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Return of Indian deportees from Panama after verification: Govt

The external affairs on Friday said it has seen some reports about deportation flights to Panama and New Delhi is "verifying the details" as to whether the individuals concerned are Indian......

Over 10K Indians languishing in foreign jails; 50% in Saudi and UAE

As per the information available from the ministry of external affairs, the number of Indian prisoners, including undertrials, in foreign jails at present is 10,152, the government informed......

Canada panel finds 'no foreign link' to Nijjar killing

A Canada commission report has said that 'no definitive link' with a 'foreign state' in the killing of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar was 'proven', smashing Canadian Prime Minister......

In talks with US to ensure fair treatment of deportees: Jaishankar in RS

The process of deportation is not new and has been going on for several years, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday and added that the government is engaging with the US to......

Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya enters Canada PM race

Canada's Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya has announced that he is running to be the next prime minister, hours before his Liberal Party announced that their next leader will be chosen on March 9.......

Renew US visa within 4 years, no interview is required

In good news to American visa applicants, US on Wednesday announced those Indians who are renewing their visas, valid or expired, within 4 years, are likely to get waiver for a personal interview.......

Despite higher fees, there's no drop in H1B, L1 visas

Almost all Indian IT companies pay between $8,000 and $10,000 per H1B visa as per the hike Despite a recent steep hike in fee, there is no drop in the number of visas issued to Indian......

Abuse of H1B, L1 visas in India: US official

Noting that Indians have been benefited most from the H-1B and L1 work visas, a senior US official has said there have been some cases of abuse of these visa categories in India. "Our consulates or......

Visa delays cost US firms $30 billion

Continued visa delays for business travellers, especially from India, China and Russia due to security reasons after the 9/11 attacks has resulted in the loss of more than $30 billion in the US......

US experiencing delay in visa and passport processing globally

The US is experiencing a worldwide delay in processing of visa and passports at its overseas missions, including India, due to technical difficulties. "The Department of State's Bureau of Consular......

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Return of Indian deportees from Panama after verification: Govt

Over 10K Indians languishing in foreign jails; 50% in Saudi and UAE

Canada panel finds 'no foreign link' to Nijjar killing

In talks with US to ensure fair treatment of deportees: Jaishankar in RS

Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya enters Canada PM race

Renew US visa within 4 years, no interview is required

Despite higher fees, there's no drop in H1B, L1 visas

Abuse of H1B, L1 visas in India: US official

Visa delays cost US firms $30 billion

US experiencing delay in visa and passport processing globally

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