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New rules from July 1, 2026: Aadhaar, passport, ITR deadline, credit card and railway changes you must knowJuly 2026 ushers in significant financial shifts for Indians. Expect revised credit card benefits, increased passport fees, and stricter ra...
Passport service charges to rise by up to 139% from July 1, 2026: Check revised fees for fresh passports, renewals and tatkal servicesPassport application fees are set to rise significantly from July 1, 2026. Both regular and Tatkaal applications for new passports, reissue...
Government hikes passport application fees across categories from July 1Passport application fees are set to increase significantly from July 1, 2026, as the Centre amends the Passports Rules, 1980. A standard 3...
Canada rolls out these immigration changes from April 1: What applicants must knowCanada has introduced significant immigration and travel changes effective March 31 and April 1, 2026. These updates include increased pass...
Trump’s new visa plan could make H-1B talent too pricey for American companiesNew Trump administration immigration rules propose a $100,000 fee and significantly higher prevailing wages for H-1B visa holders, potentia...
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee a ‘two-edged sword’, says former Indian diplomatFormer diplomat Mahesh Sachdev warns that Trump's USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee could hinder US IT innovation and disproportionately affect Ind...
EU entry fee nearly triples to €20 for foreign visitors ahead of ETIAS launchThe European Union is set to triple the ETIAS entry fee for visa-exempt travelers to €20, impacting visitors from countries like the U.S. a...
Europe trip to cost more for some as EU triples digital entry feeStarting in late 2026, visa-free travelers to Europe, including those from the US, UK, Canada, and Indian passport holders with long-term v...
AgustaWestland case: SC dismisses British national Christian Michel’s plea over bail address requirementThe Supreme Court dismissed Christian Michel James' plea challenging the Delhi High Court's order to provide his post-release address in th...
UK becomes costlier to visit, study in and move to. Here's how much more your visa will costThe UK Home Office announced a visa fee hike across various categories starting April 9, 2025. Student and visitor visas will see notable i...
H-1B applications plunge in India’s tech hub Hyderabad as costs rise and US tightens normsThe demand for H-1B visa applications in Hyderabad has plummeted due to increased fees and stricter rules. Professionals are discouraged by...
How to plan a long weekend for domestic and international holidaysPlan your next long weekend getaway with precision! Choose destinations wisely, considering budget and interests. Book early for discounts,...
Immigration Wrap 2023: H-1B revamp, student visa changes & costlier applications for the USAccording to the US Embassy and Consulates in India, Indians now represent over 10 per cent of all visa applicants worldwide, including 20 ...
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Gold loan interest rates 2022: Top gold loan rates and comparisonTo meet a financial emergency requirement, an individual has various options. Some of these options include taking a loan or redeeming thei...
Flying gets costlier: After airfares, aviation security fees also hiked from April 1The new rates will be applicable on tickets issued from April 1, 2021. In the last 1.5 months, airfare bands for domestic flights have been...
Capitation fees out, private medical colleges hike tuition chargesAt Dr DY Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai, for example, the official fee is hiked by 3% every year. In 2013, the annual fee stood at Rs 8...
Government increases fees for Passport and related servicesGovernment has decided to increase the Passport and related services fees from Rs 1000 to Rs 1500 under the normal category.
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- Steep hike in passport fees
NEW DELHI: The government on Thursday announced a steep hike in passport fee with applicants for ordinary new passports having to pay Rs 1,...