelines primarily ...
US India Caucus co-chairs condemn alleged Hindu temple attack plot, demand probe as 'potential hate crime'Co-Chairs of the US India Caucus, Ro Khanna and Rich McCormick, on Friday (local time) condemned the attempted mass shooting at a Hindu tem...