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Indian Student Arrested in Germany After Girlfriend’s Death in US

20-year-old Varun Batchigari is accused of killing his 19-year-old girlfriend in Tucson before fleeing the United States PRAVASISAMWAD.COM A 20-year-old

New York Woman Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Indian Nationals Into US

Stacey Taylor admitted helping migrants cross the US-Canada border illegally for payment, with sentencing scheduled for December PRAVASISAMWAD.COM A 43-year-old

Man arrested in Canada seven months after Indian woman’s murder

Toronto police arrest 32-year-old Abdul Ghafoori in connection with the death of 30-year-old Himanshi Khurana PRAVASISAMWAD.COM A 32-year-old man has

Canada Border Officers Check Immigration Status at Indian Students’ Calgary Protest

Action comes as hundreds of Indian students challenge post-graduate work permit refusals in Alberta PRAVASISAMWAD.COM Canadian border officers have conducted

Canada Removes 3,323 Indian Nationals in First Six Months of 2026

Indians account for the largest share of removals as Ottawa steps up immigration enforcement PRAVASISAMWAD.COM Canada removed 3,323 Indian nationals

UAE Emerges as Key Source of FCNR Deposits as Indian Banks Tap Gulf NRIs

Strong demand from UAE-based Indians drives foreign-currency deposits through GIFT City, while inflows from the US and UK remain subdued

UAE’s 4.5 Million Indians Prepare to Mark India’s 80th Independence Day

Indian missions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai have planned flag-hoisting ceremonies, a global Tiranga relay and digital campaigns as the

Attacks on Indians Abroad Rise Nearly Sevenfold in Five Years, Government Data Shows

US, UAE, UK and Canada reported the highest number of cases between 2021 and 2025, according to data presented in

Abu Dhabi Offers Free UAE Entry Visas to Eligible Indian Tourists

Three-month pilot scheme covers qualifying holiday bookings and up to 20,000 visas for Indian passport holders travelling from India PRAVASISAMWAD.COM

US Visa Delays Raise Concern for Indian Students as Senators Press Rubio

Bipartisan group seeks urgent action on F, M and J visa appointments ahead of the Fall 2026 academic term PRAVASISAMWAD.COM