According to the bi-annual Henley Passport Index, an Indian passport holder has visa-free access to 57 countries. Singapore retains its top spot from 2024.
The new system, which was operationalised in April, has faced pushback from tour operators, while the opposition in Sri Lanka has alleged corruption worth $1 billion.
Chinese Embassy in India spokesperson Wang Xiaojian noted that visa to Indian nationals has been granted for purposes of business, study, tourism, work, family reunion etc.
When the world’s skilled decide which country to move to, India isn’t one that comes to mind. So, don’t expect a significant number of skilled NRIs to return.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.
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