IndiGo’s third day of mass cancellations disrupts Indian airports
New FDTL rules and an inflexible operating model triggered mass IndiGo cancellations in late 2025. November saw 1,232…
Jaishankar cites 6,000 F-1 revocations under new US policy
An April 2025 U.S. policy treating visa adjudications as national security decisions led to roughly 6,000 F-1 revocations,…
Aviation Ministry Probes Delhi Airport ATC Glitch Disrupting Flights
A November 7 AMSS software failure at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Airport caused nearly 700 flights to be delayed…
India-US Deportations Reach 18,822 Since 2009, MEA Data Reveal
Since 2009 India recorded 18,822 deportations from the US; 3,258 occurred in 2025. Most 2025 returns traveled on…
Should Indian Visa Holders Brace for a Broad Travel Ban?
A Dec. 4 comment by Kristi Noem spurred fears of an expanded travel ban. India is not on…
US Firms Still Sponsor H-1B Despite $100K Fee, Reports Say
A US$100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions, effective September 2025, sharply raises sponsorship costs. Big tech still hires…
No Joint Visa-On-Arrival Alliance: Thailand and Partners, 2025 Update
There is no official multilateral visa-on-arrival agreement among Thailand, Qatar, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Oman. Thailand permits Indians…
Jaishankar: Trump H-1B fee hike shows double standards; net losers
S. Jaishankar criticized U.S. H‑1B reforms after a Sept. 2025 rule requiring a $100,000 one‑time fee for new…
Viral Lawyer’s Call to Leave India Sparks Debate on Citizenship
Pranay Maheshwari’s viral call to “Leave India, Give Up Citizenship” provoked nationwide debate about emigration, identity, and policy.…
Air India flew an A320 eight times with expired ARC
A 164-seat Airbus A320 flew eight commercial sectors without a valid ARC on Nov. 24–25, 2025. Air India…
UK Global Talent and High Potential Visas Attract Indian Professionals
Indian applicants increasingly favor the Global Talent and HPI visas in 2025 for their no-sponsorship entry, flexible work…
US Visa Wait Times for Indians Fall Sharply in 2025
F-1 wait times in India fell significantly in late 2025—New Delhi at 0.5 months, Chennai at 3 months—thanks…
MCC Notice: NRI Nationality Conversion for NEET PG Counselling 2025
MCC requires candidates changing from Indian to NRI for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 to email all documents…
Elon Musk Endorses Skilled Immigration: Indian Talent Drives Growth
Elon Musk praised Indian talent and urged preserving the H-1B visa with targeted reforms to stop fraud and…