News for 'visa issues'

Pathankot attack: India denies receiving visa application from Pak SIT

Pathankot attack: India denies receiving visa application from Pak SIT

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

India is yet to receive visa applications from Pakistan's special investigation team members who are supposed to visit the country to probe the Pathankot terror attack, Indian government sources said.

UK 'betrays' HSMP visa holders

UK 'betrays' HSMP visa holders

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

The Highly Skilled Migrant Programme immigrants, mostly from India, have accused the British government of depriving them of permanent settlement as promised initially.

MHA rejects proposal to grant visa-on-arrival to Bangladeshis

MHA rejects proposal to grant visa-on-arrival to Bangladeshis

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

The union home ministry has rejected the ministry of external affairs's proposal to grant visa-on-arrival facility to Bangladeshi nationals and visa-free entry to citizens of that country under the age of 18 and over the age of 65.

India's 4x400m mixed relay team wins World U-20 silver

India's 4x400m mixed relay team wins World U-20 silver

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The quartet of Barath Sridhar, Priya Mohan, Kapil and Rupal Chaudhary clocked 3 minutes, 17.67 seconds to finish behind the United States (3:17.69).

Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India amid row

Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India amid row

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Canada will be pausing all in-person services at the consulates in Chandigarh, Mumbai and Bengaluru and is now directing all Canadians in India to the High Commission in New Delhi.

Cooperate with Canada's Nijjar killing probe, Blinken urges India

Cooperate with Canada's Nijjar killing probe, Blinken urges India

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Blinken and US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin were in Delhi for the fifth edition of the '2+2' dialogue.

World C'ships: Neeraj looks to add missing silverware to trophy cabinet

World C'ships: Neeraj looks to add missing silverware to trophy cabinet

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

A World Championships gold is the only medal missing in Neeraj Chopra's decorated cabinet and the superstar Indian javelin thrower will fancy his chances.

Chinese journalists have left upon expiry of extended visa: Government

Chinese journalists have left upon expiry of extended visa: Government

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Three journalists of China's state-run news agency Xinhua, who were denied extension of visa, have departed India, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

19 days after mob attack, ED conducts fresh raid at TMC leader's home

19 days after mob attack, ED conducts fresh raid at TMC leader's home

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The ED sealed the house and put up a notice summoning Sheikh to appear in person before its sleuths for questioning by January 29 in connection with its probe into the ration distribution scam, an officer said.

BJP MP refuses US visa after being asked to remove pagdi

BJP MP refuses US visa after being asked to remove pagdi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Virendra Singh said he went to the embassy on Wednesday for the purpose of visa and was asked to remove his pagdi.

US foiled plot to kill Pannun, warned Indian govt of involvement: FT

US foiled plot to kill Pannun, warned Indian govt of involvement: FT

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

America has thwarted a plot to kill a Sikh extremist in the US, and warned India that its government may have been involved in it, reports the Financial Times.

NRIs with US 'T' visas not being allowed to leave

NRIs with US 'T' visas not being allowed to leave

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Victims decry Ministry of External Affairs' 'vengeful' decision to stop them from leaving the country if they have a 'T' visa (Trafficking category) affixed on their passports. George Joseph/Rediff.com reports

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.

Pakistan Hockey fires entire coaching team before Asian Games

Pakistan Hockey fires entire coaching team before Asian Games

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

PHF sacks entire coaching staff of Pakistan men's team ahead of Asian Games

H1B issues affect people, not companies

H1B issues affect people, not companies

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

'We are only talking about 65,000 H1B visas a year, it is not going to go down drastically.' 'If the number reduces and when you spread that reduction across all the top IT services companies, the impact will be marginal.'

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.

US may include Gujarati language in visa process

US may include Gujarati language in visa process

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

The United States may include Gujarati language in its visa procedure for the convenience of people from the state planning to travel there.

Despite turmoil, no impact on visa rush for US

Despite turmoil, no impact on visa rush for US

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

David Tyler, visa chief at the consulate, said the number of applications for tourist, business and education visas had reached the pre-September 2008 level and they were likely to issue 200,000 visas this year.

Trump admin makes H1-B visa approval tough; Indian firms to be impacted

Trump admin makes H1-B visa approval tough; Indian firms to be impacted

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Extensions of H-1B visas have become even tougher, in particular if the employee has been on a bench for any part of their previous duration.

Visa spending in India up 66%

Visa spending in India up 66%

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

Credit card major Visa has reported a 66 per cent jump in spending on its cards in India at $3.8 billion for the 12-months ended June 2005.\n\n

Pak prisoner Sanaullah's relatives get visas to visit India

Pak prisoner Sanaullah's relatives get visas to visit India

Rediff.com6 May 2013

The Indian High Commission in Islamabad on Monday granted visas for visiting India to two relatives of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay, critically injured in a scuffle with another inmate in a Jammu jail.

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.

Modi shall NOT be granted visa: US official

Modi shall NOT be granted visa: US official

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

A top American official has opposed grant of visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi because of the "very serious" doubts that remain over his role in the "horrific" 2002 riots in the state.

Indian government denies visa to US religious commission

Indian government denies visa to US religious commission

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

A three-member delegation of US Commission on International Religious Freedom wanted to make a one-week visit starting on Friday to meet government officials, religious leaders and activists in India.

HC seeks Centre's stand on plea by American journalist against blacklisting

HC seeks Centre's stand on plea by American journalist against blacklisting

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Counsel for journalist Angad Singh told the court that they got to know about the "blacklisting" only after the Centre filed its response to his plea challenging the entry refusal.

BJP wants US visa for Narendra Modi

BJP wants US visa for Narendra Modi

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party, which had so far maintained that it was not unduly bothered about denial of American visa to Narendra Modi, said it will appeal to the US Administration to lift the travel ban on him.

PCB confident of getting visa for Amir for England tour

PCB confident of getting visa for Amir for England tour

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Pakistan Cricket Board is confident that tainted left-arm pacer Mohammad Aamir will soon be issued a visa to play in the series against England in the United Kingdom this summer.

China has a new policy on 'stapled' visas

China has a new policy on 'stapled' visas

Rediff.com18 Jul 2010

With India objecting to stapled visas being issued to those from Jammu and Kashmir, China appears to have adopted a new policy of denying visas to those born in the state.

Cox & Kings to handle India visa services in US

Cox & Kings to handle India visa services in US

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Cox & Kings Global Services (formerly known as Quoprro Global Services) was incorporated in 2008.

'India and Canada are eager to be strong allies'

'India and Canada are eager to be strong allies'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'India and Canada have almost 200 years of shared history and migrations. This won't be the last of our partnership.'

Want a US study visa? Read this!

Want a US study visa? Read this!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

US visa expert, Arun Vakil, answers questions and provides tips regarding the US student visa process.

UAE to introduce visa on mobile this Feb

UAE to introduce visa on mobile this Feb

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

In a move that is set to simplify visa procedures, the Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department will introduce visit visas through this service, the fee for which has not been fixed yet. The sponsor of the visa applicant will be able to apply for an M-visa at www.eform.ae by providing the details, including the mobile phone numbers of the applicant and the sponsor.

Chinese stapled visas not valid: India

Chinese stapled visas not valid: India

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

India on Thursday made it clear that paper visas stapled on passports by the Chinese embassy or consulates are not considered valid for travel out of the country.

3 Indians accused of killing Nijjar appear in court

3 Indians accused of killing Nijjar appear in court

Rediff.com8 May 2024

All three agreed to have the proceedings heard in English and each of them nodded that they understood the charges of first-degree murder and conspiring to murder Nijjar, the report said.

US visa overhaul: What TCS wants from Trump

US visa overhaul: What TCS wants from Trump

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Any changes in the visa regime may result in higher operational costs and shortage of skilled workers for the $110 billion Indian outsourcing industry.

US cheers Indian IT workers, grants 86% H-1B visas

US cheers Indian IT workers, grants 86% H-1B visas

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

About 76,000 H-1B visas were issued to people in computer occupations in 2014.

Change in China's visa policy for JK residents?

Change in China's visa policy for JK residents?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

China appears to have relaxed its practice of giving stapled visas to people hailing from Jammu and Kashmir as it has given proper pasted visas to four journalists from the state.The journalists are part of the media delegation that will travel with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday to Sanya in China for the Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa Summit.China had in 2008 started the practice of issuing visas on loose sheets of paper to people from Jammu and Kashmir.

Nijjar killing probe 'already tainted': Indian envoy

Nijjar killing probe 'already tainted': Indian envoy

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

India's High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma reiterated New Delhi's stand on the diplomatic standoff with Canada, and urged Ottawa to release evidence backing up its allegation regarding the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

'Visa-on-arrival' in India soon

'Visa-on-arrival' in India soon

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005