Tamil Nadu seeks passport-and-visa waiver for 89,000 Sri Lankan Tamils in long-term limbo
Indian passport rises 10 spots in Henley Index, but loses two visa-free destinations
Schengen bottlenecks trigger record-early Europe bookings from Gujarat
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Saudi Arabia threatens SR 50,000 fine and jail for unreported visa overstays – Indian sponsors on alert
Saudi Arabia has warned that both visitors who overstay their visas and sponsors who fail to report them will be liable for fines up to SR 50,000, jail and deportation. Indian businesses deploying staff to the kingdom must now tighten exit-tracking processes to avoid hefty penalties.
Saudi sweep nets 21,000 residency and labour violators in one week, heightening compliance risks for Indian expats
Saudi enforcement teams arrested over 21,000 people for residency and labour offences in just one week, underscoring the kingdom’s zero-tolerance approach and raising compliance stakes for Indian companies and workers. Sponsors can face fines, jail and blacklisting if undocumented staff are discovered.
Government widens Passport Seva network in western Uttar Pradesh under PSP 2.0
Parliament learned that western Uttar Pradesh now has a greatly expanded passport infrastructure, featuring extra Passport Seva Kendras and 19 new Post-Office PSKs, all running on the upgraded Passport Seva 2.0 platform. The move shortens issuance times for residents and eases mobility planning for employers in the region.
Indian passport jumps 10 places to 75th in the Henley Index, unlocking 56 visa-free or VOA destinations
The February 2026 Henley Passport Index places India 75th, up 10 spots year-on-year. Indian citizens can now enter 56 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival after The Gambia restored easy access. Although the absolute gain is small, the higher ranking means Indian business travellers face fewer pre-trip visa formalities relative to many peers, easing last-minute travel planning for multinationals.