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Canada asks citizens in India to stay vigilant and exercise caution

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Tuesday, 26 September 2023, 1:30 PM 493

Canada has updated travel advisory for its citizens in India asking them to “stay vigilant and exercise caution” in the context of recent developments as there are calls for protests and some “negative sentiment” towards Canada on social media. This comes after New Delhi issued a similar advisory for Indian nationals and students living in […]Continue Reading

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India suspends visa services for Canadians

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Thursday, 21 September 2023, 1:15 PM 271

New Delhi has suspended visa services for Canadian nationals indefinitely amid heightened tensions between the two countries even as Ottawa said it was temporarily adjusting staff presence in India to ensure the safety of diplomats following threats received on social media. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegation of Indian involvement in Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Continue Reading

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Visa applications in India this year set to surpass 2019 record

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Monday, 18 September 2023, 11:38 AM 517

The number of visa applications filed in India this calendar year is all set to cross pre-pandemic 2019 levels. This despite the continuing crunch for two major destinations, the US and Schengen states, which have long interview wait times and appointment count capping, respectively, and sky-high airfares. VFS Global, which manages visa applications for more […]Continue Reading

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Afghan students request India to extend visas

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Friday, 15 September 2023, 12:00 PM 254

Hundreds of Afghan college students living in India despite the expiry of their student visas staged a protest in New Delhi on Wednesday to urge the Indian government to extend their stay and allow them to resume their studies. India has in the past offered scholarships to thousands of overseas students from countries such as […]Continue Reading

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China relaxes biometric data requirement for Indian travellers

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Friday, 15 September 2023, 11:00 AM 513

The Chinese Embassy in India has implemented temporary changes to visa regulations, granting Indian travellers some much-needed ease and flexibility. These adjustments will remain in effect until December 31, 2023. As per the new guidelines, eligible applicants seeking visas for various purposes, including tourism, business, short-term family visits, transit, will now no Continue Reading

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‘Sydney and NSW offer myriad opportunities for different segments of travellers’

By Disha Ghosh Thursday, 7 September 2023, 11:00 AM 761

For seasoned travel marketer, Samar Chokshi, life has come a full circle with his latest position as Country Manager – India for Destination New South Wales (DNSW). Through his previous stints at Singapore Tourism Board and Tourism Australia, a combined experience of over 18 years, Chokshi comes prepared with the skills required for this job, […]Continue Reading