White House invite to PM Modi has flouted protocol, says Ex DiplomatFormer Diplomat Veena Sikri highlights protocol concerns regarding an invitation for Prime Minister Modi. She notes renewed US interest in ...
25 May, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
The $138 bn buffer: India’s most visible export can rescue the rupeeIndia is considering a policy push to accelerate overseas deployment of skilled workers as part of a broader strategy to support the rupee ...
19 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Japan to increase visa renewal fee for foreign residentsJapan plans to significantly increase visa renewal and permanent residency fees under proposed amendments to the Immigration Control Act. T...
12 Apr, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Japan balances record arrivals with stricter immigration checksJapan's stricter immigration controls are yielding results, with overstayers declining for a second consecutive year despite record foreign...
11 Apr, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Why Japan's Takaichi is gambling on an early electionPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a Feb. 8 election, aiming to leverage strong public support and regain her party's parliamentary ma...
19 Jan, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Japan proposes to introduce mandatory integration programme for foreign residentsJapan is considering a mandatory integration program for foreign residents, including language and cultural education, to aid their adjustm...
17 Jan, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Japan plans to introduce new fee for pre-travel screening of foreign visitorsJapan is planning a new online pre-travel screening system, tentatively named JESTA, for foreign visitors. Expected to launch in fiscal 202...
25 Dec, 2025, 04.32 PM IST
2025: The year the fight for techies became fierceNations are fiercely competing for tech talent in 2025, rewiring immigration rules to attract software engineers and AI specialists. While ...
19 Dec, 2025, 04.30 PM IST
Japan may require Japanese language proficiency for permanent residencyJapan is considering making Japanese language proficiency a requirement for permanent residency as foreign residents increase. This potenti...
19 Dec, 2025, 02.24 PM IST
Japan heads to polls in key test for Prime Minister Shigeru IshibaJapan held upper house elections amid rising prices and immigration concerns. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's party faced a tough challenge...
20 Jul, 2025, 11.37 AM IST
Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 gets Lok Sabha nodThe Lok Sabha passed the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, enforcing stricter immigration regulations in India. The bill aims to repla...
27 Mar, 2025, 08.24 PM IST
Being cultured in JapanJapan's unique culture blends modernity with tradition, yet struggles with deep-seated xenophobia and a rigid societal structure. Despite i...
19 Jul, 2024, 11.45 PM IST
No Indian firms involved in providing 'Visa on Arrival' at Colombo airport: High CommissionThe High Commission of India in Sri Lanka refuted claims blaming an "Indian company" for visa issuance problems at the Bandaranaike Interna...
02 May, 2024, 07.11 PM IST
China to start issuing new passports as virus curbs easeChina stopped issuing passports at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 as part of the world's strictest anti-virus controls an...
28 Dec, 2022, 11.31 AM IST
Coronavirus: Passengers wait for hours to undergo screening at Delhi airportChaotic scenes were witnessed at Delhi airport on Saturday as passengers from the UK, US and Australia had to wait for hours to get through...
21 Mar, 2020, 08.50 PM IST
- 'Majority of Britons believe UK has too many immigrants'
The survey put UK third highest in a league table of 23 countries according to concerns about migrant numbers.
05 Aug, 2011, 01.43 PM IST
- Thousands prepare to rally outside Japan's mountain G8
Thousands of anti-globalisation activists are heading to Japan to protest at the Group of Eight summit.
03 Jul, 2008, 10.07 AM IST