US Travel Ban for 39 Countries, Higher Visa Fees from 2026
The US expands its travel ban list to 39 countries and hikes key immigration fees effective January 1, 2026. Check the full list of nations and new charges here.
The US expands its travel ban list to 39 countries and hikes key immigration fees effective January 1, 2026. Check the full list of nations and new charges here.
Explore India's ambitious 2026 vision for transformative reforms in healthcare, education, and the economy. Discover the key policies shaping the nation's future. Read more!
Haryana's Additional Chief Secretary announces the state is a national leader in criminal justice system reforms. Discover the key initiatives and their impact.
Andhra Pradesh's education sector transformed in 2025 with massive teacher recruitment, digital integration, and student-centric reforms. Discover the key initiatives that reshaped learning.
USCIS announces inflation-adjusted fee increases for key immigration forms like I-765 (EAD) and I-589 from 2026. Learn about the new costs, unchanged fees, and the broader Trump-era visa crackdown impacting Indians.
PM Narendra Modi states 2025 will be defined by India's reform push for governance, modern institutions & inclusive growth. He urges investors to trust India's potential.
Karnataka's Administrative Reforms Commission recommends shutting or merging 1000 dormant government account heads to boost efficiency and curb wasteful spending. Read the full report.
The US will enforce a new rule from Dec 31, 2025, allowing asylum denial on public health risk grounds. Learn what this means for migrants and US border policy.
Karnataka's Administrative Reforms Commission recommends a fixed 3-5 year period for new welfare schemes and a 'one-in, one-out' policy to optimize state resources. Read the key proposals.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met top economists at NITI Aayog, urging mission-mode reforms for long-term growth. Key focus on agriculture, MSMEs, and employment generation. Read the full discussion.
PM Modi says India's next-gen reforms in GST, taxation, and FDI are accelerating growth, earning global confidence. He highlights a trust-based system for a Viksit Bharat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisions 2025 as a landmark year for India's growth, dubbing it the 'Year of Transformative Reforms'. He urges the nation to board the 'Reform Express' for a developed India. Read more.
The Indian government has outlined a major outcome-driven reform agenda for 2025, focusing on GST 2.0, rationalized income tax slabs, and implementing new labour codes. Explore the key changes.
Nineteen Haitian migrants, including children, were arrested in Quebec after crossing from the US on foot in extreme cold. Several treated for frostbite. Read about the asylum claims and the ongoing debate.
The US Department of Homeland Security withdraws plan to deport Guan Heng, who exposed alleged rights abuses in Xinjiang. His asylum case is now expected to proceed. Read the full story.
CII President Rajiv Memani urges continued reforms in power, mining, and judiciary for growth. He highlights India's 8% GDP and a $2 lakh crore disinvestment target. Read the full interview.
The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill 2025 marks India's biggest insurance reform, allowing 100% FDI, new intermediaries, and stronger policyholder protection. Read the full analysis.
Trump administration orders re-review of Green Cards & asylum from 19 nations, causing massive USCIS delays. Expert warns of unprecedented backlog. Read details.
Trump's new immigration ban on 19 countries faces criticism for contradictions & discrimination. It may hurt US security & economy. Read the full analysis.
The Trump administration cuts work permit validity for asylum seekers from 5 years to 18 months, intensifying legal immigration crackdown. Learn the impact on migrants and US industries.
The Trump administration reduces work permit validity from 5 years to 18 months for refugees & asylum seekers. New USCIS rule aims for stricter vetting. Details inside.
The Trump administration halts all immigration from 19 countries, including India's neighbours. Expert warns of frozen cases, lawsuits. Read the full impact analysis.
Trump negotiates Ukraine peace, Honduras counts presidential votes, California hunts birthday party shooter, and Tamil Nadu bus crash kills 11. Latest global developments.
US President Donald Trump invokes Section 212(f) of INA to suspend migration from third-world countries. New asylum restrictions implemented after White House shooting.
Trump administration pauses all asylum decisions and Afghan visa issuance after shooting near White House leaves National Guard member dead. Details on investigation and immigration crackdown.
Former President Donald Trump pledges to halt all immigration, including asylum seekers, if re-elected. Get the latest on US immigration policy changes.
US suspends all asylum decisions and Afghan visas after National Guard soldiers killed by Afghan national. Historic immigration freeze underway. Read full details.
Trump administration suspends all asylum decisions following DC attack by Afghan asylee. USCIS confirms pause for enhanced vetting. Read full details.
President Trump suspends Afghan immigration processing, reviews asylum cases after National Guard shooting. New restrictions face legal challenges and criticism.
United Nations calls on US to maintain asylum process accessibility following Trump's announcement to pause immigration from certain countries. Read the full story.