News for 'Permanent Residency'

Bengal junior doctors resume 'total cease work'

Bengal junior doctors resume 'total cease work'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Agitating junior doctors in West Bengal resumed their indefinite 'total cease work' on Tuesday to press for various demands, including ensuring their safety and security at all medical establishments.

Parent sues US Hindu temple for $1m for branding son

Parent sues US Hindu temple for $1m for branding son

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

An Indian-origin man whose 11-year-old son was branded with a hot iron rod as part of a religious ceremony in 2023 has sued a Hindu temple in the US state of Texas and its parent company seeking more than USD 1 million in damages.

Is Your Home Insured For The Monsoon?

Is Your Home Insured For The Monsoon?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'It's better to be over-insured than underinsured.' 'Ensure your home insurance includes STFI (storm, tempest, flooding, and inundation) cover for protection against monsoon rains.'

RAISE Act proposes to halve immigrant count in US

RAISE Act proposes to halve immigrant count in US

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

The Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment, or RAISE, Act, introduced by Republican senator Tom Cotton and David Perdue from the Democratic party, would alter the US immigration system to significantly reduce the number of foreigners admitted to the country without a skills-based visa.

UK tax row: FM Rishi Sunak offers himself for independent review

UK tax row: FM Rishi Sunak offers himself for independent review

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has written to his boss, Boris Johnson, to be referred to one of the British Prime Minister's independent advisers to review all his ministerial declarations of interest amid a row around his family's tax affairs. The Indian-origin finance minister, who has been fighting back attacks over wife Akshata Murty's tax arrangements in India and also Opposition allegations around his own finances, said in a Twitter post on Sunday that he is confident the independent review by House of Lords peer Christopher Geidt, the Independent Adviser on Ministers' Interests, will provide "further clarity". "My overriding concern is that the public retains confidence in the answers they are given and I believe the best way of achieving this is to ensure those answers are entirely independent, without bias or favour," Sunak states in his letter to Johnson.

Travel restrictions eased for some OCI cardholders

Travel restrictions eased for some OCI cardholders

Rediff.com22 May 2020

According to a ministry of home affairs order, those allowed to travel to India include OCI cardholders who wish to come to the country on account of family emergencies. Minor children born to Indian nationals abroad and holding OCI cards, couples where one spouse is an OCI cardholder and the other is an Indian national and they have a permanent residence in India, and university students who are OCI cardholders (not legally minors) but whose parents are Indian citizens living in India were also allowed to visit the country.

The Woman Who Lost Everything

The Woman Who Lost Everything

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

When the landslide hit, Sruthi's house was washed away, along with its inhabitants. She lost her entire family and some relatives. All she had left for a close confidante was her fiance Jenson. Days after the landslide and the loss of her family, Jenson died in a road accident that also left Sruthi with serious injuries. News of the accident and Sruthi's backdrop as the lone surviving member of a family wiped out in the July landslide, was picked up by the media, and people rushed to help.

How dependent visa shatters the American dream

How dependent visa shatters the American dream

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

The US dependent visa puts many restrictions on the spouses, mostly women, of the skilled workers who have an H1-B visa. Some even felt like they were thrown back into a model of the 'traditional family' where women are not valued at all outside of the home.

Will Kerala govt sack CPM MLA-actor Mukesh?

Will Kerala govt sack CPM MLA-actor Mukesh?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

On a day a sexual abuse case was registered against actor Siddique based on a complaint by a woman actor, the Left government appears to have adopted a cautious approach in the case of MLA Mukesh, with two ministers indicating that further action hinges on the findings of the probe by the special police team.

After two nights of horror, border residents migrate

After two nights of horror, border residents migrate

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Most of the houses in this village have been abandoned as the residents have migrated to safer places to save themselves from the ceasefire violation from the Pakistani side.

Bill to remove country cap on Green Card introduced in US Congress

Bill to remove country cap on Green Card introduced in US Congress

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

A bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the US House of Representatives to eliminate the per country cap on employment-based Green Card, a move which is likely to benefit Indian IT professionals languishing over decades of waiting for the Permanent Resident Card. The legislation was introduced by Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and Congressman John Curtis. The Equal Access to green cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act, 2021 needs to be passed by the Senate before it can be sent to the White House for the president to sign it into a law. A Green Card, known officially as a Permanent Resident Card, is a document issued to immigrants to the US as evidence that the bearer has been granted the privilege of residing permanently.

Can You Work While Studying Abroad?

Can You Work While Studying Abroad?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Working while studying is an incredible way to build your professional network, learn hands-on experience, and understand the global working environment, suggests Ajay Sharma, president and founder, Abhinav Immigration Services.

India Counters China, Focus On Border Villages

India Counters China, Focus On Border Villages

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'We are developing infrastructure on the mountains and deploying the troops on hill borders in such a way that it is ensuring the safety of the people there.'

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

When it comes to the Congress and Wayanad, the only way the scepticism in the minds of some in Kerala may be addressed is by the Gandhi family proving that they are more than a passing caravan in town, reports Shyam G Menon.

Rihanna, Catherine Zeta-Jones: A day out in Hollywood

Rihanna, Catherine Zeta-Jones: A day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.

'We are not asking for the moon from Adani'

'We are not asking for the moon from Adani'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

'Gautam Adani will not be able to step inside Dharavi.' 'We will ensure Adani will not get what he wants.' 'Adani has no reason to do politics with people of Dharavi but he is still doing it.'

