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Ireland extends UK visa-linked travel waiver ahead of Christmas; are Indians eligible?Ireland is extending its Short-Stay Visa Waiver Programme until December 31, 2026. Nationals from eligible countries, including India, can ...- IATO welcomes simplification of Indian visa regimeThe Indian Association of Tour Operators has welcomed the government's efforts to simplify the visa process. The number of main visa catego...
- Canada to offer 200,000 additional permanent residence spaces in 2027 to workers and select applicantsCanada has outlined how it will allocate 200,000 additional permanent residence spaces in 2027 under its temporary resident-to-permanent re...
- Who is Mikhail Andropov? The mysterious name behind 'hoax' bomb threats sent to several schools in Italy, UK, and Ireland; who is behind the threats?The name gained attention on November 6, 2026. On that day, emails carrying the subject line 'Message to the West' were sent to news organi...
- Number of main visa categories cut from 13 to 9: Move aimed at boosting arrivals of tourists, patients, students, researchers, investorsThe Union home ministry has streamlined India's visa regime by reducing main visa categories from 13 to 9. Additionally, sub-categories hav...
- Centre cuts visa categories from 13 to 9, reduces application form fields by up to 70%India has announced changes to its visa regime by reducing the main categories from 13 to nine. The number of sub-categories has also been ...
- NYU Stern MBA applications fall 16.3 per cent as acceptance rate rises to 32 per centNew York University’s Stern School of Business received 4,130 applications for its full-time MBA Class of 2028, a 16.3 per cent decline fro...
- New Zealand moves visitor visa applications online, changing the process for Indian tourists and business travellersNew Zealand has moved most visitor visa applications to its enhanced Immigration Online system, ending the use of several older online form...
- Schengen travel rules to change in 2027 as Europe introduces new ETIAS authorisationTravellers from visa-exempt countries visiting the Schengen Area will need a new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIA...
- US flags visa fraud involving sham staffing firms and fake student records, warns applicantsThe US State Department has exposed multiple visa fraud schemes involving sham staffing companies, forged employment documents and fake aca...
- South Africa expands Electronic Travel Authorization to Indian travellersSouth Africa's Electronic Travel Authorization system now allows online visa applications for 53 countries including India. The new ETA sys...
- Ireland citizenship applications surge 236% as proposed tougher rules trigger rushApplications for Irish citizenship surged by 236 per cent in September after the government announced plans to tighten naturalisation requi...
- UK plans facial recognition surveillance to identify visa overstayers and immigration offendersThe UK government is set to broaden the application of live facial recognition technology to detect immigration violations across various v...
- Lithuania changes residence permit rules, creating fresh hurdles for Indian workers and studentsIn a move to tighten immigration control, Lithuania has established new residence permit rules that pose challenges for foreign nationals, ...
- US midterm election results: Indian-origin US Congressman Ro Khanna wins California election, backs H-1B visa reform and immigrant rightsIn a resounding victory, Congressman Ro Khanna, of Indian descent, has been re-elected in California's 17th District, garnering an impressi...
- US Midterm Elections 2026: Could the SMARTER Act change how Indians get US Green Cards?With the upcoming midterm elections, a new immigration proposal in Congress could reshape the future of green cards and family sponsorship,...
- Austria opens Working Holiday visa programme to Indians aged 18-30, including 11 other countriesYoung Indians can now embrace adventure through Austria's Working Holiday Programme, allowing them to explore the country while engaging in...
- US Midterm elections 2026: Who really controls H-1B visas, green cards and student visas for Indians?As the US Midterm elections approach, their results may have profound implications for immigration regulations regarding visas. Congress's ...
- Global business school applications fall 10%; Indian students increasingly turn to Europe, Asia: GMAC reportGlobal applications for graduate management education programmes declined by 10% for the 2026-27 class. Europe and Asia reported growth, wh...
- US Green Card lottery 2027: Court blocks reopening of Diversity Visa programme; what applicants should knowThe US Diversity Visa lottery programme for 2027 is currently suspended due to ongoing legal disputes. A federal appeals court has temporar...
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