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‘Visa rules getting tougher’: IPS officer blames ‘uncouth’ behaviour by Indians

IPS officer Arun Bothra raised concerns about bad behaviour by Indians abroad

Updated 45 days ago

Indians lead exit wave as UK net migration halves

Indians lead exit wave as UK net migration halves, representational image.

Updated 55 days ago

India grants visa relief to foreigners, no penalty on overstay amid US-Iran war

India has granted 30-day visa extension to affected foreign nationals amid the conflict in the Middle East.

Updated 124 days ago

Delhi airport clears US woman, stops husband briefly: ‘Not sure what happened’

The couple said that the delay was caused by a processing error rather than any visa issue.

Published 169 days ago

'Positive move': Beijing as India tweaks business visa rules for Chinese workers

China has welcomed India's decision to expedite business visas for Chinese nationals.

Updated 215 days ago

India tweaks visa rules as Chinese applications surge after thaw in ties

A decision was also made to grant these visas within three to four weeks. (Representative photo)

Published 216 days ago

H1-B Visa row: Indian IT giant will no longer apply for fresh visa applications

LTIMindtree plans to cease new H-1B visa applications, emphasizing local hiring. CEO Venugopal Lambu cited the $100,000 fee for applications as a factor, aiming for revenue growth without a significant increase in headcount over the next five years.

Published 226 days ago

Won't relax visa rules for Indians: UK PM Keir Starmer ahead of his Mumbai visit

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer said it "isn't part of the plans" to open up more visa spots for Indian workers,

Updated 281 days ago

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more

Published 310 days ago

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 310 days ago

Trump moves to limit visa for foreign nationals: How it will affect Indians

The Trump administration said that international students have forever taken advantage of the "US generosity" and have become "forever students"

Updated 322 days ago

Thai woman arrested at Lucknow airport for visa rules violations, illegal stay

Police seized the woman's forged documents, including at least three passports, Thai national IDs, boarding passes and two mobile phones.

Published 327 days ago

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 345 days ago

Indians can travel to 59 countries without visa, passport ranking improves

Indian passport was 80th in 2024, now stands three steps up.

Published 358 days ago

‘Those in US illegally will be held responsible’: Embassy in India

The statement comes amid the Donald Trump-led administration's crackdown on immigration.

Published 382 days ago

Was Air India crash victim asked to pay ₹1.1 lakh before flight? MHA clarifies

Except for one passenger, remaining 241 persons aboard the Air India AI171 Boeing 787-7 Dreamliner flight died in the tragic crash on June 12.

Published 397 days ago

Visa waivers, hit TV show: Why Thailand is the top travel destination for 2025

Tourists ride elephants on a beach on Thailand's island of Koh Chang. Thailand’s tourism is back—and bigger than ever! Here’s what’s next.

Updated 556 days ago

Govt announces 2 special visa options for international students: How to apply?

Students will need to apply for a visa through the portal at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/, but the authenticity of their application will be verified using the SII ID. (Pic used for representation)

Published 557 days ago

Indians face mass Dubai visa rejections after UAE imposes new rules: Report

UAE's new visa rules also requires travellers to give proof of sufficient bank balance for staying in Dubai. (ADOBE STOCK)

Published 584 days ago

China eases Hong Kong visa rules: What it means for tourism, Shenzhen residents

Shenzhen residents granted unlimited entry to Hong Kong after China revamps visa rules to boost tourism

Published 594 days ago

UK net migration hit record of more than 900,000 in 2023

UK net migration hit record of more than 900,000 in 2023

Published 595 days ago

Will India or China send more students abroad in 2030 | Report

The influx of Indian students to countries like Canada, UK, USA, Australia and other most preferred study abroad destinations have been high.

Published 618 days ago

China offers foreign residents in Hong Kong and Macau 5-year travel visa

Children's walk at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China. The summer school holidays have begun in China, and millions of tourists are expected to flood into the city during this period. Beijing eases mainland China entry with new five-year visa for Hong Kong, Macau residents

Published 745 days ago

Japan introduces e-Visa for Indian tourists: Here's how you can apply

Indian passport holders can now travel to Japan with an eVisa instead of a physical visa sticker.

Published 833 days ago

US issued record-breaking 1,40,000 visas to Indian students last year: Official

Last year, the US issued a record over 1,40,000 visas to Indian students.

Published 960 days ago

Thailand likely to ease visa rules to lure tourists from China and India

Participants ride on elephants during a parade welcoming the Islamic New Year and celebrating the culture and traditions of Thailand's southern province of Narathiwat, in Narathiwat. Thailand likely to ease visa rules to lure tourists from China and India

Published 1051 days ago

Green Card barriers need urgent attention

Green Card barriers disproportionately affect Indian tech professionals,

Published 1081 days ago

Russia to issue 'e-visa' for Indians from August 1. How will it benefit travel?

The electronic visa or e-visa, is an electronic and biometric visa that grants the same rights as a regular visa. (HT File)

Published 1082 days ago

What are ‘stapled visas’ that China issued to Indian players from Arunachal

This is not the first time such ‘stapled visas’ have been issued to Indian citizens from Arunachal Pradesh. (HT FILE) (Representational Image)

Published 1083 days ago

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