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United States on Friday said the owner of a single-person company is not eligible for an L1 foreign worker's visa. US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in the latest policy guidance clarified that a sole proprietorship may not file a petition on behalf of its owner.

Binance Visa debit card services will close down in the European Economic Area (EEA) on December 20, according to an announcement by the cryptocurrency exchange on Oct. 20. Binance accounts will be unaffected.

Ottawa has suspended in-person services at its consulates in India after the federal government pulled 41 diplomats out of the country.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had triggered a diplomatic storm by claiming involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani terrorist and Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar. His statement led to mutual recall of some diplomats and India suspending visa services in Canada. While Canada had expressed concerns over its diplomats' safety in India, Khalistanis in Canada keep putting up large hoardings with names and photographs of Indian diplomats calling for their assassination. With the removal of Canadian diplomats from Canada, any hopes for a thaw in diplomatic ties between India and Canada have dimmed. Canada has temporarily suspended visa and in-person consular services in Bengaluru, Chandigarh and Mumbai. These will be available only at the Canadian High Commission in Delhi. India had suspended visa processing in Canada about a month ago.

Gujarat police's Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Friday arrested a man, a native of Pakistan who was granted Indian citizenship in 2005, for allegedly helping Pakistani authorities spy on Indian defence personnel by sending them a tracking malware through WhatsApp, an official said. Based on the inputs shared by the Military Intelligence about an Indian WhatsApp number being operated from Pakistan to spy on defence personnel, the ATS nabbed one Labhshankar Maheshwari, 53, from Tarapur town in Anand district and brought him here, the official said.

international norms were violated in India seeking parity in the mutual diplomatic presence in New Delhi and Ottawa. Canada had accused India of violating the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations Foreign Minister Melanie Joly on Thursday that Canada has removed 41 diplomats and their 42 dependants from India amid the ongoing row between the two countries. «We reject any attempt to portray the implementation of parity as a violation of international norms,» the external affairs ministry said. The MEA statement noted that the state of the ties between India and Canada as well as Ottawa's continued presence in India's internal affairs warrant a «parity» in mutual diplomatic presence in New Delhi and Ottawa. «We have seen the Statement by the Government of Canada on October 19 regarding Canadian diplomatic presence in India,» the ministry statement read.

Canada removes 41 diplomats from India amid escalating diplomatic tension In-person consular services will remain available at the Canada high commission in the capital New Delhi. Canada has withdrawn 41 diplomats from India this week.

Israel-Hamas war news: Israel's carpet bombing of Gaza in retaliation the the 7 October Hamas attack continues even as almost 3,000 people have lost their lives in one of the most densely populated areas in the world. Israel is also witnessing a flurry of visits from Western leaders, including US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, in a bid to prevent the war between Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas fighters from Gaza from escalating.

India after the Indian government said it would revoke their diplomatic immunity, escalating a spat over the slaying of a Sikh separatist in Canada. The moves come after Canada's allegations that India may have been involved in the June killing of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar in suburban Vancouver. India has accused Canada of harbouring separatists and «terrorists,» but dismissed the allegation of its involvement in the killing as «absurd» and has taken diplomatic steps to express its anger over the accusation.

Americans will soon have to apply for a travel authorization to visit Europe — and failing to get one may ruin your next trip.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 18: In an exciting development for travel enthusiasts, leading travel platform Musafir.com has entered into a strategic partnership with Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier, to offer global visa services to its customers. With this partnership, Musafir.com has integrated its comprehensive visa services into Vistara's official website to offer a convenient one-stop solution for all visa needs, thereby significantly streamlining the often complex and time-consuming process. Customers applying for their visas will also benefit by earning 5 CV points for every INR100 spent.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged a formal protest with the International Cricket Council (ICC) alleging delays in visas for Pakistan journalists, absence of visa policy for fans and '«inappropriate conduct» targeted at its team during the World Cup match against India in Ahmedabad on Saturday. PCB took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the news. «The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged another formal protest with the ICC over delays in visas for Pakistjournalists and the absence of a visa policy for Pakistan fans for the ongoing World Cup 2023.

On October 2, 2023, Visa Inc., a global leader in payment solutions, announced a $100 million fund dedicated to generative artificial intelligence (AI). The fund is designed to invest in startups and established businesses that are at the forefront of developing generative AI technologies and applications, particularly those that have potential applications in commerce and payments.

ICC World Cup 2023: Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday filed a complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the inappropriate conduct of the Pakistan cricket team during the India vs Pakistan match at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The complaint comes as some videos were doing rounds on social media where the crowds in Ahmedabad Stadium were seen as a bit unfriendly to the Pakistan team.

Reuters reported. Trump said, “In the wake of the attacks on Israel, Americans have been disgusted to see the open support for terrorists among the legions of foreign nationals on college campuses.

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Worldwide, travellers are unhappy with the delay in Schengen visa processing times that is impacting their personal and professional travel plans. What’s the big reason for this delay?  In India, people are complaining that scheduling an appointment ‘takes forever’. How can this be expedited?  This is not a specific situation to India.

CAA rules. Several rounds of discussions and presentations have been held at the top levels.

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday extended his wishes to the Hindu community on the first day of nine-day festival Navratri amid tensions with India. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Canadian PM wrote, «Happy Navratri! I'm sending my warmest wishes to members of the Hindu community and all those who are celebrating this festival.» An official press statement released by the Canadian PM said that over the next nine nights and 10 days, members of the Hindu community in Canada and around the world will gather to celebrate Navratri, reported ANI. «Navratri is one of the most important and sacred festivals in the Hindu faith, commemorating the victory of the goddess Durga over the buffalo-headed demon Mahishasura and the triumph of good over evil.

Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur was dissatisfied after India registered a comprehensive victory over Pakistan on Saturday at the Narendra Modi Stadium here and questioned the one-sided nature of the fan base. Considered to be one of the most fierce rivalries in the world of cricket, the India-Pakistan clash took place in the world's biggest stadium — Narendra Modi Stadium.

Mohammad Uzair and Asif Syed Ali were a rare sight in Ahmedabad — two Pakistan fans in an Indian dominated crowd of around 120,000 witnessing the biggest show in cricket. The friends had travelled from their homes in Houston for Saturday’s World Cup clash, vowing to match their counterparts “chant for chant”. The two joined Mohammad Basheer, also from the United States, as part of the small number of Pakistan fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the biggest cricket stadium in the world. Visa delays have denied virtually all Pakistan fans — especially from across the border — the chance to travel to India despite having World Cup match tickets. “All’s well that ends well,” said US passport holder Uzair. “Finally, we are here but how? Don’t ask.