Home Ministry cuts India visa categories from 13 to 9
The Union Home Ministry has reduced India's main visa categories from 13 to 9 and sub-categories from 49 to 23, effective December 2026. Application forms will require 65 to 70 per cent…
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Centre cuts visa categories to nine, slashes paperwork by 70%
The Centre on Wednesday announced a rationalisation of India's visa regime, reducing main visa categories from 13 to nine and sub-categories from 49 to 23. The Ministry of Home Affairs said the…
China directly handles visa applications in India from October 26
Chinese visa applications from India are now directly handled by the embassy in New Delhi and the consulate general in Mumbai from 26 October, replacing the previous visa application centres. The centres…
Air India Express offers students 10% discount, extra baggage
Air India Express has launched a festive-season offer for students, providing a 10% discount on domestic flight tickets, 25 kg of checked baggage (up from the standard 15 kg), and date changes…
7 things Indian first-time visitors to Canada should know
Indian passport holders need a visitor visa for Canada, which is different from an eTA. Travellers must carry valid documents and show sufficient funds and intent to return. Homemade food, spices, and…
UPI reform debate: fee on merchant payments opposed by expert
ThePrint reports that India's UPI needs reform but warns against US pressure. The US Trade Representative's 2026 report says American firms cannot compete fairly in UPI. PhonePe and Google Pay control 80%…
US makes in-person visa interview mandatory for all minor applicants in India
The US Embassy in India has clarified that all minor applicants, regardless of age, must appear in person for their consular visa interview. The rule applies to children from newborns to 17-year-olds,…
Sivatmika Rajasekhar Shares Casual Look Ahead of VISA
Actress Sivatmika Rajasekhar has drawn attention with photographs from a casual photoshoot, GreatAndhra reports. The styling combines a relaxed outfit with a subtle glimpse of her midriff, while her poses and expressions…
Zero forex cards save markup but hidden costs remain
Zero-forex travel cards waive the 2% to 3.5% foreign currency markup, but that is only one cost. Indian travellers still face charges from dynamic currency conversion, overseas ATM withdrawals and annual fees.…
Bill Ackman unveils biggest portfolio overhaul in years
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has executed his largest portfolio overhaul in years, adding positions in Netflix, Visa, and Mastercard, according to his latest 13F filing. Ackman said the companies' profits are expected…
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