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Indian passport jumps to 75th: Which countries can Indians visit visa-free?

In 2025, India ranked 85th on the Henley Index, marking a significant 10-place climb.(Representational Image)

Updated on Feb 13, 2026 08:17 pm IST

Bengaluru tech founder says his US visa was rejected after question on salary

Dhananjay Yadav has expressed bafflement at his US visa being rejected.

Updated on Feb 04, 2026 07:05 pm IST

China to allow visa-free travel to British tourists for visits under 30 days

The two nations also agreed on a services partnership that will make it easier for British businesses to operate in China(Unsplash/Representational Image)

Published on Jan 29, 2026 05:24 pm IST

Trump admin gives positive update on visa processing freeze ahead of World Cup

Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One(Bloomberg)

Published on Jan 17, 2026 01:30 am IST

H‑1B visa delays trap many Indian techies: ‘Feels like Minecraft game’

Social media vetting has led to US visa application processing delays. Image for representational purposes. (X/@DamionMitch)

Published on Jan 14, 2026 09:56 am IST

Germany eases travel for Indians with visa-free transit | What it means

Friedrich Merz, Germany's chancellor, left, and Narendra Modi, India's prime minister, during a joint press statement in Ahmedabad, Gujarat,(Bloomberg)

Updated on Jan 13, 2026 09:40 am IST

Bangladesh restricts visa services for Indians amid growing tensions: Report

Tourist and other visa services for Indians have also been suspended at Bangladeshi missions in Mumbai and Chennai.(Unsplash/Representative Image)

Published on Jan 08, 2026 04:27 pm IST

Indian H-1B holder laid off in India seeks advice on returning to US

An Indian man’s Reddit post on returning to the US after a layoff sparked mixed reactions.(Representational image/Gemini AI generated)

Published on Jan 08, 2026 02:01 pm IST

'Lost ₹1 lakh': Woman shares how Australia visa rejection derailed NZ trip

The woman said that her husband's visa application was rejected twice, citing the same reasons. (Unsplash/Representational image)

Published on Dec 31, 2025 07:45 pm IST

Indian man in Singapore says salary rose 5 times but happiness fell sharply

An Indian man shared that despite a higher salary overseas, life felt emotionally empty.(Instagram/amandailylogs)

Published on Dec 26, 2025 10:06 pm IST

Rising visa rejections force Indian students to rethink study-abroad plans

According to estimates shared by Jainesh Sinha, COO and co-founder of education finance platform GyanDhan, the rejection rate for F-1 student visas for Indian applicants to the US rose to nearly 27% between March and May 2025.(AI generated image)

Published on Dec 26, 2025 03:54 pm IST

US denies visas to EU ex-commissioner, four others over tech rules

European officials condemned the measures as an infringement on digital sovereignty. (Representational Image)

Published on Dec 24, 2025 08:04 am IST

Chinese Embassy in India to accept visa applications online: Report

Passengers seen at T-3, Indira Gandhi International Airport amid smoggy and cold afternoon on Monday.(Sanchit Khanna/HT)

Updated on Dec 22, 2025 11:44 pm IST

China to officially launch online visa application system in India today

The new system allows Indian travellers to access the China Online Visa Application System through the official website.(Unsplash)

Published on Dec 22, 2025 12:09 pm IST

10-month waiting period for visa interview appointment at US embassy, Govt says

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said that the US Administration has recently announced that every visa adjudication is a national security decision.(Reuters/Representational Image)

Published on Dec 19, 2025 03:58 pm IST

Canada sees largest population drop in 80 years as international students reduce

According to data from Immigration, Refugees and Immigration Canada or IRCC, Indian students accounted for 24,030 permits out of a total of 146,505 or 16.4%, between July and September 2025.(Reuters file photo)

Updated on Dec 18, 2025 02:49 pm IST

Social media and DNA to enter US: New rule could affect visitors from 42 nations

This move appears to be the latest in the Donald Trump-led administration’s measures to restrict immigration.(Reuters/File Photo)

Updated on Dec 12, 2025 01:15 pm IST

Trump launches $1M ‘Gold Card’ visa, allows firms to retain foreign talent

The ‘Trump Gold Card’ is a visa which requires an applicant to pay a nonrefundable $15,000 processing fee, and a $1 million gift for US residency.(AFP)

Updated on Dec 11, 2025 09:26 am IST

Record number of Indian nationals removed from Canada in 2025: CBSA data

Removal, under certain circumstances, does not mean the individual cannot attempt to come back to Canada, though that process became more expensive this spring.(Bloomberg/Representational Image)

Published on Dec 10, 2025 02:18 pm IST

Many H-1B visa interviews cancelled amid new rules, check guidelines for Indians

With 85,000 visas revoked since January, immigration lawyers advised against international trips, leaving many applicants in limbo just days before the new rules take effect.(Representational Image)

Updated on Dec 10, 2025 11:19 am IST

Chinese man detained in J&K for visa violation, ‘unusual online activity’

29-year-old Hu Congtai, has reportedly not provided clear answers about the purpose of his visit to the border regions.( X @InsightGL)

Published on Dec 09, 2025 11:01 am IST

‘Physically abused’: Indian student’s ordeal leads to UK politician’s conviction

UK councillor fined after Indian student says she was ‘physically abused, felt suicidal’(Representative image/AFP)

Updated on Dec 08, 2025 11:18 pm IST

Who is Nikita Nagdev? Pak woman seeks Modi’s help as husband plans 2nd wedding

Karachi woman Nikita Nagdev claims husband abandoned her, preparing to marry again in India(Representational image/PTI)

Updated on Dec 07, 2025 05:55 pm IST

Trump administration to prioritise visa for fans travelling for sports events

The new order instructed diplomats to be on a lookout for H-1B visa applications of those who may have been complicit in the censorship of Americans.(Reuters/Representational Image)

Updated on Dec 05, 2025 02:58 am IST

Trump's blanket decision on visa, asylum after '3rd World' jab over DC shooting

White House Guard killing sparks Trump’s sweeping visa and asylum clampdown. Washington DC shooting suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal (R).(AP, AFP)

Updated on Nov 30, 2025 05:28 am IST

UAE stops regular visas for Pakistanis amid concerns over ‘criminal activities’

FILE PHOTO: General view of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, January 3, 2019. Picture taken January 3, 2019. (REUTERS)

Published on Nov 27, 2025 10:52 pm IST

Indians hit back after American calls India’s e-visa site ‘comically broken’

Raymond Russell was greeted with a list of India's tallest peaks while applying for an Indian visa (X/@raymondopolis)

Published on Nov 27, 2025 10:47 am IST

What is US' Optional Practical Training (OPT) program for foreign students?

Optional Practical Training provides a work opportunity for international F-1 students in the United States.(Representational Image/File Photo)

Updated on Nov 24, 2025 07:12 pm IST

Why has Iran suspended visa-free entry for Indian citizens?

MEA said individuals were tricked into journeying to Iran by taking advantage of the visa waiver facility available for ordinary Indian passport holders. (AP/File)

Updated on Nov 18, 2025 10:33 am IST

US recruiter reveals why visa holders face disadvantages in American job market

US visa holders: The Reddit post additionally discusses the pressure faced by applicants to respond “no” to sponsorship inquiries on their applications.(Pexel)

Published on Nov 17, 2025 07:06 pm IST

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