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- Telangana
Overseas Congress condemns denial of Telangana CM’s US Visit
New York: The Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) USA Telangana Chapter has expressed “deep disappointment and concern” over the Government of India’s decision to deny political clearance to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth…
- Sports
After 14 World Championships, Zilberman navigates visa hurdles
New Delhi: For Misha Zilberman, following the international badminton calendar has sometimes meant looking beyond the sporting equation and figuring out where he can actually compete. Visa difficulties have repeatedly complicated the…
- Hyderabad
US Consulate visa applications flag passport fraud in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A man landed in trouble after his multiple US visa applications at the consulate in Hyderabad exposed alleged passport fraud. The accused, identified as Mothukupalli Lakshmikant Reddy, allegedly held passports bearing…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad firm fined Rs 1.1 lakh over failed visa conversion
Hyderabad: A city consumer forum has held an Ameerpet-based immigration consultancy liable for deficient service after it failed to convert a client’s visitor visa into a work permit despite collecting fees and…
- Middle East
SC orders fresh passport visa tender for UAE, 3 other missions
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the Delhi High Court judgment setting aside the technical evaluation process for outsourcing Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) services at Indian…
- World
US unveils visa curbs on far-left groups
Washington: The Trump administration announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals linked to far-left terrorist and aligned groups, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio opened a ministerial with representatives from…
- Telangana
Four Kamareddy youth duped of Rs 9.37 lakh in Russia jobs scam
Hyderabad: One person was arrested in Machareddy mandal of Kamareddy district on Sunday, July 5, for allegedly duping four people of Rs 9.37 lakh by promising them jobs in Russia and issuing…
- Middle East
Online booking begins for Indian passport, visa services in UAE
Abu Dhabi: The Embassy of India in the UAE has launched an online appointment portal for passport, visa and attestation services, allowing applicants to book appointments before visiting the Embassy in Abu…
- Sports
Shadow of political conflict robs FIFA WC of joy, sportsmanship
Throughout the course of history, the FIFA World Cup has always carried political undertones. Way back in 1938, it was alleged that dictator Benito Mussolini had used his power to influence the…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad woman duped of Rs 31 lakh, loses UK visa
Hyderabad: A 30-year-old woman allegedly lost Rs 31.2 lakh and was slapped with a 10-year ban from entering the United Kingdom after a consultancy firm reportedly mishandled her visa application. The woman…
- World
US plans AI push for visa processing
Washington: The Trump administration is planning an artificial intelligence-driven overhaul of US visa processing and legal immigration services, including a new mobile application aimed at speeding up approvals, reducing paperwork and improving…
- India
Passport a travel document, not proof of citizenship: MEA
Hyderabad: A passport is a travel document that attests nationality when an Indian is abroad, and should not be construed as proof of citizenship, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday,…
- Middle East
UAE gives 30-day grace period for visa overstay cases
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has announced a 30-day grace period for individuals previously exempted from visa overstay fines due to regional travel disruptions, allowing them to regularise their status or leave the…
- India
Syrian woman seeking help for husband questioned in Meerut
Meerut: A Syrian woman seeking financial assistance for her husband’s medical treatment in Meerut’s Nauchandi area was questioned by the police and later handed over to her husband in Delhi after her…
- World
Indian diaspora groups welcome court ruling on H-1B visa fee
Washington: US-based Indian diaspora advocacy groups welcomed the Massachusetts federal court’s decision to strike down the USD 100,000 fee levied by the Trump administration on H-1B visas, contending that it was appropriate…
