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2 Vatican officials denied visa for Bengaluru meet

2 Vatican officials denied visa for Bengaluru meet

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

The Vatican officials had applied for visa in mid-December

Studying Abroad? Work Part-Time

Studying Abroad? Work Part-Time

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

A part-time job will not only support you financially but also help you learn skills that will help you grow in your career.

Visa woes: Demand for subcontractors may rise in US

Visa woes: Demand for subcontractors may rise in US

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

This is expected to benefit subcontractor firms such as Manpower Group, Randstad, Adecco, Kelly Services, Allegis Global Solutions and a host of other boutique staffing firms which supply skilled manpower to technology companies in the US.

We don't...: Jaishankar on US Prez election outcome

We don't...: Jaishankar on US Prez election outcome

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

The EAM when asked about his view of the world at present, said it would be "very grim forecast, for the next five years".

India denies Pak official visa over close ties with Taliban

India denies Pak official visa over close ties with Taliban

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

The official in question has not served in India before.

Controversial US historian gets 1-year visa extension

Controversial US historian gets 1-year visa extension

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

In a reprieve for controversial United States historian Peter Heehs who faced deportation from India, the Union home ministry on Friday extended his visa by one more year with effect from April 15.

Memogate: Pak has not received Ijaz's visa application

Memogate: Pak has not received Ijaz's visa application

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Pakistan has not received a visa application from controversial businessman Mansoor Ijaz, the main accuser in the memo scandal, in Switzerland or any other country, foreign office spokesman Abdul Basit said on Thursday.

Visa row: Chinese experts slam Indian media

Visa row: Chinese experts slam Indian media

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Seeking to downplay the visa row with India, Chinese experts have said that military ties between the two countries are strong and powerful and will not be "compromised" by incidents like Beijing's refusal to permit a top Indian Army officer to visit the country.

Indian student shot dead inside his car in Canada

Indian student shot dead inside his car in Canada

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

A 24-year-old Indian man who went to Canada in 2022 to pursue higher education was shot dead in his car in Vancouver city, police said on Sunday.

Australia to ease visa restrictions on skilled migrants

Australia to ease visa restrictions on skilled migrants

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

A temporary work visa, the 457 visa allows skilled workers to come to Australia for an approved business for up to four years.

Study US: Visa procedures decoded

Study US: Visa procedures decoded

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Angela Kerwin, a Foreign Service Officer currently serving as the non-immigrant visa chief at the US Consulate General in Mumbai, sheds light in student visas.

Syria's Olympic chief refused London visa

Syria's Olympic chief refused London visa

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

The head of Syria's National Olympic Committee, General Mowaffak Joumaa, has been refused a visa to travel to attend next month's Games in London, the BBC said on Friday.

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.

No more tourist visa for commissioning surrogacy in India

No more tourist visa for commissioning surrogacy in India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Foreign nationals intending to visit India for commissioning surrogacy will not be allowed to come on a tourist visa from Friday with the home ministry ordering strict adherence of surrogacy laws.

India launches 'tourist visa-on-arrival'

India launches 'tourist visa-on-arrival'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2010

India on Friday introduced tourist visa-on-arrival for five countries, including Japan and New Zealand, to facilitate bonafide foreign tourists who plan their visits at a short notice.

Govt plans new category visa to attract foreigners, boost trade

Govt plans new category visa to attract foreigners, boost trade

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Medical tourism in India alone is estimated at $3 billion and projected to grow to $7-8 billion by 2020

US Congressmen oppose changes in H-1B visa rules

US Congressmen oppose changes in H-1B visa rules

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

It's not just wrong. It's dumb. Mr President, would America really be greater without us?" he asked in a tweet.

Online payment must for British visa from Dec 16

Online payment must for British visa from Dec 16

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Britain's Immigration Regional Director for Central and South Asia Thomas Greig said the new initiative has been taken as part of efforts to streamline the visa application process and to make it consistent with the wider global trend.

'They are victims of systematic human trafficking'

'They are victims of systematic human trafficking'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

'We have interesting leads on the agents. The roles of agents in this entire operation, who were doing what.'

Pak EC forms high-level panel to probe 'poll rigging'

Pak EC forms high-level panel to probe 'poll rigging'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Pakistan's election commission has formed a high-level committee to probe the explosive allegations levelled by a senior bureaucrat that widespread rigging aided by the judiciary and the top election body happened against jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party in the garrison city of Rawalpindi.

What are the new US visa rules?

What are the new US visa rules?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

Trouble brews for Indian techies as H-1B visa norms get tougher

Trouble brews for Indian techies as H-1B visa norms get tougher

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The new information required by the Department of Labour is significant because before sponsoring a foreign worker for the H-1B visa, the company needs to get its labour application approved by it.

