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.
Indian-Origin Parents Denied U.S. Visitor Visas Under Section 214(b) for Fourth Time
An Indian family's fourth U.S. visa refusal in 2026 highlights the difficulty of overcoming Section 214(b) and the rising refusal rates for visitor visas.
Lok Sabha Rejects Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, Kiren Rijiju Withdraws Delimitation
The Lok Sabha rejected the 131st Amendment Bill in 2026, halting plans to expand parliament and delaying the…
India Requires Form 156 or 157 Under Income-Tax Act, 2025 for Foreign Travel from April 1, 2026
India's new travel rules from April 1, 2026, require Forms 156 or 157 for residents going abroad, depending…
Indian Christian Convert Loses New Zealand Asylum Appeal at Immigration and Protection Tribunal
New Zealand's tribunal rejected an Indian convert's asylum appeal, ruling he could safely relocate within India and failed…
Buyers Hit ₹50 Lakh in Purchases Face Tax Deducted at Source Checks in Financial Year 2026–27
A guide to FY 2026-27 tax compliance, covering TDS, GST filing choices, e-invoicing, LUT filings, and IEC updates…
Travelers Face Return Risks as Passport Suspension Freezes Use, Revocation Cancels
Learn the legal differences between Indian passport suspension and revocation, and how to navigate travel using Emergency Certificates…
Preserving U.S. Social Security for H-1B Workers Returning to India
If H-1B workers earn 40 Social Security credits (about ten years), they can receive U.S. retirement benefits in…
IMF Defines Forex Reserves as Balance-Of-Payments Shield. India Holds $600 Billion
India's forex reserves hit $697.1 billion in April 2026, securing 11 months of imports and stabilizing the rupee…
Central Board Revises Gold, Silver, Edible Oil Tariffs in Notification No. 37/2026
India revises tariff values for gold (USD 1,526), silver (USD 2,427), and palm oil (USD 1,141) via Notification…
Ministry of External Affairs Coordinates Massive Repatriation as 1 Million Indians Flee West Asia
India repatriates nearly 1 million citizens from West Asia since Feb 2026 amid rising conflict, utilizing complex multi-modal…