 "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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Budget 2025: Will middle-class gain relief with tax slabs from Rs 5 lakh?
Budget 2025 expectations: This year, speculation revolves around whether tax slabs will be altered or new relief measures introduced
 "Budget 2025: Will middle-class gain relief with tax slabs from Rs 5 lakh?")
Explained: How the new fast-track immigration for Indians will work
The FTI-TTP has simplified immigration using automated e-gates to reduce human intervention
 "Explained: How the new fast-track immigration for Indians will work")
Fixed deposits: Budget 2025 tax incentives may impact interest rates
Fixed deposits (FDs) remain one of the most popular investment options for Indians
 "Fixed deposits: Budget 2025 tax incentives may impact interest rates")
Thailand eases long-term visa rules, adds family-friendly benefits
Thailand's LTR visa, launched in 2022, offers benefits such as a digital work permit, tax privileges, and now includes fewer restrictions on eligibility
 "Thailand eases long-term visa rules, adds family-friendly benefits")
Major H-1B visa revamp from Jan 17: Here's how Indian techies can benefit
With Indian professionals making up the majority of H-1B visa holders-72.3% of the 386,000 issued in 2023 - the reforms are likely to have a broad impact
 "Major H-1B visa revamp from Jan 17: Here's how Indian techies can benefit")
UK plans to relax visa rules for AI workers: Opportunity for Indian techies
The move is part of the government's AI Opportunities Action Plan, unveiled on January 13, 2025
 "UK plans to relax visa rules for AI workers: Opportunity for Indian techies")
Budget 2025: Experts urge govt to rethink FD tax rules for investors
Many investors are contemplating whether to prioritise safer investment options like fixed deposits (FDs)
 "Budget 2025: Experts urge govt to rethink FD tax rules for investors")
Japan raises visa fees from April 1, extends startup visa duration
Revised fees for Japan visa apply to both physical and online filings for a range of applications
 "Japan raises visa fees from April 1, extends startup visa duration")
Spain plans 100% tax on non-EU home buyers after ending golden visas
According to the Spanish PM, non-EU residents bought a total of 27,000 properties in Spain in 2023, not to live in it but to make money from it
 "Spain plans 100% tax on non-EU home buyers after ending golden visas")
5 million Indians hold US visas as issuance rises over 60%; wait-time drops
Eric Garcetti revealed this against the backdrop of concerns in India regarding potential shifts in US immigration policies under the incoming administration of President Donald Trump
 "5 million Indians hold US visas as issuance rises over 60%; wait-time drops")
H-2B visas: Cap reached for additional visas for first half of FY 2025
Indian nationals remain excluded from eligibility for the H-2B visa, as per the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) updated list of eligible countries
 "H-2B visas: Cap reached for additional visas for first half of FY 2025")
UK bars employers from shifting sponsorship costs to skilled workers
The new policy mandates that businesses cover expenses such as Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS), sponsor licences, and other related costs
Germany's new digital visa portal offers opportunities for Indian workers
The portal caters to 28 categories of national visas, including those for work, education, training, and family reunification
 "Germany's new digital visa portal offers opportunities for Indian workers")
US visa bulletin Feb 2025: EB-2, EB-3 advance for Indian green card seekers
The US Visa Bulletin is a key resource for green card applicants
 "US visa bulletin Feb 2025: EB-2, EB-3 advance for Indian green card seekers")
Budget 2025: What real estate sector seeks for homebuyers under Modi 3.0
Home affordability remains a pressing concern in India, with rising costs keeping ownership out of reach for many
 "Budget 2025: What real estate sector seeks for homebuyers under Modi 3.0")
Saudi Arabia tightens work visa rules for Indians: Here's what changes
The pre-verification requirement was first proposed six months ago as part of Saudi Arabia's labour sector reforms
 "Saudi Arabia tightens work visa rules for Indians: Here's what changes")
Saudi Arabia tighten visa health rules: Key changes for Indian visitors
Saudi Arabia plans to welcome 7.5 million Indian travellers annually by 2030
 "Saudi Arabia tighten visa health rules: Key changes for Indian visitors")
US Visa Bulletin January 2025: Changes for Indians in EB-2, EB-3 categories
The US bulletin shows mixed movement across employment-based categories, with some progress in the Final Action Dates for applicants from India and China
HMPV virus in India: Does your health insurance policy cover outbreaks
HMPV is not a new virus and health officials have also advised the public not to panic
 "HMPV virus in India: Does your health insurance policy cover outbreaks")
What Canada holds for Indian students and workers in the post-Trudeau era
Despite frustrations with the immigration system, most newcomers reported overall happiness in Canada
 "What Canada holds for Indian students and workers in the post-Trudeau era")