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Malaysia to grant visa-free entry to Chinese and Indian nationals starting 1 December

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Sunday made the announcement at his People's Justice Party congress without specifying the tenure for which the visa exemption would be applicable.

Thailand to waive visas for Taiwan and India to boost tourism

Thailand in September scrapped visa requirements for Chinese tourists, the country's top pre-pandemic tourism market with 11 million of the record 39 million arrivals in 2019.

India resumes some visa services in Canada amid strained ties, tourist visas excluded

Last month, India temporarily suspended visa services citing heightened security threats to its missions & diplomats. Jaishankar Sunday said ties with Ottawa in ‘difficult phase’.

India to resume some visa services in Canada

According to the Indian High Commission in Canada they will resume visa services for entry visa, business visa, medical visa, and conference visa.

Sri Lanka approves issuing of free visas to India, 6 other countries as pilot project till March 2024

Under the pilot project, that has begun with immediate effect, Sri Lanka will allow visa-free entry to visitors from 7 countries, including China & Russia.

Worried over fallout of shaky ties, Indian students keep a close watch on Canada developments

Canada had over 8 lakh international students by end of 2022, of which roughly 3 lakh were from India. Rumours on visa bans are creating environment of anxiety for Indian students.

‘Operational reasons’: India suspends visa services in Canada amid raging diplomatic row

The already-strained relationship between two countries was struck a big blow Monday when Justin Trudeau insinuated Indian agents had a hand in the murder of a Sikh separatist in Canada.

Russia in process to ease visa regime for India, other countries, says TASS news agency

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister said in addition to India, procedures simplification is being worked out with Angola, Vietnam, Indonesia, Syria, and Philippines.

Apply Dubai Visa from India : Quick guide

Many get confused about the processes to apply Dubai Visa online and it is often believed that the process is the same as the applying for a UAE Visa. But it is not the case. 

Planning a trip to Europe? Get your visa application process going at least months in advance

Wait is especially long for Schengen countries due to high volume of applications & limited appointments. Many embassies are facing staff crunch, which is further delaying the process.

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.

US sanctions Rosneft & Lukoil: What we know of 2 oil giants that produce half of Russia’s crude

Rosneft, the Russian state-owned oil behemoth, has large interests in India. Reliance has a contract to purchase 500,000 barrels of crude per day from the firm.

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.