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Rohingya trio arrested in Kanpur under new Immigration & Foreigners Act
Three Myanmar nationals were caught travelling without papers in Uttar Pradesh in one of the first cases booked under India’s tougher Immigration & Foreigners Act 2025. The incident highlights stepped-up internal border checks and new compliance liabilities for employers.
Air India Express to take delivery of first factory-fresh B737-8 MAX
Air India Express receives its first factory-fresh Boeing 737-8 MAX on 29 December, paving the way for fuel-efficient expansion on Gulf business routes and signalling renewed investment under Tata ownership.
India approves 12 foreign universities to set up campuses onshore
Twelve foreign universities have received formal clearance to open wholly-owned Indian campuses, creating new schooling options for expatriate families and signalling India’s bid to become an education hub.
India flags mass cancellation of pre-scheduled H-1B visa interviews; MEA launches diplomatic push with Washington
New Delhi has protested the sudden postponement of thousands of H-1B visa interviews, some now rescheduled to mid-2026. The MEA is pressing Washington for emergency measures as Indian tech workers and their employers face revenue losses and family separation. Businesses should prepare for prolonged uncertainty and explore remote-work alternatives.
MEA also flags multi-year backlog: H-1B interview slots for Indians now slip into late-2026
MEA statistics show the first available H-1B interview dates for Indian applicants are now in September 2026, reflecting an unprecedented 620-day queue. The backlog threatens Indian IT exports and is prompting companies to shift staff and projects to alternate locations while lobbying for interview-waiver relief.
US Embassy in India issues fraud alert: ‘No agent can guarantee a US visa’
The US Embassy’s new #VisaFriday alert warns Indian applicants not to fall for agents promising ‘guaranteed’ visas or secret interview slots. With processing delays intensifying, scammers are targeting desperate travellers; victims risk financial loss and possible visa ineligibility. Firms should reinforce compliance training and direct staff to official channels only.
China launches end-to-end online visa portal for Indian travellers, eliminating paper forms
Indian citizens can now complete Chinese visa applications entirely online and visit the Visa Application Centre only once for biometrics and passport drop-off. The streamlined system promises faster turnaround for tourists and corporate travellers and is expected to boost bilateral business visits.
Bali immigration offices shut for year-end holidays; Indian tourists warned to renew visas early
Bali’s immigration counters will be closed on 26 and 28 December and New Year’s Day, leaving a five-day window with no visa-extension services. Indian tourists and assignees risk fines or deportation if their permits lapse during the shutdown and should file extensions or plan exit-runs immediately.
Indian outbound travel pivots from US to China as visa hurdles bite, industry analysis finds
A Travel & Tour World analysis says Indian leisure and SME travellers are opting for China over the US because of lower fees and faster visa turnaround. If unaddressed, US visitor numbers from India could slide further, while Chinese carriers and hotels gain market share.