Japan visa rules push out foreign residentsJapan's tightening visa rules are threatening the livelihoods of foreign entrepreneurs, including Nepalese restaurant owner Budhathoki Samj...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
NITI report calls for streamlining visa approval processes to boost tourismA NITI Aayog report highlights that India's visa system needs significant upgrades to match global tourism leaders, hindering repeat and hi...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
US fixed-term student visas may hit Indian enrolmentsIndian students eyeing higher education in US, particularly for longer programs, face potential visa changes. The US is reportedly shifting...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Fewer US companies are willing to hire foreign gradsAmerican companies are increasingly hesitant to hire international talent and sponsor visas, a trend linked to President Trump's stricter i...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Applying for a US visa? Your choice of Indian city could cut wait time by monthsIndian citizens seeking US visitor visas face significant appointment delays, with wait times stretching up to ten months in cities like Mu...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Thinking of moving to the UAE? Here's how the Green Visa worksThe UAE's Green Visa offers a five-year residency for skilled workers, freelancers, and investors, enhancing flexibility for family sponsor...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Indian passport, visa appointment suspension in UAE extended till July 1Indian consular services in the UAE will be limited to emergencies until July 1, 2026, due to administrative changes. From July 2, Alhind T...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
US visa applicants left in limbo after Kolkata consulate interview disruption creates chaosUS visa applicants in Kolkata faced significant disruption as technical glitches, reportedly due to thunderstorms, halted interviews for tw...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
When the state questions your citizenshipAn MEA official's statement that Indian passports aren't proof of citizenship, made during Passport Seva Divas, has sparked concern. Amidst...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
'No Americans qualified': University of Michigan faces heat over $75,000 H-1B techie roles; critics question hiring of foreign workersH1-B row: The University of Michigan has sparked an online storm over H-1B visa job postings for tech roles. Independent journalist Chris B...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
As Cabinet-rank envoy takes charge, India reopens tourist visas for Bangladesh nationalsIndia will resume accepting tourist visa applications from Bangladeshi citizens starting June 28, announced High Commissioner Dinesh Trived...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
India's envoy to Bangladesh assumes office; announces travel visa resumptionIndia's new High Commissioner to Dhaka, Dinesh Trivedi, has announced the resumption of travel visas for Bangladeshi nationals, a significa...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Qatar minister visits Indian Embassy; offers condolences on death of 12 in factory explosionQatar's Energy Minister, Saad bin Sherida Al-Kaabi, extended heartfelt condolences at the Indian Embassy in Doha following the tragic explo...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Karnataka: Man suspected to have links with Pakistan based terror organisation held in DavangereAuthorities apprehended a 20-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh in Davangere, Karnataka, on suspicion of having ties to a Pakistan-based terro...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Germany spouse visa: Who can apply, requirements, and application process explainedSpouses of German citizens and legal residents can now reunite in Germany through a streamlined spouse visa process. This long-stay visa, r...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
UAE visa expiring soon? Here's how to check your status onlineUAE immigration authorities have streamlined visa validity checks via online platforms, a crucial service amid a 30-day grace period ending...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
New Zealand cracks down on visa breaches, flags nearly 100 migrants in major immigration compliance operationNew Zealand authorities have launched a major operation targeting immigration violations. Ninety-eight migrants were identified for breachi...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST