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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

US visa curbs bite: Universities fear 40% fall in international students

Universities brace for enrolment drops of up to 40 per cent as visa delays, travel bans and stricter scrutiny disrupt the new academic year

US warns 3 lakh Indian students: Break laws, lose visa, face lifetime ban

The US Embassy in India has warned students that breaking laws could lead to visa revocation, deportation, or a permanent ban from the US

New Zealand golden visa: Foreigners can now buy homes worth Rs 25 crore

New Zealand has eased its foreign buyer ban, allowing golden visa holders to purchase houses valued at Rs 25 crore or more from the end of 2025

No, China isn't getting 600,000 US student visas; Trump move is a clampdown

Trump's draft proposals on student visa point to espionage and fraud risks linked to Chinese nationals, but the rules would also hit Indian students, who now form the largest group in US universities

H-1B visas row: Indian IT firms less dependent on immigrants, shows data

With US officials calling the H-1B programme a "scam", former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai said Indian IT firms now rely less on the visa, with American tech giants among the top applicants