News for '-visa'

Denmark visa being processed: Saina

Denmark visa being processed: Saina

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

The 29-year-old Saina, an Olympic bronze medallist, had finished runner-up in the tournament last year, losing to Chinese Taipei's Tai Tzu-Ying in the final.

Uzbek woman found dead in Bengaluru hotel

Uzbek woman found dead in Bengaluru hotel

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Zareena had arrived in India on a tourist visa and checked in a hotel at Seshadripuram four days ago, police said.

After meeting Modi, Sunak approves new visa scheme for Indian youth

After meeting Modi, Sunak approves new visa scheme for Indian youth

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday green lit a new youth mobility partnership scheme that will offer 3,000 visas to 18-30-year-old degree-educated Indians every year to live and work in the United Kingdom for up to two years.

US reaches H-1B visa cap for 2021

US reaches H-1B visa cap for 2021

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The US has received enough petitions needed to reach the Congressionally-mandated 65,000 H-1B visa cap for the fiscal year 2021 and successful candidates for the most sought-after work visa among foreign professionals, including Indians, would be decided by a computerised draw of lots. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows the US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. The technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China.

Djokovic practises for Australian Open as he waits for visa ruling

Djokovic practises for Australian Open as he waits for visa ruling

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Djokovic practised his serves and returns with his entourage on an empty court at Melbourne Park

UK visa for Sania's son: Sports Ministry approaches MEA

UK visa for Sania's son: Sports Ministry approaches MEA

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Sania has been granted a visa but her son and his caretaker have not received UK visas owing to the current travel restrictions on Indians due to a surge in coronavirus cases in India.

England's Rehan Ahmed to return home for personal reasons

England's Rehan Ahmed to return home for personal reasons

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

England on Friday replaced Ahmed with Shoaib Bashir in their playing XI for the fourth Test.

IT firms' work for int'l clients may not always attract IGST

IT firms' work for int'l clients may not always attract IGST

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Services provided by Indian information-technology (IT), marketing, and consulting companies to foreign clients may not always draw integrated goods and services tax (IGST) if a ruling by the Authority for Advance Rulings' (AAR's) Telangana Bench becomes a precedent. The AAR gave its ruling on a specific case of referral services provided by the Hyderabad-based Center for International Admission and Visas (CIAV) to foreign universities and colleges for admitting Indian students.

BCCI to assure visa guarantees for Pakistan players

BCCI to assure visa guarantees for Pakistan players

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

The PCB chief said it was their right to demand this assurance and no one can keep Pakistan out of the World Cup.

Hasina's son says she will be back in Bangladesh once...

Hasina's son says she will be back in Bangladesh once...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Sheikh Hasina, who quit as prime minister and fled Bangladesh, will be back in the country as soon as democracy is restored, his son Sajeeb Wazed Joy said on Thursday and blamed Pakistan's intelligence agency, ISI, for fuelling the ongoing unrest in the country.

Indian-American couple jailed for forcing relative to work at gas station

Indian-American couple jailed for forcing relative to work at gas station

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

A United States court has sentenced an Indian-American couple to prison for coercing their relative to work at their gas station and convenience store for over three years by bringing him to the United States on the pretext of helping enrol him in a school.

HC allows virtual marriage registration for Indian couple in US

HC allows virtual marriage registration for Indian couple in US

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

In their petition, the couple said they got married on May 10, 2022 according to Hindu rites and customs at a hotel in Ghaziabad's Kaushambi and left for the US to pursue their careers.

Expect conditions to level up in Caribbean leg: Rabada

Expect conditions to level up in Caribbean leg: Rabada

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

'You want to get a game and find pitches where you have enough in it for the bowlers and enough in it for the batters.'

Pujara to miss Sussex's first game due to visa issues

Pujara to miss Sussex's first game due to visa issues

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Out-of-favour India Test batter Cheteshwar Pujara's debut for Sussex has been delayed until next week due to visa issues and he will miss the side's first County Championship match of the season starting Thursday.

