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Woman shares benefits of 10-year US visa for Indian passport holders. Viral post
1 week, 6 days ago

Woman shares benefits of 10-year US visa for Indian passport holders. Viral post

India Today  

A Mumbai-based woman outlined the advantages of holding a 10-year US visa for Indian passport holders. A valid US visa also opens doors to over 25 countries offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to Indian passport holders. “With a valid US visa, Indian passport holders get visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 25 countries, making travel more affordable and convenient,” she …

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US F-1 visa issuances to Indian students hit sharp 38% decline in January-September 2024
1 month ago

US F-1 visa issuances to Indian students hit sharp 38% decline in January-September 2024

Live Mint  

India is witnessing a significant downturn in the number of F-1 student visas issued to its students by the United States, according to a recent analysis by a news report referencing US State Department data, This marks the first major decline following the post-pandemic surge in international students attending US campuses. From January to September this year, the number of …

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Mohammed Shami's kit and visa ready, BCCI awaiting NCA's clearance to fly him to Australia and join Bumrah: Reports
1 month ago

Mohammed Shami's kit and visa ready, BCCI awaiting NCA's clearance to fly him to Australia and join Bumrah: Reports

Hindustan Times  

There is still no clarity on Mohammed Shami's availability for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Mohammed Shami celebrates a wicket The 34-year-old then led the Bengal pace attack in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament, picking up 8 wickets in seven matches at a 7.67 economy to reach the knockouts. His kit is India need Shami in Australia Team …

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Canada SDS Visa Ends: Will Indian students have equal access? Modi govt says...
1 month, 1 week ago

Canada SDS Visa Ends: Will Indian students have equal access? Modi govt says...

Live Mint  

During the Parliament's winter session, the Indian government noted that the cancellation of Canada's Student Direct Stream visa program, which expedited study permit applications for Indian students, will help make the admission process more ‘equal and fair’ for all students. Under Canada's SDS program, international students from India and several other countries could fast-track their visa processing system. Acknowledging the …

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Bangladesh visa suspended? All consular services in THIS Indian state halted over security reasons
1 month, 1 week ago

Bangladesh visa suspended? All consular services in THIS Indian state halted over security reasons

Live Mint  

The Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala, the capital of Tripura, announced on Tuesday ‘the suspension of all visa and consular services with immediate effect until further notice’ owing to security reasons. "Given the security situation, all visa and consular services at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, Agartala, will remain suspended until further notice. Condemning the incident, Chief Minister Manik …

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Study abroad options beyond Canada
1 month, 1 week ago

Study abroad options beyond Canada

The Hindu  

Though Canada is one of the top choices for Indian students who want to study abroad, the ongoing diplomatic tensions have sparked worries about possible restrictions. Australia Known for its student-friendly environment and high-quality education, institutions such as the University of Melbourne, the University of Sydney, the Australian National University, Monash University, and others offer globally recognised programmes including three- …

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Indian students being put off applying to UK universities, report finds
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian students being put off applying to UK universities, report finds

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian students are being put off applying to UK universities, adding to their financial woes at a time when education institutions are already coping with constrained budgets, a new report into the stability of the higher education sector in England has revealed. Based on UK Home Office data on confirmation of acceptance for studies by UK providers from 2022-23 to …

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Indian Man Wants Elon Musk To Convince US President-Elect Donald Trump For H-1B Visa Reforms
2 months ago

Indian Man Wants Elon Musk To Convince US President-Elect Donald Trump For H-1B Visa Reforms

ABP News  

X owner Elon Musk has supported US President-Elect Donald Trump during this election quite vocally and it is likely that Trump would return the favour in some manner. Sanjeev Ranjan while referring to Musk wrote, "It took you 10 years to obtain citizenship in the USA, including your undergraduate and master's studies. You moved to the US in 1992 and …

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Easing of visa restrictions good for improvement of China-India ties: China Daily editorial
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Easing of visa restrictions good for improvement of China-India ties: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

In a move that could help ease strained China-India economic and trade relations, New Delhi is reportedly planning to speed up the process of issuing visas for Chinese engineers and technicians in a bid to make up for the delays at manufacturing units that have already cost the country billions of dollars. The situation, if it remains unchanged, will certainly …

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Despite US EB-5 visa issuance surge in FY24 so far, Indian applicants witnessed a 22% productivity decline
6 months ago

Despite US EB-5 visa issuance surge in FY24 so far, Indian applicants witnessed a 22% productivity decline

Hindustan Times  

The US EB-5 program has been a highly sought-after gateway to American Green Cards for many, including Indian applicants. According to the Department of State's data, 512 EB-5 visas were issued to Indian applicants in FY24 so far, which accounted for a 22% productivity decline. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} According to USCIS, this investor program opens the doors for those …

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India to start e-medical visa facility for Bangladesh nationals; open new consulate in Rangpur
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India to start e-medical visa facility for Bangladesh nationals; open new consulate in Rangpur

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India will start an e-medical visa facility for Bangladesh nationals coming to India for medical treatment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday after the meeting between the two delegations here in the national capital on Saturday. "India will start e-medical visas for Bangladesh nationals coming to India for medical treatment. "I also give my best wishes to …

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Australia hikes saving requirement for student visa, Indians likely to be hit
8 months ago

Australia hikes saving requirement for student visa, Indians likely to be hit

India Today  

In what could hit Indian students planning to study in Australia, the government of Anthony Albanese has announced another significant change to its visa requirements for international students. The changes include requiring international students to show proof of savings of at least AUD29,710 to qualify for a student visa. Australia's massive crackdown on student visas in its effort to cut …

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Tourism-reliant Sri Lanka faces backlash over new visa system
8 months ago

Tourism-reliant Sri Lanka faces backlash over new visa system

The Hindu  

A fortnight after Sri Lanka switched to a new visa issuing system, authorities are facing a backlash over higher visa costs that could deter tourists, “Indian involvement”, and “corruption” in the subject minister’s push to outsource visa processing. The move followed a Cabinet decision last year, based on a proposal from Public Security Minister Tiran Alles, to appoint GBS Technology …

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ABC journalist chose to leave India despite being granted visa: Australian officials
8 months, 2 weeks ago

ABC journalist chose to leave India despite being granted visa: Australian officials

The Hindu  

Australian authorities on Thursday acknowledged that India had granted visa to Avani Dias, chief of bureau of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, though she had “chosen” to leave India by that time. Ms. Dias claimed last week that she had to leave India “abruptly” as she was told that her “visa extension would be denied”. The Australian version was corroborated by …

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Australian journalist Avani Dias forced to leave India by Modi government for Hardeep Nijjar reporting
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian journalist Avani Dias forced to leave India by Modi government for Hardeep Nijjar reporting

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Australian journalist had to …

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Ukraine-Russia war: Two Russia-based agents under CBI scanner for sending Indians to Ukraine war
10 months ago

Ukraine-Russia war: Two Russia-based agents under CBI scanner for sending Indians to Ukraine war

The Hindu  

“Two Russia-based agents involved in the human-trafficking network that pushed Indians into the Ukraine war zone are under the Central Bureau of Investigation scanner,” officials said on March 8. “The Central probe agency’s FIR has listed 17 other Visa consultancy companies, their owners and agents spread across India,” they said. Thereafter, these Indian nationals are being deployed at front bases …

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5 emerging study abroad destinations that every Indian student must know
1 year ago

5 emerging study abroad destinations that every Indian student must know

Hindustan Times  

Indian students are increasingly diversifying their study abroad options beyond the traditional destinations of the US, the UK, Australia, and Canada. Destinations such as Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Dubai, Singapore, New Zealand, and Malta, are becoming attractive due to streamlined visa processes, increased accessibility to information, and rising incomes, making global education more feasible for Indian students. In an exclusive …

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Sri Lanka approves free tourist visas for visitors from India, six other countries
1 year, 2 months ago

Sri Lanka approves free tourist visas for visitors from India, six other countries

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka on October 24 waived visa fee for Indians and tourists from six other countries, as part of its efforts to boost tourist arrivals and help rebuild the island nation’s battered economy following last year’s financial crash. As part of its decisions this week, the Cabinet announced implementation of a pilot project to issue free tourist visas to tourists …

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Pakistani fans ‘clueless’ about Indian visas as match tickets go to waste
1 year, 3 months ago

Pakistani fans ‘clueless’ about Indian visas as match tickets go to waste

Al Jazeera  

Match ticket-holding Pakistani cricket fans await a ‘visa policy’ from India as the ICC Cricket World Cup enters its second week. “I bought the tickets with three other friends and it was going to be a trip of a lifetime for us to go watch our team in India, but we have no information on how to get an Indian …

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India Sports Minister Anurag Thakur will skip Asiad inaugural as China bars entry of Arunachal Pradesh players
1 year, 3 months ago

India Sports Minister Anurag Thakur will skip Asiad inaugural as China bars entry of Arunachal Pradesh players

The Hindu  

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday cancelled his visit to the Asian Games, due to China’s denial of entry to Indian Wushu players from Arunachal Pradesh, even as the government registered an official protest at the decision. Government officials in New Delhi said they were surprised by China’s treatment of the three sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh who had valid …

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Indian visa issue paused amid Canada tussle
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian visa issue paused amid Canada tussle

The Hindu  

Normal functioning of Indian missions in Canada has been affected because of “security threats” faced by Indian diplomats and they are therefore “temporarily unable” to issue visas, the Ministry of External Affairs announced here on Thursday. We will be reviewing the situation on a regular basis,” said Mr. Bagchi announcing suspension of Indian visas in Canada. However, on the Canadian …

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'Canadians from other countries too': MEA explains visa suspension
1 year, 3 months ago

'Canadians from other countries too': MEA explains visa suspension

Hindustan Times  

Hours after a brief confusion over India's suspension of visa services for Canadian nationals, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday confirmed it and said that additionally, even those Canadian citizens living in another country cannot apply for an Indian visa. Addressing a press conference, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, “A Canadian citizen would not be able to apply for …

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New UK Visa Rule Will Affect Indian Students: S Jaishankar
1 year, 4 months ago

New UK Visa Rule Will Affect Indian Students: S Jaishankar

ABP News  

Opting for Education in the UK continues to be a favoured choice among Indian students aspiring to pursue studies abroad. Primarily, international students will no more retain the option to transition from the student pathway to employment avenues, including skilled worker visas and other As per the UK Government’s new visa rules announced on July 17, 2023, international students will …

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What are ‘stapled visas’ that China issued to Indian players from Arunachal Pradesh?
1 year, 5 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

India reacted strongly to China issuing stapled visas to some players from Arunachal Pradesh by withdrawing its wushu contingent from the Summer World University Games in Chengdu, which were set to begin on Friday. This is not the first time such ‘stapled visas’ have been issued to Indian citizens from Arunachal Pradesh. China has been using this ‘stapled visa’ approach …

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