Shivank Avasthi, a 20-year-old Indian PhD student, was fatally shot near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus. Police are investigating the homicide that has raised safety concerns for international students. Read for details and official statemen
Indian student Shivank Awasthi's tragic death in Toronto is Canada's 41st homicide this year. The community mourns as investigations continue. Read the full story.
A 24-year-old Indian student, Kartik Vasudev, was fatally shot near the University of Toronto. Authorities are investigating the motive as the Indian community mourns. Read the latest updates.
Shivank Avasthi, a 20-year-old Indian student, was fatally shot near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus on December 23. The incident has sparked safety concerns among the international student community. Read for details.
Ambassador Didier Vanderhasselt hosted a grand Christmas celebration for Belgian Embassy staff in Delhi, sharing festive memories and Belgian traditions in an exclusive interview.
Shivank Avasthi, a 20-year-old Indian-origin student, was fatally shot near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus. Police are investigating the homicide. Read for details.
Shivank Avasthi, a 20-year-old Indian doctoral student, was fatally shot near the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus on December 23. This marks Canada's 41st homicide this year. Read for details and official response.
Shivank Avasthi, a 20-year-old Indian doctoral student, was fatally shot near the University of Toronto. Police seek public help as India's consolate offers assistance to the family.
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.
Canadian police search for Abdul Ghafoori, suspect in the killing of Indian-origin Himanshi Khurana in Toronto. The case is being treated as intimate partner violence. Read the latest updates.
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.
A Canada-wide warrant is issued for Abdul Ghafoori, suspect in the homicide of 30-year-old Indian-origin Himanshi Khurana. Police urge public to help locate the wanted man.
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.
Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Debbarman demands Centre protect Hindus in Bangladesh, halt entry of Bangladeshi nationals, and suspend visa services. Read his full statement.
Delhi Police heightens security at Bangladesh Embassy in Chanakyapuri following violent unrest in Dhaka. Protesters removed, paramilitary deployed. Read the full story for details.
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.
The US Embassy in Bangladesh has issued a security advisory for American citizens in Dhaka due to potential unrest during the funeral of Islamist leader Sharif Osman Hadis. Stay informed and safe.
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.