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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...
Daughters stayed home, sons left: That was the rule in a 9,000-year-old Turkish village, says a 2025 Science paper that sequenced 131 ancient skeletonsAncient DNA from 9,000-year-old Çatalhöyük reveals a surprising social structure. Contrary to common assumptions, men appear to have moved ...
Wife refused to leave sister-in-law’s house after husband moved out; Delhi HC orders her evictionA Delhi High Court ruling has affirmed a woman's eviction from her sister-in-law's inherited property. The court stated that once a husband...
Japan to increase visa fees for foreign visitors from July 1Japan is set to significantly hike visa fees for foreigners starting July 1, the first change in 48 years. Single-entry visas will jump fro...
US Visa Bulletin July 2026: Latest update brings bad news for Indians on the Green Card queueThe US Department of State's July 2026 Visa Bulletin introduces significant shifts for Indian green card seekers. The EB-2 category is now ...
US and Iran reach deal to end war, Trump says Strait of Hormuz to open on FridayThe United States and Iran have agreed on a peace framework aimed at ending the conflict, lifting the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopening t...
IIT Delhi grad had to wait 7 years to start his business. Today, his net worth is over $2.3 billion. Who is Jyoti Bansal?Jyoti Bansal, an IIT Delhi alumnus, faced visa hurdles in the US. He waited seven years for permanent residency before launching AppDynamic...
India warns citizens in Canada against fraud callers claiming to be consulate officialsIndian citizens in Canada are receiving scam calls. Fraudsters are pretending to be consulate officials. They are asking for personal infor...
India warns citizens in Canada against fraudsters posing as consulate officialsIndian nationals in Canada are warned by the Consulate General of India in Toronto about fraudulent calls. Scammers are impersonating consu...
Bharathiraja: A towering titan who injected raw, rural realism into Tamil cinemaRenowned filmmaker P Bharathiraja passed away at 84. He transformed Tamil cinema by bringing rural realism to the screen. Bharathiraja was ...
Annapurna Bhandar portal in Bengal: How to apply at socialregistry.wb.gov.in, eligibility, application process and how to check ₹3,000 payment statusWest Bengal's Annapurna Bhandar scheme can be accessed through socialregistry.wb.gov.in.. Eligible women will receive ₹3,000 monthly direct...
America’s formula for attracting Indian tech talent is hard to copy, but nations are still tryingDespite growing global competition, United States continues to be the top choice for Indian tech professionals. This enduring appeal stems ...
Canada: Quebec expands special work permits to spouses of permanent residence candidatesQuebec is offering new work permits to spouses of skilled worker applicants. This temporary measure, effective June 5, 2026, eases requirem...
US bill targets H-1B pipeline, seeks to end route to permanent residencyA Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation to overhaul the H-1B visa program, aiming to end its use as a pathway to permanent residen...
US judge invalidates Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countriesA US federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's policies. Immigrant applicants from 39 countries were unlawfully denied dec...
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...
Planning to move to Japan? Residency and PR applications may soon cost moreJapan is raising fees for foreign residents seeking to renew or change their status. New caps are set at 100,000 yen for standard permits a...
Most immigrants won’t need to leave to get green cards, US now saysThe Department of Homeland Security clarified that most green card applicants can remain in the U.S. during processing, easing concerns fro...
Is coming back to India shameful? Man claims people expressed their sympathies to him after returning from WestAn Indian man's return from abroad sparked debate, with many perceiving it as a sign of failure rather than a personal choice. Relatives an...
Already in the Green Card queue? Here's what the new rules mean for youA new USCIS policy, PM-602-0199, issued May 22, 2026, mandates stricter discretionary review for Green Card applications filed within the U...