Parnil Urdhwareshe, Starlink’s India market director, speaking in New Delhi, said its upcoming satellite broadband service in India will remain underutilised unless rural users are brought on board, stressing that rural connectivity lies at the core of its global network and will be central to its India plans. The company, which is gearing up to […]| Advanced Television
As many as 64 Indian firms commit to invest £1.3 billion in the U.K.; Modi and the visiting U.K. PM Starmer agree on a £250-million deal to advance collaboration on electric engines for Naval ships| Business News Today, Latest Finance News | The Hindu
Prime Minister Modi said that India has become the second largest 5G market in the world| Business News Today, Latest Finance News | The Hindu
Meeting comes amid infighting among trustees over board appointments and governance issues| Business News Today, Latest Finance News | The Hindu
Sanjeev Sanyal, member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, said global powers will not create “space” for India as it grows in power and influence| Business News Today, Latest Finance News | The Hindu
Online gaming companies face closure and layoffs due to new gaming law, sparking legal battle with government.| The Hindu
From Aug 20, 2025, the Visa Bond Pilot requires some B1/B2 applicants from four overstay nations to post refundable bonds ($5k–$15k). Bonds use Form I-352, do not guarantee visas, and require arrival/departure via BOS, JFK, or IAD. India is not included.| VisaVerge
An Indian couple was denied a B1/B2 visa in Kolkata under INA §214(b) after a short five-question interview despite strong finances, travel history, and property. Consular officers have wide discretion; applicants should present clear ties, consistent DS-160 information, and substantive new evidence before reapplying.| VisaVerge
Forbes India reports a 22% drop in H-1B approvals to Indian nationals and a shift toward first-time hires. U.S. tech firms now match Indian IT leaders in H-1B usage. A proposed fee hike could push U.S. employers to offshore work, use L-1/O-1 routes, or change hiring and budget plans. Firms should strengthen compliance and plan for higher upfront costs.| VisaVerge
A couple in the US with net worth ₹56 crore plans to return to India after 25 years, confronting tax residency, FATCA disclosure, OCI/green card choices, and banking repatriation. Advisors stress early planning: set timelines, map assets, convert NRE/NRO/FCNR accounts, and coordinate cross-border tax and immigration advice to avoid penalties and optimize outcomes.| VisaVerge
A Reddit post from an Indian H-1B worker with an approved I-140 sparked debate about staying in the U.S. or returning to India. Despite I-140 benefits, H-1B employer ties limit mobility and increase stress. Decisions hinge on salary, career pace, taxes (DTAA, residency rules), and emotional wellbeing. Practical steps: preserve documents, plan finances, and map job opportunities before moving.| VisaVerge
TCS secured 5,505 H-1B approvals but reports only about 500 onsite in the U.S. Its offshore-heavy model and localization efforts aim to offset a new $100,000 fee for new H-1B approvals effective Sept 21, 2025, limiting disruption to client delivery.| VisaVerge
ebocoran siber oleh kumpulan “Black Mirror” telah membongkar kelemahan besar dalam radar Zhuk-ME buatan Rusia yang dipasang pada pesawat MiG-29K Tentera Laut India. Laporan rahsia Rostec menunjukkan pemalsuan data, kegagalan teknikal, dan penipuan prestasi yang menjejaskan kesiagaan tempur kapal pengangkut INS Vikramaditya dan INS Vikrant. The post Maklumat Bocor Dedah Kegagalan Radar Zhuk-ME Pada MiG-29K — Skandal Gugat Keupayaan Tentera Laut India appeared first on Defence Security Asia.| Defence Security Asia
Pakistan memuji keberkesanan tempur senjata buatan China selepas konflik empat hari dengan India pada Mei 2025, apabila pesawat J-10C dan peluru berpandu PL-15 dilaporkan menembak jatuh pesawat Rafale, Su-30MKI dan Mirage-2000 milik India — mencetuskan perubahan besar dalam keseimbangan kuasa udara Asia Selatan.| Defence Security Asia
Mark Leonard welcomes James Crabtree and Suhasini Haidar to explore India’s foreign policy and its emerging relations with Europe| European Council on Foreign Relations
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People are trapped in yesterday’s memories and tomorrow’s plans.No one knows how to live in today anymore.The past is replayed, the future is bought and sold, but the present is ignored. Then someo…| And Miles to go before I sleep...
