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Arjun Erigaisi urges US Embassy, MEA to expedite visa for World Chess Championship

HYDERABAD: India’s number one chess player Arjun Erigasi has appealed to the US Embassy and Ministry of External Affairs to expedite his visa process, enabling him to participate in the World Rapid & Blitz Championship in New York from December 26 to 31. “All the formalities, including biometrics and passport submission, were done in Hyderabad and the later interview for …

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3 days, 2 hours ago

Arjun Erigaisi still waiting for US visa for World Rapid and Blitz Championship

The Hindu

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has been left hanging by the US Embassy for visa to compete at the upcoming World Rapid and Blitz Championship in New York. The World Rapid and Blitz Championship will be held in New York from December 26 to 31. I request you to please expedite the process and return my passport as soon as possible as …

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Arjun Erigaisi makes visa plea to US Embassy ahead of World Rapid Championship

India Today

Indian chess Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has made an urgent plea to the US Embassy for the expedited processing of his visa, citing the need to travel to New York for the prestigious World Rapid and Blitz Championship, scheduled from December 26 to 31. The 21-year-old Grandmaster took to social media platform X to share his predicament, tagging the US Embassy, …

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1 week, 2 days ago

1 held for trying to send couple to Canada with fake passports: Delhi Police

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, A 29-year-old man has been arrested here for his alleged involvement in a fake passport and visa racket that tried to send a young couple to Canada by giving them the makeover of senior citizens, officials said on Saturday. 1 held for trying to send couple to Canada with fake passports: Delhi Police Four associates of Bhupender Singh …

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1 week, 2 days ago

The 1 Big Mistake You Should Avoid With Your Passport

Huff Post

SDI Productions via Getty Images Your passport expiration date isn't the only thing you need to check before taking an international trip. “One rule many travelers miss is needing an adequate number of blank pages in their passport for visas, and entry and exit stamps,” David Alwadish, the founder and CEO of the passport and visa concierge service ItsEasy.com, told …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Delhi Police arrested 42 people running fake passport rackets in 2024

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, Delhi Police on Friday said it busted multiple transnational fake passport rackets and arrested 42 people, including 13 Bangladeshi nationals, this year, an officer said. Delhi Police arrested 42 people running fake passport rackets in 2024 Of the total arrests, 23 people were found to be operating as agents, while the others as passengers. Deputy Commissioner of Police …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Telangana High Court Upholds Cancellation Of Ex-BRS MLA's Citizenship, Imposes ₹30 Lakh Costs

Live Law

Telangana High Court has dismissed a plea filed by MLA Dr Ramesh Chennamaneni with a cost of 30 lakhs, challenging an order passed by the Under Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, holding that the petitioner had ceased to be a citizen of India. For the aforesaid reasons, the writ petition is dismissed with costs of …

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1 week, 4 days ago

WADA approves National Dope Testing Lab as Athlete Biological Passport management unit

The Hindu

The World Anti-Doping Agency has approved the National Dope Testing Laboratory to manage the Athlete Biological Passport of Indian athletes, which could prove to be a major step in curbing the abuse of banned performance-enhancing substances by athletes. The ABP is an advanced anti-doping tool that monitors an athlete’s biological markers over time, which include blood and steroid profiles. “The …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Thailand just made it easier for Indians to travel in 2025 with e-Visa: Know key dates and deadlines

Hindustan Times

The Thai Embassy here announced on Wednesday the implementation of Thailand's Electronic Visa system in India that will be effective from January 1. Thailand’s e-Visa is the ultimate travel hack for Indian tourists In its announcement, the embassy also said applications for all types of visas must be sent through the website thaievisa.go.th. "The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Thailand introduces e-visa for Indians: What is it? Which countries offer Indians this facility?

