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UK relaxes immigration rules; to benefit Indians

UK relaxes immigration rules; to benefit Indians

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

The UK has relaxed its immigration rules giving greater flexibility to students and businesses that employ and sponsor international migrants.

The Goat Life Review: Prithviraj Is Terrific In Blessy's Survival Epic

The Goat Life Review: Prithviraj Is Terrific In Blessy's Survival Epic

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Aadujeevitham marks a new direction for Malayalam cinema, where ambition meets resources and the right people, all in favour of stories that deserve to be told on the biggest stage of them all, notes Arjun Menon.

India seeks Congressional help over immigration bill

India seeks Congressional help over immigration bill

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The Indian IT industry has led the way, in strengthening the India-US trade and investment relationship, Sandhu said adding that today, companies like TCS, Wipro, Infosys and HCL employ well over 50,000 US citizens and support more than 280,000 other local US jobs.

'US economy owes a lot to the immigrants'

'US economy owes a lot to the immigrants'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Republican presidential candidates today vowed to revamp the flawed immigration system of the country, in particular the legal immigration, with onenoting that half of the Fortune 500 companies in US were founded by immigrants.

Dunki Review: SRK Is Earnest, The Film Is Not

Dunki Review: SRK Is Earnest, The Film Is Not

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Dunki doesn't have any repeat value unlike other Hirani films. And that perhaps is saying a lot, notes Mayur Sanap.

Study Abroad: How to have a stress-free immigration

Study Abroad: How to have a stress-free immigration

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Apart from answering all these questions confidently, it is suggested that you keep all the relevant documents along with tickets and passport handy.

'Canada didn't act against Nijjar despite India's dossier'

'Canada didn't act against Nijjar despite India's dossier'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, whose killing led to a major diplomatic row between India and Canada, reached the North American country using a counterfeit passport and Canada did not take any action against him despite being informed that he faced over a dozen criminal cases of murder and other terrorist activities, sources said on Friday.

Immigration has benefited UK: Report

Immigration has benefited UK: Report

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

The Foundation's report contradicted a recent analysis of the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee, which said competition from immigrants had a damaging impact on the low-paid employees and on training for British workers. The report also debunked myths about the impact of migration on employment and wages. It said wages had not fallen because migrants are willing to work for less, including in key sectors such as construction work and hotels.

US woos immigrant entrepreneurs

US woos immigrant entrepreneurs

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Egged on by more than 160 venture capitalists, including several Indian Americans -- the majority of whom are from California's Silicon Valley -- United States Senators John F Kerry, Massachusetts Democrat, and Richard Lugar, Indiana Republican, have introduced legislation to create jobs in America and increasing America's global competitiveness by helping immigrant entrepreneurs obtain US visas.

Immigration officer who asked Manipuri girl to prove 'Indian-ness' identified

Immigration officer who asked Manipuri girl to prove 'Indian-ness' identified

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The immigration officer has been identified by investigators after checking the CCTV footage of the immigration area in IGI airport in New Delhi.

No NRC, CAA in Bengal in my lifetime, Mamata tells Centre

No NRC, CAA in Bengal in my lifetime, Mamata tells Centre

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Lambasting the Bharatiya Janata Party for allegedly bringing up the issues of NRC, CAA and Uniform Civil Code ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted she would not allow anyone to take away the citizenship of people during her lifetime.

Image: South Africa's anti-immigrant rage

Image: South Africa's anti-immigrant rage

Rediff.com23 May 2008

Anti-immigrant violence in South Africa.

Immigrant spouses must speak English: UK Supreme Court

Immigrant spouses must speak English: UK Supreme Court

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

The United Kingdom Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a challenge against immigration rules requiring people to speak English before joining their spouses in Britain, a landmark ruling which could affect thousands of immigrants from countries like India.

9 held for sending people to Europe via 'donkey' route

9 held for sending people to Europe via 'donkey' route

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

With the arrests of nine men, including four Bangladeshi nationals, the Delhi Police on Monday claimed to have busted an international racket that used to send people to European countries on the basis of illegal documents.

India to fence entire 1,643-km Myanmar border, free movement to end

India to fence entire 1,643-km Myanmar border, free movement to end

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The move could virtually put an end to the Free Movement Regime prevalent along the porous border.

5 Yummy Dishes Made With Leftovers

5 Yummy Dishes Made With Leftovers

Rediff.com2 May 2024

What can you do with common leftovers -- bread, coconut chutney, dal, rice, rotis.

Israel sends new Ambassador to India

Israel sends new Ambassador to India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The Israeli government on Sunday approved the appointment of Reuven Azar as the new Ambassador to India.

Study US: Ready for immigration?

Study US: Ready for immigration?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Dr Arun Vakil, US visa specialist, discusses the proper way to conduct yourself with US immigration services, cope with jet lag, and more.

