France says ‘Bonjour’ to more Indian students but with a higher price tagAs visa hurdles rise in traditional study destinations, Indian students are increasingly turning to France. While easier visas and English-...
19 May, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Techie, a grad from NIT, reveals how she ended up as a Rapido driver for a while: ‘Giving you a glimpse of what failure looks like…’A former NIT Durgapur graduate, Rupanjana Mitra, shared her journey of career setbacks and personal struggles online. Her candid account of...
11 May, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
US stocks today: S&P, Nasdaq end flat after US Fed holds ratesWall Street saw mixed trading as investors weighed rising crude prices, the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady amid a...
30 Apr, 2026, 01.43 AM IST
Indian students enrolment to US institutions drops by 6.9%: Govt in RSMore than 3.5 lakh Indian students are studying in the US. This number has dropped by 6.9 percent. Stricter visa rules and higher rejection...
02 Apr, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Jacob Elordi ‘deported to my bedroom’! Fans go crazy after satirical post claims Euphoria star was sent to AustraliaJacob Elordi's Oscars appearance with his mother sparked a viral, albeit false, deportation rumor. The claim, originating from a satirical ...
18 Mar, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Influencers and OnlyFans models drive rise in US extraordinary artist visasSocial media influencers and OnlyFans models are increasingly applying for the US O-1B visa, a permit for artists with extraordinary abilit...
06 Jan, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
US Embassy in India to expand social media vetting of H-1B visa applicants and dependents starting December 15The US Embassy in India is expanding its online review for visa applicants. This new policy now includes all specialty occupation temporary...
10 Dec, 2025, 09.59 PM IST
H-1B visa interviews of thousands of applicants in India cancelled triggering outrageH-1B visa interviews in India are postponed for months. US immigration authorities are scrutinizing applicants' social media. This impacts ...
10 Dec, 2025, 08.38 PM IST
UK to issue eVisas starting July 15: What students must do before boarding a flightThe United Kingdom will soon stop using physical visa stickers. Eligible applicants will get an electronic visa. This eVisa will link to th...
14 Jul, 2025, 11.42 AM IST
Students go Jekyll and hide online to pass visa scrutinyIndian students applying to US universities navigate a complex digital landscape, carefully curating their online presence to avoid visa co...
29 Jun, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
What are 'digital undertakers' and why you might need one before a US visa applicationWith the US tightening visa rules requiring social media disclosures, digital undertakers have emerged as crucial resources. These speciali...
24 Jun, 2025, 03.54 PM IST
Want to study in the U.S.? The government might scroll your Instagram first — here’s what the new 2025 visa rule means for foreign studentsNew US visa rules now require foreign students to make social media profiles public before receiving F, M, or J category visas. Under the S...
19 Jun, 2025, 10.15 PM IST
Planning to travel to the US? Google yourself first.Foreign travellers to the US are advised to review their online presence before applying for a visa or traveling, as US authorities are inc...
04 Apr, 2025, 12.09 PM IST
Now, your visa hinges on your online profile tooOfficials in some countries such as the US have the authority to search your electronic devices- be it your cell phone or laptop.
30 Jul, 2018, 01.01 PM IST
Home Ministry wants all visas to go online, anticipates foreign ministry’s resistance as the latter’s turf could be encroachedThe new ETV regime is handled by the government alone in a fully online process which requires a visaseeker to apply online.
03 Jul, 2015, 06.12 AM IST
Online visa application system to boost tourism: ChiranjeeviThe recently-introduced online visa application system by the Home Ministry was on Friday welcomed by Tourism Minister K Chiranjeevi.
26 Jul, 2013, 10.08 PM IST
- P Chidambaram inaugurates modern immigration project
P Chidambaram today inaugurated a modern immigration and visa registration project office aimed at bringing complete data of foreigners und...
25 May, 2012, 10.50 PM IST