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Travelling to Indonesia? Here's what Indian tourists need to knowIndian travellers heading to Indonesia must ensure all entry documents are in order, as immigration authorities can deny entry. The Consula...
MHA adds West Bengal's Haldia Seaport to immigration checkpoints listHaldia seaport in West Bengal has officially been designated as an immigration checkpoint, becoming India's 41st such facility. This move b...
New Zealand student visa delays worsen for Indians as processing times jumpIndian students eyeing New Zealand education now face significantly longer visa waits, with processing times nearly doubling compared to la...
US proposes 75% hike in citizenship application fee, ends fee waivers for naturalisation seekersUS Homeland Security is proposing a significant hike in naturalisation application fees, with Form N-400 potentially rising by 75% to $1,33...
A tax-law argument could make or break Trump's H-1B $100,000 planA US court blocked a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, deeming it an unconstitutional tax imposed by presidential authority without congressional app...
Nathu La, Lipulekh La checkposts designated as immigration posts for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimsThe ministry's joint secretary, Sandeep N Mahatme, in an official note said, "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of sec...
New US visa rule could change how long international students can stay in the countryUS authorities are set to replace the 'duration of status' system for international students with fixed stay periods. This significant poli...
Toxic new release date announced: Amid speculation, actor Yash's film to arrive in theatres in August after multiple delaysAfter numerous delays, Yash's highly anticipated film, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, has finally secured a worldwide release date in Au...
Indian Athletics Awards 2026: Neeraj Chopra clinches 'Best Male Athlete of 2025'; check listNeeraj Chopra has been crowned 'Best Male Athlete of the Year 2025' at the inaugural Indian Athletics Awards. Despite an 8th-place finish a...
New Zealand finalises skilled migrant visa changes ahead of August rolloutNew Zealand is updating its skilled migrant and work-to-residence visa programs. New rules begin August 24, 2026. Wage thresholds are simpl...
Qatar introduces new residency rule: What foreign workers need to knowQatar has cut the exit window for foreign workers after residence permit cancellation to just two weeks. Previously, workers had 30 days to...
US Visa Bulletin July 2026: Latest update brings bad news for Indians on the Green Card queueThe US Department of State's July 2026 Visa Bulletin introduces significant shifts for Indian green card seekers. The EB-2 category is now ...
Death rate in ICE immigrant detention centers more than doubles under Trump, Reuters analysis findsFifty individuals have died in U.S. immigration detention since January 2025, a rate that has more than doubled since 2009. Concerns are ri...
Russia granted over 1,100 'anti-woke' visas to foreigners in 2025Russia welcomed over 1,100 foreign citizens in 2025 with visas for embracing traditional values. This initiative supports those opposing li...
UK extends deadline for migrants to replace physical immigration documents with e-visasThe UK has extended the validity of expired Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) and Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs) for accessing immigrati...
World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA despite being denied entry to the USSomali referee Omar Artan will receive his full World Cup fee despite being denied entry to the United States. Artan, a top official, was d...
Who is Omar Abdulkadir Artan and why was he denied entry to US For FIFA World Cup 2026?Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, set to be the first from his nation at a FIFA World Cup, was denied entry to the US due to suspected ...