US launches major H-1B visa fraud investigation; official names CognizantThe Office of the Inspector General (OIG) under the Department of Labour has uncovered widespread schemes in which employers and labour bro...
08 Jul, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Mahadev app promoter detained in Oman; India seeks repatriationSourabh Chandrakar, the absconding Mahadev betting app founder, has been detained in Oman. Indian authorities are seeking his extradition o...
08 Jul, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Over 9 million passengers clear Dubai airport immigration in six months via Smart Gates; clearance time drops to 3.4 secondsDubai's smart travel system processed over 9.4 million passengers in early 2026. Smart Gates facilitated immigration for over nine million ...
08 Jul, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Indian students, H-1B workers may face uncertainty as US plans tighter visa rulesNew US immigration rules will tighten the H-1B visa program for employers. Increased costs and stricter H-1B rules are expected for sponsor...
08 Jul, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Germany permanent residency: What it costs and how long it takesGerman permanent residency offers indefinite stay for eligible foreign nationals. Application fees range from €113 to €147, with reduced ra...
07 Jul, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Indian bond yields slide on rain relief, continued foreign demandIndian government bond yields continued their downward trend on Monday, boosted by improving monsoon rains and consistent foreign investmen...
06 Jul, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Indian citizens in UAE can now book passport, visa appointments onlineIndian missions in the UAE have launched an online appointment system for passport, visa, and attestation services to manage high demand an...
06 Jul, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Hiring in India in 2026: How Employer of Record services simplify complianceIndia's burgeoning talent pool, now the third-largest globally, presents a strategic hiring challenge. With over two million professionals ...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
Global stocks: UAE markets end higher; IHC gains on India aluminium ventureUAE stock exchanges enjoyed a remarkable jump on Friday, paralleling an upswing in global indices after a lackluster U.S. jobs report eased...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
900 medical coding staff terminated abruptly at Kerala offices of US healthcare firm; government steps inHundreds of medical coders in Kochi and Kozhikode faced abrupt termination from a US-based healthcare firm, sparking outrage. Employees rep...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Germany permanent residence permit: Eligibility criteria and application process explainedForeign nationals in Germany can now apply for a permanent settlement permit, allowing indefinite residency. Typically requiring five years...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
EU launches new measures to attract skilled foreign workers, speeds up single work-residence permit processThe European Union is easing entry for skilled non-EU workers to combat labour shortages. A revamped Single Permit Directive streamlines ap...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
UAE central bank restrictions may dampen NRI dollar mobilisationNew UAE Central Bank rules are creating hurdles for Indian banks seeking to attract NRI dollar deposits. Restrictions on representative off...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Cover in Dubai, dollars in India, foreign banks are ready to playOverseas banks are finding a clever way to tap India's dollar demand without exceeding exposure limits. They're asking Indian banks to issu...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
Saudi Arabia extends work permit compliance deadline for foreign workers until December 2026Saudi Arabia has granted a significant reprieve to foreign workers and their employers, extending the deadline to regularize work permit st...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Asset servicing company Dovetail Capital secures Rs 100 crore from Elev8The firm which was founded in 2017, counts famed stock market investors Amal Parikh and Rakesh Jhunjhunwala as its early backers. Bengaluru...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Oman eases residency rules for foreign investors, expands family sponsorship eligibilityOman is boosting its appeal to foreign investors and property buyers with significant reforms to its residency laws. New "Owner Visas" simp...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST