India
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.
Which Airlines Allow Indian Nationals to Travel with Less Than Six Months Passport Validity?
Indian nationals need passports valid six months from travel date to enter India by August 2025. Airlines enforce this strictly; no general exceptions exist. Renew passports early abroad using official…
Immigration Scam Accused Vikramjit Singh Arrested at Mumbai Airport
On July 31, 2025, Vikramjit Singh was caught at Mumbai Airport with a forged passport, ending his escape…
Kolkata’s Tourism Booms with New Direct Flights to Bangkok and Singapore
With 32 lakh tourists in 2023–24 and new direct flights to Southeast Asia, Kolkata’s tourism market is rapidly…
India Adds 9 New Consular Centers in US, Opens Saturday Services
Eight new Indian Consular Application Centres opened in the US with Saturday hours, improving visa, passport, and OCI…
British Indian Hotelier Surinder Arora Competes to Expand Heathrow Airport
Heathrow West, submitted by Surinder Arora, proposes a shorter runway and sustainable expansion under £25 billion, aiming for…
Supreme Court Examines Rohingyas’ Status: Refugees or Illegal Entrants?
The Supreme Court of India is reviewing Rohingyas’ legal status, weighing refugee protections versus illegal migrant treatment. The…
Schengen Visa Goes Fully Digital: Impact on Indian Travelers to Europe
Indian travelers will apply for Schengen visas online starting in 2025, using a digital platform with biometric security…
Over 1.2 Million Indian Tech Workers Demand Action on Green Card Backlog
Indian nationals endure decades-long waits for employment-based green cards due to USCIS’s 11.3 million backlog and restrictive per-country…
Top Countries Offering Full or Subsidised Scholarships for Indian Students in 2025
Top scholarships for Indian students include Germany’s DAAD and the UK’s Chevening, offering full funding for tuition and…
Why U.S. Airports Are Quiet This Fall: Student Visa Crisis Impact
Fall 2025 saw a 22% drop in U.S. F-1 student visas and suspended appointments, worsened by social media…