Civil society organizations in northwest India’s Rajasthan state have protested the rising attacks on Christians just weeks after an anti-conversion law was passed by its government in the legislative assembly. Following the passage of the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025 in the state assembly on Sept. 9, the civil society groups documented nine recent incidents of harassment and assault on Christians. A coalition of 12 civil society organizations met poli...| The Roys Report
Saatvik Green Energy chief executive Prashant Mathur said his company seeks to be “risk-free” and focus on the domestic market in India.| pv magazine USA
The Indian government introduced a mandatory electronic Disembarkation Card (e-Arrival Card) for all foreign nationals on October 1, 2025, with OCI cardholders included effective October 7, 2025. Travelers must complete the form up to 72 hours before arrival via the official portal or the Indian Visa Su-Swagatam app. The e-Arrival gathers passport and visa details, travel dates, reason for travel, India address, and emergency contact. Authorities expect digital filing to speed immigration pro...| VisaVerge
The United Kingdom and India have signed a major £350 million ($468 million) defence contract to supply the Indian Army with Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMMs), underscoring a rapidly strengthening military and economic partnership between the two nations. The announcement coincided with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Mumbai, where he met Indian Prime Minister […] The post UK and India Ink $468 Million Missile Deal, Signalling Deepening Defence Partnership appeared fir...| Modern Diplomacy
Afghanistan’s Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived in India on Thursday for a six-day visit aimed at deepening political and economic engagement marking the first visit by a senior Taliban official since the group’s takeover of Kabul in August 2021. Muttaqi is scheduled to meet Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and other top […] The post Taliban Foreign Minister’s Visit to India: A Strategic Shift in Afghanistan-India Engagement appeared first on M...| Modern Diplomacy
I am often asked the question: ‘What do you feel when you sentence a man to death?’ Thus begins this book written by legal luminary, G.D. Khosla, who served in various capacities as mag…| a hot cup of pleasure
Mothers across the world have long massaged their babies to improve their health. Now, medical researchers are refining these practices to maximize the benefits.| Reasons to be Cheerful
Renouncing Indian citizenship does not by itself revoke a child’s OCI. However, if a parent who is an OCI holder renounces their OCI, any minor child registered under them loses OCI immediately and permanently. Families should plan carefully and consult official channels before renunciation.| VisaVerge
The Supreme Court held on October 6, 2025 that UNHCR Refugee Cards do not grant enforceable legal rights in India. A bench denied interim protection to a Sudanese petitioner awaiting Australian resettlement and directed complainants to the NHRC. The decision highlights India’s lack of refugee legislation and signals judicial caution absent statutory or treaty foundations.| VisaVerge
UK families should submit a complete online OCI application for minors with both parents’ passports, the child’s full birth certificate, and custody or consent documents. Expect 10–12 weeks processing. Clear, translated, self-attested and consistent documents minimize delays.| VisaVerge
From October 1, 2025, all foreign travellers to India must submit an e-Arrival Card within 72 hours before arrival via official portals. The digital form captures personal details, flight and arrival information, purpose of visit, six-day travel history, and local address. Carry a downloaded or printed confirmation to avoid immigration delays.| VisaVerge
ESOPs trigger salary tax at exercise (FMV minus exercise price) and capital gains at sale; RSUs trigger salary tax at vesting (FMV at vest) and capital gains at sale. Residency, foreign tax paid, DTAA, and timely Form 67 filings determine cross-border tax outcomes. Maintain timelines, FMV proofs, and coordinate with payroll to avoid cash shortfalls and double taxation.| VisaVerge
NRIs must list a verifiable Indian address tied to a police station for passport renewals, reissues, and PCCs through 2025. Local police in India conduct verification; acceptable proof includes Aadhaar, Voter ID, or utility bills. Update passport particulars first if the address changed, arrange a local contact, and allow several weeks for processing.| VisaVerge
