Atlanta Consulate Highlights OCI Services and Open House Initiative Fo…
The Indian Consulate in Atlanta updates OCI guidelines, mandating VFS Global for most filings while offering gratis online…
Lawmakers Push Bill To Codify OPT Into Federal Law Without Changing Rules
Bipartisan bill seeks to codify OPT into federal law to ensure stability, though current USCIS rules and filing…
Maharashtra Assembly Passes Motor Vehicles Tax Amendment Bill, 2026, Doubling Green Levy
Maharashtra doubles green tax on vehicles over 15 years and offers up to 30% scrappage concessions to modernize…
DHS New Offer Lets Some Illegal Aliens Fly to India Free with $2,600 Exit Bonus
DHS Project Homecoming offers undocumented migrants free flights and a $2,600 bonus for voluntary departure, aiming for a…
Italy’s Top Court Backs Law 74/2025, Restricting Citizenship by Descent
Italy's Constitutional Court upheld Law 74/2025, restricting citizenship by descent to children and grandchildren and ending long-standing unlimited…
India Sees 5,500+ Flight Cancellations Amid Middle East Conflict Disruptions
India sees 5,500+ flight cancellations as Iran-Israel conflict closes Middle East airspace, disrupting global routes and impacting thousands…
Indian Consulate Guides Ministry of External Affairs to Streamline OCI Application Process
India streamlines OCI rules, shifting updates online and making them free, while mandating e-Arrival cards and ending PIO…
Indian Embassy in Tehran Warns Nationals: Border Crossings May Trigger Immigration Troubles
Indian Embassy in Tehran warns citizens to avoid uncoordinated land border crossings due to rising regional tensions and…
MCA Updates Accounting Standard 22 to Align with OECD Pillar Two Qdmtt Rules
MCA amends AS-22 to align with OECD Pillar Two, exempting companies from deferred tax recognition while mandating specific…
Cestat Quashes Service Tax Demand on IBM India, Rules Warranty Reimbursements Not Taxable
CESTAT Bangalore quashes IBM India service tax demand, ruling warranty reimbursements from overseas are cost recoveries, not taxable…
CBDT Expands Common Reporting Standard to Crypto Assets to Boost Tax Compliance
India expands its tax reporting framework to include crypto, CBDCs, and digital assets from 2026, aiming for global…
Government Orders Private Hajj Operators to Finish Visa Processing by March 15 for Hajj 2026
Pakistan mandates a March 15 visa deadline for private Hajj 2026 operators to ensure compliance before Saudi Arabia's…
11 Indian Nationals Charged in Visa Fraud Scheme Using Staged Armed Robberies
Eleven Indian nationals charged in the U.S. for staging fake armed robberies at convenience stores to fraudulently obtain…
Air India Adds Fuel Surcharges as Jet-Fuel Prices Surge, Hitting Indian Travelers
Air India introduces phased fuel surcharges starting March 12, 2026, adding up to $200 to ticket prices due…