Faster immigration clearance programme in 7 more airports from Jan 16; check details hereA fast-track immigration process for pre-verified Indian nationals and OCI cardholders will be introduced at seven major airports from Thur...
15 Jan, 2025, 03.24 PM IST
18,400 individuals on first list for quicker immigration processingIndia has launched its first Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme for High Net Worth Individuals, CEOs, businessmen, and OCI ...
20 Sep, 2024, 12.29 AM IST
CIAL to launch smart gates for international travellers, self-immigration process in 20 secondsThis state-of-the-art facility will be launched by August 2024, CIAL said on Thursday and added that it has begun an infrastructure makeove...
25 Jul, 2024, 01.51 PM IST
Special programme to fast-track immigration services launched; All you need to knowThe FTI-TTP will be launched at 21 major airports in the country. In the first phase, along with the Delhi airport, it will be launched at ...
22 Jun, 2024, 07.27 PM IST
UGC approves guidelines for admission, supernumerary seats for international students in UG and PGThe National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisages a new and forward-looking vision for India's higher education system. It sets the founda...
19 Aug, 2022, 09.55 PM IST
No Afghan will be asked to leave India without MHA's approval: OfficialsNo Afghan national will be asked to leave India by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) without prior approval of the home mi...
06 Sep, 2021, 09.26 PM IST
Medical visas to be taken up on case-to-case basisThose who were granted medical visas or B-2 visas and require immediate medical attention will be required to present their medical conditi...
13 Mar, 2020, 11.05 AM IST
Centre liberalises e-Visa regime to make it more tourist friendlyRecently, government has made series of amendments in the e-visa regime, liberalising it further and making it more tourist friendly.
15 Feb, 2019, 07.27 PM IST
India to allow business visa extension for up to 15 yearsEmphasising that India has the potential to become a global hub for education and tourism, Rajiv Gauba called for a change in the mindset a...
04 Dec, 2018, 05.35 PM IST
New liberal visa regime gives a push to foreign tourists inflow into countryThe visa fee collected till October end this year is USD 137527270, which is up from last year's figure of USD 105558496, said the MHA in a...
15 Nov, 2018, 11.27 AM IST
Home Ministry wants internet payment facility at Indian embassiesBut the fee cannot be paid online and the applicant has to take a printout of the online application, attach a bank draft or postal order a...
12 Jun, 2015, 06.23 AM IST
Government to grant residential permit to Japanese nationals working in IndiaThe special privilege is also to be granted to the dependents of all Japanese nationals, an order issued by the Home Ministry said.
08 Dec, 2014, 09.17 PM IST
Delhi Chief Secretary, police chief to reply on Bangladeshis deportationDelhi Chief Secretary and Police Commissioner were today asked by a court here to explain why they have not complied with its order to iden...
05 Aug, 2013, 08.29 PM IST
Challenges faced by expatriates to acquire a residence permitWhile gaining valuable experience of an “emerging market”, the individual would also have the opportunity of learning about the rich Indian...
05 Jun, 2013, 03.36 AM IST
Immigration, Visa and Foreigners Registration & Tracking: How will it impact foreign nationals visiting IndiaThe changes by the IVFRT seem to be primarily meant to strengthen the Government's systems from a security perspective.
18 Sep, 2012, 05.23 PM IST
- P Chidambaram inaugurates modern immigration project
P Chidambaram today inaugurated a modern immigration and visa registration project office aimed at bringing complete data of foreigners und...
25 May, 2012, 10.50 PM IST
- Government values freedom of expression, diversity of opinion: Peter Heehs
Peter Heehs today said he is grateful to the ministry for reviewing his case, "showing that the government values freedom of expression".
14 Apr, 2012, 02.54 PM IST