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.
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.
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’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.
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.
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