Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei commended the country's armed forces for their recent actions, marking his first public statement since Iran's..

The Iranian attack was a response to a suspected Israeli strike on April 1 on an Iranian consular building in Syria's Damascus, which resulted in casualties,..

Canada retrenched Indian staffers in India due to reduced Canadian staff. India expelled 41 diplomats for parity. Mumbai, Chandigarh consulates closed. Consular..

As of March 31, 2024, foreign nationals can no longer enter Bulgaria with a Cypriot visa or a Cypriot residence permit issued by a Cypriot consular office.

Iran warns of retaliation following the deaths of seven Revolutionary Guards in a strike on Damascus. Tehran vows to avenge the attack on its embassy's consular..

In response to the deadly airstrike on an Iranian consular annex in Damascus, tensions have risen between Iran and Israel. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei..

Effective October 22, 2023, the Peruvian government has introduced new immigration measures, including a visa for Andean nationals and a consular application..

In a blow to bilateral relations, a Beijing court has convicted Australian writer Yang Hengjun of espionage and imposed a suspended death sentence. The decision..

The U.S. Department of State recently announced that effective January 1, 2024, consular officers have expanded discretionary authority to waive the in-person..

On December 21, 2023, the Department of State (DOS) announced that it had consulted with the Department Homeland Security and determined that several categories..

Supreme Court refuses to intervene in the case of Indian citizen Nikhil Gupta, arrested in the Czech Republic for conspiring to kill Sikh separatist Gurpatwant..

The customary exchange of lists of prisoners and fishermen between India and Pakistan on the first day of the new year took place on Monday with India calling..

India has asked Pakistan to expedite the release and repatriation of 184 Indian fishermen who have completed their jail term. Additionally, India has requested..

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The eight Indian Navy veterans who were facing the death penalty in Qatar have had their sentences commuted to an unspecified number of years in prison by a..

A Delhi court extends the ED custody of three Vivo-India executives by two days in a money laundering case. The accused are interim CEO Hong Xuquan, CFO Harinder..

China expressed firm backing to Chinese businesses and promises consular protection for arrested Vivo-India executives in India in connection with a money..

China expressed firm backing to Chinese businesses and promises consular protection for arrested Vivo-India executives in India in connection with a money..

Beijing will provide consular protection and assistance to two Chinese employees of smartphone manufacturer Vivo, who were arrested by the Enforcement..

The Indian embassy in France is working with the French government for the welfare of the 303 Indian nationals presently detained at the airport in Vatry, 150 km..

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar expressed concern over the vandalization of a Hindu temple in California and stated that the matter had been brought to the..

Czech justice ministry spokesperson Vladimir Repka stated that India's judicial authorities have "no jurisdiction" in the case involving Nikhil Gupta, as it..

​ While the government refrained from making any comment on the merits of the US indictment of Indian national Nikhil Gupta for the foiled plot to assassinate..

India secures consular access to meet Nikhil Gupta, accused of conspiracy and attempted murder of Khalistani terrorist. Gupta is detained in Czech prison..

The Supreme Court of India is examining a plea filed by Nikhil Gupta's family, who was arrested in the Czech Republic for allegedly conspiring to kill Gurpatwant..

A habeas corpus petition has been filed in the Supreme Court on behalf of Nikhil Gupta, accused by the US of hatching a plot to kill Khalistani terrorist..

Applicants for employment-based permanent residence (i.e., the "Green Card") can apply for permanent residence in one of two ways: Adjustment of Status, where..

The Indian ambassador to Qatar met with eight former Indian Navy personnel on death row, who were given a death sentence by a Qatari Court. Two hearings have..

MEA spokesperson supports Amit Shah's stand on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), reiterating India's clear position. Bagchi clarifies that Afghan Embassy and..

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that two hearings have already been conducted in the case. 

A protester set themself on fire outside the Israeli consulate in Atlanta, critically injuring themself. A security guard who intervened was also injured. The..

The detention of Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva has been extended by a Russia court. She is awaiting trial for failing to register as a "foreign..

As diplomats owing allegiance to the previous government in Afghanistan announced they were shutting down the embassy, the Afghan consul general in Mumbai, along..

India and Bangladesh held the India-Bangladesh Foreign Office Consultations to discuss various issues including the Teesta river dispute, trade, regional..

India has resumed e-visa services for Canadians, which were halted in September due to a diplomatic dispute. The dispute arose from Canadian claims of Indian..

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused "agents of the Indian government" in the killing of a Khalistani terrorist, a claim India vehemently rejected..

India and Russia held a Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) meeting in New Delhi to discuss various bilateral issues, including political, trade, economic,..

India has appealed against the death sentence awarded to eight of its citizens by a Qatari court. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated that the embassy..

The BJP announced India's intent to pursue a legal battle to secure the release of eight former Indian Navy personnel facing death sentences in Qatar. The..

Canadian visa processing in India will take a hit with Ottawa temporarily suspending in-person consular services in Bengaluru, Chandigarh and Mumbai. The same..

Just hours after Canada scaled back its diplomatic presence in India, leading to the suspension of visa and in-person consular services in Bengaluru, Chandigarh,..

The Centre on Friday said that continued interference by Canadian diplomats in India's internal affairs "warrant parity in diplomatic presence" in New Delhi and..

Canada has temporarily suspended visa and in-person consular services in Bengaluru, Chandigarh, and Mumbai, impacting visa processing for Canada in India. The..

On September 8, 2023, the U.S. Department of State's (DOS) Bureau of Consular Affairs announced it is developing and testing a digital visa authorization..

The US mission in India held its seventh annual student visa day countrywide on Wednesday with consular officers from New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and..

The Department of State (DOS) is delaying until June 17, 2023, the effective date of its rule raising consular fees for most nonimmigrant visas and special..

Due to an amendment to the Department of State's fee schedule for consular services, the cost of US tourist and student visas will rise as of May 30.

Three British men have been detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan, UK non-profit group the Presidium Network said on Saturday. The group said on Twitter it had..

The United States welcomes over a million legal immigrants per year, and about half of them arrive in the United States with a green card in hand through the..

Newly released data from the U.S. Department of State shows that U.S. consular posts abroad have made significant progress in reaching pre-pandemic levels of..

In a recent interview, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services Julie Stufft in the Bureau of Consular Affairs confirmed that the U.S. Department of State...

With an aim to cut delays in visa processing in India, the US has launched new initiatives, including scheduling special interviews for first time applicants and..

Sri Lanka introduced new consular and immigration-related fees on 31 December 2022...