Canadian-Indian worker seeks ‘special exemption’ to stay in Ontario amid mass layoffs: ‘My daughter’s already adapted to the culture’

As Algoma Steel plans to lay off around 1,000 workers in Ontario this March, Mayurkumar Lad is worried about more than just losing his job.The 38-year-old moved to Canada from India in 2022 with his wife and daughter. He has worked as an engineer at Algoma Steel since 2024 and applied for permanent residency through […]

Rising tensions in Iran: Kuwait urges its citizens to stay alert | World News

Kuwait urges its citizens in Iran to stay vigilant, avoid crowds, and contact emergency numbers/Image: MoFA Amid increasing safety concerns in Iran, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs(MoFA) has issued a strong advisory for its citizens in the country, urging them to stay alert, avoid public gatherings, and closely follow local guidelines to ensure their […]

30-year-old NRI confused whether to return for old parents or to stay abroad with children: ‘I find myself conflicted…’

A 30-year-old Non-Resident Indian shared the difficult choice he faces between caring for his ageing parents in India and securing a future for his children while living abroad.The anonymous Reddit user wrote extensively under a post titled “Living abroad as a only son: Caught Between Responsibility and Reality.”He explained that he is the only son […]

Tulsi Gabbard’s old post saying US should ‘stay out of Venezuela’ goes viral after Maduro’s capture: ‘Didn’t age well’

An old social media post by US director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has resurfaced and gone viral after the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by American forces, with social media saying that the comment “didn’t age well”.On January 25, 2019, Gabbard wrote on X, then Twitter that US must not intervene in the […]

Why don’t you go back? Indian-origin investor who stays in US roasted for ‘stay in India’ message to ‘young Indians’

An Indian-origin investor who is also the founder of the Indian American Advocacy Council, an advocacy group, drew flak for his advice to young Indians in which he said Indians should not come to the US; they can stay in India and build as the world envies Indian talent. The post came amid a sharp […]

Saudi-India deal allows officials short-term stay in UAE without visa | World News

Saudi-India deal eases short-term UAE visa travel / Image: File The diplomatic ties between New Delhi and Riyadh have reached a new milestone. In a significant move to cut through bureaucratic red tape, India and Saudi Arabia have officially signed a mutual agreement that exempts specific passport holders from short-stay visa requirements. Signed at the […]

Planning a longer stay in UAE? Here’s how to extend your UAE Visit Visa | World News

UAE visit visas can be extended online or in person, with fees starting at AED 600/Representative Image UAE has made it easier than ever for visitors to extend their stay with flexible visa policies and convenient online services. Whether you are in the UAE for tourism, business, family visits, or other purposes, understanding the visa […]

Qatar upgrades Hayya Visa: GCC residents now get 2-month, multiple-entry stay | World News

Qatar expands Hayya visa benefits for GCC residents / AI Generated Image From 30 November 2025, Qatar expanded the Hayya GCC Resident Visa (A2): eligible residents of GCC countries can now stay in Qatar for up to two months and enter the country multiple times during the visa’s validity. The update was announced by Qatar […]

Qatar updates Hayya GCC Visa allowing 2 month stay ahead of 2025 FIFA Arab Cup | World News

The updated Hayya A2 visa allows GCC residents to stay two months and enter Qatar multiple times/Representative Image Qatar is making it easier than ever for residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to visit the country during a season packed with sports, culture, and entertainment. With new updates to the Hayya GCC Resident Visa […]