Canada arrests 3 Indians in Nijjar's killing, says more people involved

Canada arrests 3 Indians in Nijjar's killing, says more people involved

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Three people have been arrested and charged in the killing of Sikh activist Nijjar, CTV News quoted a senior government source as saying.

Djokovic included in Australian Open draw as visa decision looms

Djokovic included in Australian Open draw as visa decision looms

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke is weighing exercising his discretionary powers to revoke Djokovic's visa

IT Companies May See Recovery In June Quarter

IT Companies May See Recovery In June Quarter

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The June quarter is usually considered as a seasonally strong period for the IT sector.

Farmers' stir: Haryana cops to seek passport cancellation for vandalism

Farmers' stir: Haryana cops to seek passport cancellation for vandalism

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The Haryana police in Ambala district Thursday said they will be seeking cancellation of passports and visas of those found indulging in acts of vandalism during the ongoing farmers' agitation.

Blow for CSK! Pathirana returns to SL with hamstring injury

Blow for CSK! Pathirana returns to SL with hamstring injury

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Matheesha Pathirana returned to Sri Lanka to recover from a hamstring injury.

Expect some surprises from Nepal, Netherlands: Gilchrist

Expect some surprises from Nepal, Netherlands: Gilchrist

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Legendary Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist believes Nepal and the Netherlands could surprise teams like Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

New twist to H-1B visas for Indians

New twist to H-1B visas for Indians

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

An influential immigration advocacy group representing Indian-Americans on Thursday urged the Biden administration not to issue the most sought-after H-1B work visa to any individual born in India, till the time the discriminatory country-cap on green cards or permanent legal residency is removed. The current per-country cap on issuing of green cards in the US has resulted in Indian professionals, mostly from the IT sector, having to wait for decades for their legal permanent residency. Issuing new H-1B visas to more Indians would add to this agonising painful wait for green cards, Immigration Voice said in a statement.

Why 'underdog' Sen could pull off surprise at Paris Games?

Why 'underdog' Sen could pull off surprise at Paris Games?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Lakshya had struggled through much of 2023 and early part of 2024. He fell behind in the qualification race but turned things around in time with two semi-final finishes at the All England Championship and the French Open to seal his place in the Olympics.

Nambi was framed as a Maldivian woman spurned cop's advances: CBI

Nambi was framed as a Maldivian woman spurned cop's advances: CBI

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The 1994 Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) espionage case, in which former space scientist Nambi Narayanan was falsely implicated, was allegedly created by a then special branch officer of Kerala police to justify his illegal detention of a Maldivian woman in India after she spurned his advances, the Central Bureau of Investigation has told a court in Thiruvananthapuram.

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US attorney

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US attorney

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

'India has established probable cause to prosecute him for his role in terrorist attacks that resulted in 166 deaths and 239 injuries'

Losses? Filing Nil ITR Is A Must

Losses? Filing Nil ITR Is A Must

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'Filing a nil ITR serves as a formal declaration to the tax authorities that your earnings fell below the taxable threshold in the given financial year, and you had no tax liability during that period.'

Visa scam: CBI custody of Karti's close aide extended by 3 more days

Visa scam: CBI custody of Karti's close aide extended by 3 more days

Rediff.com23 May 2022

The CBI also informed that Karti Chidambaram will come back to India on May 24 and he has been directed to appear before them in 16 hours.

254 Indian millionaires used 'golden visa' route to UK in 12 years: Report

254 Indian millionaires used 'golden visa' route to UK in 12 years: Report

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

A total of 254 millionaires from India have used the so-called "golden visa" to settle down in the UK through a large investment into the country since the route opened in 2008, according to a new report released by a UK-based anti-corruption charity on Monday. Spotlight on Corruption said that Indians ranked as the seventh nationality of super-rich to have availed of the Tier 1 (Investor) Visa, adding up to 254 between 2008 and 2020. China topped the list at 4,106, followed by Russia (2,526), Hong Kong (692), the United States (685), Pakistan (283) and Kazakhstan (278) ahead of India.

