 "Surbhi Gloria Singh")
Surbhi Gloria Singh
Surbhi Gloria Singh
Surbhi Gloria Singh writes on finance, insurance, and investment, with a focus on financial products, insure-tech, and immigration. Besides her role as a personal finance writer, Surbhi also covers travel and cybercrime. As a multimedia journalist, she is skilled at voiceovers, social media content, and video production. She has previously worked with the Financial Express and NDTV.
Surbhi Gloria Singh writes on finance, insurance, and investment, with a focus on financial products, insure-tech, and immigration. Besides her role as a personal finance writer, Surbhi also covers travel and cybercrime. As a multimedia journalist, she is skilled at voiceovers, social media content, and video production. She has previously worked with the Financial Express and NDTV.
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H-1B visa has lost relevance after Covid, Piyush Goyal explains why
Commerce minister says Indian firms no longer press for more US work visas as remote work and GCCs reshape hiring
 "H-1B visa has lost relevance after Covid, Piyush Goyal explains why")
One extra home loan EMI can save Rs 15 lakh, cut 5 yrs on Rs 50 lakh loan
With EMIs unlikely to change immediately, the focus shifts to optimising tenure, prepayments and spreads
 "One extra home loan EMI can save Rs 15 lakh, cut 5 yrs on Rs 50 lakh loan")
Canada visa curbs bite hard: 300,000 fewer foreign students in two years
Tighter visa rules and enrolment caps have pushed Canada's foreign student numbers sharply lower, with further cuts planned through 2028
 "Canada visa curbs bite hard: 300,000 fewer foreign students in two years")
RBI holds rates: Best FDs where senior citizens can still earn up to 8%
Senior citizen best fixed deposit interest rates: With the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, depositors may still have time to lock higher fixed deposit returns before banks reprice
 "RBI holds rates: Best FDs where senior citizens can still earn up to 8%")
RBI repo rate at 5.25%: Home loan EMIs to stay unchanged for borrowers
Home Loan EMI Rate Unchanged: With EMIs steady after the MPC's first 2026 decision, experts say borrowers should reassess loan terms instead of waiting for fresh rate cuts
 "RBI repo rate at 5.25%: Home loan EMIs to stay unchanged for borrowers")
Over 3,800 Indians deported from US; 13,256 from Saudi Arabia in 2025: Govt
Government data shows Saudi Arabia and the UAE recorded far higher deportations of Indian nationals than the US last year
 "Over 3,800 Indians deported from US; 13,256 from Saudi Arabia in 2025: Govt")
Want a home in New Zealand? This visa will soon let you buy at Rs 27 crore
Investor-residence holders can buy one NZ$5 million home as Parliament amends foreign buyer rules
 "Want a home in New Zealand? This visa will soon let you buy at Rs 27 crore")
Without immigrants, US public debt would exceed 200% of GDP: Study
A new Cato Institute paper says immigrants strengthened US public finances over three decades, contradicting Donald Trump's repeated claims on immigration
 "Without immigrants, US public debt would exceed 200% of GDP: Study")
US immigration agents can't arrest without warrant: Federal judge warns ICE
A federal court ruling curbs immigration arrests without warrants, raising fresh questions over due process and ICE powers under the Trump administration
 "US immigration agents can't arrest without warrant: Federal judge warns ICE")
Canada visitor visa update: Indians now wait 83 days for approval
Canada shortens visitor visa processing times from India, though delays persist for work permits and super visas
 "Canada visitor visa update: Indians now wait 83 days for approval")
US visa rejection: Indian startup founder denied despite investor invite
US visa rejection: An Indian startup founder recounts how his US visitor visa was rejected despite an investor-backed business trip and past overseas experience
 "US visa rejection: Indian startup founder denied despite investor invite")
Qatar plans 10-year residency for entrepreneurs, investors to draw talent
New long-term stay plan and $2 billion VC expansion aim to attract founders, investors and global talent
 "Qatar plans 10-year residency for entrepreneurs, investors to draw talent")
Australia student visa rules change: Agent commissions banned for transfers
New rules aim to curb course hopping and tighten oversight of education agents under student visa reforms
 "Australia student visa rules change: Agent commissions banned for transfers")
Green card holders barred from US govt-backed business loans from March 1
From March 1, businesses with any green card holder ownership will lose access to SBA-backed loans, reversing long-standing eligibility norms
 "Green card holders barred from US govt-backed business loans from March 1")
Singapore sees over 1.2 million Indian visitors in 2025: What drove growth
Indian arrivals edged up from 2024, while spending rose to S$1.17 billion amid campaigns, UPI rollout, airline tie-ups and new attractions
 "Singapore sees over 1.2 million Indian visitors in 2025: What drove growth")
Fake Kuwaiti e-visa, US-UK job racket: How CBI busted the scam in India
CBI-led Op CyStrike, with agencies from the US, UK and others, uncovered a fake Kuwaiti e-visa and overseas job scam targeting Indians
 "Fake Kuwaiti e-visa, US-UK job racket: How CBI busted the scam in India")
H-1B visa 2027: Higher salaries, skilled roles get priority under new rules
USCIS has announced dates and fees for FY27 H-1B registration, with a weighted lottery that favours higher-paid, senior roles
 "H-1B visa 2027: Higher salaries, skilled roles get priority under new rules")
Opened a bank account abroad and forgot to report it? Here's the fix
Missed reporting a foreign bank account or asset after returning to India? Budget 2026 opens a one-time six-month window to fix it without prosecution
 "Opened a bank account abroad and forgot to report it? Here's the fix")
US may reduce legal immigration by up to 50% under Trump govt: Study
NFAP estimates 1.5-2.4 million fewer green cards over four years, with family-based visas facing the biggest hit
 "US may reduce legal immigration by up to 50% under Trump govt: Study")
Budget 2026, NEP: How Indian students can save 20-40% on foreign education
Education Budget 2026: Lower TCS under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme eases upfront costs for families funding overseas education and medical treatment
 "Budget 2026, NEP: How Indian students can save 20-40% on foreign education")