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Cover of an Indian passport (2021 edition), the travel document held by ordinary Indian citizens.

August 12, 2026

Iran Suspends Visa Waiver for Indian Ordinary Passport Holders

Iran suspended visa-free entry for Indian ordinary passport holders effective November 22, 2025, per the MEA advisory of November 17. The rare downgrade reflects deepening geopolitical tensions The s.

Four different national passports laid side by side showing varied covers and designs.

Business·India·Policy·Politics

China Tightens Visas While India Opens Doors to Chinese Professionals

China began rejecting 60 to 80 percent of Indian business visas in August 2026, reversing 90 percent-plus approval, while India eased Chinese professional visas to under four weeks. Restraint The sit.

August 12, 2026

State Department’s AI-Generated Africa Map Wrong on Every Country at AIDS2026 Conference

Africa·Latest·News·Politics·World

The U.S. State Department faced diplomatic embarrassment after presenting an AI-generated map at the AIDS2026 international conference in Rio de Janeiro that mislabelled multiple