EY–FICCI Report Urges Visa Reform and GST Cut to Unlock India’s Inbound Tourism
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US Consulates in India Begin Releasing New H-1B and F-1 Interview Slots—but Backlogs Persist
US consulates across India released limited new H-1B and F-1 visa interview appointments on 28 April, signalling movement after months of paralysis. Slots remain scarce, so companies and students must act quickly and keep documentation current while planning for possible staggered start dates.
First Direct Flights from Kuwait to India Resume After Two-Month Shutdown
Jazeera Airways has restarted direct Kuwait–India services, ending a 57-day suspension caused by West Asia airspace closures. Limited daily slots and advance passenger-data requirements remain, but the move restores a key route for nearly a million Indian expatriates and for companies shuttling staff between the two countries.
‘New Visa Rules 2026’ Raise Financial and English-Language Bars for Indian Students Abroad
A cross-country tightening of student-visa policies is raising costs and compliance hurdles for Indian study-abroad hopefuls. Higher proof-of-funds, tougher English-language scores and reduced work options mean applicants must plan finances and course choices more carefully or explore employer-sponsored alternatives.