Why Trump's immigration ban should worry Indians

Why Trump's immigration ban should worry Indians

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

'We are going to see relatively soon an executive order that deals with H-1B and other temporary visas.' 'We are also going to see an executive order on undocumented people.' 'Undocumented Indians comprise the largest population growth of all undocumented people in this country.' 'Just because India is not named in this executive order doesn't mean it won't be in the future.'

Illegal Bangladeshi held for raping minor girl in Kerala

Illegal Bangladeshi held for raping minor girl in Kerala

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

The migrant worker, namely Ariful Islam, 26, was arrested by Arthunkal police on August 23 for allegedly sexually assaulting the girl after trespassing into her house on the same day.

It's official, Biden vs Trump set for rematch

It's official, Biden vs Trump set for rematch

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Their rematch, long anticipated, but hardly clamoured for, is broadly expected to mirror the 2020 campaign, though Trump will run this time under the spectre of 91 felony charges.

Canadian action will impact ties: Ex-RAW chief

Canadian action will impact ties: Ex-RAW chief

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Former Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) chief A S Dulat Tuesday said Canada expelling an Indian diplomat after claiming that New Delhi was potentially linked to the killing of a Khalistani extremist will have a bearing on bilateral relations.

UNGA: India abstains on Pak's resolution against 'Islamophobia'

UNGA: India abstains on Pak's resolution against 'Islamophobia'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

India abstained in the United Nations General Assembly on a draft resolution introduced by Pakistan and co-sponsored by China on Islamophobia, asserting that the prevalence of 'religiophobia' against Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and other faiths facing violence and discrimination must also be acknowledged rather than singling out just one religion.

When Salma Hayek was an illegal immigrant

When Salma Hayek was an illegal immigrant

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

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.

Seattle judge halts Trump's immigration order

Seattle judge halts Trump's immigration order

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Striking a major blow to Donald Trump, a federal judge in Seattle brought his administration's executive order on immigration to a halt nationwide Friday, issuing a temporary restraining order in US District Court until further hearings can be held.

In 1st SOTU address, Trump moots merit-based immigration

In 1st SOTU address, Trump moots merit-based immigration

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Trump said that his proposal should be supported by both parties (Republican and Democratic) as a fair compromise -- one where nobody gets everything they want, but where the country gets the critical reforms it needs.

4 AISATS staffers among 5 held at Delhi airport over trafficking link

4 AISATS staffers among 5 held at Delhi airport over trafficking link

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The company said it has suspended the staffers and that it was part of the operation to unearth this crime.

Review: Dunki Lacks Rajkumar Hirani's Touch

Review: Dunki Lacks Rajkumar Hirani's Touch

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Rajkumar Hirani has a mastery in bromance. In Dunki, Sukanya Verma doesn't feel that chemistry one bit, it's more like SRK babysitting a bunch of clueless kids running helter-skelter in a garden believing the grass is always greener on the other side.

India scraps Free Movement Regime with Myanmar

India scraps Free Movement Regime with Myanmar

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The FMR allows people residing close to the India-Myanmar border to venture 16 km into each other's territory without any documents.

Karnataka to step up immigration checks

Karnataka to step up immigration checks

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

The Bangalore police are also checking the antecedents of the foreign students who are studying in Bangalore.

No consensus over Immigration Bill

No consensus over Immigration Bill

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

Efforts at bringing about a consensus between the House of Representatives and the Senate over the Immigration Bill suffered a setback with the Speaker of the House saying he intended to take a 'long look' at the Senate measure.

Visa row: Canada to review immigration policy

Visa row: Canada to review immigration policy

Rediff.com29 May 2010

Canada will undertake a review of its immigration rules after a diplomatic row with India over denial of visas to people on grounds that their service in army, police and intelligence units made them complicit in human-rights violations.

New immigration form for passengers flying into India

New immigration form for passengers flying into India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

The new form will be different from the detachable perforated strip which is a part of the immigration card at the moment.

Former Sri Lanka spinner arrested for match-fixing!

Former Sri Lanka spinner arrested for match-fixing!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sachithra Senanayake was on Wednesday arrested over match-fixing allegations.

2010 was the high point of Canadian immigration

2010 was the high point of Canadian immigration

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

In 2010, Canada welcomed the highest number of permanent residents in 50 years, Jason Kenney, minister of citizenship, immigration and multiculturalism, announced on February 13.

Obama's new immigration norms to benefit Indians

Obama's new immigration norms to benefit Indians

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Obama used his executive power to announce a series of administrative measures to provide legal status to over five million illegal immigrants in the country, including those from India.

Immigration reform is key to America's economic growth: Obama

Immigration reform is key to America's economic growth: Obama

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

The comprehensive immigration reform if passed by the Congress will provide a path to citizenship to some 11 million undocumented people, including 240,000 Indians.