Applying for a US visa? Your choice of Indian city could cut wait time by monthsIndian citizens seeking US visitor visas face significant appointment delays, with wait times stretching up to ten months in cities like Mu...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Raised $3 million, secured prestigious US O-1 visa: How IIT dropout Dhravya Shah built an AI startup before 20Young Indian entrepreneur Dhravya Shah, before turning 20, launched over 15 open-source projects and sold two companies. His AI startup, no...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Bleak job market for H-1B returnees; Delhivery investors' exitLaid off tech workers from the US face an unprecedented job slump back home. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
26 Jun, 2026, 07.51 AM IST
Passport is travel document, was never citizenship proof: MEAIndia's passport services have seen a massive expansion, with 1.5 crore services delivered last year and processing times now averaging six...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
India's envoy to Bangladesh assumes office; announces travel visa resumptionIndia's new High Commissioner to Dhaka, Dinesh Trivedi, has announced the resumption of travel visas for Bangladeshi nationals, a significa...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Travelling to Indonesia? Here's what Indian tourists need to knowIndian travellers heading to Indonesia must ensure all entry documents are in order, as immigration authorities can deny entry. The Consula...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
New Zealand student visa delays worsen for Indians as processing times jumpIndian students eyeing New Zealand education now face significantly longer visa waits, with processing times nearly doubling compared to la...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
US proposes 75% hike in citizenship application fee, ends fee waivers for naturalisation seekersUS Homeland Security is proposing a significant hike in naturalisation application fees, with Form N-400 potentially rising by 75% to $1,33...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Indian students are the 'agents of positive change' for Europe-India relations, says EU AmbassadorThe EU has launched a new Student Ambassadors' Network, connecting 40 students from 20 Indian universities to foster stronger Europe-India ...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Canada not closing doors to Indian students; envoy says now is the best time to applyCanada's High Commissioner to India, Chris Cooter, has urged Indian students to apply now, stating it's the "best time ever." He dispelled ...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
UAE introduces regulated work permits for private tutoring; benefiting students and teachersThe UAE has launched a new framework allowing students, teachers, and employees to legally offer private tutoring. The Ministry of Human Re...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
New US visa rule could change how long international students can stay in the countryUS authorities are set to replace the 'duration of status' system for international students with fixed stay periods. This significant poli...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Indian techie forced to return to India after losing H-1B status following layoff, asks: ‘How do I start over?’An Indian software professional is returning to India after five years in the U.S. with debt and no savings, feeling defeated by layoffs, v...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
IndAI sovereignty, a fable: Frontier AI is now a geopolitical tool — India must leverage its market accessibilityIndia faces a critical juncture as powerful AI models are restricted by the US. This move impacts the security of India's digital infrastru...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
Haldiram's new diner to bring mithai, namkeen to London's Leicester SquareHaldiram's is launching its first UK restaurant in London's Leicester Square next Thursday. The eatery aims to introduce Indian sweets and ...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
‘What would you do on a Saturday night in Boston?’ Ex US diplomat explains why this F-1 visa question mattersUS visa officers may ask unexpected questions, like how an applicant would spend a Saturday night in a city like Boston to gauge preparedne...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
PM Modi, Macron discuss expansion of India's UPI in France, sign 19 pactsPrime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron met and signed 19 agreements. Discussions covered AI, innovation, trade, ...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.36 PM IST