After U.S. naturalization, you must surrender your Indian passport immediately via the Government of India Passport portal and VFS Global to receive a Renunciation/Surrender Certificate required for OCI or Indian visas. Using an Indian passport after naturalization risks penalties and travel problems.| VisaVerge
Parents can convert a child’s Tourist visa to X1 inside India via the e‑FRRO portal by submitting passport, proof of relationship, photos, and address records. FRRO reviews online, may do local checks, and if approved endorses the passport or issues a sticker. No exit/re‑entry is required. Processing commonly takes a few weeks to two months; file early and retain all records.| VisaVerge
India ties legal status to the visa used at entry; you cannot switch visas inside the country. One-year tourist visas allow up to 180 days per visit and a 180-day calendar-year total. Thirty-day e-visas permit double entry but require designated airport or seaport arrival. Exit and re-enter to change visa type and keep careful records to avoid penalties.| VisaVerge
Personal gold from India is not dutiable in the U.S., but must be declared. Under $10,000 needs verbal declaration; over $10,000 requires FinCEN Form 105. Carry proof of ownership, keep jewelry in carry-on, and consider an Indian export certificate for returns.| VisaVerge
A single incorrect digit in the previous passport file number can cause manual review, delays, and downstream visa or OCI problems. Double-check the number before submitting Form DS-82 and call 1-877-487-2778 immediately to correct pre-approval mistakes. Use Form DS-5504 for government printing errors within one year.| VisaVerge
From October 1, 2025 India requires foreign nationals, including OCI holders (clarified October 4), to submit an e-Arrival Card within 72 hours before landing; paper cards accepted through March 31, 2026 during the transition.| VisaVerge
Children of newly naturalized U.S. parents may gain citizenship via acquisition at birth or automatically under the Child Citizenship Act if conditions are met. OCI permits long-term travel and work in India but is not citizenship. A Renunciation Certificate is required if the child ever held an Indian passport. Update OCI after passport changes and plan for one reissue after age 20.| VisaVerge
VFS NY says OCI Initial Processing typically takes 5–6 weeks (Oct 8, 2025). Missing documents and seasonal volumes often cause delays. Track status on VFS Global and the Government of India OCI status enquiry, and prepare complete, correctly formatted submissions—especially for minors.| VisaVerge
The Canada Post strike has pushed Indian applicants to private couriers for immigration documents. Use reputable carriers (UPS, Purolator) with end‑to‑end tracking and choose express for passports. Consolidators (Chit Chats, Stallion, Canpar, GoBolt) lower costs but add handoffs. Pack securely, monitor tracking, save receipts, and consult IRCC for official rules.| VisaVerge
Ken Griffin warns that restrictive H-1B fees and student caps risk driving top international talent away. He advocates automatic work visas for U.S. graduates to preserve innovation pipelines and urges policymakers to prioritize clarity and retention over cost debates.| VisaVerge
In a fireside chat at FICCI Frames 2025, India’s media and entertainment conclave, Prime Video India’s senior leadership delved into the growing global popularity of Indian content, and the service’s plans to deepen its engagement with customers even further in India and beyond. Themed Made in India: I-Dramas — Are Our Stories Ready to Travel […]| Advanced Television
Note: I'm using "Kashmir" to refer to some combination of (or parts of) Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, and/or any other disputed territories in that general region. Anything that's not understood by both sides as "clearly India" or "clearly Pakistan". The exact geographical extent is out of scope of this question. I have read the Wikipedia page on the Kashmir conflict as well as several past questions (1, 2, 3) on this site, but I still don't understand why the entire dispute seems to revolve only a...| Recent Questions - Politics Stack Exchange
The various articles of the constitution (Part V, Chapter IV - The Union Judiciary) regarding the supreme court seem to give the impression that their conduct is heavily regulated by presidential consent and laws made by parliament. But am I missing something ? It appears that in the chapter dealing with the Union List, the parliament has the power to make laws limiting the jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court. is this true?| Recent Questions - Politics Stack Exchange
