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.
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 crisis impacts, aiming to stabilize 2026 airfares.
Irish Universities Attract 9,000+ Indian Students for 2024-25 as Numbers Soar
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…
Los Angeles Consulate Resumes Indian Visa and OCI Services for Four States
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…
CBDT Confirms New ITR Forms Still Require Capital Gains Dates for Exemptions
New 2026-27 ITR forms simplify data entry for capital gains but maintain date-driven tax rules, requiring filers to…
Tax Authorities Target Under-Reporting and Misreporting with Section 270A Penalties
India's 2026 tax rules uphold a 50% penalty for under-reporting and 200% for misreporting, with immunity options available…
Indian Tax Law Tightens Penalties on TDS, TCS, and Information-Return Failures
India's 2025 tax rules impose strict penalties for TDS/TCS reporting lapses, making procedural compliance as critical as the…