One in six Indian Schengen visa applications were rejected in 2025 — these countries denied the mostIn 2025, over 181,000 Schengen visa applications from India were rejected, resulting in a 15.8% non-issuance rate. While India was a major ...
US consulate contractor accused of exploiting Indian workers in ItalyItalian prosecutors are investigating a contractor building a new US consulate in Milan. The firm Caddell Construction is accused of paying...
Iran's national soccer team to commute to World Cup games from Mexico after US refusal, says SheinbaumIran's national soccer team will not stay in the United States during the World Cup. Instead, they will be based in Mexico. The team will t...
FIFA World Cup 2026 revenues set to top $6 billion even as India rights deal remains pendingFIFA’s 2026 Men’s World Cup is set to become the most lucrative edition in history, with combined media rights and sponsorship revenue expe...
Thailand ends visa-free entry for India; cuts stay for 92 other countries. Check full listThailand has revoked its 60-day visa-free entry for Indian travelers, moving India to the Visa on Arrival category. This change, affecting ...
7 best European beaches in 2026From hidden coves in Greece to dramatic beaches in Spain and Italy, Europe’s coastline is drawing global attention ahead of summer 2026. A ...
Indians become Australia’s largest migrant group for the first time, overtaking EnglandIndians are now Australia's largest migrant group, surpassing those from England. This shift highlights changing migration patterns, with o...
Trump's 'gold card' visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, White House saysPresident Donald Trump's 'gold card' visa program, requiring a $1 million investment for legal U.S. residency, has seen one approval. Comme...
UK could make migrants wait up to 20 years before becoming settled - making it one of the longest waits in worldThe UK government plans to significantly increase the time migrants must wait for permanent residency, doubling the standard period to ten ...
Whose World Cup is it?: As visas tighten, prices soar and teams fall away, the ‘global’ game feels increasingly exclusiveThe upcoming FIFA World Cup faces major hurdles. Many popular teams will not participate. Ticket prices have surged dramatically, making at...
VFS Global opens visa centre in Bhubaneswar, reducing need to travel to KolkataVFS Global has launched a new Visa Application Centre in Bhubaneswar. This facility will help residents of Odisha and nearby regions apply ...
The art of being a follower — not a tourist — in ItalyThe author reflects on how travel allows us to journey through both space and time, bringing the past alive. Inspired by Edith Templeton’s ...
In Italy’s Dolomites, Instagram-worthy views now have a price tagFarmers in Italy’s Dolomites have begun charging visitors €5 (around ₹460) to access certain scenic spots, citing overcrowding, littering a...
Italy introduces new visa rules for international students starting in 2025Starting January 10, 2025, applicants for Type D visas, including students on programs longer than 90 days, will be required to schedule in...
Italy to offer more migrant work visas to caregivers for old peopleItaly plans to grant 10,000 additional work visas next year for caregivers to address its ageing population and caregiver shortage. This ne...
Italy is working to reduce waiting time for Indians to get a Schengen visaAmbassador de Luca pointed out that Italy is presently faced with a substantial influx of Schengen visa applications, similar to other issu...
Italy assures easing of business visa to IndiansIndia and Italy today discussed easing of the business visa regime, with Rome stating it has already started working towards streamlining t...