World's strongest passports: UAE leads, US ranks 10th; where does India stand?The United Arab Emirates leads the 2026 Passport Index with a Mobility Score of 182 and access to 182 destinations. India stands at the 72n...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Delhi court cancels look-out circular against accused in Rs 247-crore 'fraud' involving PNBA Delhi court has rescinded a look-out circular against Akash Gupta, who is allegedly involved in a fraud case. The court found Gupta had c...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
Riyadh airport attack: Indian Embassy issues advisory; Jeddah Consulate sets up helpline for IndiansIn the face of the recent Riyadh airport attack, The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has advised Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia to follow local ...
13 Oct, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Cambodia transitions to electronic visas at its embassies, enhancing convenience for international visitorsStarting this October, Cambodia will discontinue issuing physical visa stickers at its diplomatic missions. Application processes may diffe...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Five Gulf nations pursue Schengen visa waiver: What travellers should knowMillions of Indians live and work in the Gulf, but a Gulf residence permit does not open Europe's doors visa-free. That distinction is cent...
13 Oct, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
No Wi-Fi, more wellness: Indian travellers are rewriting their holiday plans for 2027Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2027 report identifies seven emerging travel trends among Indians, from wellness holidays and music-led trips to...
12 Oct, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
High Court seeks Delhi Police's stand on plea of 2020 riots case accused to travel to UKThe Delhi High Court sought the city police's stand on a plea by activist Natasha Narwal seeking permission to travel to the United Kindom ...
12 Oct, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Fintech Sakhi brings digital banking closer to tribal communities in GujaratResidents of Chhota Udepur district, Gujarat, are experiencing enhanced access to digital banking services. Through the initiative of Bank ...
12 Oct, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Less than 8% of India’s national highways are now narrower than two lanes: High-speed corridors grow 12 times as government plans 51,000 km of faster roadsIndia’s national highway network is undergoing a major shift, with roads narrower than two lanes now accounting for just 8% of the total ne...
12 Oct, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Visa denied, trip cancelled: Can travel insurance help you recover your losses?Some insurers now reimburse visa fees if your application is rejected. But modest payouts, exclusions and multiple conditions can limit the...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Chinese diplomats, a Bengali play and the Naxalbari mystery: New book revisits questions over Beijing's roleChinese diplomats attended a politically charged play in Calcutta shortly before the Naxalbari uprising in 1967. The uprising led to questi...
11 Oct, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
CJP protest: ‘This is not arrest, this is not detention’, Dhruv Rathee alleges he was ‘abducted’Dhruv Rathee statement: YouTuber Dhruv Rathee reported being detained by police at his residence in Gurugram on October 10. He described th...
11 Oct, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
NRI investing in India? Wrong KYC documents can delay your investment; know what you needNavigating the KYC process for NRIs investing in India can be complex, requiring specific documents and verification steps. From ensuring d...
09 Oct, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
UK: East Midlands Airport passengers to use facial technology for contactless eGate entryUK airports will gradually introduce contactless eGates, allowing eligible travellers to clear immigration using facial recognition without...
07 Oct, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
UP man goes to Russia for studies, gets drafted into army by a woman on promise of citizenship; family says he cannot be released as he is now Russian citizenUP man Akshay Kumar, 25, who travelled to Russia on a study visa in December 2024, has been missing since August 24 after his family allege...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
US imposes visa bonds of up to $20,000 on 50 countries; is India on the updated list?The US has expanded its visa bond programme to citizens of 50 countries, requiring some B1/B2 applicants to post bonds of $10,000, $15,000 ...
03 Oct, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
‘Our passport is absolutely useless’: Entrepreneur says he pays Rs 1 crore in taxes but gets no international benefit, post goes viralAn X post by Hyderabad entrepreneur Jitendra Emmani has sparked discussion over the international mobility available to Indian passport hol...
23 Sep, 2026, 07.22 PM IST