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Indians in Saudi Arabia Told to Stay Indoors as Embassy Opens 24-Hour Helpline

Fresh safety advisory follows Riyadh airport attack as India monitors the condition of injured nationals and flight disruptions continue across

Indian Student Fears Missing US Universities’ Spring 2027 Intake After F-1 Visa Refusal

A visa rejection has left the applicant uncertain about securing another interview before January, highlighting the risks of last-minute setbacks

Indian-American Leaders Seek Better Consular Services, Stronger Role in Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Diaspora representatives raise concerns over passports, NRI property disputes and emergency assistance during MEA Secretary Sripriya Ranganathan’s US outreach PRAVASISAMWAD.COM

GOPIO Submits Memorandum on Key Diaspora Issues to Jaishankar

Global diaspora body puts forward suggestions on issues concerning NRIs and people of Indian origin PRAVASISAMWAD.COM The Global Organisation of

Delhi High Court Intervention Raises Hopes of Lower Passport Renewal Fees for Indians in UAE

Centre asked to review revised passport fee structure following legal challenge by expatriate rights group. Indian nationals living in the

Indian Missions Turn to AI Videos to Improve Consular Services for Global Diaspora

Short multilingual videos are helping Indian embassies simplify consular procedures and improve outreach to overseas citizens Indian diplomatic missions are

VFS Global launches six new Indian consular centres across Australia as visa services resume

Expanded network aims to improve access, reduce waiting times and strengthen passport and visa services for the Indian community PRAVASISAMWAD.COM

Supreme Court Upholds Order for Fresh Tender in UAE Indian Passport Services Row

MEA given three months to issue fresh bids as interim passport and visa services to continue PRAVASISAMWAD.COM India’s Supreme Court

Indian Passport Renewal Costs Rise in UAE as New Consular Service Changes Take Effect

Revised fees, new service provider and updated application procedures affect millions of Indian expatriates across the Emirates PRAVASISAMWAD.COM

15 Indian Tourists Killed After Boat Capsizes Near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island

Indian Embassy coordinates with Vietnamese authorities as rescue efforts continue and survivors receive treatment PRAVASISAMWAD.COM At least 15 Indian tourists