Over 1,300 die during Hajj, extreme heat main cause

Over 1,300 die during Hajj, extreme heat main cause

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that as many as 1,301 people died during the Hajj pilgrimage, with 'numerous cases' due to heat stress and 'unauthorised' trips accounting for over four out of five of the deaths, CNN reported.

UK closes Tier 1 Investor visa route over security concerns

UK closes Tier 1 Investor visa route over security concerns

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The UK on Thursday (local time) closed Tier 1 Investor visa route to all new applicants from all nationalities with immediate effect over security concerns. Home Office took the action as the route failed to deliver for the UK people and gave opportunities for corrupt elites to access the UK. UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel took decisive action with immediate effect.

Chhattisgarh woman rescued from Oman employer's captivity

Chhattisgarh woman rescued from Oman employer's captivity

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Notably, the husband of Dipika Jogi on Monday claimed in Durg that she was held captive by her employer in Oman.

Djokovic boards plane bound for Dubai after court upholds visa cancellation

Djokovic boards plane bound for Dubai after court upholds visa cancellation

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

An Australian court upheld a government decision to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa on Sunday, ending the unvaccinated tennis superstar's hopes of winning the Australian Open and racking up a record-breaking 21 men's Grand Slam titles.

Mani's comments on visa for Pak players surprising: BCCI official

Mani's comments on visa for Pak players surprising: BCCI official

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Speaking to ANI, a Board official said the comments are 'immature' and also pointed that the Indian government has already made its policy clear when it comes to handing visas to players for international sporting events.

'My son's an average student. Pls suggest good colleges abroad'

'My son's an average student. Pls suggest good colleges abroad'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

rediffGURU Geeta Ratra offers expert advice on international courses, student visas and immigration processes.

Canada reduces dozens of local staffers in its missions in India

Canada reduces dozens of local staffers in its missions in India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

A Canadian high commission spokesperson on Friday said the slashing of the size of the Indian staff was necessary given the reduction of Canadian staff in the country.

960 Tablighi foreigners blacklisted, visas cancelled by MHA

960 Tablighi foreigners blacklisted, visas cancelled by MHA

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

The Home Minister's Office asked Delhi Police and police chiefs of other states, where these foreigners are currently living, to take legal action under the Foreigners Act and the Disaster Management Act.

Greyhound Stokes good to go for India Tests: McCullum

Greyhound Stokes good to go for India Tests: McCullum

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

England captain Ben Stokes underwent surgery in November for his long-standing left-knee problem.

Want To Study Engineering In Germany?

Want To Study Engineering In Germany?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

rediffGURU Geeta Ratra offers expert advice on international courses, student visas, immigration processes and more.

Gujarat ATS nabs 4 IS operatives from Sri Lanka at Ahmedabad airport

Gujarat ATS nabs 4 IS operatives from Sri Lanka at Ahmedabad airport

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The ATS, in a brief note, said the four accused, who were arrested from the airport, were Sri Lankan citizens and terrorists of the Islamic State.

US to hold rare 2nd lottery for H-1B visa applicants

US to hold rare 2nd lottery for H-1B visa applicants

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

In what can be good news for hundreds of Indian IT professionals seeking the H-1B work visa, the US' immigration agency has decided to conduct a rare second lottery for the most sought-after visas to decide on the successful applicants who could not make it in the first random selection. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said on Thursday that a decision was taken after determining that the computerised draw of lots for H-1B visas conducted early this year did not give them enough numbers of the Congressional mandated H-1B visas. The H-1B visa, the most sought-after among Indian IT professionals, is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

India vs Pak: PCB files complaint over 'inappropriate conduct' by fans

India vs Pak: PCB files complaint over 'inappropriate conduct' by fans

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

A furious Pakistan Cricket Board lodged a complaint with the ICC over delays in visas and 'inappropriate conduct' targetted towards the Pakistan players.