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tourist visa news

Planning a US trip? Hyderabad, Mumbai tourist visa wait hits 9.5 months

Kolkata is the only major Indian consulate where average wait times have improved.
Updated on Jun 28, 2026 12:23 am IST

India to resume regular visa operations in Bangladesh

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi announced resumption of normal tourist visa operations from Bangladesh during visit to Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Dhaka
Published on Jun 26, 2026 08:41 am IST

Bangladesh to fully restore tourist visa services for Indians from Monday

The official on Sunday said that while other visa services had been ongoing, tourist visas had generally been stopped except for urgent cases.
Published on Feb 22, 2026 04:21 pm IST

Polish tourist, cab driver killed in KMP Expressway crash near Palwal

Cab carrying tourists to Agra was crushed between trucks after breakdown on highway; injured shifted to Delhi and Palwal hospitals, probe underway. (HT Photo)
Published on Feb 19, 2026 08:21 am IST

Punjab agents peddle fake Canada ‘World Cup’ visas with job promises

Canada will host 13 matches in Toronto and Vancouver between June 11 and 19 as co-host alongside the United States and Mexico. (AFP)
Published on Jan 20, 2026 01:21 pm IST

NYC Council employee’s arrest sparks protests and a dispute over his immigration status

NYC Council employee’s arrest sparks protests and a dispute over his immigration status
Updated on Jan 14, 2026 12:18 am IST

US man’s India visa rejected twice, says rejected applicants have this in common

Eli Snyder says his visa was rejected twice by India
Updated on Sept 10, 2025 01:28 am IST

US tightens visa rules on interview appointments, likely to hurt Indians

It also clarified that those appointments which have already been scheduled “will generally not be cancelled."
Updated on Sept 08, 2025 08:21 pm IST

Woman asks how to ‘maximize’ chances of US tourist visa; people offer solution

The woman's question on Reddit comes amid an anti-immigration sentiment in the US. Image for representation
Published on Sept 01, 2025 08:30 am IST

Indian doctor claims US visa took ‘3 questions, 30 seconds’, sparks reactions

The person claimed he got his visa approved from Kolkata, Image for representation.
Published on Aug 31, 2025 04:29 am IST

US ‘B2 Visa’ denial to Indian woman sparks huge debate, here's what went wrong

The B2 Visa applicant claims that a few questions on her employment, income, and reason for trip were asked during the interview
Updated on Aug 28, 2025 01:31 pm IST

New US visa rule to include $15,000 bond: What it means, who’s affected

A new US visa rule will require some tourist visa applicants to post bonds of up to $15,000 to discourage overstays.
Updated on Aug 06, 2025 11:59 pm IST

Gurugram man duped over Mauritius work visa dies by suicide

Investigators said passersby spotted the victim in an empty plot in front of his accommodation at around 7.15am on Sunday and informed police. (Representational image)
Published on Jun 30, 2025 11:48 pm IST

8 bucket list experiences for an unforgettable summer in Europe

8 most soul-stirring ways to travel through Europe this summer.
Updated on May 28, 2025 08:51 pm IST

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Bangladesh Railway opens Bakrid travel advance ticket sales

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: 10 special Eid trains to run across Bangladesh even on Bakrid Day.
Updated on May 28, 2025 05:34 pm IST

The impact of overtourism on countries and your role as a conscious traveller

Protesters in the Canary Islands (Spain) hold up posters reading, ‘Canaries have a limit'
Published on May 28, 2025 11:41 am IST

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Bangladesh confirms 10-day holidays ahead of moon sighting

Book that trip as Bangladesh confirm 10-day holiday even as Muslims await crescent moon sighting for Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH.
Updated on May 27, 2025 06:56 pm IST

4 top European destinations that offer more than just sightseeing

Indian travellers are skipping Switzerland for these 4 soul-stirring European escapes.
Updated on May 26, 2025 08:21 pm IST

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Oman predicts Dhul Hijjah crescent moon sighting date and time

Plan your ultimate June getaway as Oman announces 5-day holiday for Eid-ul-Adha 2025 and predicts the date and time for Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH crescent moon sighting.
Updated on May 27, 2025 05:59 pm IST

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Qatar workers may enjoy festive holidays longer than 5 days

Qatar’s Eid-ul-Adha 2025 holidays are official, now watch flights and hotels sell out fast as Muslims await crescent moon sighting for Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH.
Updated on May 27, 2025 11:59 pm IST

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Are your travel plans ready? Kuwait announces 5-day holiday

Get ready for the ultimate June break! Kuwait declares 5-day holiday for Eid-ul-Adha 2025 post crescent moon sighting for Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH.
Updated on May 25, 2025 05:00 pm IST

Lonely Planet founder reveals 4 destinations he will never visit again

Tony Wheeler has travelled the globe for 50 years but says these 4 popular tourist destinations are not worth it anymore.
Updated on May 18, 2025 06:05 pm IST

Bangladeshi woman married to Barabanki man detained for illegal stay in India

This came to fore during the ongoing identification drive launched by the UP Police and other security agencies to identify Bangladesh and Rohingya illegal immigrants staying in the state. (Pic for representation)
Published on May 09, 2025 08:12 am IST

Indians can now visit 58 countries without a visa: Check full list

Laos is among 58 countries Indians can visit visa-free.
Updated on May 05, 2025 08:26 pm IST

After Pahalgam terror attack, cross-border families in limbo

Pakistani woman Maryam who is married to man from Uttar Pradesh’s Khurja. (Sourced)
Published on Apr 29, 2025 10:59 pm IST

I’m India’s daughter-in-law, let me stay here: Pregnant Pak woman appeals to PM

Pakistani woman Maryam who is married to man from Uttar Pradesh’s Khurja. (Sourced)
Published on Apr 28, 2025 06:08 am IST

UK vlogger impressed by Delhi Metro, tells tourists not to get scammed by auto

A UK vlogger's review of the Delhi Metro has elicited mixed reactions on social media
Published on Mar 26, 2025 06:11 pm IST

Canadian citizen deported from Assam for proselytising, visa violation

Brandon Joel Devealt was detained in Assam’s Jorhat district on Thursday
Updated on Feb 07, 2025 05:06 pm IST

‘American dream turned nightmare; went days without food’

Narrating his ordeal Ankit said, “I went to Mumbai on November 8 from where I caught a flight for Amsterdam in the Netherlands. I had a legal tourist visa for Schengen. From Amsterdam, I went to Spain via air and then moved to Guyana.” (HT File)
Published on Feb 07, 2025 08:16 am IST

Ludhiana: 3 travel agents booked for fraud

Two FIRs have been registered.
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 07:36 am IST