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Friday, May 1, 2026
TopicVisa control

Topic: Visa control

India drops 5 spots in Henley Passport Index to 85, lowest ranking since 2021

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.

Sri Lankan Supreme Court suspends controversial e-visa scheme run by consortium including Indian firm

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.

Trump’s visa controls won’t force skilled NRIs to return because India is just too shabby

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.

On Camera

What governments need to learn from Malegoan and Samjhauta Express rulings

Congress ‘worthies’ who earned the dubious distinction of coining ‘Hindu/Saffron Terror’ have egg on their faces now after the Malegaon case judgement by Bombay HC.

The rupee at record low will end India’s cheap- money era

The rupee’s fall to record lows amid rising energy-import costs and capital outflows is raising expectations that RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra may be forced to abandon his pause and hike rates.

76 yrs on, exhibition on Korean War brings to life independent India’s 1st overseas military deployment

'Guardians of Neutrality: India's Korean Mission', organised in Delhi, brought out unknown and forgotten aspects of the war.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.