Firstpost

Thailand is one of the top international destinations for Indian tourists, with Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Koh Samui being favourite spots. PTI/File Photo From January 1, 2025, Thailand will introduce an Electronic Visa system for Indian passport holders. Thailand will introduce an e-visa system for Indian passport holders starting January 1, 2025. New Zealand Indian tourists can apply …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Pack your bags: 10 countries, apart from Thailand, offering e-visas to Indians

India Today

The Thailand Embassy in Delhi announced on Wednesday that the country's e-visa will be available to Indian passport holders starting January 1, 2025. AZERBAIJAN Indian passport holders can stay in Azerbaijan for 30 days on an e-visa. SOUTH KOREA South Korea’s tourist e-visa allows one-time entry and is valid for 90 days, permitting a stay of up to 30 days. …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Thailand rolls out E-Visa facilities in India effective January 1, 2025 — Check details

Live Mint

The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi, on Wednesday, December 11, announced the official implementation of Thailand's Electronic Visa facilities in India, along with the offline payment mode for people. “We’re thrilled to announce that Thailand’s e-Visa will be implemented in India from 1 Jan 2025.” The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi also announced that there will be a …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Good news for Indian passport holders: Now you can travel to 124 countries without visa | Check full list

India TV News

Visa-free travel for Indians: Good news for Indian passport holders! These countries offer simplified visa processes, including e-visa, visa-free, or visa-on-arrival facilities, allowing you to obtain entry permits quickly and conveniently on arrival. 58 countries offer e-visa facility Indian passport holders can avail an e-visa facility when traveling to the following countries: Albania, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Indian passport holders face mass Dubai visa rejection after new policy: Report

India TV News

People are planning to travel to different places to celebrate Christmas and New Year. People going abroad need a visa and passport but now the Indians travelling to Dubai are facing problems in this. Know here- The United Arab Emirates has recently made strict changes in its visa rules for tourists, due to which Indian tourists are facing difficulties in …

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2 weeks ago

Duty Bound To Implement Court Orders: Bombay HC Imposes 25K Cost Over Police's Failure In Returning Passport Despite Court Order

Live Law

The Bombay High Court on Monday while pulling up the Mumbai Police for not returning the passport of a man, despite a clear order by a Sessions court, said the Police is duty bound to implement an order passed by any court.A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite-Dere and Shivkumar Dige also imposed costs of Rs 25,000 on the State …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

From Philippines to Japan, here are 10 countries that offer e-visa facility for Indian passport holders

Live Mint

Eyeing Philippines for year-end travel? An e-visa for Cambodia is valid for 30 days and allows single entry into the country. Dubai e-visa allows a tourist to stay for 30 days, and provides one time entry. The South Korea tourist single entry visa is valid for 90 days which allows its holder to stay in the country for up to …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Good news for passport applicants: Govt plans to increase Passport Seva Kendras | Check details

India TV News

Here is good news for those who are planning to apply for a passport. The government plans to expand the number of Post Office Passport Seva Kendras operated through post offices. A Memorandum of Understanding was renewed for five years between the Ministry of External Affairs and the Department of Posts for the continued accessibility of passport services through the …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Courts Must Be Liberal In Giving NOC For Issuance Of Passport When Applicant Is Accused Of Matrimonial/Trivial Offence: Kerala HC

Live Law

The Kerala High Court has said that Courts have to be liberal while considering issuing a No Objection of Certificate for passports when the case pending against the applicant is a matrimonial issue or a trivial/ simple offence.In doing so the court said that if a liberal approach is not adopted in such cases, the applicant's right to go abroad …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

I Moved To Europe To Escape U.S. Politics. Four Years Later, I've Come To A Terrifying Realization.

