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Foreign journalists with valid visas to be allowed to come to India: MHA

Home Ministry says decision was taken after considering the need for more categories of foreign nationals planning India visit

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If they have J-1 or J-1X visas, which have been suspended, such visas shall stand restored with immediate effect to facilitate their entry into India

Press Trust of India New Delhi

The government has allowed foreign journalists with valid visas to come to India along with family members.

A Home Ministry notification said the decision has been taken after considering the need for further relaxation of visa and travel restrictions for more categories of foreign nationals who want to travel to India.

Accordingly, in addition to the categories of foreign nationals who were already permitted to enter India, it has been decided to permit foreign nationals holding Journalist (J-1) visas and their dependents holding J-1X visas to enter India, the notification said.

If they have J-1 or J-1X visas, which have been suspended, such