The Schengen visa is set to go fully digital, streamlining the application process for travellers, including Indian nationals. Replacing the traditional visa sticker, applicants will now receive a secure digital visa in the form of a cryptographically signed 2D barcode, stored in a central EU database and scannable at border checkpoints across Europe. For Indians,…
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India is on the verge of launching its first-ever bullet train service, connecting the two major cities of Mumbai and Ahmedabad in record time. As announced by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, this high-speed rail corridor will reduce the travel time between the two cities to just about 2 hours and 7 minutes, or 127…
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In a major boost for Indian travelers, the Indian passport has surged eight spots in the Henley Passport Index 2025, now ranking 77th globally—up from 85th last year. This marks one of the passport’s most significant gains in recent years and reflects India’s growing international stature. India’s Passport Jumps 8 Places, Unlocking Wider Visa-Free Travel…
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In a development seen as both symbolically and strategically significant, India has resumed issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals after a five-year hiatus. The decision marks an important step toward restoring bilateral engagement between the two Asian giants, whose relations have been strained since the deadly Galwan Valley clash in 2020. The visa services for…
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