US optimistic about progress in trade talks with India; deal a priority: State DeptThe US is optimistic about trade negotiations with India, with a bilateral trade deal remaining a priority for the Trump administration. St...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
China's Tencent to allow PayPal payments through its WeChat networksChinese tech giant Tencent is enabling PayPal users to pay with QR codes across China through its WeChat Pay network. This move aims to att...
28 May, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other prominent US executives invited to join Trump on trip to ChinaPresident Donald Trump embarks on a trip to China this week to meet President Xi Jinping. Several prominent US executives from technology a...
12 May, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra gets costlier, fee up by 20 per centThis year's Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will cost pilgrims Rs 2.09 lakh, reflecting a 20 percent increase. This rise is primarily due to fluct...
06 May, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Indians become Australia’s largest migrant group for the first time, overtaking EnglandIndians are now Australia's largest migrant group, surpassing those from England. This shift highlights changing migration patterns, with o...
01 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
GIFT City vs Dubai vs Singapore: What you need to know while choosing your investment hubIndian wealth is increasingly seeking global anchors, with GIFT City, Dubai's DIFC and Singapore emerging as key contenders. Each hub offer...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Australia may face further dip in international student numbers as visa demand weakens, costs riseAustralia's international student numbers are projected to decline due to increased visa costs and higher refusal rates, impacting ELICOS a...
23 Apr, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
India to issue tourist visas for Chinese nationals 5 yrs after Galwan clashIndia has updated rules for Chinese tourists, Buddhist pilgrims, and diplomats. This comes after the Galwan clashes and aims to facilitate ...
22 Apr, 2026, 01.32 AM IST
Pune: New age people and finance leaders could show the way into the future16 Apr, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
H-1B selection rate climbs to 50% as applications decline amid regulatory uncertaintyCompanies, particularly in the technology sector, that seek to bring skilled foreign workers to the US filed fewer petitions for these non-...
01 Apr, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
China rolls out its version of the H-1B visa to attract foreign tech workersChina’s new K-visa program, aimed at attracting global science and technology talent, is drawing interest from skilled professionals, inclu...
10 Nov, 2025, 02.33 PM IST
H-1B vs K Visa: Two visions for foreign talent - is China’s K Visa the new alternative to America’s costly H-1B?H-1B vs K Visa: US is significantly increasing H-1B visa fees for new applicants, potentially deterring skilled foreign professionals, espe...
23 Sep, 2025, 02.33 AM IST
China issues tax refund policies for foreign tourists to boost inbound consumptionChina announced it will improve tax refund policies for foreign tourists to boost inbound consumption amid weak domestic demand. The govern...
27 Apr, 2025, 02.54 PM IST
China eases visa rules for Indian travelers; have issued 50,000+ visas so far in 2025The Chinese Embassy and Consulates in India have issued over 50,000 visas to Indian citizens traveling to China, with simplified measures s...
12 Apr, 2025, 06.01 PM IST
China extends visa fee reductions for Indians until December 2025The Chinese Embassy in India extends reduced visa fees until December 31, 2025, simplifying travel for visitors to China. Concurrently, Ind...
01 Jan, 2025, 09.53 AM IST
European holiday in mind? Your Schengen visa may soon cost you moreThe European Commission has proposed raising the fees for Schengen visas, impacting both adults and children. The adjustment would see fees...
08 Feb, 2024, 02.09 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