Malaysia Welcomes Indian Tourists with Visa-Free Entry for Visit Malaysia 2026
Malaysia is expanding its appeal to Indian travelers with visa-free entry through 2026 and a strong tourism campaign.…
Australia Tightens Student Visas Under Simplified Framework, 40% Indian Rejections
Australia's student visa rejection rate for Indian applicants hit 40% in February 2026, the highest in two decades,…
10 Patels Indicted by Boston Grand Jury for Visa Fraud Lose U Non-Immigrant Status
Ten Indian nationals indicted in Boston for staging fake armed robberies to fraudulently secure U-Visas; defendants face prison…
Dubai Airports Tighten Foreign Flights Until May 31, Stranding Indian Airlines
Dubai Airports limits foreign airlines to one daily flight through May 2026. Indian carriers hit hardest, seeking government…
2026 Residency Rules: Foreign Salary in Indian Banks Taxable for NRIs
Foreign salary remitted to Indian banks is taxable for residents/RNORs; tax status depends on stay duration and income…
EU Replaces Passport Stamps with Digital System for Indian Travellers
The EU fully launched its biometric Entry/Exit System on April 10, 2026, replacing manual passport stamps with digital…
Indonesia Targets Late Article 21 Tax Returns with PMK-111 and SP2DK Notices
Indonesia’s PMK-111 of 2025 introduces risk-based supervision for Article 21/26 tax returns, standardizing SP2DK timelines and impacting 2026…
India’s Airports Economic Regulatory Authority Orders 25% Fee Cut, Ram Mohan Naidu Says
India cuts domestic airport fees by 25% for three months to offset rising fuel costs and West Asia…
India Sends 13,000 Students to Ireland in 2024-25, Setting New Record
Ireland reaches record 44,500 international students in 2024-25, with Indian enrollment hitting 13,000, solidifying India as the top…
Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office Arrests Nigam Bhatt on H-1B Visa for $800K Gold Fraud
Nigam Bhatt arrested in Louisiana for an $800,000 gold bar scam targeting seniors. Authorities believe he is part…
Supreme Court Upholds Madras HC, Rules Reinsurance Premiums to Foreign Firms Not Taxable
India's Supreme Court rules that offshore reinsurance premiums are not taxable if the foreign reinsurer has no permanent…
Indian Consulate in Los Angeles Restores Full Visa and OCI Processing for Southwest and SoCal
Indian Consulate in Los Angeles resumes full-scale Visa and OCI services for AZ, HI, NV, UT, and SoCal…
Indian Student Dies After 14-Month Coma in Hit-And-Run at UC Davis Medical Center
Indian student Neelam Shinde dies in Sacramento after a 14-month coma following a hit-and-run. Her family honored her…
Karnataka High Court Upholds Leave India Notice to U.S. National on Tourist Visa
Karnataka High Court upholds deportation of a U.S. national for running a business on a Tourist Visa, reaffirming…