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.
Auditor General of Canada Flags 98% Student Direct Stream Approvals at IRCC
Auditor General Karen Hogan faults Canada for approving 98% of Indian student visas in 2024 despite known fraud risks and internal warnings.
Income-Tax Act, 2025 Overhauls TDS and TCS Rules, Forms from April 1, 2026
India implements the Income-tax Act, 2025, on April 1, 2026, featuring 2% TCS on foreign tours and education,…
Income-Tax Act, 2025 Section 31 Defines Bad Debts Deductibility, Guides Taxpayers
Section 31 of the Income-tax Act 2025 clarifies tax deductions for bad debts, distinguishing between estimated provisions and…
March 31 TDS Deadline Triggers Section 194-IB Rent Compliance for Expats
Tenants paying ₹50,000+ monthly rent must deduct TDS by March 31, 2026. File Form 26QC by April 30…
Russia, India Advance Visa-Free Talks for Organized Tourist Groups as E-Tourist Visas Near
India announces free 30-day e-visas for Russians starting 2026, while both nations negotiate a reciprocal visa-free deal for…
India’s Passport Revolution Reaches 56 Countries on Henley Passport Index
India’s passport hits 75th rank with 56 visa-free spots in 2026. While avoiding major US bans, travelers face…
India Extends IVFRT After Cabinet Approval for April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031
India extends its IVFRT immigration scheme through 2031, investing ₹1,800 crore in biometric e-gates, digital tracking, and contactless…
Form 130 Becomes the Key Salary, No-TDS Declarations from April 1, 2026
India introduces new tax forms (130, 123, 121, 39) on April 1, 2026, to streamline salary, pension, and…
Finance Bill 2026 Adds 12 New Tax Changes for Nris Under Income-Tax Act, 2025
India’s Finance Bill 2026 eases NRI property compliance and return filing while strengthening tax department jurisdiction and document…
India’s Digital Entry System Puts E-Arrival Form Online Ahead of Mandatory E-Arrival Card
India mandates digital e-Arrival Cards for all foreign travelers and OCI holders starting April 2026, replacing paper forms…