The number of work visas issued by the United Kingdom to Indian professionals has fallen dramatically following sweeping changes to its immigration framework. Government data shared by the Ministry of External Affairs in Parliament shows that healthcare and IT professionals have been among the worst affected. Health and Care Worker visas issued to Indians dropped … Read more
Countries creating too many roadblocks in flow of professionals across borders will be “net losers” and India needs to convince other nations that the use of talent is for mutual benefit, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday (December 3, 2025). His comments at an interactive session at a conclave on mobility came against … Read more
The Indian market fell for the sixth straight session on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty posting their steepest weekly drop in nearly seven months as U.S. curbs on H-1B visas and tariffs on branded drugs dampened sentiment. The S&P BSE Sensex dropped 733.22 points, or 0.90%, to close at 80,426.46, while the NSE Nifty … Read more
New Zealand has quietly become a compelling choice for Indian students seeking a study-then-work pathway abroad. In the past year the country has not only seen a sharp rise in Indian enrolments but also moved quickly to remove practical barriers, from visa paperwork to post-study work rights, that once made destinations such as the US, … Read more
The Israeli government has cancelled visas for 27 French left-wing lawmakers and local officials just two days before they were set to begin a five-day visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories. The delegation, comprising members of France’s Ecologist and Communist parties, was invited by the French consulate in Jerusalem. Their mission, according to the … Read more
Photo used for illustration purpose only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu India has launched two special category visa for international students intending to pursue higher education in academic institutions in the country. The ‘e-student visa’ and ‘e-student-x’ visa have been introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs and all applicants will have to use the … Read more
View of U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad. File | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL For the second year in a row, the U.S. Mission to India issued more than one million non-immigrant visas, including a record number of visitor visas, underscoring the huge demand of Indians for tourism, business, and education. In the last four years, the … Read more
Image used for representation purpose only. Education visa-related commitments under the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement will not be affected by the new Migration Strategy of Australia announced on December 11, sources here have said. The affirmation came soon after Canberra announced the new policy for guiding the post-COVID waves of migration to Australia … Read more
As part of the Biden administration’s endeavour to promote people-to-people ties with India, the US issued more than 1,40,000 visas to Indian students last year and is taking several steps to reduce visa appointment wait period. In an interview to PTI, Julie Stufft, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services, said US missions in … Read more
