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
The $138 bn buffer: India’s most visible export can rescue the rupeeIndia is considering a policy push to accelerate overseas deployment of skilled workers as part of a broader strategy to support the rupee ...
19 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Russia unveils skilled visa route for residencyRussia has launched a new visa program for skilled foreign nationals, effective April 15, 2006, offering three-year temporary or permanent ...
09 Dec, 2025, 08.36 AM IST
BLS International wins visa outsourcing contract from Embassy of Cyprus in RussiaBLS International has signed an agreement with the Embassy of Cyprus in Russia to manage Cyprus visa applications across nine major Russian...
25 Nov, 2025, 12.16 PM IST
Russia to provide temporary residence to people trying to flee 'Western liberal ideals'President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing foreigners who oppose neoliberal ideals in their own countries to seek refuge in Russ...
23 Aug, 2024, 12.00 PM IST
Schengen visa rejection rates for Indians among the highest in the worldEstonia, Malta and Slovenia rejected the most number of Schengen visa applications from India, while Germany, Italy and Hungary accepted th...
15 May, 2023, 05.05 PM IST
Russia announces simplified visa regime for IndiaIndia has long been asking Russian authorities to relax visa rules in line with Indian visa rules for Russians which enable smooth travel, ...
06 Mar, 2023, 11.38 PM IST
We don't want Afghan militants in Russia: Vladimir PutinWhile some Western nations scrambled to evacuate people from Afghanistan, Moscow praised the Taliban for restoring order following its take...
22 Aug, 2021, 05.56 PM IST
BLS International resumes accepting visa applications for India, Spain, othersIt has also resumed services for accepting visa applications for Lebanon in India, for Brazil in China and Lebanon, for Cyprus in Qatar, fo...
09 Jun, 2021, 02.38 PM IST
United States and Russia halt visa processingThe US embassy website said, “…until further notice, the US consulate general in Mumbai will only provide essential services to US citizens...
20 Apr, 2021, 10.59 AM IST
There's still time to get your visa to Russia for FIFA '18. Here's how to applyHere's everything you need to know to apply for a Russian visa, and get a chance to watch your favourite team live in action.
09 Jun, 2018, 11.50 AM IST
China becomes a contention in visa-free travel to visitors from BRICS countriesThe e-tourist visa enables the prospective visitor to apply for an Indian visa from his or her home country online without visiting the Ind...
31 Jul, 2016, 02.45 PM IST
MHA: No visa-free entry for BRICS, RCEP nationalsThe ministry has pointed out that in any case there is negligible rate of visa rejections and pointed to expeditious visa processing that n...
01 Jul, 2016, 11.57 AM IST
India eases visa process for IraniansIran is now out of the restricted prior referral category (PRC) of countries for issuing visas, sources familiar with the development told ...
21 Dec, 2015, 09.50 AM IST
Russia mulling abolition of visas for Indians: MinisterThe minister did not comment on when visas would be abolished, saying it was under the jurisdiction of the Foreign Ministry.
12 Dec, 2014, 10.09 PM IST
Indo-Russia easy visa pact to come into force from December 1The much-awaited Indo-Russia easy visa agreement to ensure greater business and people-to-people exchanges will come into force from Decemb...
07 Nov, 2011, 12.33 PM IST
- Easing of visa norms to top Putin’s agend
Easing of the Russian visa regime, particularly for Indian businessmen keen to tap investment opportunities in Russia, is likely to figure ...
25 Jan, 2007, 03.13 AM IST