News for 'immigration rules'

More IT firms may come under US lens for visa issues

More IT firms may come under US lens for visa issues

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

Infosys may have put the visa misuse investigations behind it through a civil settlement with the US authorities, but experts believe that the episode might drag its other peers under the scanner.

Why Suneel Gupta is running for US Congress

Why Suneel Gupta is running for US Congress

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

His mother was the first female engineer at Ford. His brother is a CNN icon. 'Do we want politicians or problem-solvers?' Suneel Gupta asks Pottayil Rajendran.

'Lankan Tamils can be added to Citizenship Act later'

'Lankan Tamils can be added to Citizenship Act later'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

'Chief Minister Palaniswami is meeting Modi on December, 19, he may mention Tamil refugees when he talks to him.'

'We are protesting as Assamese, not as Hindu or Muslim'

'We are protesting as Assamese, not as Hindu or Muslim'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

'In other parts of India, people may feel their religious identity is more important, but here in Assam, we are Assamese first and then, anything else. So, we are against this CAB (now CAA). It will hurt the interests of us Assamese'

US blacklists South Africa's Gupta family over widespread corruption

US blacklists South Africa's Gupta family over widespread corruption

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The Gupta family has relocated to Dubai amid corruption charges against them in South Africa.

Centre mulls making CAA process online to bypass states

Centre mulls making CAA process online to bypass states

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

If the process becomes completely online, there will be no intervention from a state government at any level.

US court dismisses case against H-1B lottery system

US court dismisses case against H-1B lottery system

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

The ruling by a federal judge in Oregon means that there will be no change in the H-1B visa issuance process for the fiscal 2018 which begins on April 3.

After Brexit, what next?

After Brexit, what next?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Where does Britain go from here? What happens to the European Union?

Jeff Sessions confirmed as US attorney general after bitter battle

Jeff Sessions confirmed as US attorney general after bitter battle

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Jeff Sessions, a close confidant of US President Donald Trump, was on Thursday confirmed to be the next attorney general, after a historically tumultuous process that saw the senator come under fire for his views on race and civil rights.

Shame on BJP for creating panic over NRC: Mamata

Shame on BJP for creating panic over NRC: Mamata

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Criticising the saffron party for "undermining democratic values" in the country, the chief minister said, "Democracy exists in Bengal but it is under threat in several other parts of the country."

Assam: 'Unemployment is a great danger'

Assam: 'Unemployment is a great danger'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

'There are more young people in Assam who are unemployed than possibly anywhere else.'

Centre orders Bangladeshi actor to leave India for TMC campaign

Centre orders Bangladeshi actor to leave India for TMC campaign

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The Centre on Tuesday issued a 'Leave India' notice and cancelled the business visa given to the actor.

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

As Melania Trump arrives in Ahmedabad, Sheela Bhatt offers the First Lady Of The United States a primer on one of India's oldest, and historic, cities.

Will take action against firms that replace American workers: Trump

Will take action against firms that replace American workers: Trump

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

If elected, Trump said he would take action against companies that replace American workers.

South Asians welcome US Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriages

South Asians welcome US Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriages

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Indian-American elected officials, civil rights organisations and queers welcome the United States Supreme Court historic decision to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide for all Americans on Friday.

No move yet to finalise visa bond for Indians in UK

No move yet to finalise visa bond for Indians in UK

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Last week, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg opposed the Conservative-led coalition government's controversial 3,000 pounds visa bond scheme, which would affect visitors from certain countries, including India.

State of the Union: Trump announces meet with Kim; vows to build border wall

State of the Union: Trump announces meet with Kim; vows to build border wall

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

'If I had not been elected President of the United States, we would right now, in my opinion, be in a major war with North Korea,' Trump said.

Mamata claims fear of NRC drove 11 people to suicide

Mamata claims fear of NRC drove 11 people to suicide

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Government sources had claimed on Tuesday that four persons have committed suicide in fear of NRC so far, while four others had died while waiting in queues to procure the requisite papers.

Final NRC out in Assam, nearly 2 million stare at uncertain future

Final NRC out in Assam, nearly 2 million stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

A total of 3,30,27,661 people had applied to be included in the NRC. Of them, 3,11,21,004 have been included in the document and 19,06,657 excluded.

Jaitley meets US commerce secretary, bats for H-1B

Jaitley meets US commerce secretary, bats for H-1B

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Taking up the case of Indian IT companies and professionals, Jaitley told Ross about the contribution of highly-skilled Indians in the economic development of the United States and India and stressed that they should continue to do so, which is in the best interest of the two countries, officials said.

UK authorities clear Ramdev after 2nd round of questioning

UK authorities clear Ramdev after 2nd round of questioning

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Yoga guru Ramdev was on Saturday cleared by United Kingdom authorities following a second round of questioning at Heathrow Airport here, a day after he was detained and quizzed by customs officials for over six hours on landing in Britain.

CAA doesn't affect any Indian, including Muslims: MHA

CAA doesn't affect any Indian, including Muslims: MHA

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

The MHA put out a set of FAQs on the Act, seeking to counter a 'misinformation campaign'. It said the Act doesn't have anything to do with the deportation of any foreigner in India.

