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 students launch UK council to tackle employer silence on jobs
INSEC formed in November 2025 to tackle rising job barriers for about 166,000 Indian students in the UK. Backed by INSA UK and Creoo, it will run a National Career…
Indian Fighter Jet Crashes During Dubai Air Show, Pilot Killed
At the Dubai Air Show a HAL Tejas crashed into the runway, killing the pilot. The IAF launched…
MHA designates Vizhinjam, Hazira and Pipavav as immigration checkposts
On 20 November 2025 India added Vizhinjam, Hazira and Pipavav as Category II immigration checkposts, allowing crew clearance…
India Overhauls Seafarer Immigration Rules, Easing Port Movements
In November 2025 India removed mandatory immigration-style checks and the 10-day Shore Leave Pass for Indian-flag coastal vessels.…
India Resumes Tourist Visa to Chinese Citizens After Five-Year Freeze
India ended a five-year freeze on tourist visas for Chinese citizens starting July 2025, widened global processing by…
UK Expands Visa Fraud Campaign in India to Curb Illegal Migration
The UK expanded its visa‑fraud prevention programme to Tamil Nadu, centering on community outreach and a Tamil WhatsApp…
Indian Students Look Beyond Anglosphere as OECD Charts New Destinations
Rising tuition and stricter visas in the Anglosphere are driving Indian students toward affordable alternatives in Europe and…
Why Indian Students Flock to U.S. Colleges Despite Tough Visas
India is now the top source of U.S. international students with 363,000+ enrolled in 2024–2025. OPT interest surged…
India’s Immigration System Under Strain: Triple Passport Scandals
Authorities allege Sameer Lakhaani used forged Indian documents to obtain Portuguese and then British passports, exposing systemic identity…
India Expands UAE Visa-on-Arrival to Nine Airports Nationwide
India widened its VoA to nine airports for UAE nationals who previously held an Indian e-Visa or sticker…