Visa launches Payment Passkey in India with IDFC FIRST Bank, online merchantsVisa's 'Payment Passkey' solution, launched in India, aims to enhance digital payment security beyond passwords and OTPs. Leveraging device...
05 Jul, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Eastward ho! Indian travellers give West a missIndian travellers are increasingly favouring Asian destinations like Thailand, Vietnam and Japan for summer holidays over Europe. This shif...
05 Jul, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Australia keeps 2027 international student cap unchanged at 295,000Australia will maintain its international student cap at 295,000 for 2027, offering sector stability. However, student and temporary gradua...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Australia raises salary requirement for skilled work visasAustralia is raising minimum salary thresholds for several employer-sponsored skilled visas by 3.8% from July 1, 2026. This move ensures sk...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Singapore announces Greater Sentosa plan with new tourist attractionsSingapore is set to transform Sentosa and Brani Island into a "Greater Sentosa" over the next two decades. This ambitious master plan aims ...
04 Jul, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
India to expand visa service in Bangladesh after a massive surge in demandIndia is significantly expanding its visa operations in Bangladesh following a massive surge in demand after the resumption of tourist visa...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Canada eases Super Visa wait for Indians; study permits slow despite steady work, visitor visasCanada slashes processing time for Indian Super Visa applicants to just 50 days, a significant drop from 66 days. While work and visitor vi...
04 Jul, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Punjab revokes livestock transit levy, ending Kashmir mutton supply crisisKashmir's severe mutton shortage has ended after the Punjab government lifted an illegal levy on livestock transport vehicles. Following in...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.21 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
What Indian travellers should know before travelling to ThailandIndian travellers heading to Thailand must prepare essential documents before departure. The Indian embassy advises carrying a valid passpo...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Studying in Australia gets costlier for international students as government raises visa feeAustralia has significantly hiked visa application fees for international students and post-study work, sparking outrage from the education...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Applying for a Germany visa? Here are the documents you needPlanning a trip to Germany? Gather essential documents like a valid passport, visa form, accommodation proof, and travel insurance. Financi...
02 Jul, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Kerala Cricket Association revokes Sreesanth's banFormer India cricketer S Sreesanth's three-year ban by the Kerala Cricket Association has been lifted. The decision came after Sreesanth su...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
New Zealand warns missing police certificates could lead to student, temporary visa refusalsNew Zealand now mandates police certificates for temporary visa applicants, including students. Applications lacking this crucial document ...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Kerala-born Alhind to handle visa, passport & consular matters for Indians in UAEKerala's Alhind Tours and Travels LLC is set to become the sole outsourced provider for Indian passport, visa, and consular services across...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Applying for a US visa? Your choice of Indian city could cut wait time by monthsIndian citizens seeking US visitor visas face significant appointment delays, with wait times stretching up to ten months in cities like Mu...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Thinking of moving to the UAE? Here's how the Green Visa worksThe UAE's Green Visa offers a five-year residency for skilled workers, freelancers, and investors, enhancing flexibility for family sponsor...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.44 PM IST