Gita, Bible, Quran recited at CAA protest in Shaheen Bagh

Gita, Bible, Quran recited at CAA protest in Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The inter-faith ceremony, where there was a traditional Hindu-style 'hawan' and chants of Sikh 'kirtan', saw participants also reading out the Preamble of the Constitution and taking oath to preserve its "socialist, secular" values.

Euro 2016: Divided loyalties as Switzerland face Albania

Euro 2016: Divided loyalties as Switzerland face Albania

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Switzerland may get a taste of their own medicine on Saturday when they meet an Albania side featuring several players who benefited from the highly-acclaimed Swiss youth set-up. Loyalties will be divided in a fascinating Group A clash which, for the first time in the European Championship, will have brothers on opposing sides in Granit and Taulant Xhaka. Both are of Albanian heritage and were born in Basel but Granit will line up for Switzerland and older brother Taulant, provided he recovers from a thigh injury, for their opponents. In all, nine members of Albania's 23-man squad had the right to play for Switzerland, and six members of the Swiss squad could have opted for Albania.

Terror alert: Pakistani with HuJI link arrested in Hyderabad

Terror alert: Pakistani with HuJI link arrested in Hyderabad

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

A team of South Zone Task Force on Thursday nabbed Mohammed Nasir of Bangladeshi origin (who had migrated to Pakistan) on charge of having close links with HuJI and helping a IM operative, an accused in the 2013 Dilsukhnagar twin blast.

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.

Fed court to hear case against Haneef visa

Fed court to hear case against Haneef visa

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

The full bench of the Australian Federal Court on Thursday will hear a government appeal against a judge's decision to reinstate the visa of Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef, who was cleared of terrorism charges after being arrested in connection with the foiled United Kingdom bombings. Prosecution lawyers lodged the appeal in September after Federal Court Justice Jeffery Spender quashed Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews' decision to cancel Haneef's visa.

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

US midterms: Democrats take control of House, GOP retains Senate

US midterms: Democrats take control of House, GOP retains Senate

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

In his first tweet after election results started coming in US President Trump claimed success. "Tremendous success tonight. Thank you to all!".

US Elections 2020: All you need to know

US Elections 2020: All you need to know

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

With just hours to go before the United States presidential election all eyes are turning stateside as Donald Trump seeks a second term in the White House and Democratic candidate Joe Biden campaigns to become America's 46th president. If you're struggling to wrap your head around the presidential election and how it compares to India, which competing parties will be vying for the White House, and how a winner is selected, scroll on for a comprehensive guide that details all there is to know about the upcoming elections.

Rivals slam Trump; call him a 'crazy zealot'

Rivals slam Trump; call him a 'crazy zealot'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump on Friday came under scathing attack from rivals Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio who blasted the real estate mogul on his immigration stand and for hiring foreigners in his business projects, as the debate turned shriller ahead of the crucial "Super Tuesday".

Malaysia withdraws visa-on-arrival for Indians

Malaysia withdraws visa-on-arrival for Indians

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar said the proposed new ruled were among measures taken to overcome the problem of illegal immigrants. "The social visit pass replaces the visas-on-arrival which was discontinued in April," Syed Hamid told Parliament on Thursday.

UK race body against new migrant law

UK race body against new migrant law

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

The Commission further noted, "We are of the clear belief that the Race Equality Impact assessment of the changes to the HSMP does not fully comply with the requirements of the Race Equality duty."

Now, study & work part-time in Australia

Now, study & work part-time in Australia

Rediff.com27 Apr 2008

Under the new rule which came into effect on Saturday, all student visas to foreigners will be granted with work rights attached, removing the need for people to file an additional application. More than 30,000 Indians were granted student visa in year ending June 2007 and they had to file separate applications for taking up part-time jobs in Australia.

US govt finds no violations in H1-B visa case: Infosys

US govt finds no violations in H1-B visa case: Infosys

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

The US had initiated investigation against Infosys and its larger rival Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for possible violations of H-1B visa rules in June.

India unimpressed by Saeed's detention, wants 'credible crackdown' on terror

India unimpressed by Saeed's detention, wants 'credible crackdown' on terror

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Union minister Kiren Rijiju said Pakistan should file a chargesheet against Saeed.

Bad people are very happy: Trump slams judge on Twitter

Bad people are very happy: Trump slams judge on Twitter

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

US President Donald Trump has slammed federal judge James Robart who lifted the travel ban he had imposed on citizens of seven mainly-Muslim countries, taking an unusual jab at an independent branch of the US government as he vowed to bring back the restrictions.

How free should the flow of capital be?

How free should the flow of capital be?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

No one seems to be able to agree on what the correct degree of capital mobility in developing countries is.

RSS has no need for secular advice

RSS has no need for secular advice

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

'Mohan Bhagwat's reaffirmation of the RSS's Hindu rashtra ideal has shown that nothing has changed, that it remains firmly rooted in its fundamental beliefs, that the willingness to listen to voices from outside its fold was a pretence about being openminded,' argues Amulya Ganguli.

All you need to know about Assam's National Register of Citizens

All you need to know about Assam's National Register of Citizens

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The citizens' register in Assam does not get to the bottom of things.