Indian Travellers
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Chaos erupts at US airports as H-1B visa fee hike sparks panic among Indian travellers
World | Sep 20, 2025, 11:43 PM ISTPanic erupted at US airports as President Trump's H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000 triggered chaos, soaring flight prices, and fears of stranded Indian nationals ahead of a tight September 21 deadline.
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No travel ban on Indians to Saudi Arabia, visa controls in place for Hajj season: Sources
World | Jun 09, 2025, 02:52 PM ISTAs a matter of practice, during the Hajj season, there are temporary restrictions on short term visas to avoid overcrowding during this season, which end with the conclusion of Hajj.
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Indians can travel to Russia visa-free starting in 2025: Know best places to visit and more
Travel | Dec 16, 2024, 12:04 PM ISTIf you are bored of travelling to Thailand and other Asian countries, there is good news for you. Russia will start visa-free entry for Indians starting in 2025. Know the 5 best places you must visit when in Russia.
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Canada's major airline cancels over 400 flights, will it impact Indian travellers?
World | Jun 30, 2024, 10:37 AM ISTCanada: The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association stated that its members initiated a strike on Friday evening due to the airline's refusal to engage in negotiations with the union. According to AMFA, the lack of willingness from the airline to negotiate left the union with no choice.
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Taiwan mulls visa-on-arrival for Indian travellers; 5 must-visit places in the Republic of China
Travel | Jun 19, 2024, 08:36 PM ISTGood news for Indian travellers! Taiwan is considering visa-on-arrival, making it easier to visit this beautiful island nation. Taiwan has something to offer for everyone, from iconic landmarks, serene lakes to breathtaking parks and delicious street food!
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Spike in spiritual tourism, Ayodhya and Ujjain top Indian travelling destinations
Travel | Apr 23, 2024, 05:13 PM ISTThis rise in spiritual tourism points to a growing interest in seeking solace and purpose beyond the material world. Whether it's a yearning for tradition or a desire for self-discovery, this trend is likely to leave its mark on the Indian travel landscape for years to come.
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Japan launches e-Visas for Indian tourists. Here's how you can apply | DETAILS
World | Apr 04, 2024, 12:42 PM ISTThe much-awaited Japan e-Visa programme was launched in India on April 1 and is valid for up to 90 days. The move aims to streamline the process of obtaining a visa to enable short-term travel from several countries to Japan.
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Good news! Emirates announces pre-approved visa-on-arrival facility for select Indian travellers
World | Feb 02, 2024, 02:29 PM ISTEmirates has entered into a partnership with VFS Global to simplify the arrival process in Dubai by enabling passengers to "breeze through customs" upon arrival. Dubai welcomed 2 million overnight visitors from India between January to October 2023.
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Good news! After Thailand and Sri Lanka, THIS country likely to provide visa-free entry for Indians
World | Nov 22, 2023, 04:25 PM ISTSri Lanka and Thailand approved visa-free travel to visitors from India and other countries last month. This decision has been taken to revive the countries' tourism sector after the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Indian travellers may not be allowed to enter South Africa when international travel resumes
India | Sep 21, 2020, 08:37 AM ISTIndian travellers could be debarred from entering South Africa as the country prepares to resume international travel when it lowers its COVID-19 lockdown restrictions on October 1.
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Travel trends survey: Looking for well-located hotels in India challenging for frequent travellers
Travel | Nov 01, 2018, 01:45 PM ISTAs per a new travel survey, a majority of frequent travellers say that finding a strategically-located mid-market hotel in India is the biggest challenge.
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Bali, Krabi top monsoon getaway destinations for Indians: Experts
People | Jul 13, 2017, 12:10 PM ISTExperts have suggested that Bali and Krabi are at the top choice of Indian travellers when it comes to holidaying at internatonal destinations
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Indian travellers splurge on vacation: Survey
Aug 25, 2014, 03:33 PM ISTNew Delhi: Indians splurge while they are on vacation, says a recent survey which pegged the country's travellers topmost in the world who begin saving up for their trips at least six months in advance.“Globally,
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Indian travellers to US to grow 54 percent by 2018
Lifestyle | Apr 09, 2014, 05:56 PM ISTWashington: India, the eleventh top country of origin of international travellers to the US, is forecast to send as many as 54 per cent more visitors during the next five years.The US can expect four