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Miss Universe visa controversy: Zambia, Republic of Congo crown winners fail to secure visa, contestants from other countries wait for Puerto Rico pageant eventUnited States has imposed sweeping travel restrictions affecting dozens of countries, many of them in Africa, under proclamations issued du...- OpenAI launches ChatGPT Wallet, letting AI agents pay for purchasesIt will initially be available in the US to ChatGPT Pro subscribers aged 18 and older with eligible US-issued cards. It can be accessed thr...
- The foreign student cash cow is running dry as US, UK & others tighten visa rulesAs major study destinations tighten visa and migration rules, universities in the UK, Canada, Australia and parts of the US are facing pres...
- Ireland extends UK visa-linked travel waiver ahead of Christmas; are Indians eligible?Ireland is extending its Short-Stay Visa Waiver Programme until December 31, 2026. Nationals from eligible countries, including India, can ...
- Who is Maruthi S. Akella? IISc award winner whose research helped guide first US Moon landing in 50 years, asteroid named after himMaruthi S. Akella, a University of Texas professor and IISc alumnus, is among eight scientists and engineers selected for IISc's annual alu...
- Woman books 14-hour Delhi layover to explore city, but visa issue and flight delay leave her waiting at airport for 15 hoursA traveller flying from Hong Kong to London spent 15 hours at Delhi airport after discovering she needed an Indian visa to leave the termin...
- US proposes tougher H-1B visa extension scrutiny and over 2 lakh foreign worker petitions could be affected annuallyThe US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed removing a rule that requires immigration officers to give weight to previous app...
- IATO welcomes simplification of Indian visa regimeThe Indian Association of Tour Operators has welcomed the government's efforts to simplify the visa process. The number of main visa catego...
- Kazakhstan introduces QazETA travel authorisation for Indians, makes electronic approval mandatory from July 2027The Embassy of India in Astana has issued an advisory for Indian nationals travelling to Kazakhstan, highlighting the country's new QazETA ...
- Centre cuts visa categories from 13 to 9, reduces application form fields by up to 70%India has announced changes to its visa regime by reducing the main categories from 13 to nine. The number of sub-categories has also been ...
- UAE launches digital ATA Carnet system, becoming first country outside Europe to adopt paperless customs processThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched the eATA Carnet system, becoming the first country outside Europe to adopt the digital customs ...
- Schengen travel rules to change in 2027 as Europe introduces new ETIAS authorisationTravellers from visa-exempt countries visiting the Schengen Area will need a new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIA...
- US H-1B grace period proposal draws 31,383 comments as job-loss concerns growA Trump administration proposal to eliminate the 60-day grace period that allows laid-off H-1B visa holders to find new jobs in the United ...
- Dubai changes visa rules in 2026, expands visa-on-arrival access and relaxes property visa criteriaDubai has introduced several visa changes in 2026 that could affect Indian travellers, property owners, foreign professionals and long-term...
- Anger against Trump policies, not US stance towards India guided Desi voters in midtermsIndian Americans showed discontent towards Republican policies mainly driven by immigration and economic issues. In the recent midterm elec...
- Lithuania changes residence permit rules, creating fresh hurdles for Indian workers and studentsIn a move to tighten immigration control, Lithuania has established new residence permit rules that pose challenges for foreign nationals, ...
- Govt eases passport, visa rules for foreign nationals residing in IndiaThe Union home ministry has announced relaxed passport and visa requirements for certain foreign nationals. These amendments apply to indiv...
- Centre relaxes passport, visa rules for select foreign nationals; revises Nepal, Bhutan travel normsThe Centre has announced amendments to immigration rules for several categories of foreign nationals residing in India. Pakistani citizens ...
- UAE Golden Visa: International graduates from top 100 universities can qualify for 10-year residencyThe UAE has rolled out a remarkable 10-year Golden Visa aimed at graduates from the world's top 100 universities. Candidates must boast a m...
- US midterms: JD Vance says administration fought replacement of American workers with lower-wage foreign employeesUS Vice President JD Vance highlighted the Trump administration's actions to combat visa fraud and safeguard American jobs. He emphasized t...
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