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US visa laws do not target India; H-1B rules part of global framework, clarifies State Dept officialA senior US State Department official stated that US visa laws are applied uniformly across all countries, including India, dispelling conc...
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...
NCB seizes ₹182 cr Captagon in India's first 'jihadi drug' bustThe Narcotics Control Bureau has made a significant drug bust in India. Operation Ragepill led to the seizure of Captagon, known as the 'ji...
Indian-origin California doctor faces US Congress probe over ‘birth tourism’ businessA California-based obstetrician of Indian origin is under scrutiny as U.S. lawmakers investigate businesses allegedly involved in "birth to...
Saudi Arabia imposes heavy fines for illegal Hajj participation ahead of pilgrimage seasonSaudi Arabia is implementing stringent rules for the upcoming Hajj season. Unauthorized pilgrims and those assisting them face hefty fines ...
ICE launches new effort to uncover US 'birth tourism schemes'America's Trump administration is targeting networks that help pregnant women get U.S. citizenship for their babies. Immigration agents are...
Chinese visa 'scam': Delhi HC disposes of as 'infructuous' plea by Karti Chidambaram in money laundering caseThe Delhi High Court has closed proceedings on a plea by Congress MP Karti Chidambaram. He had sought to defer a hearing on charges in a mo...
Cabinet clears Rs 1,800 crore plan to modernise India's immigration systemThe Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 1,800 crore plan to modernize the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme ...
Indian students flagged difficulty in obtaining US student visa appointments: Govt to ParliamentThe Ministry of External Affairs has addressed concerns raised by Indian students regarding difficulties in securing US student visa appoin...
'Those who are staying illegally in US will be held responsible,' says USThe US Embassy in India warns of consequences for illegal stays and visa fraud. Breaking US law leads to significant criminal penalties. A ...
'Illegal entry will lead to jail time, deportation,' says USThe US Embassy in India has issued a warning regarding illegal entry into the United States, emphasizing increased enforcement of immigrati...
US visa is a privilege, not a right, its screening doesn't stop after it is issued: EmbassyThe US Embassy in India has reiterated that a US visa is a privilege, not a right, and can be revoked if the holder breaks US laws, includi...
UP ATS arrests 2 for suspected espionage, links with PakistanUttar Pradesh ATS has arrested two individuals, Mohd Haroon and Tufail, for their alleged involvement in activities threatening national se...
Indian-origin man in US admits to visa scam via fake robberiesAccording to a statement issued by the District Attorney's (DA) office in Massachusetts beginning March 2023, Ram Patel (37) and his allege...
US announces visa restrictions on Indian travel agencies facilitating "illegal immigration"The United States is set to impose visa restrictions on owners, executives, and senior officials of Indian travel agencies found to be know...
Delhi’s secret visa labs fueling America's immigration woes?Delhi has emerged as a key transit hub for illegal immigration to the US and neighbouring countries, driven by factors such as excellent ai...
UK visa ban for Indians? Top Tory contender Robert Jenrick says ‘no Indian visas without return agreement’Robert Jenrick, a candidate for Conservative Party leadership, has proposed stringent visa restrictions for countries, including India, tha...
Agents exploiting 'Visa-on-arrival' facility to enter US; 11 agents arrested in 2024Authorities uncover exploitation of visa-on-arrival services by agents to facilitate illegal immigration to the US and Canada. Delhi Police...
PM Narendra Modi refused to sign MoU on illegal Indians as UK didn’t ease visasOfficials at the Indian high commission in London told TOI that the bilateral agreement on the return of illegal Indians, which junior home...
Indian cabinet approves MoU with UK on illegal migrants ahead of Modi tripIt will ensure the return of persons who have no lawful basis to be in the territory of the other Party after verification of nationality t...