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Learn moreThe US Department of Homeland Security is changing its H-1B work visa system. A new approach will prioritize skilled and higher-paid foreign workers. This move replaces the old lottery system. The change aims to ensure visas go to those with advanced skills. It will take effect on February 27, 2026. This impacts the upcoming H-1B cap registration season.
The assistant high commission of Bangladesh in Tripura also made a similar announcement on the suspension of visa services after protests were held outside the mission on Sunday. It is learnt that a private operator tasked by Dhaka to process visa applications in West Bengal's Siliguri has also suspended its services.
According to the ministry, the City MICE Bureaus will operate as single-window facilitators for international and domestic event organisers, coordinating permissions, destination marketing, and local supplier networks. The move is aimed at addressing long-standing challenges such as fragmented approvals, lack of destination-level branding, and inconsistent service standards across cities.
The heist has sharpened attention on the Louvre's condition. Parts of the vast complex have been closed after officials discovered structural weaknesses, including nine rooms in the Campana Gallery devoted to ancient Greek ceramics. Technical reports cited "particular fragility" in supporting beams, forcing staff relocations and closures until further notice.
Hampton by Hilton has formally debuted in India with five hotel signings across Amritsar, Vrindavan, Lonavala, and Raipur in partnership with NILE Hospitality. In an exclusive interview, Hilton’s Jenny Milos outlines how the brand is being redesigned for India’s fast-growing mid-market segment through localised design, service, amenities, and talent strategies.
At a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant, the Goa Government announced comprehensive measures to enhance tourism safety ahead of the peak season. The session, held with senior officials and tourism stakeholders, addressed recent concerns, reinforced enforcement mechanisms, and outlined joint monitoring to ensure compliance across all tourism-related establishments.
The regulator, in the fresh notice, said that IndiGo's winter schedule shows that the airline has increased its departures by 9.66 per cent from last year, while the same relation to its summer schedule is set to rise by 6.05 per cent."However, the airline has not demonstrated an ability to operate these schedules efficiently," the notice said.
India announced a new push to boost tourism and strategic ties with Russia by offering free 30-day e-tourist and group tourist visas for Russian citizens. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking alongside President Vladimir Putin, said the partnership is expanding into new areas, including training Indian seafarers for operations in polar waters.
Airfares on several major routes surged to extraordinary levels on Friday after IndiGo cancelled all its domestic departures from Delhi Airport until midnight. The sudden grounding created an immediate shortage of seats, triggering a sharp rise in last-minute ticket prices across the country.
IndiGo faces a major operational crisis, cancelling approximately 500 flights today, including all departures from New Delhi. This disruption, stemming from misjudged pilot duty rule implementation, has stranded thousands and significantly impacted the airline's market share. The carrier aims for full restoration by February 10, but passenger woes continue.
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