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Saudi Arabia Halts One-Year Visas for 14 Nations, Including India, Pakistan
Saudi Arabia has banned one-year multiple-entry visas for 14 countries, including India and Pakistan, from February 1, 2025, to curb illegal Hajj pilgrimages. Travelers must now obtain single-entry visas valid…
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US visitor visas see sharp drop in India wait times
US visitor visa wait times in India have improved to around five months in most major cities by April 2025,…
China grants 85,000 visas to Indians during trade tensions
China has eased visa rules for Indians, issuing over 85,000 visas in four months. The improvements include walk-in applications and…
Air India Express adds 40 new flights from North Goa
Air India Express expands operations in North Goa with 40 new domestic flights from Manohar International Airport, starting April 15,…
Indian prospective brides wary of marrying NRI grooms in the U.S.
Interest in U.S.-based NRI grooms has plummeted among Indian prospective brides. Stricter U.S. immigration policies, spousal work bans, and widespread…
Visa issues drop Indian student enrollment in US by 28%
A 28% decline in Indian student enrollment at U.S. universities for 2025 is linked to tougher F-1 visa rules, OPT…
Neela Rajendra let go after executive order at NASA
Neela Rajendra was dismissed from NASA following Trump’s executive order halting all DEI efforts in federal agencies. NASA’s diversity office…
Saudi Arabia grants India additional 10,000 Hajj slots for 2025
Saudi Arabia increased India’s Hajj quota to 175,025 for 2025, resolving recent disruptions. The quota split between public and private…
H-4 visa holders face travel risks with visa renewal delays
H-4 visa holders face over 450-day wait times at U.S. consulates in India, stricter interview requirements, heightened scrutiny, and rising…