India
Stay informed about India’s immigration policies, visa requirements, and legal aspects of moving to or from India. This section provides up-to-date information essential for navigating the complexities of Indian immigration law and procedures.
Mount Kailash pilgrimage to Tibet resumes after India and China deal
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra reopens to Indian pilgrims from June-August 2025 after a five-year ban, signaling improved India-China relations. Pilgrims are selected fairly, with reforms to infrastructure and process. The…
Pahalgam attack leads to visa cancellations, over 1,000 Indians cross Wagah
Following the deadly Pahalgam attack, India and Pakistan enacted immediate visa cancellations, closed the Wagah border, and revoked…
Indian government works with domestic airlines after Pakistan airspace closure
Pakistan’s airspace ban forces over 800 Indian international flights weekly to reroute, raising airline costs and threatening fare…
Azerbaijan Airlines to connect Baku and Ahmedabad with direct flights
Azerbaijan Airlines introduces direct Baku–Ahmedabad flights from July 2025 with four weekly departures. This service boosts tourism, business,…
Kishore Dattapuram sentenced for major H-1B visa fraud scheme
Kishore Dattapuram, Nanosemantics Inc. owner, was sentenced to 14 months prison and fined for H-1B visa fraud. The…
Indian undergraduate interest in United States steady despite decline
Indian undergraduate enrollment in the U.S. dipped only 13.5% for 2024-25, despite a larger 28% fall for all…
NRIs usually not required to report foreign bank accounts in Indian tax returns
NRIs generally don’t need to report foreign bank accounts on Indian tax returns unless claiming a refund without…
Pakistan airspace ban grounds Indian airlines until May 2025
Pakistan’s airspace ban severely disrupts Indian airlines—raising fuel costs, extending flight times, and increasing ticket prices up to…
Pakistan cancels visas for Indian travelers after Kashmir attack
After the April 22 Kashmir attack, Pakistan canceled all Indian visas, suspended trade, and closed airspace to Indian…
India accuses Pakistan after deadly Kashmir attack on tourists
India and Pakistan have revoked visas, closed borders, expelled diplomats, and suspended vital treaties after the Kashmir attack.…