Who is the ‘right’ immigrant? US and other countries are rewriting the rulesCountries are not shutting out immigrants but becoming more selective about whom they admit and allow to stay. Recent policies increasingly...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Birth certificate for NRIs: Why this document matters more than everIndia's birth certificate has become an indispensable document for its citizens. Recent regulations stipulate that birth registrations are ...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
UK expands Global Talent visa for researchers, opening more opportunities for IndiansThe United Kingdom has expanded its Global Talent visa program. More than one hundred research firms can now sponsor top scientists. This m...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
'Lost': Migrants despair after Britain expels them back to FranceThe United Kingdom forcibly returned over a thousand migrants to France under a new treaty. This accord allows the UK to reject Channel cro...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Racism against NHS staff worsens amid anti-immigrant rhetoric: SurveyNon-white medical staff in the UK's NHS face increasing racist abuse and discrimination. A recent survey revealed a noticeable rise in such...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
India's next billion dollars from abroad may depend on easier visasIndia's record remittance boom faces a new long-term challenge as tighter immigration policies in developed economies threaten the pipeline...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
India's next election could be decided by Gen Zs in Hindi heartlandIndia's next election could hinge on Gen Z voters concentrated in the Hindi heartland. A TOI analysis based on UN population estimates, Cen...
02 Aug, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
US deported 414 Indian nationals in first three months of 2026: EAM Jaishankar in RSThe United States deported 414 Indian nationals in early 2026. European nations sent back 174 Indian citizens during the same period. The U...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
UK PM Burnham unveils energy tax cut, tells ministers to cut living costsAndy Burnham became Britain's new prime minister and announced an energy tax cut. This policy aims to reduce the cost of living for househo...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
Andy Burnham wins Labour leadership, to succeed Keir Starmer as UK PM on MondayAndy Burnham has been declared Labour Party leader, preparing to become Prime Minister. He replaces Keir Starmer after a swift return to Pa...
17 Jul, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
UK tax rule weakens FCNR deposit appeal for wealthy NRIsA steep UK tax on 'global earnings' and the bar on treating interest on certain loans as 'deductible' have reduced the appeal of foreign cu...
11 Jul, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
UK hard-right leader Nigel Farage resigns as MP to force snap vote in finances rowThe unusual move comes as Farage, whose Reform UK party leads national opinion polls, faces mounting pressure over the non-disclosure of gi...
08 Jul, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
UK announces tougher rules to remove illegal migrants and foreign criminalsBritain is set to significantly boost its detention capacity for illegal immigrants by 40% over the next decade, aiming to remove over 45,0...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
UK asylum seekers face £10,000 charge before they can apply to settleBritain is proposing asylum seekers repay around £10,000 for accommodation and support before settlement eligibility. This move aims to det...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Anti-migrant politics spark resurgence of racism, say some Britons of colourRecent incidents of violence and protests have heightened racial tensions in Britain, leading some ethnic minorities to feel increasingly u...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Four things to know about South Africa's anti-migrant protestsSouth Africa is gripped by anti-immigrant unrest as citizen groups demand undocumented foreigners leave, leading to at least four deaths an...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
UK says it will open new sponsorship routes for eligible refugeesBritain is set to introduce safe, legal pathways for refugees, allowing community groups and employers to sponsor arrivals. Simultaneously,...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.09 PM IST