The US Embassy & consulates across India will suspend all routine services for three days from December 24, 2025, due to a federal holiday order. Plan your visa and passport appointments accordingly. Check official sources for emergency contacts.
The US Embassy in New Delhi and its consulates across India will be closed from December 24 to 26 for the Christmas holidays. Plan your visa and consular services accordingly.
US Embassy & consulates in India closed Dec 24-26 per Trump order. Visa services halted, worsening delays for stranded Indian H-1B professionals. Details on impact and reopening.
The US Embassy in India announces a holiday closure from December 24 to 26. Visa services suspended; emergency contacts active. Plan your travel accordingly.
French farmers escalate protests, blocking highways and burning hay bales against the EU-Mercosur trade pact and mass cattle culls. President Macron faces pressure as unions reject a holiday truce. Read the full story.
The US has expanded online presence checks for all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants globally from December 15. Learn about the impact on Indian professionals and expected delays.
Indian passport holders can now apply for Chinese visas digitally via a new online system, reducing consulate visits to one for biometrics. The move signals a step in normalising bilateral ties.
Indian passport holders can now apply for Chinese visas online via a new system launched by the embassy in Delhi. The digital process simplifies applications for tourist, business, student, and work visas.
The US Embassy clarifies that all H-1B and H-4 visa applications undergo global security vetting. This impacts Indian professionals and families. Learn the details and process here.
The Chinese Embassy in India will now process visa applications online, marking a step in normalising ties after the Ladakh military standoff ended in October 2024. Read the full report.
The US Embassy in India has issued a worldwide alert for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants. Effective December 15, all applicants face mandatory social media reviews. Learn the details and implications.
The US Embassy in India announced enhanced screening for H-1B and H-4 visas, reviewing applicants' online presence from December 15. Expect longer processing times. Apply early.
France honours Ravi Deecee, MD of DC Books, with the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for promoting French literature in Malayalam and cultural diplomacy. Read about the ceremony and his legacy.
Dozens of Indian H-1B visa holders are stranded in India after flying home to renew work permits, facing indefinite delays and job uncertainty. Learn about the crisis and its impact.
Major US visa delays up to 12 months due to enhanced screening. Google & Apple warn H-1B holders against travel. Indian professionals among the worst affected. Read more.
Google cautions US-based employees on H-1B, F, J visas against international travel due to severe visa stamping delays of up to 12 months at embassies, including India, linked to new social media vetting rules.
US visa interview wait times in India stretch up to 10 months for tourists. Govt reveals US now treats every visa as a national security decision, impacting schedules. Details inside.
A 22-year-old from Coimbatore died in Cambodia after being held captive by cyber fraudsters for refusing to work. His mother seeks help to repatriate his body. Read the full story.
The US Embassy in India shares VP nominee JD Vance's praise for the nation, calling it a 'great friend.' This follows the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Discover the diplomatic implications.
The US Embassy in India highlights VP nominee JD Vance's praise for bilateral ties, calling India a friend. Explore the strategic importance and future of India-US relations.
PM Modi's landmark Oman visit underscores deep India-Oman strategic ties, marked by a new temple in Haima and a sprawling embassy complex. A historic step for bilateral relations.
IBM India and Walmart's tech arm lease over 2.6 lakh sq ft in Bengaluru, signaling strong GCC expansion. IBM's ₹145 crore deal & Walmart's new hub boost city's real estate. Read more.
As Delhi's air turns hazardous, the Chinese Embassy outlines its successful pollution control strategy. Learn the key steps on vehicle emissions and industrial reform.
Indian Ambassador Abhay Thakur inaugurated symbolic installations of Char Dham temples and Bodh Gaya in Yangon. The event strengthens India-Myanmar cultural ties. Read more.
Former US President Donald Trump lauds India and PM Modi in a social media post, shared by the US Embassy. A significant diplomatic gesture highlighting strong Indo-US ties. Read more.
The US Embassy in New Delhi has formally requested India's assistance to locate and arrest Hameed Nazeer, an FBI Most Wanted suspect believed to be living in India. Read the full story.
Delhi High Court revives pay parity case for Indian staff at Italian Embassy, challenging 2019 dismissal. The employees seek Rs 2 crore in arrears. Read the full legal battle details.
Embassy Office Parks REIT acquires a prime 0.3 million sq ft office property in Bengaluru's Embassy GolfLinks for Rs 8,520 million. The 100% leased, DPU-accretive deal strengthens its hold in India's office capital. Read more.
Luxembourg Embassy in New Delhi commemorated Grand Duke Guillaume's ascension. MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh attended as chief guest. Read about the historic transition and his vision for Luxembourg.
The French Embassy in India honors the Indian Navy on its special day, highlighting growing maritime cooperation and the strategic Indo-French partnership. Read more about this diplomatic gesture.