India Eases PAN Application Rules for Foreign Portfolio Investors Under New Income-Tax Rules
India eases PAN rules for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in 2026, allowing placeholder TINs and simplified signatory data…
India Keeps Capital Gains Tax for Foreign Portfolio Investors Intact Under Finance Act 2024
India maintains existing FPI capital gains tax rates of 20% for short-term and 12.5% for long-term gains, ruling…
Income Tax Department Says Only TRACES-Downloaded Form 16, 16A Valid for Filing
India mandates TRACES-only Form 16/16A for 2026 tax filings. Authenticated certificates are now required for both domestic compliance…
U.S. F-1 Visa Slots for Indian Students Vanish in Minutes, Sparking Pre-Fall Panic
A massive shortage of U.S. student visa slots in India leaves 210,000 applicants stranded for Fall 2026 amid…
India Tightens Silver Bar Imports, Targeting High-Purity Under Revised ITC HS Code
India restricts 99.9% purity silver bar imports effective May 16, 2026. Importers now require DGFT approval to manage…
Seoul Apartment Listings Dry Up as Capital Gains Tax Surcharge Hits Multiple-Home Owners
Seoul apartment listings dropped 2.3% on May 10, 2026, as a 82.5% capital gains tax surcharge forced multi-home…
Contractual Ground Staff Stage Flash Strike, Disrupt Air India Flights at Mumbai
Air India flights face delays at Mumbai Airport as contractual ground staff launch a flash strike over an…
Thailand Maintains Visa-Free Entry and E-Visa System for Indians with Digital Arrival Card
Thailand maintains 60-day visa-free entry for Indian citizens in 2026, requiring a Digital Arrival Card and proof of…
UPDATED: Japan Denies Visa Renewal for Indian Business Manager, Family at Risk After 18 Years
A long-time Indian restaurateur in Japan faces deportation as stricter 2026 Business Manager Visa rules threaten his 18-year…
Immigration Consultant Dharminder Sharma Arrested in Rs 1.83 Crore Canadian Visa Fraud
Authorities in India and the U.S. ramp up enforcement against immigration fraud, warning that fake documents lead to…
Croatian Parliament Approves Foreigners Act Amendments Backed by AMAN Alliance
Croatia's 2026 Foreigners Act updates introduce a mandatory A1.1 language test for permit renewals while easing job mobility…
Sikkimese Income-Tax Exemption Is Real. But Many Still Must File ITR
The Sikkim tax exemption applies only to legally defined Sikkimese individuals on income sourced within the state, based…
Indian Passport Falls to 78th in Henley Passport Index 2026 with Lower Mobility Score
India ranks 78th in the Henley Passport Index 2026 with 59 visa-free destinations, while the Passport Index 2026…
Young Indian Buyers Target Dubai as AED 750,000 Property Unlocks Two-Year Visa
Dubai removes the AED 750,000 property value floor for 2-year residency visas for sole owners, boosting mid-market appeal…