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Visa and immigration updates for Indian nationals — H-1B sponsorship trends, OCI card rules, NRI tax obligations, passport services, and bilateral agreements between India and destination countries.
Philippines Grants 14-Day Visa-Free Entry to Indian Tourists from June 2025
On June 8, 2025, the Philippines opens visa-free entry for Indian tourists up to 14 days, extended to 30 days for certain visa holders. India grants free e-visas to Filipinos,…
Indian Founder’s Nightmare: Lost Passport in Spain and Emergency Return
In 2025, Indian travelers in Spain can obtain emergency certificates within hours after losing passports. Filing a police…
India Launches Secure e Passport Under Passport Seva Programme 2.0
India’s e Passport rollout completed in August 2025, offering advanced security with a secure RFID chip and biometric…
Trump’s Tariff Hike Threatens Over Half of India’s US Exports
Trump’s 50% tariffs on $40 billion of Indian goods, effective August 27, 2025, aim to pressure India over…
Do Trump’s New Tariffs Include Indian Groceries in the USA?
The US will add a 25% tariff to Indian grocery imports in August 2025, totaling 50%, excluding electronics…
Which Items Are Included in Trump’s New Tariffs on India?
The U.S. imposes a 25% tariff on nearly all Indian goods starting August 27, 2025, totaling a 50%…
Mumbai Police Arrest Travel Agent Over Fake German Visas Using Forged Passports
Seven Gujarat men arrested in August 2025 for fake Schengen visas and forged passports. Dubai officials flagged the…
Trump Administration Imposes Harsher Trade Measures on India Than China
The U.S. imposed 25% tariffs on India in August 2025 over Russian oil imports and trade concerns, sparing…
Centre Condemns Trump’s 50% Tariff on India as Unfair and Unreasonable
Effective August 2025, the US imposes a 50% tariff on Indian exports to pressure India over Russian oil…
Trump Imposes Additional 25% Tariff on Indian Imports Over Russian Oil
President Trump increased tariffs on Indian goods to 50% starting August 7, 2025, excluding certain sectors. The move…