“One of the most beneficial and valuable gifts we can give to ourselves in this life: is allowing ourselves to be surprised! It is okay if life surprises you. Its a good thing!”― C. JoyBell C. Thur…| happiness and food
By Vijay Jayaraj Indian authorities have accelerated a nationwide transition to a 20% ethanol blend in gasoline. Of the 1.46 billion people in India, many, including myself, were completely unaware that gasoline at the pumps was now a 20% blend. This is because the original deadline for the nationwide implementation of a 20% ethanol mix in gasoline, known as E20, … Read more The post India’s Ethanol Gambit: A Muddled Climate Policy appeared first on CO2 Coalition.| CO2 Coalition
According to the 2011 Census (yes, it was conducted that long ago), about 26.8 million people, or 2.21% of the Indian population, are estimated to be| DigitalA11Y
Asia has emerged as a key battleground in the global race for AI talent, with nations deploying bold strategies to attract and retain top researchers and engineers driving breakthroughs. This article was originally published here: AI Talent Wars: Singapore, India, and China Compete for Top Researchers| Thailand Business News
US Senators have asked India's largest IT firm TCS to furnish details about its hiring practices in the US, whether the company has displaced any Americans with H-1B workers, as well as wage parity between H-1B hires and its local US staff.| Kashmir Observer
Very heavy rainfall across Nepal, NE. India and Bhutan has triggered landslides that have killed at least 60 people.| Eos
India’s Kotak Mahindra Bank has appointed Megha Chopra as head of trade, a new role combining sales and product. Chopra made the move to Kotak Mahindra’s wholesale, commercial and consumer bank from Citi, where she was a managing director and global head of the trade client desk, and previously head of trade and working… The post Kotak Mahindra Bank hires trade head appeared first on Global Trade Review (GTR).| Global Trade Review (GTR)
"You all know, the U.S. government is currently in shutdown mode. So, keeping that in mind, we'll have to see how, where, and when the discussions can take place," he said in Doha| Business News Today, Latest Finance News | The Hindu
About ten fish varieties soon to get MSC certification, another seven under process| Business News Today, Latest Finance News | The Hindu
An official says deliberations are also on over questions such as who will be responsible for safe disposal of nuclear waste as well as the re-processing of spent nuclear fuel, and on enabling R&D of core nuclear technologies.| Business News Today, Latest Finance News | The Hindu
The notice was issued on a petition calling for a centralised system to enable citizens to trace and recover their inactive or unclaimed financial assets| Business News Today, Latest Finance News | The Hindu
A Bench headed by Justice J.B. Pardiwala issued formal notice to the Union Government, through the Ministry of Finance, on the petition filed by Aseem Juneja| Business News Today, Latest Finance News | The Hindu
From the USA to India leaders can't take a joke. Comedians are paying the price The post Jimmy Kimmel: No laughing matter appeared first on Index on Censorship.| Index on Censorship
Walaupun langkah Rusia membekalkan enjin RD-93 kepada Pakistan dikritik hebat di India, pakar pertahanan Moscow berpandangan perkembangan itu boleh menguntungkan New Delhi kerana persamaan teknologi menjadikan JF-17 lebih mudah dikesan dan ditangani oleh sistem pertahanan udara India. The post Rusia Bekal Enjin RD-93MA Kepada Pakistan, Tapi Pakar Dakwa India Sebenarnya “Untung Besar” appeared first on Defence Security Asia.| Defence Security Asia
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) will be inaugurated on 8 October in a ceremony led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The PM laid the foundation stone at the airport back in 2018, bringing full-circle an extensive and frequently delayed construction process. NMIA is connected to the island city of Mumbai by a sea bridge, […] The post Inside Navi Mumbai International, Mumbai’s new airport first appeared on World Aviation Festival.| World Aviation Festival
