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Visa enables ChatGPT's AI agents to shop, complete purchases for users

Payments giant Visa said Wednesday that it has embedded its payment network inside of ChatGPT, empowering the chatbot to independently shop and complete transactions on behalf of its user. It means AI agents can not only recommend products but complete the purchase on the user's behalf, at potentially any merchant that accepts Visa. The payment network's previous attempts at this technological leap were confined to a single retailer or a small set of enrolled merchants. It is not OpenAI's first attempt at e-commerce. The company late last year announced Instant Checkout, which allowed ChatGPT to scour the internet for a specific item like a digital personal shopper. But the process was prone to errors and was not widely adopted by merchants due to the fee that OpenAI was charging merchants. The company retired Instant Checkout in March. Visa's collaboration is different from OpenAI's previous attempts, as it will allow users to link their Visa cards to ChatGPT to shop and make it ..

US tightens H-1B rules: Green Card process gets stricter, crackdown on low-wage hiring intensifies

The US is tightening its H-1B visa and Green Card processes, making immigration more selective.

Lufthansa Group welcomes visa-free airport transit for Indians via Germany

The Lufthansa Group currently operates more than 70 weekly flights between India and Europe and has been present in the Indian market for over six decades

South Korea opens talent visa to researchers, lifts hiring cap: Details

Seoul broadens talent visa access and allows firms to hire more skilled foreign workers

Visa appoints Shah Rukh Khan as brand ambassador for India campaign

The payments giant launched its "Infinitely More" campaign focused on affluent, experience-driven Indian consumers

Indians no longer need transit visa at German airports from June 3

Indian nationals will no longer need a transit visa when travelling to another country with a layover at a German airport, the country's embassy said here on Tuesday. The decision will come into effect on June 3, 2026. Every year, a large number of Indians, including students, professionals and tourists, travel through German airports, on way to other destinations. "Indian nationals will no longer need a transit visa when travelling to another country with a layover at a German airport. The lifting of the so-called airport transit visa requirement for Indian citizens was announced in the Federal Law Gazette on June 2, 2026, and takes effect on June 3, 2026," the German embassy said in a statement. "It underlines the Federal Government's commitment to deepening German-Indian relations, facilitating the movement of people, and further strengthening economic ties," it said. This comes as a result of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to India in January, the embassy said. In

Young Indians to benefit from easing of Dubai's visa-linked property rules

Dubai's decision to ease visa-linked property investment norms is expected to increase participation from young Indian buyers and mid-income professionals

Trilegal appoints Sandeep Ghosh as its first chief executive officer

Law firm says appointment marks a key leadership transition aimed at strengthening operational capabilities and supporting long-term institutional growth

Kazakhstan announces 10-year Golden Visa for investors, IT talent: Details

New Altyn Visa promises tax incentives, easier residency and long-term access for foreign investors

Trump administration plans to raise cost of hiring H-1B workers by 30%

The new thresholds are ultimately likely to shrink opportunities for young talent as employers balk at paying more

Where India’s rich are spending their money | Visa report | Ultra-elite | Travel | Luxury

India is seeing a sharp rise in affluent consumers and they’re spending big. From luxury travel and fine dining to gadgets and wellness, India’s wealthy are reshaping consumption patterns.

Visa appoints Suresh Sethi as group country manager for India, South Asia

Visa, a payment gateway provider, on Monday announced that Suresh Sethi has been appointed Group Country Manager for India and South Asia. In this role, Sethi will lead Visa's strategy and operations across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives and Bhutan, the company said in a statement. He succeeds Sandeep Ghosh, who is leaving Visa for other opportunities. Based in Mumbai, Sethi will report to Stephen Karpin, Regional President, Asia Pacific, Visa, it said. Most recently, Sethi served as MD and CEO of Protean e-Gov Technologies Ltd, where he led its transformation into an agile, product-led Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) institution, it added.

As affluence rises, Indians spend more on travel than retail: Visa

Travel is becoming the biggest spending category for affluent Indians, with luxury consumers choosing experiences over retail as wealth and discretionary spending rise

Trump 'gold card' visa granted to only one person so far, says Lutnick

The president has promoted the Gold Card visa program as a critical way of attracting talent to the US. Visa recipients pay $1 million to receive US residency

In uncertain times, travel platform Thomas Cook launches visa insurance

Thomas Cook India launches visa rejection insurance to protect travellers from non-refundable losses amid evolving global travel uncertainties

Visa's Sandeep Ghosh to step down as India, South Asia country manager

Ghosh took over the role of country manager from T R (Ram) Ramachandran in March 2022

VFS Global opens Odisha's first visa application centre in Bhubaneswar

New VFS Global centre in Bhubaneswar cuts travel burden, boosts global access

Cabinet extends IVFRT scheme for 5 years to upgrade immigration services

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the extension for five years of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme, which aims to interlink and optimise functions related to immigration, visa issuance, and registration of foreigners in India. The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the continuation of the scheme from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, with a budget outlay of Rs 1,800 crore, a government statement said. The continuation of the scheme is not just a "technical upgrade, but a strategic transformation" aligned with the vision of the government to promote international mobility through a world-class immigration and visa issuance system, it said. "After the recent enactment of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 and its subsequent Rules and Order, it has become imperative to strengthen and modernize the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) system to effectively meet emerging ...

UK hikes visa fee up to 25%: What students, workers and visitors will pay?

The United Kingdom has announced a sharp increase in visa and immigration fees, with hikes ranging from 6% to 25% starting April 8, 2026.

Atlys raises $36 mn to expand visa platform globally, invest in AI tools

Susquehanna Asia VC leads Series C round as Atlys expands globally and invests in AI tools to streamline visa applications and build infrastructure for cross-border travel