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
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra deadline: Check important dates, new prices and other detailsThe Ministry of External Affairs has announced the registration for the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is open until May 19. Devotees must m...
13 May, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 registration opens; Check dates, routes, eligibility, selection process & fees to visit 'the abode of Shiva'Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 dates: Registration for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 has started. Pilgrims can apply online till May 19 for ...
01 May, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Dubai Residential Visa: You no longer need minimum 7.5 lakh Dirhams to buy a property, Dubai Land Department makes Visa rules easierDubai has removed the minimum property purchase value for sole owners seeking a two-year real estate investor residency visa. For jointly o...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
NRI but using resident savings account? Here’s what you must know about NRE, NRO, and FEMA rulesNRIs must update their Indian bank accounts to NRE or NRO status to comply with FEMA regulations. Failing to do so can result in significan...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
India revises OCI rules: What applicants need to know about stricter compliance, wider eligibility & moreIndia has revised its OCI program with expanded eligibility, now including fifth and sixth-generation Indian-origin Tamils in Sri Lanka. Th...
30 Apr, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
20 illegal immigrants pushed back to Bangladesh: Assam CM Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam has apprehended and pushed back 20 foreign nationals to Bangladesh. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that such actions will ...
26 Apr, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Indians no longer need transit visa for air travel via France from April 10Indian citizens travelling through France by air will no longer require a transit visa starting April 10, 2026. This decision, announced by...
24 Apr, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
India welcomes France decision to roll out visa-free airport transit for Indians, easing travel rulesIndia has welcomed France's decision to implement visa-free airport transit for Indian nationals, effective April 10, 2026. This agreement,...
23 Apr, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
RBI overhauls prepaid cards & wallets rules: Rs 2 lakh monthly debit limit, usage, restrictions, new safeguard and moreThe RBI has revised Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) rules, introducing new monthly debit limits for full-KYC PPIs at Rs 2,00,000, with a R...
23 Apr, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Hajj vs Umrah visas 2026: What Indian pilgrims must know as Saudi Arabia bars visit visas, tightens entry normsSaudi Arabia has implemented stricter entry rules for Hajj 2026, barring visit visa holders and requiring official permits for access to ho...
20 Apr, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Passport renewal can’t be blocked on suspicion, it's a legal right: High CourtPassport holders facing legal issues have received significant relief. The Allahabad High Court has ruled that authorities cannot deny pass...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Japan visa gives Indians easier entry to these countries. Check listIndian passport holders with a valid Japan visa can enjoy visa-free or simplified entry to at least seven countries, including the Philippi...
19 Jan, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Which 57 countries can Indian passport holders travel visa-free to in 2025?India's passport has dropped to 85th in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 57 countries. This ...
16 Oct, 2025, 02.31 PM IST
Where Indian passport holders can visit with a valid US visaFor Indian passport holders, obtaining a US visa unlocks travel to 42 countries across Asia, Europe, and beyond, simplifying international ...
31 Aug, 2025, 12.28 PM IST
Where can Indians travel visa-free in 2025? Here's the full list of 59 countriesIndian passport holders now enjoy visa-free access to 59 countries, elevating India to 77th position in the Henley Passport Index. This adv...
23 Jul, 2025, 01.57 PM IST
- Schengen woes: How changes in visa rules for Indian passport holders can upset your travel plans
Nandini Sen Gupta recounts how changes made by some countries in visa rules for Indian passport holders can upset all travel plans.
29 Sep, 2011, 08.17 AM IST