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...
16 May, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
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 ...
15 Apr, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
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...
11 Apr, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
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...
28 Mar, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
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 ...
25 Mar, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
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...
25 Jul, 2025, 01.58 PM IST
'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 ...
29 Jun, 2025, 10.51 AM IST
'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...
25 Jun, 2025, 09.40 AM IST
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...
19 Jun, 2025, 05.28 PM IST
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...
23 May, 2025, 01.28 PM IST
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...
23 May, 2025, 12.09 PM IST
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...
19 May, 2025, 08.47 PM IST
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...
07 Feb, 2025, 04.57 PM IST
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...
28 Sep, 2024, 08.48 AM IST
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...
11 Jul, 2024, 11.20 AM IST
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...
31 May, 2018, 11.10 AM IST
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...
13 Apr, 2018, 02.06 PM IST