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.
Supreme Court of India Lets Revenue Seek Reconsideration on Section 148 Faceless Assessing Officers
India's Supreme Court allows Revenue to revisit quashed Section 148 notices, extending the legal battle over local vs. faceless tax assessment jurisdiction.
Income Tax Department Warns of Phishing Emails Causing Refund Delays
Tax authorities warn against sophisticated phishing and AI-enhanced scams targeting tax refunds and personal data in 2026; always…
National Police Bureau Eases One-Year Residency Cards in Spain Regularization Program
Pakistan streamlines document verification for citizens in Spain to support applications for the 2026 migrant regularization program and…
BNP-Led Government Faces Security Protests as Bangladesh Resumes Tourist Visa Services
Bangladesh resumes tourist visas for Indians after a 2-month freeze, restoring travel for medical patients and tourists following…
Canada Moves to Revoke Tahawwur Rana Hussain Citizenship Over Mumbai Attacks
Canada seeks to revoke Tahawwur Rana's citizenship over alleged fraud and ties to the 2008 Mumbai attacks, testing…
Master Section 2(22)(e) Deemed Dividend Rules Under Finance Act 2025
Finance Act 2025 clarifies Section 2(22)(e) deemed dividends, emphasizing a shareholder-centric approach to prevent litigation and tax disguised…
GSTN Launches Rule 14A Withdrawal Facility with Aadhaar Authentication
India's GST portal now allows Rule 14A withdrawal via Form REG-32, requiring Aadhaar authentication and full return compliance…
Amitav Acharya Debunks Job-Stealing Narrative Around H-1B Visa Program
Scholar Amitav Acharya challenges H-1B job-stealing claims as U.S. officials implement wage-weighted selection and higher fees to protect…
U.S. Visitor Visa Waits in India Push Travelers to Choose Chennai Over Mumbai
Mumbai's 9.5-month US visa wait contrasts with Chennai's 1.5-month timeline, prompting Indian applicants to switch consulates for faster…
Asha Sharma Replaces Phil Spencer to Lead Microsoft Gaming
Asha Sharma replaces Phil Spencer as Microsoft Gaming CEO, signaling a major strategic push to integrate AI across…