India, US signal thaw as Jaishankar and Rubio hold candid talks to re-energise relationsIndia and the US are working to strengthen their relationship. Discussions covered trade, energy security, and terrorism. Both nations are ...
24 May, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Critical minerals, AI, nuclear ties take centre stage as Jaishankar, Rubio review India-US partnershipExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held extensive discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, covering critical minerals, AI, ...
24 May, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Trump aide Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to repair tiesUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen ties. Discussions focused on trade and energy,...
23 May, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
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 ...
23 May, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
How did Putin and Trump's visits to China compare?In a diplomatic dance, Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up his visit to Beijing right after US President Donald Trump's engagement ...
20 May, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Indians may be roaming closer to home because of a war far awayIndia Tourism Sector and Iran War: Prime Minister Modi's call to curb foreign travel for a year aims to boost domestic tourism, conserve fo...
19 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Japan may approve bill to increase immigration feesJapan's parliament has approved a bill to significantly increase immigration fees for foreign residents and applicants. New charges for res...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Why are oil prices up now, and will Brent, US WTI crude rates continue to rise or drop again? Global markets react to Iran war, UAE exit from OPEC, and AI stock worriesWhy are oil prices up now, and will Brent, US WTI crude rates continue to rise or drop again? Oil prices climbed as the Iran conflict disru...
29 Apr, 2026, 03.43 AM IST
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 ...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.26 AM 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
Japan may soon require language proof for engineer, specialist visasJapan will soon mandate Japanese language proficiency for engineer and specialist visa applicants, requiring a B2 CEFR or N2 JLPT level. Th...
08 Apr, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Beyond Big Four: Indian students are dumping default study abroad settingsIndian students are diversifying study abroad destinations beyond the US, UK, Canada, and Australia due to stricter visa rules, rising cost...
07 Apr, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Japan surpasses 4 lakh international student enrolment target, achieves 2033 goal ahead of scheduleJapan has exceeded its international student goal years ahead of schedule. This surge in foreign students aims to combat a shrinking workfo...
20 Feb, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Nearly half of Japan’s high-skill visa workers paid less than recent graduatesJapan's high-skilled visa program faces scrutiny as many foreign workers earn less than new graduates. These skilled professionals often en...
02 Feb, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Japan considers tougher residency checks for foreign residentsJapan plans to tighten rules for foreign residents. The government aims to stop illegal stays and help foreigners integrate. Stricter condi...
06 Jan, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Japan plans major increase in residency renewal fees for foreigners; will tourist visas get costly too?Japan is set to significantly hike residency renewal fees to around 30,000 yen from 2026, a five-fold increase. This move aims to cover esc...
01 Dec, 2025, 11.00 AM IST