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Visa, Mastercard suspend operations in Russia over Ukraine crisis

Responding to the statement issued by the two companies, Russian state-owned banking company said the suspension will not affect use of cards issued by Russia's Sberbank within the country.

Y-Axis offers expert help and hand-holding to crack the Canadian Business Visa

A business visitor in Canada can take part in international business activities provided s/he does not have the intention of entering the Canadian labour market.

What is data localisation & why Mastercard, Amex, Diners Club can’t add more customers in India

Foreign card payment network companies that fail to meet data localisation norms cannot register new customers or issue new cards in India. ThePrint explains.

India seeks ‘essential two-way travel’ to China, raises concern over denial of visas

According to MEA, even the Indian nationals who want to visit China and have met Beijing's vaccination criteria haven’t been given visas yet.

Visas of foreigners stranded in India due to Covid extended till 31 August

The decision has been taken in the light of non-resumption of normal commercial flights on gratis basis without levy of any overstay penalty, the Home Ministry said in a statement.

Visa for doctors to air ambulances — neighbours including Pakistan ‘support’ 5 Modi proposals

Modi addressed workshop on Covid management in which 10 nations participated. Officials say all were 'upfront' in saying they agree to all his suggestions, further discussions soon.

Singapore to introduce visa for global talent as it plans to turn into region’s top tech hub

The 2-year visa isn’t for mid-tier tech workers who might compete with locals for jobs, but is targeted at highly accomplished entrepreneurs & experts who can bring in capital.

China temporarily suspends entry of Indian nationals due to Covid

The suspension is a ‘temporary measurement’ that China has adopted, but those with emergency or humanitarian needs can submit visa applications.

Govt restores all existing visas except electronic, tourist and medical categories

The Home Ministry has also allowed all foreign nationals as well as OCI and PCI card holders to visit India for any purpose, except on a tourist visa.

US judge blocks Trump ban on H-1B visas for high skill workers

New ruling conflicts with a pair of decisions in September in similar cases. Judge says order applies only to members of plaintiff organizations like Amazon and Microsoft.

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.