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Indians can get UAE visa-on-arrival if they hold Schengen or UK PR visa

To qualify for the visa-on-arrival, passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into the UAE

Shillong, Azerbaijan, Malaysia: Top travel destinations for Indians in 2025

The Northern Lights have become a bucket-list item for 44% of Indian travellers

Sweden immigration: How skilled Indians can get higher pay, EU job access

Sweden, along with other European nations, offers favourable visa options for professionals with expertise in technology and engineering

Diwali gifts 2024: Indians likely to spend Rs 1.8 trn, mithais top choice

Traditional gifts remain the top choice for most, with 53% of respondents opting for sweets, bakery products, or chocolates

Germany over Spain! Higher Schengen visa approval rate draws more Indians

So far this year, around 175,000 Indian tourists have visited Germany between January and July, contributing to 5,23,076 overnight stays

Study in Italy: A complete guide to fee, cost of living for Indian students

A recent report suggests a surge in Indian student enrolments in Italy, with a projected 22.2% growth from 2023 to 2025 and a staggering 540.9% increase by 2030

Avg data breach cost hit Rs 19 cr in 2024; 16% Indians know privacy rights

The PwC Survey on Data Privacy revealed substantial gaps in understanding the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA)

Australia, New Zealand to unveil new occupation lists for foreign workers

These changes, set to take effect in late 2024, mark a shift from the joint classification used since 2006

Explained: Drop in Indian student applications to cost Canada billions

While Indian students, who make up the largest group of international learners, will be affected, it's Canada that stands to bear the most financial impact as international enrolments dwindle

Now, Indians, 96 others can get Indonesia e-Visa on Arrival via VFS Global

The e-Visa on Arrival service will allow travellers to apply for their visa online, reducing time spent at the airport

Visa fraud: Kerala govt forms task force to check illegal recruitment

In 2023 alone, the Kerala state police registered 795 cases related to visa fraud, revealing the extent of the problem

Germany to offer 90,000 skilled visas for Indians each year amid crisis

Germany's decision comes as a response to its growing labour crisis, with an estimated 570,000 job vacancies across the country, according to the German Economic Institute

Canada Express Entry: 648 invitations issued in province-specific draw

Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 791 to qualify

How Indian grads with US degrees get easier H-1B entry, but face lower pay

Indian students with degrees from US institutions generally find it easier to enter the job market. However, they may face slightly lower salaries

'Choose France Tour 2024': A chance for Indian students to study in Europe

Currently, France is home to 250,000 international students, including 10,000 from India, according to official data

Dubai vs Sharjah and Abu Dhabi: Rent, living costs, pros & cons explained

With rising living costs and a housing crunch, is Dubai still the best option, or should you be thinking about other cities like Abu Dhabi or Sharjah

100,000 Indian students can join AICTE's green internship programme

Under this initiative, selected interns will engage in transforming educational institutions into green campuses as part of their live projects

Forget Canada, UK! Skilled Indian workers are in demand in Germany

Germany is grappling with an ageing population. In contrast, India, the world's most populous country, has a large number of young people entering the labour market

Heart insurance claims double in 5 years; treatment costs surge 53%: Report

The cost of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) has risen from Rs 2.1 to Rs 4.2 lakh in 2018-2019 to Rs 3 to Rs 6 lakh in 2023-2024

60% Canadians don't want immigrants: Will opportunities for Indians dry up?

The concerns of Canadians are centred around housing shortages, economic strains, and dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the situation