India–New Zealand FTA Unlocks 5,000 Work Visas, Working-Holiday Quota and Longer Post-Study Rights
Indian Embassy Issues Urgent Stay-Indoors Advisory After Wave of Attacks in Mali
MEA Ramps Up 24×7 Helplines as West Asia Tensions Disrupt Gulf-India Mobility Corridor
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Government Update: 2,764 Indian Seafarers Repatriated, 12.96 Lakh Passengers Moved Amid West Asia Crisis
A government status report shows nearly 1.3 million passengers and 2,764 Indian seafarers have been safely moved since late February, confirming that controlled but steady mobility is possible even as conflict persists in West Asia. Companies are advised to curb panic bookings and double-check insurance and routing arrangements.
US Bill Seeks Three-Year Pause and $200k Salary Floor for H-1B Visas, Alarming Indian Tech Sector
A Republican bill introduced on 25 April proposes a three-year freeze on new H-1B visas, a US $200k salary threshold and an end to OPT. Though passage is uncertain, the move could disrupt Indian talent pipelines and force firms to shift hiring to Canada, the UK or Mexico.