UAE Adds Six Countries to Recognised-Visa List, Eases Visa on Arrival for Indians
UAE expands visa-on-arrival for Indian citizens with residence permits from 12 jurisdictions, including the US, UK, EU, and…
Paraguay Launches Golden Visa for ₹1.9 Crore, Offering Indians Investor Pass with Direct PR
Paraguay launches a new 2026 Investor Pass offering direct permanent residency and citizenship potential in 3 years, with…
France Opens Visa-Free Airport Transit for Indian Nationals in International Transit Zone
France activates visa-free airport transit for Indian nationals in 2026, allowing airside connections without an airport transit visa…
Mumbai Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Allows Section 80G Deduction Despite Section 37 Restriction
Mumbai Tribunal clarifies that CSR donations may qualify for Section 80G tax deductions even if they are barred…
Trump Tightens H-1B Visas, Triggering Indian Tech Exodus as Companies Reassess
Trump-era H-1B salary floor proposals are pushing Indian tech talent toward Europe and Australia, threatening a U.S. tech…
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…