Bishnu Prasad Pattanaik, Cambodia-based NRI, arrested for overseas job scam
Bishnu Prasad Pattanaik was arrested for running international job scams deceiving Indian youths using fake offers abroad. Over…
3.5% Remittance Tax Hits H-1B Workers and Nris Sending Money to India
A 3.5% tax on US remittances sent by non-citizens took effect Jan 1, 2026, significantly reducing money sent…
Who Pays the U.S. Remittance Tax? Rules for Immigrants and Non-Resident Indians
As of April 2026, the U.S. has no federal remittance tax. Proposals to tax transfers abroad failed, leaving…
NRI property fraud cases face tougher scrutiny by Punjab and Haryana High Court
Punjab and Haryana High Court enforces tougher bail standards in NRI property fraud, involving impersonation, undervaluation, and forgery.…
India OCI Portal Guide: Register, Log In, and Online Services
India's revamped OCI portal streamlines registration and passport updates for 5 million users, integrating biometric fast-track entry and…
Enforcement Directorate raids Kolkata in NRI Quota Medical Admission Scam
The Enforcement Directorate uncovered a major NRI Quota Medical Admission Scam via Kolkata raids, exposing fake NRI certification…
NRI retirees may open SCSS account after returning to India
To open a Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) account, NRIs must update their residency to 'resident' under FEMA,…
NRI deposit inflows see 23% rise, says Reserve Bank of India
NRI deposit inflows jumped 23.3%, reaching $14.55 billion for April 2024–February 2025, led by nearly doubled FCNR(B) Deposits.…
Remittances from Indians in Singapore and advanced economies on the rise
India’s remittance inflows reached $129.4 billion in 2024, with advanced economies like Singapore and the US now surpassing…
Telangana State Government forms NRI Committee for migrant aid
Telangana’s NRI Advisory Committee, launched in April 2025, targets welfare and safety for over a million migrant workers,…
Indian prospective brides wary of marrying NRI grooms in the U.S.
Interest in U.S.-based NRI grooms has plummeted among Indian prospective brides. Stricter U.S. immigration policies, spousal work bans,…
NRI Women Report 1,617 Cases of Abandonment by Spouses Overseas
Over the past five years, India has received 1,617 complaints from NRI women claiming abandonment by their husbands…
ED Raids in Bengal Uncover Alleged NRI Quota Scams in Medical Admissions
The ED raided six locations in West Bengal, investigating irregularities in NRI quota medical admissions, part of a…
Union Budget 2025 Brings Key Tax and Investment Changes for NRIs
India's Budget 2025 introduces major changes for NRIs, including increased income tax exemptions (up to INR 12 lakh),…