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On India's request, Interpol issues 1st silver notice

The Interpol has issued the first Silver notice on India's request to track the global assets of former French embassy officer Shubham Shokeen, who is wanted in connection with a visa fraud,...

Donkey agents misuse visa on arrival for trafficking, 11 held

The countries offering visa-on-arrival service to Indian nationals have been exploited as 'Donkey Routes' by agents for people who endeavour to reach the United States and Canada. Image only for...

French visa fraud mastermind fled India before filing FIR: CBI

A former employee of the French embassy in New Delhi who allegedly perpetrated a massive fraud by issuing visa to hundreds of people, including his parents, on the basis of fake documents without...

64 'high risk' files 'disappear' from French embassy

Files related to Schengen Visa of 64 people having a high risk of migration have "disappeared" from the French embassy in Delhi in a massive fraud allegedly committed by its two former employees...

Biden reimposes ban on flyers from Europe, adds South Africa to list

Reversing his predecessor Donald Trump's policy, United States President Joe Biden on Monday re-imposed a ban on travellers from Europe and Brazil. IMAGE: US President Joe Biden has decided to...

Visa applications to beat pre-Covid levels in 2024

VFS Global expects visa applications from India to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2024 with the easing of appointment availability. Vishal Jairath, head-South Asia, VFS Global, said during a media...

Visa on time: Embassies work to meet spike in applications by Indians

Visa delays have perturbed Indian visitors this summer. But a solution could be in sight soon, as embassies gear up to address the challenges caused by a spike in applications and staff shortages....

Your visa got delayed? Here's why

It was supposed to be a happy journey to London, one that the Imam family had been planning for the past two months. Everything was set — except the visa, which did not arrive in time for one...

Now, apply for a UK visa from home

Agency offers door-step collection of application, biometric dataThose going to the UK can submit their visa forms and biometric data from the convenience of their residence. On Demand Mobile Visa...

Travel portals, airlines are grappling with cancellations

The issues include not getting refunds on airline and hotel bookings, getting charged a service fee even if airlines have waived cancellation charges and so on. Illustration: Dominic...

Emily in Paris Season 4 Part 1 Review: No Dull Moments Here!

Emily In Paris Season 4 offers more drama, high fashion, scandal and chaos to keep you entertained, observes Divya Nair. I remember watching the first episode of Emily In Paris during the lockdown...

Review: 20 things I learned from and loved about Queen

Kangna Ranaut, as Queen/Rani, holds your hands and together you discover the magic of honeymoon, holiday, healing and hungama, raves Sukanya Verma. I loved Queen and wholeheartedly recommend...

Satish-Aadya: Climbing rankings while embracing trials

Just 18 months after pairing up, the young mixed doubles pair of Sathish Kumar Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath rise to World No 33. IMAGE: Sathish Kumar Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath...

Three Pak hockey players seek asylum in Europe, banned by PHF

IMAGE: PHF Congress had approved the lifetime ban and asked the PHF president to make efforts through the Pakistan consulate to bring them back for disciplinary action. Photograph: Steve...

Denmark fans reminded of passports for Euro 2024

IMAGE : The Danes, who won the Euros in 1992 and lost to England in the semi-finals of the most recent tournament, are expected to be cheered on by more than 50,000 travelling...

Polish airlines refuses boarding to Russian player; Lufthansa denies ticket

IMAGE: Russian tennis player Vitalia Diatchenko was denied boarding by Polish Airlines LOT. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Reuters A Russian tennis player was refused boarding to a flight operated by...

Jena doubtful for Worlds after embassy cancels his visa

IMAGE: Image for representation. Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters Indian javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena's participation in the World Championships in Budapest was on Wednesday rendered...

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