After small businesses became frustrated with San Francisco permitting laws, a district supervisor has stood up to try and strike it down. His proposed ordinance—filed after a dozen small business owners reached out to explain they were being harangued by regulations—would remove the “prior use” requirement, as well as those preventing businesses from uniting storefronts […] The post San Fran Supervisor Goes After Stifling Regulations After Locals’ Dream of a Cafe Goes Up in Steam...| Good News Network
A recent India Today commentary (September 2025) alarmingly depicts Chittagong Port as a threat, transforming a commercial port into a chessboard of global power and endangering Northeast India. It warns that every multinational exercise or visit to Bangladesh is a… Pressenza New York| Pressenza
Equinix has opened its first Chennai data centre, CN1, to support India’s growing demand for AI-ready infrastructure.| TechWire Asia
The External Affairs Minister said an understanding on trade between the two sides was necessary as the U.S. is the world’s largest market| Business News Today, Latest Finance News | The Hindu
India and China to resume flights after five years, with IndiGo and Air India planning new routes.| The Hindu
Nuclear deterrence is untenable. We need to pursue anti-colonial disarmament.| Articles – Truthout
After several days acclimatising in Leh it was finally time to set off. I still wasn’t sleeping properly at altitude, but each night was getting a little better than the last. My excitement was tempered by a touch of apprehension — eight days without a shower or flushing toilets, and a new group of strangers […]| Randomwire
I’d arranged a driver for a day trip to Alchi, with stops at several monasteries en route. At 9 am Rigzin pulled up outside my hotel and we set off west along the Indus Valley – a landscape of stark cliffs and oasis villages that is among the world’s oldest continuously inhabited regions, once carrying […]| Randomwire
Perched at 3,500 m in the Indian Himalayan Region, Leh is the historic capital of Ladakh, a high-altitude desert once criss-crossed by caravans trading between Tibet, Kashmir, and Central Asia. For centuries it sat on a branch of the Silk Road, its monasteries and markets reflecting a mix of Tibetan Buddhist, Central Asian and Kashmiri […]| Randomwire
At the end of my HexaTrek thru-hike in July, I hinted at further adventures to come, though at the time I didn’t have any concrete plans.| Randomwire
Writing this at the end of September 2024, it is shameful to think that Manipur has been in the throes of conflict for more than 17 months. For 17 months, people have been displaced, living in camps, unable to return to their homes, livelihoods or in the case of young people, education. Many roads are […]| The Standpoint
Two fact-finding reports shared by citizens’ initiatives this month replace the images of school flag-hoisting. The first is the fourth annual report by the Forum for Human Rights in Jammu and Kashmir.[i] The second is a report on militarisation in Bastar, Chhattisgarh.| The Standpoint
LGBT activists and allies from India and Bangladesh are seeking support for a petition to Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg, urging him to take action against| Erasing 76 Crimes
Grow Further Founder and CEO Peter Kelly and Vice President Venkat Pegadaraju recently traveled to India to hand off the first M.S. Swaminathan-Grow Further Award in a special ceremony and […]| Grow Further – A food-secure future
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In 1972, a family friend gifted this Nutrine box to my maternal uncle for his birthday, and originally it was filled with toffees. As it emptied, like the fate of most chocolate or biscuit tins in South Asian families, my grandmother filled it with sewing accessories - spools of thread brought by my great-grandfather from Singapore many years earlier in 1953.| Museum of Material Memory
After attending GCC Week India in Bangalore, we captured 5 key insights from hundreds of business executives on GCCs in India. Some may surprise you…| The Scalers
The image depicts nuclear missiles positioned on both the Pakistan and India sides, with China placed in the center. The visual is intended to highlight China’s role as a central player in the ongoing nuclear arms race between India and Pakistan (Image Source: Canva-assisted rendering). By Mahnoor Malik “Higher than mountains, deeper than oceans, sweeter […]| American University: Journal of International Service
The EU Criticized India’s Participation In Zapad 2025 While The US Didn’t Seem To Care By Andrew Korybko The EU wants to appeal more to its eastern vanguard states by fearmongering about Russia while the US’ lack of criticism is due... Read More ›| Voice of East
