Four Indian Americans named to Carnegie's Great Immigrants list for 2026Four prominent Indian Americans, including cybersecurity leader Nikesh Arora and Harvard professor Mahzarin Banaji, have been honored by th...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Kerala-born Alhind to handle visa, passport & consular matters for Indians in UAEKerala's Alhind Tours and Travels LLC is set to become the sole outsourced provider for Indian passport, visa, and consular services across...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Indian passport, visa appointment suspension in UAE extended till July 1Indian consular services in the UAE will be limited to emergencies until July 1, 2026, due to administrative changes. From July 2, Alhind T...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
ITR filing guide: Know when tax return filing is mandatory, who needs to file and who is exemptIndividuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) are required to file income tax returns (ITR) if their total taxable income before the appl...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
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...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
More than just a document? India’s passport boom, in numbersThe external affairs ministry has reiterated that a passport is only a travel document and not proof of citizenship, a clarification that t...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Passport is travel document, was never citizenship proof: MEAIndia's passport services have seen a massive expansion, with 1.5 crore services delivered last year and processing times now averaging six...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
He filled 16 passports visiting 245 countries: Meet Bengaluru-born musician Benny Prasad, who went to every country on Earth in nearly 7 yearsA Bengaluru-born musician Benny Prasad back in the spotlight after he showed 16 passports packed with stamps and visas from his journey acr...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
India's envoy to Bangladesh assumes office; announces travel visa resumptionIndia's new High Commissioner to Dhaka, Dinesh Trivedi, has announced the resumption of travel visas for Bangladeshi nationals, a significa...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Passport not proof of citizenship? The 2,500-year-old history behind the travel documentA recent government clarification in India, stating passports aren't conclusive proof of citizenship, has ignited interest in the document'...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Indian passport, visa services to move to a new system in UAE. Here's what changes from July 1Indian passport, visa, and consular services in the UAE are set for a major overhaul from July 1, 2026, with Alhind Tours and Travels LLC t...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
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...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
UAE visa expiring soon? Here's how to check your status onlineUAE immigration authorities have streamlined visa validity checks via online platforms, a crucial service amid a 30-day grace period ending...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
How international students can apply for a Germany student visaAspiring Indian students eyeing German universities must navigate a detailed visa and residence permit process. Key requirements include pr...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Germany Researcher Visa: Who can apply and how it worksForeign academics planning extended research stints in Germany require a dedicated visa. This long-stay national 'D' visa facilitates resea...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Indian passport, visa services in UAE to pause for five days from June 26Indian passport, visa, and attestation services in the UAE will be temporarily suspended from June 26-30 due to a change in service provide...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Travelling to Germany for work meetings? Here's the visa processGermany is a key European hub for international business, requiring a short-stay Schengen visa for non-visa-exempt nationals visiting for u...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST