UAE Exits OPEC as India-New Zealand FTA Takes Effect and H-1B Visa Abuse Act Advances
India and New Zealand sign a landmark FTA while the UAE exits OPEC, reshaping global trade and energy…
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UAE Authorities Detain 15,000 Pakistanis, Seize Savings as Crackdown Intensifies
Reports alleged that UAE authorities detained and deported 15,000 Pakistani nationals, with savings frozen and families affected. Pakistan…
Bombay High Court Upholds Article 21, Bars Automatic Passport Renewal Denial Under 1967 Act
Bombay High Court rules that pending criminal cases don't automatically bar 2026 passport renewals, mandating standard 10-year terms…
Australia Tightens Student Visas as Refusals for South Asians Hit Record Highs
Australia and U.S. student visa refusals for South Asians hit record highs in 2026, with some markets seeing…
India, Bangladesh Announce Full Visa Service Restoration with Phased Restart
India and Bangladesh move to restore full visa services by June 2026 after an 18-month suspension, starting with…
Home Ministry Rolls Out Citizenship (amendment) Rules, 2026, Making OCI 100% Digital
India launches 100% digital OCI system under 2026 rules, featuring e-OCIs, 15-day processing, and electronic status revocation powers.
India Rolls Out E-OCI Platform as Ministry of Home Affairs Enforces Citizenship (amendment) Rules, 2026
India launches e-OCI platform in 2026, digitizing applications and banning dual passports for minors to streamline immigration and…
Government Proposes Automatic Cancellation of International Students’ Permits for Social Assistance
Finland proposes revoking non-EU student residence permits if they claim social assistance, sparking backlash over student welfare and…
Nearly Half of South Asian Applicants Face Refusal as Student Visa Rejections Rise
Australia hits record student visa refusal rates for South Asian applicants in 2026, with Nepal and India seeing…