This one day Mumbai itinerary by a local shares the best things to do + travel tips for exploring India’s City of Dreams in just 24 hours.| Jessie on a Journey | Solo Female Travel Blog
The SBI had last year classified the accounts as fraud, alleging misappropriation of funds by entering into transactions that violated the terms of loans extended by it| Business News Today, Latest Finance News | The Hindu
India boasts one of the world’s largest and most thriving startup ecosystems, with over 120,000 new businesses registered there during the last decade alone. This is generally a great thing for India’s economy, of course, but for entrepreneurs and founders, this means there’s a real scramble to source and secure the kind of specialized marketing| askDaman
Un informe noticioso sobre ataques de perros callejeros hizo que la Corte Suprema emitiera dos órdenes totalmente diferentes que expusieron tensiones entre la seguridad pública, bienestar animal y el marco legal de India.| Global Voices en Español
Written by Manoj Kumar Panigrahi. This article begins with Philippine President Marcos Jr.’s recent visit to India. It highlights the new bilateral agreements, investment, and his remarks on Taiwan that provoked Chinese and Taiwanese responses. The author then provides a critical examination of the India-China and India-Taiwan relationships, particularly situating Taiwan at the center of evolving regional security and economic dynamics.Continue reading| Taiwan Insight
Since 2014 when the BJP came to power, there has been increased repression of protests, particularly those led by Muslims or aligned with a cause like Gaza, writes Betwa Sharma. By Betwa Sharma in Delhi, India Special to Consortium News While accepting the Orizzonti best director award| Consortium News
SINGAPORE, 29 SEPTEMBER 2025 – Men’s National Team Interim Head Coach Gavin Lee has named a 26-man squad for the October FIFA International Window, which will see the Lions face India home and away in Group C of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup qualifiers.| Football Association of Singapore
For the ECI to restore the credibility and sanctity of elections, it must ensure transparency at every stage—from voter lists to the final results.| Latest India Story Coverage | Frontline | Frontline
The Election Commission’s opacity and its willingness to bend rules in favour of the ruling dispensation strike at the root of constitutional democracy.| Latest India Story Coverage | Frontline | Frontline
The republic’s promise rests on honest rolls and fair counts. Without them, democracy is a sham.| Latest India Story Coverage | Frontline | Frontline
Icicle-shaped features known as sand dikes form during ground shaking. New work reveals how these features can be used to date long-ago earthquakes.| Eos
We see the City Palace in Udaipur, initiated by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559, as a monumental display of Mewar's history, combining Rajput, Mughal, and European architectural styles. We witness valorous artifacts, artistic frescoes, and the royal family's ongoing legacy, culminating in a rich cultural experience and unique souvenirs symbolizing the region's heritage.| Indrosphere
We take the journey to Machla Magra Hill in Udaipur, culminating at the Karni Mata Temple, offering us breathtaking views of the City of Lakes. We enjoy a ropeway ride and a playful experience at a…| Indrosphere
It is time we focused on air safety in its entirety, from investing in navigational aids to clearing garbage around airports.| | Frontline
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I spent a few hours visiting the Beatles Ashram in Rishikesh, and came away conflicted. Visiting the Beatles Ashram in Rishikesh: Is It Worth It? is a post from What's Dave Doing?| What's Dave Doing?
All the information you need to hike the Triund Trek, a spectacular day walk near Mcleodganj in northern India. A Guide to the Triund Trek, A Stunning Day Hike in the Himalayas is a post from What's Dave Doing?| What's Dave Doing?
Planning a trip from Canada to India in 2025? From visas to culture, flights to safety tips, here are five essentials for a smooth, stress-free journey.| Bucket List Publications
These best things to do In Mumbai cover the best Mumbai attractions, historic sights, day trips and delicious food; so you don't miss the top picks!| Creative Travel Guide
The Union Commerce Minister said the pact will unlock new opportunities for trade, investment and job creation, benefiting people and businesses| News: Today’s News update from The Hindu | The Hindu