'We can't lose hope': Gujarat families anxiously await word from loved ones stranded in NepalFamilies anxiously await news of untraceable pilgrims after devastating flash floods struck Nepal. Several NRIs with Gujarat links are amon...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
New Zealand to open new Visa Application Centre in Tonga from September 14New Zealand will open a new visa centre in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, on September 14, 2026. This centre will allow customers to access visa servic...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Great power rivalry threatens to overshadow a summit of some of the world's smallest island nationsAt the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, leaders of small island nations are gathering to navigate their geopolitical landscape amidst fierce...
31 Aug, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
‘Leave India, I’ll give you Rs 30 lakh’: Techie says father is offering money to leave country, seeks adviceA Hyderabad techie says his father has offered Rs 30 lakh to help him leave India and pursue a career abroad. The backend developer earns R...
29 Aug, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Nepal Flash Floods: India, US, China and which other countries have the most citizens missingNepal flash floods and landslides have left at least 2,478 people missing and at least 586 dead along the Nepal-Tibet border. Indian, Ameri...
29 Aug, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Sadhguru seeks permission to reach flash flood site near Tibet-Nepal border, 80 from Isha Foundation group missingA devastating flash flood struck the Tibet-Nepal border region, causing widespread destruction. Seventy-seven members of an Isha Foundation...
27 Aug, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
New Zealand enhances visa system: Group Visitor and Tour Escort Visas move onlineNew Zealand's Immigration Online system now handles visitor visa applications. This change affects group and tour escort visitor visa appli...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Potential kingmaker in New Zealand's next government wants universal income, tax overhaulNew Zealand's Opportunity Party proposes a universal basic income for residents. This policy would be funded by a new annual land tax. The ...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
New Zealand to shift visitor visa applications online from September 24New Zealand visitor visa applications will transition to a new system soon. Most visitor visa applications must use the enhanced Immigratio...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
New Zealand changes parent visa rules from October 2026: 90% by queue, 10% via ballot systemNew Zealand will implement a hybrid selection system for its Parent Resident Visa category starting October 5, 2026. Approximately ninety p...
08 Aug, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Over 5 lakh UK visas issued to Indians as Britain completes eVisa rolloutIndia remains a key UK travel market, with over 500,000 visas granted to its citizens. The United Kingdom has fully transitioned to a digit...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Indian Consulate in Dubai prioritises Tatkal passport backlog, aims for zero pendency before Independence DayThe Indian Consulate in Dubai is clearing urgent passport applications before Independence Day. Priority is given to Tatkal category applic...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
New Zealand eases resident visa health rules; Hepatitis B, C no longer automatic hurdleNew Zealand has eased health assessment rules for resident visa applicants. Hepatitis B and C are no longer high-cost conditions for migran...
06 Aug, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
New Zealand announces major overhaul of seasonal worker scheme; changes from 2027New Zealand's Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme will see reforms starting in 2027. These changes aim to simplify recruitment and improve ...
01 Aug, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
IELTS validity explained: How long are your scores valid and why does it matter?IELTS Score Validity 2026: An IELTS score is generally valid for two years from the test date, but how that rule is applied can vary depend...
28 Jul, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
New Zealand refuses to reveal document allegedly showing preferential visa treatment for IndiansNew Zealand has refused to release a confidential government document that Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says contains proposals for...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
New Zealand may implement stricter immigration rules for IndiansNew Zealand is reportedly set to implement stricter immigration rules specifically targeting Indian nationals, a move that could strain dip...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.58 PM IST