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 Restricts Gold and Silver Imports Under FTP 2023, Requires DGFT License
India restricts gold, silver, and platinum jewellery imports effective April 1, 2026, requiring a DGFT license and ending 'Free' import status for these goods.
US Sees 6.9% Fall in Indian Student Numbers as Visa Rules Tighten
Active Indian student numbers in the U.S. fell 6.9% by February 2026 following strict new visa vetting rules…
India Launches FTI-TTP Trusted Traveller Programme with Global Entry-Like Benefits
FTI-TTP is India’s trusted traveler program for pre-verified passengers. Approved users can clear airport immigration in under a…
Bureau of Immigration Adds FTI-TTP Enrollment to E-Gates for Faster Processing
India's FTI-TTP offers faster airport clearance for Indian and OCI holders via e-gates and biometric verification after a…
Indian Students and Researchers Can Claim Standard Deduction Under U.S.-India Tax Treaty Article 21
Essential guide for Indian students and researchers on claiming 2026 U.S. tax treaty benefits, including standard deductions and…
Income-Tax Act, 2025 Takes Effect as Karsati Launches New Income Tax E-Filing Portal
India launched the Income-tax Act 2025 and a new e-filing portal on April 1, 2026, replacing the 1961…
Supreme Court Upholds Delhi HC, Coursera Income Not Taxable as Fees for Technical Services
Delhi High Court quashes 10% tax withholding on Coursera receipts, demanding tax authorities provide reasoned treaty analysis for…
U.S. State Department Reports Mumbai as Slowest for B1/B2 Visitor Visa Interviews
Chennai is India’s fastest hub for U.S. B1/B2 visa interviews (1.5–3.5 months) in 2026, while Mumbai faces the…
Ministry of External Affairs Reports 20+ Indian Worker Deaths Daily, Most in Gulf
India reports 37,740 worker deaths abroad from 2021-2025, with over 86% occurring in Gulf nations alongside 80,985 complaints…
India Tightens NRI Tax Rules from April 1, 2026, with Rule 9 Targeting Poor Documentation
India's Rule 9 of 2026 allows tax officials to estimate income for non-residents with unclear records. NRIs must…