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NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a probe into allegations that foreign nationals of Indian origin voted in the April 23 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, an official said on Saturday. The ECI’s action follows a report submitted by the police after ten foreigners were arrested while attempting to board flights from…
The proposal was suggested by the Reserve Bank of India and is currently under active consideration by the Finance Ministry. Looking to tackle foreign outflows and preserve forex, the government is weighing a major cut in the tax burden imposed on foreign investors investing in domestic bonds. Policymakers are looking to bring the country’s framework…
Middle East crisis (AP photo) NEW DELHI: India has announced an extension of visas and a waiver of overstay penalties for foreign nationals stranded in the country due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East region.The Indian Consulate in Dubai said in a notification that all visas and e-visas that are expiring or due…
Travel takes into account so many aspects, one being it looked upon as a soft-power exercise. When people are travelling abroad, or crossing borders, they don’t just carry passports, they also carry with them their habits, volume levels, queue etiquette, bargaining styles and unspoken social codes. Places like airports, markets, and amusement parks turn into…
Mahashivaratri is one of those Hindu festivals that is celebrated not only in Indian sub-continents but across the globe. One such country that celebrates the glory of Shiva is the island nation of Mauritius. Surprised, right? For many travellers, Mauritius is synonymous with untouched beaches, honeymoon vibes, and Creole culture. But this heartfelt video on…
JAMMU: Over 1.7 crore tourists visited Jammu & Kashmir in 2025, including over 36,000 foreign visitors, the govt informed the assembly on Saturday.In a written reply to a starred question raised by Hasnain Masoodi, MLA, the tourism department gave out a figure of 1,77,65,390 tourists having visited the Union territory between Jan 1 and Dec…
Experts are of the view that the stock market could see a year-end rally. (AI image) The story of Indian stock markets has been defined by the exodus of foreign investors in 2025. But in the last few sessions, foreign investors seem to be back on Dalal Street, with purchases of Indian equities seeing a…
US President Donald Trump’s latest comments on H-1B visas stirred a row within his MAGA base, after he appeared to soften his tough stance on immigration by suggesting the US should welcome more foreign workers to the land of bald eagles.In a Fox News interview with Laura Ingraham on Tuesday, Trump said that the US…
Charlie Kirk (File photo) The US State Department has revoked the visas of six foreigners, accusing them of “celebrating” the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The action came on Tuesday, the day Kirk would have turned 32. The day also saw Trump formally honour his ally with a Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian…
KOLKATA: West Bengal houses the highest number of foreign prisoners in the country. As many as 2,508, or 36%, of India’s 6,956 foreign prisoners are lodged in the state’s correctional homes, according to ‘Prison Statistics of India 2023’, released by the National Crime Records Bureau.As many as 89% of the foreigners detained in Bengal’s prisons,…
