Canada: Ontario launches first phase of major immigration programme overhaulOntario has launched a new immigration program, replacing eight existing streams with one. This new system will reopen later this year, req...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
NRI insurance: Benefits, risks, and features of GIFT City’s dollar-denominated insurance plansMany companies—including HDFC Life International, ICICI Prudential Life, ICICI Lombard, Star Union Dai-ichi Life, IndiaFirst Life and Tata-...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
India seeks to quash Adani airport's nicotine pouch court challenge citing illegality, health riskIndia's government argues Adani Group's airport sale of nicotine pouches violates drug laws. The government asserts these sales pose a seri...
13 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Indian students, H-1B workers may face uncertainty as US plans tighter visa rulesNew US immigration rules will tighten the H-1B visa program for employers. Increased costs and stricter H-1B rules are expected for sponsor...
08 Jul, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
New EPF Scheme, 2026: What existing and new PF subscribers should knowIndia's Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) is undergoing a significant modernization with the EPF Scheme, 2026. Existing subscribers will see ...
07 Jul, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
MHA notifies FCRA rules defining religious activities, tightens complianceNew rules from the Home Ministry now define what qualifies as religious activity for foreign-funded organizations in India. The updated fra...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Eight years on, from JCPOA to MoU: How Trump's Iran deal stacks up against Obama's nuclear pactPresident Trump has signed a 14-point memorandum with Iran, ending a four-month conflict and opening a 60-day window for a peace deal. This...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Investing abroad? These 7 costly mistakes could trigger an income tax noticeWealthy Indians are investing more abroad. However, they must understand the rules to avoid trouble. Mistakes like misusing investment rout...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
US death tax trap: Uncle Sam's wealth puzzle leaves rich Indians worried for their kidsRich Indian families are racing to shield booming US stock portfolios from America’s 40% inheritance tax, but face complex FEMA and LRS hur...
27 May, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Audit firms count the cost as India looks to tighten rulesThe landscape of corporate governance in India is on the brink of transformation, with new proposals potentially establishing some of the h...
15 May, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
Canada may not know if foreign students stay after visa expiry, audit showsAn audit by Auditor General Karen Hogan reveals Canada's immigration department lacks systems to track foreign students after their visas e...
24 Mar, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Canada sets new conditions for cancelling visitor, study and work permitsImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced new operational guidelines to clarify when temporary resident documents ...
08 Nov, 2025, 08.52 AM IST
Canada: Changing schools? International students must get new study permitStarting May 1, 2025, international students in Canada must secure a new study permit before transferring to a different Designated Learnin...
01 May, 2025, 05.24 PM IST
Canada sets 2025 Study Permit cap to 437,000: Breakdown by province and territoryImmigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada has set a cap of 437,000 study permits for 2025, a 10% reduction from 2024. Most applicants, ...
28 Jan, 2025, 07.03 PM IST
Nearly 20,000 Indian students fail to show up in designated colleges in Canada, raise concernsNearly 50,000 international students failed to attend their designated institutions in Canada during March and April 2024, with around 20,0...
19 Jan, 2025, 10.49 AM IST
Canada announces stricter rules for international students looking to switch schoolsCanada has implemented stricter regulations for international students, requiring them to obtain new study permits before switching institu...
18 Nov, 2024, 04.41 PM IST
Can you change your university and/or course after landing in Canada?You need to inform the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) of any changes that you make to your DLI or course. However, yo...
27 Oct, 2023, 10.50 PM IST