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Visa Delays Disrupt Diwali Travel Plans For Indians

Visa delays are severely impacting Diwali travel, stemming from pandemic backlogs, policy shifts, and staffing shortages, causing cancellations and economic…

Chinese Nationals Charged in Camp Grayling Incident

Five Chinese nationals face charges for deceptive actions after being found near Michigan's Camp Grayling during military exercises. Though not…

Yukon Nominee Program: New Work Permits for Temporary Workers

Canada's new policy, in partnership with Yukon, offers extended work permits to 215 temporary workers as part of addressing labor…

Saudi Arabia Updates Temporary Work Visa Rules for Hajj and Umrah

Saudi Arabia updated its temporary work visa regulations for Hajj and Umrah services, aligning with Vision 2030 goals. Key changes…

New Zealand Visa Fees Increase Impacting Indian Students

New Zealand's visa fee hike, starting October 2024, impacts Indian students significantly, with student visa fees rising from NZD 300…

Indian Woman Shailaja Paik Wins $800,000 MacArthur “Genius Grant” in USA

Shailaja Paik, an Indian-American historian, received the MacArthur Fellowship, known as the "genius grant," with an $800,000 award. Her research…

Finland Increases Residency Requirement for Citizenship

Finland extends its residency requirement for citizenship from five to eight years to emphasize immigrant integration into society. This change…

Sakalam Bheemaiah: NRI’s Struggle to Return from Saudi Arabia for Daughter’s Last Rites

Sakalam Bheemaiah, an NRI from Telangana, is struggling to return from Saudi Arabia for his daughter's last rites, highlighting challenges…