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Saudi Arabia Halts One-Year Visas for 14 Nations, Including India, Pakistan
Saudi Arabia has banned one-year multiple-entry visas for 14 countries, including India and Pakistan, from February 1, 2025, to curb illegal Hajj pilgrimages. Travelers must now obtain single-entry visas valid…
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US Proposes End to Extra Security Checks for Indian Travelers
The U.S. plans to remove additional security checks for Indian travelers at transit points, aiming to streamline travel and reduce…
IndiGo Fined Rs 1 Lakh for Visa Violations by Immigration
The Bureau of Immigration fined IndiGo Rs 1 Lakh ($1,200) on June 26, 2024, for unspecified visa regulation violations. IndiGo…
Telugu Population in US Surges to 1.23 Million
The Telugu-speaking population in the US grew from 320,000 in 2016 to 1.23 million in 2024, concentrated in states like…
Indian International Student Deported for Faking Way into University And Posting It On Reddit
Aryan Anand, an international student, faked documents to gain a full scholarship at Lehigh University. His scheme was exposed after…
Indian-Americans Pay 6% of US Taxes Despite Being 1.5% of Population
Indian-Americans, about 1.5% of the U.S. population, contribute around 6% of the country's income taxes, demonstrating notable economic success. Factors…
U.S. Diplomat: Chinese Students Needed in Humanities and Indians in Science
The U.S. emphasizes Chinese students in humanities and Indian students in STEM to address national security concerns and fill education…
Drop in Indian Students Applying for Canadian Visas Due to New Restrictions
Indian students are losing interest in Canadian visas due to new restrictions. Key changes include the ban on "flagpoling," increased…
NRIs Deposited $1 Billion in April
In April, NRIs deposited $1 billion in Indian banks, significantly higher than the $150 million the previous year. This surge…