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Topic: Visa

203 agents arrested in visa, passport fraud & illegal immigration cases, say police. 107% jump from 2023

Most of those arrested, 70, from Punjab. Police say, arrests are part of larger operation to disrupt visa fraud rings, and expose methods used by agents to exploit immigration loopholes.

10-yr tourist visa no longer the norm for Canada as Ottawa cracks down on migration further

PM Justin Trudeau has been walking back his own immigration measures, curtailing numbers of new permanent residents & international students, and revising foreign workers programme.

From dreamer to schemer, a man duped 10 yrs ago turned conman himself, peddling fake visas

The issue of fake visa rackets is rampant. In July, Delhi Police’s Indira Gandhi International Airport wing said that they had arrested 108 fake visa agents this year alone.

Canada closing its doors to more foreigners, approving fewer visas in border crackdown

In July, Canada refused entry to 5,853 foreign travellers, who include students, workers and tourists, the most since at least January 2019, according to border agency data.

Sri Lanka announces visa-free access to Indians, Chinese & nationals of 33 countries

In hope of achieving pre-covid levels of tourism, Colombo views removing visa requirements as 'first step towards a visa-free regime'.

Over 5,000 Cases Resolved: Ismail Speaks’ Impact on Overstay and Absconding Issues in the UAE

Peer Saab Group's impact is underscored by its successful resolution of over 5,000 cases, enabling individuals to regain legal compliance and stability in the UAE.

3rd foreign journalist in 5 months ‘forced’ to leave India after denial of work permit by MHA

French radio journalist Sébastien Farcis says he has left India after 13 yrs & that 'no reason' has been given by MHA to justify its action. He's an OCI card holder, married to an Indian.

Pakistan issues visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims to attend Maharaja Ranjeet Singh’s death anniversary

The event is scheduled to be held in Pakistan from 21-30 June. Ranjeet Singh was the first king of the Sikh empire in the 19th century.

Europe tour got more expensive, Schengen visa fees hiked by 12%

The cost for adult applicants will be Euro 90, up from the current Euro 80, children between 6 and 12 have to pay Euro 45.

5-year, multi-entry Schengen visa on the cards for Indian travellers as EU adopts new rules

An EU delegation to India said in a statement that during the validity period, holders will ‘enjoy travel rights equivalent to visa-free nationals’.

On Camera

In Bihar, BJP is courting upper castes—a clear shift from its 2020 strategy

With two parties led by Dalit leaders now part of NDA, the BJP is hopeful of winning a large number of reserved constituencies.

Boom to bust: Haunted by Ketan Parekh saga, 117-yr-old Calcutta Stock Exchange’s future lies in limbo

CSE, one of India’s oldest bourses, is edging towards a voluntary exit. It could never recover from market manipulation scam that caused a payment crisis at exchange back in 2001. 

From battle of wits and daring air strikes to artillery fury, new details emerge of Operation Sindoor

Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.