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Indian Tourist Visas for Bangladeshis to Resume ‘Very Soon’, Says Dhaka
Canada Tightens ‘Significant Benefit’ LMIA-Exempt Work Permit Rules—Impact on Indian Talent Mobility
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Delhi High Court Quashes Passport Impoundment, Strengthens Due-Process Safeguards
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the MEA illegally seized a developer’s passport based solely on an FIR, affirming that the right to travel cannot be curtailed without concrete pending proceedings. The precedent strengthens due-process protections for Indian business travellers.
UK completes switch to fully digital eVisas for Indian applicants
Effective 25 February 2026, the UK has stopped issuing physical visa stickers to Indian nationals; all permissions are now delivered as digital eVisas accessible via a UKVI online account. The reform speeds up passport return, simplifies employer checks and is a milestone in the UK’s push for a fully digital border.
DGCA grants Indian flyers a 48-hour ‘cool-off’ window for free ticket cancellation or changes
Starting 26 March 2026, Indian airlines must offer passengers a 48-hour period after booking to cancel or modify tickets at no extra charge, along with free name corrections within 24 hours. The DGCA’s new rules cap cancellation fees and tighten refund timelines, aligning India with global consumer-protection norms.
UK launches ‘Visa Fraud Se Bache’ outreach in Haryana to shield Indians from scam agents
The UK has extended its ‘Visa Fraud Se Bache’ awareness campaign to Haryana, deploying a multilingual WhatsApp chatbot and community roadshows to help residents verify UK-visa information and avoid scam agents. The effort supports the India–UK migration pact and aims to cut document fraud that lengthens processing times for genuine travellers.
Bengaluru Police question 2,000 foreigners in city-wide visa-verification drive
Bengaluru’s Central Crime Branch swept the city on 26 February, verifying visas of about 2,000 foreign residents and initiating deportation for overstayers. The sudden checks underscore India’s tighter immigration enforcement and prompt companies to review compliance ahead of upcoming international events.
Ludhiana police bust ₹25-lakh visa scam targeting Australia-bound youth
Ludhiana rural police have arrested three people for swindling nearly ₹26 lakh from a youth seeking an Australian visa, highlighting the persistence of agent-led fraud in Punjab despite recent regulatory crackdowns.