Embassies

More than 56,000 Indian expats have left Oman amid Covid-19 pandemic: Indian EmbassyMore than 56,000 Indian expats have left Oman amid Covid-19 pandemic: Indian Embassy

More than 56,000 Indian expats have left Oman amid Covid-19 pandemic: Indian Embassy

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced over 56,000 Indian expats to leave Oman after years of residing in the Gulf country.…

August 4, 2020
What does President Trump’s suspension of H-1B visa mean and how will it impact Indians?What does President Trump’s suspension of H-1B visa mean and how will it impact Indians?

What does President Trump’s suspension of H-1B visa mean and how will it impact Indians?

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, President Trump's announcement in July, to suspend H-1B visas, which came as a shock for Indian…

August 3, 2020
Petition filed in Supreme Court to repatriate Indians in Kuwait after Indian Embassy to Kuwait turns down the amnesty schemePetition filed in Supreme Court to repatriate Indians in Kuwait after Indian Embassy to Kuwait turns down the amnesty scheme

Petition filed in Supreme Court to repatriate Indians in Kuwait after Indian Embassy to Kuwait turns down the amnesty scheme

Velinda Vazh Tamilar Nala Sangam – association of Tamils living abroad – has filed a petition with the Indian apex…

July 30, 2020
United States and Australia discuss new military cooperation, Covid-19, and ChinaUnited States and Australia discuss new military cooperation, Covid-19, and China

United States and Australia discuss new military cooperation, Covid-19, and China

On Tuesday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne met and had high-level discussions on…

July 29, 2020
Nepal issues new guidelines to repatriate stranded workersNepal issues new guidelines to repatriate stranded workers

Nepal issues new guidelines to repatriate stranded workers

The cabinet has said the government will sponsor air tickets for those whose companies haven’t come forward to send them…

July 25, 2020
Nepali migrants not as severely impacted as anticipated: Nepali EmbassyNepali migrants not as severely impacted as anticipated: Nepali Embassy

Nepali migrants not as severely impacted as anticipated: Nepali Embassy

As the Covid-19 crisis struck the world, Nepali embassies in Malaysia and Middle East witnessed a large number of enquiries…

July 24, 2020
COVID-19. Embassy of Pakistan in Japan announced new border security measure at Narita International AirportCOVID-19. Embassy of Pakistan in Japan announced new border security measure at Narita International Airport

COVID-19. Embassy of Pakistan in Japan announced new border security measure at Narita International Airport

In early July, the Embassy of Pakistan in Japan announced new border security measure at Narita International Airport under COVID-19…

July 23, 2020
Thousands of seasonal migrants from Moroccan stuck in SpainThousands of seasonal migrants from Moroccan stuck in Spain

Thousands of seasonal migrants from Moroccan stuck in Spain

The migrants, mostly women, who come to Huelva every year for the strawberry harvest season are unable to go back…

July 21, 2020
UN agencies call for Pacific states to cater to migrant workers’ basic needsUN agencies call for Pacific states to cater to migrant workers’ basic needs

UN agencies call for Pacific states to cater to migrant workers’ basic needs

The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) urged the Pacific States to cater to…

July 21, 2020
Embassies in Thailand won’t issue visa extension for stranded citizensEmbassies in Thailand won’t issue visa extension for stranded citizens

Embassies in Thailand won’t issue visa extension for stranded citizens

Embassies in Bangkok notified on Tuesday that they won’t be issuing any visa extension papers for their citizens in Thailand…

July 15, 2020