Indian passport rises to 84th rank in Henley Passport Index 2026; visa-free access to 55 destinationsIn the latest update of the Henley Passport Index for October 2026, India has found itself ranked 84th, a dip compared to earlier standings...
14 Oct, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Astana International Financial Centre explores to partner with India's GIFT CityAstana International Financial Centre is exploring potential collaboration with India's GIFT city due to regional proximity. This partnersh...
30 Sep, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Malaysia shuts down Balaji Srinivasan’s Network School; founder announces Kazakhstan campusMalaysia has ordered the shutdown of Balaji Srinivasan's Network School in Johor. Authorities investigated allegations of Israeli nationals...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Planning a foreign trip? These four countries have changed visa rules for IndiansPlanning an overseas holiday? Four countries have changed their visa rules for Indian passport holders in 2026. While Indians still enjoy s...
27 Jul, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Kazakhstan to attract international investors; introduce Golden Visa scheme & reform residency rules for skilled foreignersKazakhstan is setting the stage for a transformative migration policy. With a focus on drawing in top-tier professionals and foreign invest...
12 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Which 55 countries can Indians visit visa-free in 2026?India's passport has climbed five spots to 80th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, granting citizens visa-free or simplified entry to 55 co...
17 Jan, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Where can Indians travel visa-free in 2025? Here's the full list of 59 countriesIndian passport holders now enjoy visa-free access to 59 countries, elevating India to 77th position in the Henley Passport Index. This adv...
23 Jul, 2025, 01.57 PM IST
Indians can now visit 62 countries visa-free; Check the full list to know moreIndia's passport has advanced to the 80th global position, per the Henley Passport Index. This newfound status allows Indian citizens visa-...
12 Jun, 2024, 04.40 PM IST
UAE updates visa-on-arrival for 87 countries; is India included?The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs updated its visa exemption policy, allowing citizens from 87 countries to enter without a pre-entry vis...
19 Mar, 2024, 11.27 AM IST
Most powerful passports of 2024: India drops to 85th in February on global passport indexIndia has slipped to the 85th spot on the Henley Passport Index. Six countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, and Singapo...
07 Mar, 2024, 11.30 AM IST
More Indians may spend New Year holidays abroadTour and travel companies such as Thomas Cook, SOTC and EaseMyTrip have seen up to 30% uptick in demand for short-haul international routes...
02 Dec, 2023, 10.26 AM IST
Indian students fail to make cut for easier UK visa normsIndia once again failed to make the cut to be added to the expanded list of countries, which has now included Brazil, Kazakhstan, Mauritius...
07 Mar, 2019, 10.13 PM IST
Thailand halves visa on arrival fees for Indians, 18 nationsThailand's economy relies heavily on foreign tourists. The move is intended to boost tourist arrivals, which is a key economic engine.
22 Nov, 2016, 07.35 PM IST
Got the wanderlust? Here’s a list of visa-on-arrival countries for IndiansPlanning a holiday gets so much easier if all you needed to do was carry your passport and go-go-go.
25 Jul, 2014, 06.17 PM IST
US panel seeks continued visa ban on Narendra ModiThe annual report of USCIRF has placed India in the Tier 2 Countries on religious freedom along with seven other countries .
02 May, 2013, 02.15 AM IST
Less than 5% tourists find visa-on-arrival hassle-free: SurveyThe survey reveals that tourists take over an hour and sometimes one-and-a-half hours at Mumbai airport for their visas though facilities a...
03 Apr, 2012, 04.16 AM IST
Visa-on-arrival fails to cheer touristsA survey conducted reveals grim picture of tourists struggling with signages, queues and foreign exchange issues while using the facility.
29 Mar, 2012, 05.24 AM IST