On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key eventsOn This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-D...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
Indians among tourists from 40 nations eligible for free on-arrival visas in Sri LankaSri Lanka is offering free 30-day visas on arrival for tourists from 40 nations. Indian travelers are among those who will benefit from thi...
27 May, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Thailand ends visa-free entry for India; cuts stay for 92 other countries. Check full listThailand has revoked its 60-day visa-free entry for Indian travelers, moving India to the Visa on Arrival category. This change, affecting ...
23 May, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Singapore introduces updates to streamline work pass application processSingapore is making work pass applications easier. The Ministry of Manpower has introduced new digital features. Applicant details will be ...
21 May, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Lenskart, Ola’s Q4 scorecards; Visa maze for laid-off techiesLenskart has posted a sharp jump in its March-quarter revenue even as profit dipped marginally. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
20 May, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
The $138 bn buffer: India’s most visible export can rescue the rupeeIndia is considering a policy push to accelerate overseas deployment of skilled workers as part of a broader strategy to support the rupee ...
19 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Students rush to join Ivy League even in uncertain seasonIndian students are showing strong interest in Ivy League and top US universities. This trend persists even as overall applications to Amer...
17 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
‘Don’t expect flowers in India’: VC backs Sridhar Vembu, says return call not for most NRIsVenture capitalist Hemant Mohapatra clarified Sridhar Vembu's call for Indian-Americans to return, emphasizing it's a mission for nation-bu...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
India medical tourism slips below pre-Covid peak amid geopolitics, visa delays and rising Asian competitionIndia's medical tourism is facing challenges. Arrivals have dropped significantly below pre-Covid levels. Geopolitical tensions and visa de...
18 Apr, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Japan plans $10 billion framework to help Asia secure oilJapan is launching a significant financial initiative. A 10 billion dollar framework will assist Asian nations in securing vital energy res...
15 Apr, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
HNIs eye Greece residency as alternative to Dubai optionAffluent Indians are increasingly eyeing Greece as a destination for permanent residency. The motivations behind this trend include evolvin...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Why a new world order is overdueA powerful cabal, the Military-Industrial-Congress complex, influences US policy. This group, along with technology, finance, and Israel lo...
03 Apr, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Singapore announces new committee to strengthen Indian community identitySingapore establishes the Indian Engagement and Development Initiative (INEI) committee to foster Singapore-Indian identity, community upli...
06 Mar, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Singapore announces plans to improve lifestyle of migrant workersSingapore marked International Migrants Day by announcing enhanced healthcare, housing, and recreational schemes for migrant workers, recog...
15 Dec, 2025, 07.46 AM IST
Singapore immigration officer pleads guilty to sexually abusing 6 Indian nationals for extending stayA Singaporean immigration officer, Kannan Morice Rajagopal Jayaram, admitted to accepting sexual favors from six Indian nationals in exchan...
30 Jul, 2025, 09.59 AM IST
Singapore eases path to permanent residency for international studentsInternational students in Singapore could now apply for permanent residency after passing national exams like the PSLE or GCE levels. Previ...
14 Aug, 2024, 12.07 PM IST
Most Singaporeans agree immigration is good for economy, but half feel foreigners taking their jobs: SurveyIn a marathon 11-hour debate over foreign talent policy and job competition in Parliament earlier this month, the opposition Progress Singa...
23 Sep, 2021, 05.52 PM IST