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Russia free visa for Indians 2026? FAKE NEWS busted! No population growth scheme—get real facts on group tourist entry, e-visas, & skilled worker quotas. Tourism surges, but myths mislead. Truth revealed

Russia Free Visa for Indians 2026: Fact-Check on Population Growth Rumours

Viral claims of Russia free visas to Indians in 2026 to combat population decline are false—no such policy targets marriage or demographics. Instead, Russia focuses on tourism boosts and skilled labor quotas amid labor shortages.​ Debunking the Viral Myth – Russia Free Visa Social media posts allege Russia invites Indian men for visa-free entry to … Read more

US Jobs Report Shock: 200K Jobs Added in November 2025 – Recession Fears Crushed!

US Jobs Report Shock: 200K Jobs Added in November 2025 – Recession Fears Crushed!

US jobs surged by 200,000 in November 2025, beating economist forecasts of 170,000 and signalling economic resilience amid Trump administration policies.​ Key Highlights from Latest Jobs Report Unemployment held steady at 4.1%, with strong gains in healthcare (45,000 jobs), leisure/hospitality (38,000), and construction (21,000). Wage growth accelerated to 0.4% monthly, pushing annual gains to 4.0% … Read more

Finding Accommodation is Tough, Learn German for Growth: Indian Students in Germany Suggest How to Ease Transition.

Finding Accommodation is Tough, Learn German for Growth: Indian Students in Germany Suggest How to Ease Transition

Finding accommodation is described as one of the toughest challenges for Indian students in Germany due to high demand and rising rents in major student cities like Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Stuttgart. Students are advised to start their housing search months in advance and consider shared apartments (Wohngemeinschaft or WG) as more affordable options. The … Read more

US Visa Waiver Program 2025: New List of Eligible Countries Released

The US Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for 2025 includes 42 eligible countries whose nationals can enter the US for tourism or business for up to 90 days without a visa. The list features major European Union members (excluding Bulgaria and Cyprus), the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and other nations including Chile, … Read more

India’s Economy Grows 8.2% Despite Steep U.S. Tariffs

India’s economy expanded at 8.2 percent in the July-September quarter, the fastest pace in six quarters, as manufacturing and services sectors powered growth despite facing steep U.S. tariffs. The National Statistics Office data released Friday exceeded most economist forecasts of around 7.3 percent, marking the second consecutive quarter of stronger-than-expected performance.​ The growth, up from … Read more

Project Firewall Launched by USCIS for H-1B Fraud - US Visa.

Project Firewall Launched by USCIS for H-1B Fraud – US Visa

Overview Project Firewall is a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) enforcement initiative launched on September 19, 2025, to combat H-1B visa abuses by ensuring employers prioritise qualified American workers and comply with program rules. It targets fraud such as wage underpayment, displacement of U.S. workers, fraudulent labor condition applications, and misrepresentation of job duties or … Read more

Australia's 2025-26 Immigration Updates: Skilled Visas, Student Rules, and Graduate Changes.

Australia’s 2025-26 Immigration Updates: Skilled Visas, Student Rules, and Graduate Changes

Australia’s latest immigration news focuses on skilled migration allocations for 2025–26, stricter but expanded student pathways, updates to temporary graduate visas, and new processes for some working holiday visas. Policies are being adjusted to keep the permanent intake stable while prioritising skilled workers and tightening some temporary pathways.​ Overall migration program 2025–26 The federal government … Read more