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- 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…
- World
US moves to revoke citizenship of Indian-origin businessman
Washington: The US Department of Justice has launched proceedings to revoke the citizenship of 17 naturalised Americans accused of concealing crimes or lying during the immigration process, including an Indian-origin businessman convicted…
- World
US judge says USD 100,000 H1B fee unlawful, strikes it down
Washington: A federal judge struck down President Donald Trump’s controversial $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, ruling that the administration exceeded its authority and imposed what amounted to an unlawful tax…
- Hyderabad
AirAsia fined in Hyderabad woman’s passport stain case
Hyderabad: A Hyderabad consumer commission has ordered AirAsia Berhad and its operations to compensate a woman passenger after she was denied boarding on an international flight because of a stain on her…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad family wins Rs 1 lakh after UK visa rejection
Hyderabad: A Hyderabad-based family was awarded Rs 1 lakh after their trip to the United Kingdom was cancelled due to visa rejection after a slip-up by a travel agency in November 2023.…
- India
Govt notifies changes in Immigration and Foreigners Rules
New Delhi: The foreigners coming to India on a visa for 180 days or less will now have to register themselves “any time before the expiry of the said period of 180…
- India
Indian students may face fresh hurdles as US OPT visa comes under scanner
Indian students planning to study and work in the United States (US) may face new challenges as the Optional Practical Training (OPT) visa program has come under scanner. Recently, Immigration and Customs…
- Middle East
UAE allows expats abroad with expired residency to return till March 31
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a temporary measure allowing residents stranded abroad with expired residency permits to return to the country without obtaining a new entry visa. The…
- Middle East
UAE waives visa overstay fines for travellers stranded after airspace closures
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has waived visa overstay fines for travellers who were unable to leave the country due to flight suspensions and airspace closures. The Federal Authority for…
- Business
Apple Pay is coming to India in mid-2026, in advanced talks with banks
It’s been over 10 years since Apple Pay launched in the US in 2014, and has now expanded to 89 countries. India was not one of them. That is about to change…
- Middle East
Kuwait to roll out freelance visa for expats
Kuwait City: Kuwait is moving to introduce a regulated freelance visa for expat workers as part of efforts to reform its labour market and curb the long-standing trade in residency permits. The…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad doctor duped of Rs 1 crore in matrimonial fraud
Hyderabad: A Hyderabad-based woman doctor was allegedly duped of Rs 1.1 crore in a matrimonial fraud by a man who claimed to be a foreigner. According to the police, in November 2025,…
- India
India-US interim deal to boost market access for Indian exporters: Govt
New Delhi: Issues in India-US ties in recent times have included the imposition of elevated tariffs by the United States on India’s exports and changes implemented by the US in its visa…
- World
US: Senate showdown over ICE tactics intensifies immigration debate
Washington: A sharp political fight erupted in the US Senate over federal immigration enforcement tactics and civil liberties, in a debate closely watched by immigrant communities, including Indian visa holders and green…
- World
US revokes record 100,000 visas in security push
Washington: The Trump administration has revoked more than 100,000 visas from foreign nationals in less than one year, marking a record level of enforcement as part of its push to strengthen border…