Huff Post

The author traveling with her dog in Spain in 2023 Photo Courtesy Of Lisa Bernardi It was June of 2020 when I realized I no longer wanted to live in the United States. I’d decided I was done — done watching people I’d considered close friends passionately defend harmful racist and misogynistic views, done living under a government that I …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Cop suspended for misbehaving with 26-year-old techie: Police

Hindustan Times

A police constable of Byatarayanapura police station has been suspended for allegedly harassing a 26-year-old woman during a passport verification at her home, police said on Monday. Byatarayanapura police inspector B Jeevan said the accused, identified as constable BN Kiran, reportedly made inappropriate remarks and advances toward a techie on November 24. “Upon discovering the woman’s brother was in the …

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3 weeks ago

Passengers in 13-hour Kuwait nightmare after Mumbai to Manchester flight forced to make emergency landing

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Passengers travelling from Bahrain to Manchester were stranded for over 13 hours after their Gulf Air …

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‘No water for 4 hours’: The harrowing experience of Indians stranded at Kuwait airport for over 13 hours

Firstpost

Several Indian passengers travelling from Mumbai to Manchester were left stranded at Kuwait Airport for over 13 hours after their flight made an emergency landing. Image courtesy: X/@indembkwt Several Indian passengers travelling from Mumbai to the UK’s Manchester were left stranded for over 13 hours at Kuwait Airport following an emergency landing. Passengers stuck at Kuwait Airport for over 14 …

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3 weeks ago

Stranded for over 13 hours, Indian passengers allege poor treatment at Kuwait airport

Hindustan Times

Around 60 Indian passengers of a Mumbai to Manchester flight who were stranded at the Kuwait International Airport for several hours on Sunday alleged that they were not provided food, accommodation or basic assistance during their extended wait. Arzoo Singh, one of the stranded passengers, said they were unable to leave the airport since they did not have a transit …

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3 weeks ago

China's visa-free policy boosts inbound tourism, facilitates exchanges one year on

China Daily

China's visa-free policy boosts inbound tourism, facilitates exchanges one year on Global Times Updated: Dec 02, 2024 Foreign tourists stroll along the Bund in Shanghai on June 2, 2024. "The implementation of visa-free policies has significantly boosted the inbound tourism market, further demonstrating that China's doors to the world are opening wider," Jiang Yiyi, a vice president of the School …

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Arjun Erigaisi urges US Embassy, MEA to expedite visa for World Chess Championship

Arjun Erigaisi still waiting for US visa for World Rapid and Blitz Championship

Arjun Erigaisi makes visa plea to US Embassy ahead of World Rapid Championship

1 held for trying to send couple to Canada with fake passports: Delhi Police

The 1 Big Mistake You Should Avoid With Your Passport

Delhi Police arrested 42 people running fake passport rackets in 2024

Telangana High Court Upholds Cancellation Of Ex-BRS MLA's Citizenship, Imposes ₹30 Lakh Costs

WADA approves National Dope Testing Lab as Athlete Biological Passport management unit

Thailand just made it easier for Indians to travel in 2025 with e-Visa: Know key dates and deadlines

Thailand introduces e-visa for Indians: What is it? Which countries offer Indians this facility?

Pack your bags: 10 countries, apart from Thailand, offering e-visas to Indians

Thailand rolls out E-Visa facilities in India effective January 1, 2025 — Check details

Good news for Indian passport holders: Now you can travel to 124 countries without visa | Check full list

Indian passport holders face mass Dubai visa rejection after new policy: Report

Duty Bound To Implement Court Orders: Bombay HC Imposes 25K Cost Over Police's Failure In Returning Passport Despite Court Order

From Philippines to Japan, here are 10 countries that offer e-visa facility for Indian passport holders

Good news for passport applicants: Govt plans to increase Passport Seva Kendras | Check details

Courts Must Be Liberal In Giving NOC For Issuance Of Passport When Applicant Is Accused Of Matrimonial/Trivial Offence: Kerala HC

I Moved To Europe To Escape U.S. Politics. Four Years Later, I've Come To A Terrifying Realization.

Cop suspended for misbehaving with 26-year-old techie: Police

Passengers in 13-hour Kuwait nightmare after Mumbai to Manchester flight forced to make emergency landing

‘No water for 4 hours’: The harrowing experience of Indians stranded at Kuwait airport for over 13 hours

Stranded for over 13 hours, Indian passengers allege poor treatment at Kuwait airport

China's visa-free policy boosts inbound tourism, facilitates exchanges one year on