Canada: 'Students shouldn't be worried'

Canada: 'Students shouldn't be worried'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

'There is no reason to anticipate a drastic change in Canada's attitude towards Indian students.'

In principle nod for 10% quota for Agniveers in central forces: Govt in RS

In principle nod for 10% quota for Agniveers in central forces: Govt in RS

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The government has given "in-principle approval" for 10 per cent reservation in the Central Armed Police Forces like the Central Reserve Police Force and Border Security Force for 'Agniveers' after their service in the military, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

'Incorrect to say Article 370 has been abrogated'

'Incorrect to say Article 370 has been abrogated'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

'Article 370 laid down the edifice of the relationship between J-K and the Union of India.' 'If you look at the Article, what is there now is a provision which states that all provisions of the Constitution of India applies to J-K.' 'The veto that the state could exercise previously on most Union laws has ended.'

'We Are Voting For The Next Chief Minister'

'We Are Voting For The Next Chief Minister'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

A land-owning class, the Jats are a powerful community and account for 28 per cent of Haryana's population. The time, they believe, has now come for them to take revenge.

Photos: Inside Pope Benedict's GRAND retirement home

Photos: Inside Pope Benedict's GRAND retirement home

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Rediff.com takes look at the grand lakeside villa, which will be Benedict's first refuge.

Phase 4: At 38%, Srinagar records highest voter turnout since 1996

Phase 4: At 38%, Srinagar records highest voter turnout since 1996

Rediff.com14 May 2024

This was the first general election in the valley after the abrogation of Article 370 and the enactment of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the EC said in a statement.

For HNIs, EB-5 investor visa better than F-1 student visa: Experts

For HNIs, EB-5 investor visa better than F-1 student visa: Experts

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

The EB-5 Programme has been in effect since 1990 as an opportunity for the immigrant and their family to obtain permanent residency to the US.

US House eases wait for green card

US House eases wait for green card

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

The legislation aims at eliminating a country-by-country cap on visas offered to skilled workers for obtaining a green card.

CBI raids residences, office of K'taka Congress MP's associates

CBI raids residences, office of K'taka Congress MP's associates

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Shivakumar and his MP brother Suresh calling it a 'vindictive act' by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre to frame them.

Pakistani Hindus get ready to apply for Indian citizenship

Pakistani Hindus get ready to apply for Indian citizenship

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Delighted by the Centre's move to notify the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA), nearly 2,000 Pakistani Hindus living in Nagpur are preparing to seek Indian citizenship.

US immigration reforms to give fillip to Indian start-ups

US immigration reforms to give fillip to Indian start-ups

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Dubbed as Startup Act 3.0, the legislation would also enable such immigrant entrepreneurs by giving them permanent residency upon meeting certain requirements.

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Independence Day was celebrated across states and Union territories on Thursday, as several chief ministers announced job schemes while some others vowed their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Senators hopeful of immigration reform by summer

Senators hopeful of immigration reform by summer

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

The plan, crafted by four Republicans and four Democrats, comprises of four elements -- creating a pathway to citizenship for the nation's 11 million undocumented immigrants, reforming the legal immigration system, setting up an effective employment verification system, and creating an improved process for admitting into the US valuable workers.

'Hemant Soren Fears He Will Be Exposed'

'Hemant Soren Fears He Will Be Exposed'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'He fears that the youth tide has gone against him and he will be swept away in the next assembly election in the state.'

Oz eases tourist visa rules for its citizens' parents

Oz eases tourist visa rules for its citizens' parents

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

The changes are expected to be in place by the end of this year.

Kohli, Rohit praise giant Pakistani pacer in the nets

Kohli, Rohit praise giant Pakistani pacer in the nets

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

"My natural length is a bit back from a good length. So because of my height, I trouble all kinds of batters. When Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli praise you, what more do you need? Rohit bhai said, best of luck for your future," Irfan said.

What comprehensive US immigration reform must do

What comprehensive US immigration reform must do

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Unlike other communities, we do not demand to bring more people in the United States, but we demand fairness and justice for immigrants says Aman Kapoor

Australia formally recognises India's Covaxin

Australia formally recognises India's Covaxin

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Australia's medicines and medical devices regulator on Monday formally recognised India's Covaxin, a vaccine against the coronavirus as the country's border was reopened for the first time in nearly 20 months.

NRIs may regain tax sop

NRIs may regain tax sop

Rediff.com12 Jan 2005

Ashes: England give conditional approval for Aus tour

Ashes: England give conditional approval for Aus tour

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

CA, the ECB and Australian authorities had been negotiating for many months over the touring conditions in a country where international arrivals have to isolate in quarantine hotels for 14 days, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

Premium processing of Green Card applications

Premium processing of Green Card applications

Rediff.com20 May 2011

The US on Thursday introduced a new facility for premium processing of permanent residency, or Green Card, applications from foreign nationals that are willing to make heavy investment in US, resulting in creation of jobs.

South Sudanese runner to race under Olympic flag

South Sudanese runner to race under Olympic flag

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

A marathon runner born in what is now South Sudan will be allowed to run under the Olympic flag in London, the International Olympic Committee said on Saturday.

Planning vocational course in Oz? Check new rules

Planning vocational course in Oz? Check new rules

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Australia has announced a new preferred occupation skills list, dropping occupations like hairdressing and cookery in favour of doctors, nurses and engineers.