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India Raises Student Visa Delay Issue with US

The Government of India has formally raised concerns with the United States over significant delays in issuing student visas, following the implementation of expanded screening and vetting procedures by US…

admin July 25, 2025

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India Rolls Out PSP 2.0 and e-Passports Nationwide

On the occasion of the 13th Passport Seva Divas, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar unveiled a series of transformative initiatives aimed at modernizing and enhancing India’s passport services. These…

admin June 24, 2025

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MEA Denies Reports of Sharp Hike in Passport & Visa Fees

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Indian Embassy in Bahrain have dismissed recent media reports suggesting a significant hike in fees for Indian passport and visa services abroad,…

Admin March 1, 2025

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Urgent Visa Granted for Family of Maharashtra Woman in Coma After Accident in California

The United States Embassy has granted an urgent visa to the family of Neelam Shinde, a woman from Maharashtra who has been in a coma since being struck by a…

admin February 28, 2025