Trump ban fallout: 2 Kashmir athletes denied US visa

Trump ban fallout: 2 Kashmir athletes denied US visa

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Two snowshoers from Kashmir have alleged they have been denied visa to the United States of America due to "current (US) policy" even as the American Embassy in New Delhi maintained that Indians are not affected by the recent executive order of President Donald Trump.

Bangladeshi Hindus: Why Appeal To Biden?

Bangladeshi Hindus: Why Appeal To Biden?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

It's intriguing that the prime minister now wants his American partner to help protect the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. That's conceding to the Americans a pre-eminence India has always contested, resented and feared, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Infosys settles visa row with US for $34 mn

Infosys settles visa row with US for $34 mn

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Infosys, the nation's second largest software exporter, on Wednesday paid a record $34 million fine to settle a visa row in the US.

Visa fee hike to have less than 0.3% impact on margins: Infosys

Visa fee hike to have less than 0.3% impact on margins: Infosys

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

nfosys chief financial officer Ranganath M said there was confusion in visa costs.

Renew US visa within 4 years, no interview is required

Renew US visa within 4 years, no interview is required

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

The new rules will apply to those within categories of B1, B2, C and D.

Big chunk of US visas go to Indians

Big chunk of US visas go to Indians

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

A majority of Indians were travelling to the US on B-1 and B-2 visas

Travelling to US? Beware of visa fraud

Travelling to US? Beware of visa fraud

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

While the number of Indian students who have applied for visas to study in the United States has increased by 20% this year, the government has issued clear warnings to students against checking for authenticity of applied colleges and defaults in visa process.

Sunak under Oppn fire over 'VIP access' for Infosys

Sunak under Oppn fire over 'VIP access' for Infosys

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

A readout of the meeting reportedly said Lord Johnson "made clear that he was keen to see a bigger Infosys presence in the UK and would be happy to do what he could to facilitate that".

Pak summons Indian diplomat over visa denial to 500 pilgrims

Pak summons Indian diplomat over visa denial to 500 pilgrims

Rediff.com3 May 2014

Pakistan on Friday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner Gopal Baghlay to lodge a protest over denial of visas to some 500 Pakistani pilgrims to visit the famed shrine of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer.

UK citizens can visit 173 countries without visa, Indians 52

UK citizens can visit 173 countries without visa, Indians 52

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

UK citizens are at par with those from Finland and Sweden for visa-free access.

New Zealand rolls out easy visa route to encourage Indian tourists

New Zealand rolls out easy visa route to encourage Indian tourists

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

The US has already eased the procedure for issuing visa to attract a million Indian tourists by 2015

UK, Ireland offer joint visa to Indian, Chinese tourists

UK, Ireland offer joint visa to Indian, Chinese tourists

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Under a new British-Irish visa scheme announced by Ireland's minister for justice Frances Fitzgerald, tourists and business visitors from India and China will be allowed to travel freely in the 'common travel area' of Britain and Ireland with either an Irish or a British visa.

US visa fee hike to have a huge impact: Wipro

US visa fee hike to have a huge impact: Wipro

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Almost all Indian IT companies would pay between $8,000 and $10,000 per H1B visa from April 1

American embassy in Mumbai organises visa fest

American embassy in Mumbai organises visa fest

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

The American Embassy in Mumbai has scheduled a its third Super Saturday on June 19. This event is used to meet the increasing demand for visas, the embassy said in a statement.

Bill targeting H1B visas reintroduced in US Congress

Bill targeting H1B visas reintroduced in US Congress

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The 'Protect and Grow American Jobs Act', which, makes important changes to the eligibility requirements for H1-B visa exemptions was re-introduced on Wednesday

Proposed UK visa bond scheme to be scrapped

Proposed UK visa bond scheme to be scrapped

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

The controversial 3,000-pound "security bond" for some "high-risk" foreign visitors to the UK, including those from India, is to be scrapped, the Home Office has confirmed.

FBI announces $250,000 bounty for arrest of Indian wanted in wife's murder

FBI announces $250,000 bounty for arrest of Indian wanted in wife's murder

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Patel is on the FBI's list of 'Ten Most Wanted Fugitives' and the federal agency announced a reward of up to $250,000 for information leading to his arrest.

3 Indians accused of running UK visa fraud unit

3 Indians accused of running UK visa fraud unit

Rediff.com7 May 2009

The scale of the fraud was such that one of them boasted how easy it was to cheat the Home Office and obtain visas for people who did not have the necessary documents for legal entry into Britain. A case on the visa fraud is currently being heard in the Isleworth Crown Court in west London.