India hikes duty-free baggage allowance to ₹75,000 under new Baggage Rules 2026
Budget 2026 slashes Tax Collected at Source on overseas tour packages and remittances
Direct equity access for NRIs and foreign nationals via RBI’s Portfolio Investment Scheme
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Property purchases from NRIs simplified—TAN requirement scrapped from 1 October
Budget 2026 removes the need for resident buyers to obtain a TAN when purchasing property from NRIs; from 1 October, TDS can be paid using the buyer’s PAN, reducing compliance costs and speeding up transactions.
Over 800 NEET-PG aspirants switch to NRI quota as courts widen definition
The MCC has allowed 811 postgraduate medical candidates to shift to the high-fee NRI quota for the 2025-26 counselling round after courts broadened the definition of ‘ward of an NRI’, highlighting how Indian families leverage diaspora links to secure scarce professional seats.
Odisha extends subsidy to keep Bhubaneswar–Dubai & Singapore flights alive
Odisha has earmarked nearly ₹27 crore to subsidise IndiGo’s Bhubaneswar–Dubai and Bhubaneswar–Singapore services through March 2026, safeguarding vital international links for migrant workers and trade while the routes mature.
Indian Student’s Visa Refusal Signals Tougher ‘Genuine Student’ Tests in Australia
A high-profile visa refusal on 31 January has put Indian applicants on notice: Australia’s new ‘Genuine Student’ rule demands rigorous proof of academic purpose and ties to India. Corporates and education agents should recalibrate counselling practices as refusal rates tick upward.
Halwara Airport Secures Air-Force Clearance; International-Ready Terminal Inauguration Set for 1 February
With IAF clearance granted, Halwara Airport in Punjab will open to commercial flights in March 2026. The dual-use facility promises to slash travel time for Ludhiana’s export community and could eventually host international services once Customs and bilateral approvals are in place.
Hindon Civil Terminal to Add Check-In Counters and Wider Kerb by Mid-2026
Hindon Civil Terminal, Delhi-NCR’s secondary airport, will add three check-in counters and double kerb space by mid-2026, aiming to relieve congestion and improve passenger flow for regional and potential future international flights.