Income-Tax Act Tightens Loss Carry-Forwards Under Section 79 and New Section 119
India's 2025 Income-tax Act mandates 51% voting power continuity for loss carry-forwards, with key reliefs for startups, family…
House Proposes American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act of 2026, Targets H-1B Green Cards and OPT
New 2026 bill proposes eliminating OPT and overhauling H-1B visas to prioritize high-wage workers, impacting the path to…
UK Home Office Tightens Sponsor Licence Rules, Threatens Universities’ Student Visa Rights
UK tightens 2026 student visa rules, cutting allowed university refusal rates to 5% and threatening recruitment bans for…
Finland Grants Record 14,703 Citizenships in 2025, Tightens Rules for 2026
Finland hit record citizenship grants in 2025 but tightened rules for 2026, requiring longer residency and higher income…
State Dept Official Says H-1B Visa Rules Are Global, Not Targeted at India
U.S. officials state 2026 H-1B visa changes and $100k fees apply globally and do not target India, shifting…
India Exempts Foreign Institutional Investors, BIS from Tax on Government Securities
India exempts FIIs from tax on government securities via a 2026 ordinance to attract foreign capital, stabilize the…
1,000 Seek Refugee Status in Philippines as DOJ Enforces Order No. 94 with Immigration Bureau
The Philippines utilizes DOJ Order No. 94 to manage refugee applications, requiring sworn evidence of persecution and preventing…
One in Six Schengen Visa Applications from India Fail as Financial Proofs Fall Short
Indian Schengen visa rejections hit 15.8% in 2025, with losses reaching ₹136 crore. High scrutiny continues in 2026,…
U.S. Proposes 12.5% Section 301 Duty on Indian Imports Over Forced Labor Enforcement
The U.S. proposes a 12.5% duty on Indian imports due to forced labor concerns, complicating trade talks ahead…
Citizenship Act, 1955 Narrows Indian Citizenship by Birth for Children Born After 2004
India's citizenship rules depend on birth date and parental status, moving from birthright to stricter requirements for births…
German Embassy in New Delhi Eases Rules for Indian Travellers, Drops Transit Visa
Germany lifts airport transit visa requirements for Indian nationals starting June 3, 2026, easing travel to non-Schengen destinations…
Pakistan and Italy Sign Agreement to Exempt Diplomatic Passport Holders from Visas
Pakistan and Italy signed a 2026 agreement exempting diplomatic passport holders from visas and pledged 10,500 work visas…
Finland Grants Record 14,703 Citizenships in 2025 While Work Permits Plummet
Finland hit record citizenship levels in 2025 while work permits dropped. Stricter 2026 rules now require longer residency…
Ministry of Home Affairs Rolls Out Immigration (amendment) Rules 2026 with Online Appeals Portal
India eases foreign registration and digitizes visa appeals for 2026, while the U.S. restricts in-country green card paths…