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India, Bangladesh summon envoys to express concern over protests

December 24, 2025 6:52 am

Dhaka summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma in the morning to convey “deep concern” over what it claimed were “violent protests” outside its missions in India over the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das last week.

UAE freezes visas for Pakistanis; Islamabad says full passport ban was ‘on the table’

November 30, 2025 9:29 am

A blue passport is reserved for government officials, while ordinary Pakistanis travel on a green passport.

US business body sues Trump administration over H1-B fee hike

October 18, 2025 11:34 am

Trump had, on September 19, signed an order that will raise the fee for these visas to $100,000 (Rs 88 lakh) annually, making it prohibitively expensive for companies to hire foreign professionals in the US.

57 countries now visa-free for Indians: What it means for travellers

October 16, 2025 6:29 am

Even though India's passport ranking has slipped to 85th on the Henley Passport Index, Indians can still travel visa-free to more than 50 countries.

9 African women with expired visas found staying in Mumbai hotel, manager booked

October 03, 2025 9:40 am

Police found 15 women who were from Uganda, Kenya, and Vietnam staying in rooms. Nine out of them were found to have expired visas and were staying in the city illegally.

As popular study destinations tighten visa rules, Austria emerges as a stable option

October 02, 2025 9:29 am

In an exclusive conversation, Anirudh Singh delves into the significance of this initiative, the changing dynamics of global student mobility, and securing the study abroad journey for Indian students.

UAE introduces four new visa categories, minimum salary requirement for sponsors

September 30, 2025 4:56 pm

AI specialists can avail the visa, subject to a letter from a host or sponsoring technology company in the Emirates. The timing of the AI specialists' visas is significant, as the Middle East is touted to gain the most from the H-1B visa restrictions in the US.

What is Portugal's Golden Visa and can Indians apply? Know cost, eligibility criteria and benefits

August 21, 2025 1:51 pm

The Golden Visa application is open to all non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen who can make a qualified investment. 

Top 10 visa-free countries for Indian passport holders in 2025: No visa, no stress, just stunning escapes

July 16, 2025 7:02 pm

Indian passport holders can now visit vibrant cities, tranquil beaches, and cultural hubs across the world –– visa-free, thanks to growing global ties that have made international travel easier than ever.

‘Snakes are our friends’: Russian woman who overstayed her visa spent last 8 years hiding in forests

July 14, 2025 10:57 am

The Karnataka police found Nina Kutina and her two children from a cave near Gokarna in the Uttara Kannada district and are set to initate their deportation proceedings.

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