'Hands, legs were shaking': Rs 78,00,00,000 lottery win for Nepali Security Guard in UAE, he plans to build a house and own Mahindra TharA Nepali security guard in Abu Dhabi has won a Dh30 million lottery jackpot. Tayab Khan and four friends pooled money for the winning ticke...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
The traditional path to a US passport looks less certain than it did a decade agoThe US immigration pathway for skilled professionals, once a clear ladder, is now fraught with uncertainty. Lottery-based H-1B visas and ma...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Banks are cutting credit card perks quietly; Learn how to get more value from your walletMany banks have recently reduced credit card rewards, cashback limits, and perks, prompting cardholders to reassess their spending strategi...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
US exhausts EB-2 green card quota for India in FY2026US State Department has announced a halt on EB-2 Green Card issuances for Indian applicants. All available visas for fiscal year 2026 are n...
27 May, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Green card rules change: An immigration lawyer answers all your key questionsA new USCIS policy memorandum, PM-602-0199, impacts Adjustment of Status applications. Immigration officers will now scrutinize application...
27 May, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Indians are breaking up with Europe for a Southeast Asian getawayIndian travelers are increasingly choosing Vietnam over traditional European destinations due to rising airfares and longer flight duration...
23 May, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
France says ‘Bonjour’ to more Indian students but with a higher price tagAs visa hurdles rise in traditional study destinations, Indian students are increasingly turning to France. While easier visas and English-...
19 May, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Indians may be roaming closer to home because of a war far awayIndia Tourism Sector and Iran War: Prime Minister Modi's call to curb foreign travel for a year aims to boost domestic tourism, conserve fo...
19 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Australia’s new migration policy backs skilled workers and onshore applicants for permanent residencyAustralia will maintain its permanent migration intake at 1.85 lakh for 2026-27. The nation prioritizes skilled migrants and those already ...
18 May, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
US Visa Bulletin June 2026: Green card backlog worsens as EB-1, EB-2 dates move backward for IndiansThe June 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals significant setbacks for Indian applicants in employment-based green card categories, with EB-1 and EB-...
14 May, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
VFS Global operates 12 premium centres for UK visa applicants in IndiaVFS Global has launched twelve Premium Application Centres across India. These centres cater to the rising demand for UK visas from Indian ...
12 May, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Gulf NRIs are dumping real estate, and betting big on India’s stock marketGCC-based NRIs are shifting investments from Indian real estate to equities and financial assets, driven by geopolitical uncertainty and a ...
06 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
No French, No civic test: France’s exam‑free Visiteur visa Indian HNIs are quietly using as a first step to EU residencyFrance's 2026 immigration reforms, including civic exams and language tests, have caused concern for many. However, the financially indepen...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
From Paris to Phuket: The new logic guiding Indian summer travelIndian summer travel plans are shifting. Due to Middle East tensions and rising airfares, long-haul trips to Europe and the US are being re...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
No campus housing? Key renting rules for Indian students in the USIndian students pursuing education in the US on F1, M1, or J1 visas often face challenges securing off-campus housing. Landlords typically ...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
US Visa Bulletin May 2026: Green Card backlog for Indians remains high; EB-5 may see cut-off rollbackThe US Visa Bulletin for May 2026 shows little movement in green card categories for Indians, with long backlogs continuing across family- ...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
US issues fewer visas in 2025 as India and China bear the bruntIndia and China faced the biggest impact from stricter US immigration rules. Fewer visas were issued in early 2025 compared to the previous...
23 Mar, 2026, 04.49 PM IST