US mission in India announces new initiative to cut visa wait time

Jan 22, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in profound reductions in the Department's visa processing capacity, and many of its embassies and consulates were at times only...

State Department to now allow US embassies to fly pride flag

Apr 24, 2021

Washington [US], April 24 : US embassies and consulates around the world are authorised to display pride flags, symbolic of the LGBTQ community, during...

Bhutan holds national prayer ceremony for former Indian PM Manmohan Singh

Dec 28, 2024

As a mark of respect to the late former Prime Minister and in solidarity with the Government and people of India, all national flags...

US decision to waive in-person interview for H-1B visas a welcome move: Trade body chief

Dec 24, 2021

Washington [US], December 24 : Mukesh Aghi, US-India Strategic Partnership Forum President and CEO on Friday said that the State Department's decision to waive...

Trump administration directs visa officers to deny entry to immigrants with medical conditions like diabetes, obesity

Nov 08, 2025

The directive, sent by the US State Department to embassies and consulates on Thursday and reviewed by KFF Health News, instructs officials to consider...

Traveling to Moscow has become more Convenient Due to E-visas

Aug 02, 2023

New Delhi [India], August 2: Traveling to Moscow will now be easier as tourists from India and 54 other countries can apply for an...