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Corporate FDs offer higher returns than banks: Know the risks first

One of the key advantages is the higher interest rates that corporate FDs give compared to traditional bank FDs

How two Indians tried to enter the UK with fake work visas and got caught

India has seen a sharp increase in immigration fraud, with dishonest agents exploiting those hoping to study, work, or settle abroad

What Trump's immigration crackdown means for Indian, other foreign students

US government data shows that from 2008 to 2018, 84% of student visa holders who stayed in the US transitioned to H-1B visas, which require employer sponsorship

US immigration: What changed in 10 days since Trump's inauguration-decoded

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported an average of 710 immigration arrests daily

Migration to push UK population to 72.5 mn by 2032: Why it may hit Indians

The change is likely to increase pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to tighten immigration policies

One in 3 Indians lost money to scams in 2024; high-value losses doubled

The '2024 Scams Impact Survey: India' found that 34% of respondents had paid for goods, services or investments they never received

Canada's immigration backlog drops by 6.5%, permanent residency rises by 8%

By December 31, 2024, Canada had 836,900 permanent residency applications under processing

France to double Bengaluru visa issuance by 2026, boost for techies

The French Consulate General in Bengaluru reached a milestone of 50,000 visa issuances in 2024

Australia's student visa surge defies clampdowns, sparks Oppn pushback

Australia's higher education accounts for the majority of student visas, with two-thirds or more going to university students

H-1B visa reforms cut unfair registration by 38%: Impact on applicants

USCIS said that the changes to H-1B visa process ensure fairness and transparency

Saudi Arabia to allow foreign investment in Mecca and Medina real estate

Mecca and Medina host millions of Muslim pilgrims annually, particularly for the Hajj and Umrah

Trump visa crackdown: Why Indian students with part-time jobs are afraid

International students on F-1 visas are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week only on campus

Canada to launch caregiver programme for foreign workers on March 31, 2025

This new programme will replace the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot, which stopped accepting applications on June 17, 2024

New Zealand eases visa rules, allowing tourists to work remotely for a year

New Zealand is relaxing visitor visa rules to allow travellers to work remotely while holidaying in the country

Top FD rates in 22 private & public banks for short, long-term investments

Among private sector banks, DCB Bank offers the highest interest rate of 8.05% for fixed deposits with a tenure of 19 to 20 months

South Africa launches faster, simpler visa process for Indian travellers

Indian tourists currently account for just 3.9% of all international arrivals in South Africa

Canada's cap on foreign students costs colleges Rs 8,000 cr loss: Explained

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has maintained that the federal government is not responsible for the financial issues facing institutions

Trump's birthright citizenship order blocked: Here's what we know so far

"You are an American citizen if you were born on American soil-period," said Washington Attorney General Nick Brown

Enemy Property Act: What to do if your home or property is wrongly listed

The Enemy Property Act came into the spotlight after reports that Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan could lose properties worth Rs 15,000 crore in Bhopal

US citizenship by birth: Impact on H-1B visa, green cards aspirants decoded

While Trump's comments on H-1B visas were seen as supportive, his administration's latest immigration order is likely to create challenges for visa holders