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Australian journalist alleges she was forced to leave India; govt denies, foreign correspondents protest

New Delhi/IBNS: Australia journalist Avani Dias has alleged that she was forced to leave India "abruptly" as the central government denied an extension of her visa citing her reporting had "crossed a line".

Prakash Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Dev: Pakistani administration cancels visas, pilgrims express disappointment

Several pilgrims, who were gearing up to visit Pakistan to attend the Prakash Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Dev, have expressed disappointment after the country's administration cancelled the visas of several of them without proper communication.

Khalistani leader Nijjar killing row: India suspends visa service in Canada till further notice as diplomatic standoff continues

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the ongoing diplomatic standoff between Ottawa and New Delhi over the alleged killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June, India has suspended visa services for Canadian nationals till further notice.

America set to issue one million visas to Indians in 2023: Consul General Melinda Pavek

Kolkata: US Consul General in Kolkata Melinda Pavek on Thursday said America has set a target to issue one million visas to Indian citizens in 2023.

Russian government proposes visa-free tourist deal to India

Moscow: Russia has sent a proposal to India to launch a visa-free tourist group exchange programmes for citizens of both the nations, media reports said.

US to improve visa wait times for Indians as country faces massive tourism fall

New Delhi/IBNS: Even as tourism has bounced back post-COVID-19 pandemic in most parts of the world, the United States is lagging behind owing to the long visa wait time.

Russia working to ease visa regime for India

Moscow/IBNS: Russia is trying to prepare agreements on a simplified visa regime with six nations that include India, media reports said.

India counters UK Home Secy's claim over Visa overstayers

New Delhi/IBNS: Countering UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman's claim that the Migration and Mobility Partnership (MMP) had not worked well, India said it had taken action on all cases which were raised under the agreement, media reports said.

PM Modi announces separate Trade Mark, Parks and Visa for AYUSH industry

New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced major schemes to promote the AYUSH industry in the country.

Wait time for visa appointment to be significantly longer: US Embassy

New Delhi/IBNS: The US Embassy in India has said there might be significant delays in the wait time for visa appointments for some nonimmigrant visa categories as it builds back from COVID-19-related interruptions, according to media reports.

Indian High Commission in Dhaka suspends visa operations

The Indian High Commission in Bangladesh has suspended its visa operations in view of the week-long strict lockdown  enforced by Bangladesh government from Wednesday, Dhaka Tribune reported.

Australian government announces online visa application facility for Indians

Melbourne, June 19 (IBNS): The Australian government on Monday announced that Indians could apply for a visitor visa online from July 1.

Andhra Pradesh signs MoUs with VISA, Thomson Reuters for fintech

Mumbai, Feb 22 (IBNS): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday presided over the signing of two significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with fintech multinationals Visa and Thomson Reuters at Mumbai.

Cabinet approves liberalization, simplification and rationalization of Visa regime in India

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday given its approval for liberalization, simplification and rationalization of the existing visa regime in India, and incremental changes in the visa policy decided by the Ministry of Home Affairs in consultation with various stakeholders and with approval of the Home Minister.