Bangladesh Halts Visa Services at Indian Missions Citing Security Fears
Karnataka Orders Landlords to Verify Foreign Tenants’ Visas or Face Prosecution
VFS Global to Shift New Delhi Visa Centre, Affecting UK and Schengen Applicants
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Chinese Woman Arrested at Indo-Nepal Border for Attempted Illegal Entry into India
Indian border forces have arrested a Chinese woman trying to enter via the Indo-Nepal border without travel documents. The case underscores gaps in frontier security and foreshadows tighter scrutiny that could affect cross-border trade flows.
Six-Hour Akasa Air Delays Out of Pune Snarl Corporate Itineraries
Two Akasa Air departures from Pune were delayed by more than five hours, stranding 200-plus travellers and causing missed connections. The disruption highlights ongoing reliability challenges in India’s domestic aviation, with potential cost and compliance implications for corporate travel programmes.
U.S. Embassy Issues Tough New Compliance Warning to Indian B-1/B-2 Visitors
A new U.S. Embassy India video warns B-1/B-2 applicants to follow visitor-visa rules or risk visa cancellation and long-term bans. Consular officers will intensify questioning and social-media checks, potentially increasing wait times and documentation burdens for Indian business and leisure travellers.
Bangladesh Shuts Visa Counters at Three Indian Missions Amid Security Fears
Bangladesh has temporarily closed the visa sections of three of its five missions in India, freezing most visa issuance for Indian travellers. The shutdown disrupts business travel, medical tourism and cross-border trucking, and risks delaying joint infrastructure projects. Companies are scrambling for workaround solutions while diplomatic channels try to defuse security worries.
Australia Raises Risk Rating for Indian Student Visas, Tougher Financial Proof Now Required
Citing fraud concerns, Australia has moved India into the highest risk tier for student visas, demanding stronger financial and academic evidence. The stricter regime may slow visa approvals, raise costs for Indian families and reduce enrolments at Australian universities.
Akasa Air Joins IATA, Becomes India’s Fifth Member Carrier
Akasa Air’s entry into IATA gives the carrier access to global settlement, safety and distribution systems, paving the way for more international routes and interline partnerships. The development promises greater connectivity and competitive fares for Indian business and expatriate travellers.
Japan to Triple Departure Tax From July 2026—Indian Visitors Face Higher Exit Costs
Japan will raise its departure tax to ¥3,000 from July 2026, adding roughly ₹1,600 to every outbound ticket. Indian firms and tourists transiting Japan should factor in higher costs, while travel buyers may need to renegotiate fare contracts for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Budget 2026 Talk: New 25 % Tax Band May Ease Expat Salary Packaging
Budget 2026 may introduce a 25 % tax band for incomes of ₹30–50 lakh and raise deduction ceilings. If enacted, the measure would cut assignment costs for mid-level expatriates and simplify payroll for Indian employees on global rotations.