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Anti-immigration protests in Australia: Indians power economy, not flood it

Attorney Jordan Tew says Indian migrants are "helping Australia thrive", not overwhelming its economy or services

Canada rejects 80% Indian student visas in 2025 amid stricter rules

IRCC data show record 62% rejection rate overall; Ottawa cuts permits, doubles funds proof, and shuts Student Direct Stream

No more visas for Indians, say Trump supporters: 'America is full'

Charlie Kirk and Ron DeSantis attack Indian H-1B workers as US trade talks hint at more visas. Indian professionals push back, citing tax, jobs, and innovation impact

GST on hotel rooms under ₹7,500 cut to 5%, Indian travellers to benefit

The GST Council has slashed tax from 12% to 5% on hotel rooms priced below ₹7,500 per night, offering relief to travellers and giving a push to domestic tourism

Insurance GST cut to zero: Save ₹2,700 annually on ₹15,000 premium

Zero GST Impact on Insurance: From October, GST on individual health and life insurance premiums drops from 18% to 0%; insurers weigh impact of lost input tax credit

Zero GST on health, life insurance: What the cut from 18% means for you

GST on health, life insurance: From September 22, 2025, individual health and life insurance premiums will no longer attract 18% GST, making policies more affordable for Indian households

Rs 1,100 crore deal: Nehru's Delhi bungalow may be India's costliest home

Nehru Delhi bungalow deal: From Nehru's first bungalow in Delhi to Mumbai's sea-facing towers and Gurugram penthouses, India's luxury property market keeps setting new records

Germany wants to offer more jobs, study visas to Indians amid US, UK curbs

With 60,000 Indian students already in Germany, Berlin pushes for more talent from India to fill 1.4 million job vacancies across key sectors

Canada invites 2,643 foreigners for PR in Ontario's healthcare, edu sector

Ontario issued a record 2,643 permanent residency invitations on September 2, 2025, targeting healthcare, education and support sector workers

Indians eye US, UK, Germany, Korea as study abroad interest up 37%: Report

Despite visa caps and tighter policies, Indian students are increasingly looking at future-ready careers abroad, with a 37 per cent jump in study enquiries in 2025

New Zealand visa: Indians must get police certificate from passport office

New Zealand visa Rule: From December 1, 2025, only police clearance certificates issued by a Regional Passport Office will be accepted for New Zealand visa applications from Indians residing in India

Schengen visa in 4 days! How this Indian couple got lucky with Austria trip

An Indian couple got their Austria Schengen visa approved in just 4 days. Here's what they submitted-and why others are still struggling

UK warns international students: No asylum bids after study visa expiry

The UK Home Office is sending direct messages to foreign students, cautioning against overstays and asylum misuse as record claims pressure the system

US tourist visa denied over 'English fluency' doubt: What Indians must note

A 36-year-old Indian man and his elderly parents were denied US tourist visas despite ₹50 lakh in savings and a two-week holiday plan. Here's what went wrong

Canada study visa: Indians need ₹14 lakh as proof of funds after 11% hike

Students applying after September 1 must show more money in bank; a family of four now needs CA$42,543 (₹26.2 lakh) to qualify for study permit

Malaysia is visa-free for Indians, but you could still be denied entry

Malaysia allows 30-day visa-free entry for Indians, but travellers without proof of funds, return ticket, or stay risk being denied entry under NTL rules

US visa changes from today: Dropbox scrapped for H-1B, tourists, students

US visa changes: From September 2, nearly all non-immigrant US visa applicants-including students and H-1B workers-must attend in-person interviews, ending age and renewal waivers

Immigration Act 2025 kicks in: Fake visas, overstays to invite tougher jail

From forged passports to overstaying foreigners, the 2025 law brings tougher jail terms, mandatory reporting by institutions, and replaces four older legislations

Immigration, visa rule changes from Sept 2025: What students, workers face

From US visa interviews to UK refugee rules, and new visas in New Zealand, key reforms across major destinations take effect this month

Indian family denied US tourist visa: Was Rs 80 lakh savings too little?

Reddit post sparks debate after consular officers deny B2 visas without questions