India
Visa and immigration updates for Indian nationals — H-1B sponsorship trends, OCI card rules, NRI tax obligations, passport services, and bilateral agreements between India and destination countries.
Small Businesses Must Disclose Investments on ITR-4 Under Presumptive Taxation for AY 2026-27
India's CBDT updates ITR-4 for 2026-27, adding a mandatory investment disclosure field for taxpayers using the simplified presumptive taxation scheme.
Ministry of Home Affairs Revises OCI Application Fees at VFS Global Centers
OCI application fees remain unchanged in April 2026. New registrations cost $275 plus fees, while online passport updates…
Loneliness Hits 3 Million Nris as Expat Communities Struggle with Staying or Returning
NRIs face a choice between professional stability abroad and emotional warmth in India. The guide offers tips on…
Income Tax Department Rolls Out TDS TRACES 2.0, Enhances Form 26AS for Taxpayers
India launches TRACES 2.0, a unified TDS portal streamlining Form 26AS access and certificate downloads for taxpayers and…
Malaysia Welcomes Indian Tourists with Visa-Free Entry for Visit Malaysia 2026
Malaysia is expanding its appeal to Indian travelers with visa-free entry through 2026 and a strong tourism campaign.…
Australia Tightens Student Visas Under Simplified Framework, 40% Indian Rejections
Australia's student visa rejection rate for Indian applicants hit 40% in February 2026, the highest in two decades,…
10 Patels Indicted by Boston Grand Jury for Visa Fraud Lose U Non-Immigrant Status
Ten Indian nationals indicted in Boston for staging fake armed robberies to fraudulently secure U-Visas; defendants face prison…
Dubai Airports Tighten Foreign Flights Until May 31, Stranding Indian Airlines
Dubai Airports limits foreign airlines to one daily flight through May 2026. Indian carriers hit hardest, seeking government…
Tax Relief Eases for Nris Sending Foreign Salary to Indian Bank Accounts
Foreign salary remitted to Indian banks is taxable for residents/RNORs; tax status depends on stay duration and income…
European Union Suspends Passport Stamps for Indian Travellers from April 10
The EU fully launched its biometric Entry/Exit System on April 10, 2026, replacing manual passport stamps with digital…