Australian Government Triples Resident Return Visa Fees, Sparking Indonesian Diaspora Backlash
Australia and Indonesia hike visa and citizenship fees in July 2026, creating a double financial burden for migrants…
India’s Income-Tax Act 2025: New RNPO Compliance Rules for Charities and Overseas Donors
India's Income-tax Act 2025 mandates the RNPO framework starting April 2026, requiring 85% income application and strict documentation…
India Plans Income-Tax (amendment) Bill, 2026 to Continue G-Sec Tax Exemption for BIS and Foreign Institutions
India to introduce the Income-tax Bill 2026 on July 20 to formalize tax exemptions for foreign institutional investors…
New Cash Transaction Limits Under Income-Tax Act Take Effect April 1, 2026
India implements new cash transaction limits starting April 1, 2026, with penalties up to 100% for violations and…
New Rule: OCI Card After Passport Renewal Requires E-OCI Update
India's 2026 e-OCI system ends physical booklet reissues for adults after passport renewal, requiring only online record updates…
Amit Shah Launches E-OCI Card, Ending OCI Booklet Re-Issue for Adults on Passport Renewals: MHA
India launches the e-OCI Card system in June 2026, ending physical booklet re-issuance for adults and digitizing the…
NRIs Must File Income Tax Return in India by July 31, 2026 Deadline or Submit Revised Return
India sets July 31, 2026, as the first major tax deadline for AY 2026-27. NRIs must file for…
India Visa Services in Australia May Face Disruption from July 1, 2026: VFS Global Update
India visa services in Australia face disruption starting July 1, 2026, due to VFS Global contract uncertainty. eVisa…
Can Nris Use RTI? OCI Cardholders Need Not Apply
Indian citizens abroad retain RTI rights to track passports and records, while OCI cardholders are excluded as the…
Senior Citizen FD Rates Up to 8.50%: What Nris Must Check on Deposit Insurance and Tax Rules
Indian banks revised June 2026 FD rates, offering senior citizens up to 8.50%. Small finance banks lead while…
What Nris Must Know About FCNR(B) Deposits: Tax Perks, Dollar Risk, and Exchange-Rate Movement
FCNR(B) deposits offer NRIs tax-free interest in foreign currency in India, but U.S. tax residents face reporting rules…
2026 Tax Rules: Partnership Firms, Llps and NRI Partners Must Check Filing Norms
Guide for Indian firms on navigating the 2026 tax transition, covering the new Income-tax Act 2025, Section 194T…
Nris Face New Gift Tax Rules Under Income-Tax Act, 2025: Section 92(2)(m) Explained
India's Income-tax Act 2025 replaces Section 56(2)(x) with 92(2)(m), taxing gifts over 50,000 rupees unless from exempt relatives…
July 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 and EB-5 India Unavailable, EB-1 India Retrogresses
July 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 and EB-5 unreserved India are unavailable; EB-1 retrogresses to Oct 2022. No new…