Delhi winter pollution control measures will begin from November, including Delhi 50% work from home, Delhi parking fee increase, staggered office timings and construction restrictions to reduce winter air pollution. The Delhi government has announced a series of winter pollution-control measures that will come into effect from November 1 as the national capital prepares for the annual deterioration in air quality. The Delhi winter pollution control measur

India to U.S. parcel customs duty may be collected differently depending on whether a shipment travels through FedEx, UPS, DHL or the postal network. CBP determines applicable government charges, while carriers may collect them and add separate clearance or advancement fees. When a parcel arrives in the United States from India, the delivery company may ask for payment of customs charges. That does not mea

India to U.S. parcel charges can include government customs duties and separate carrier fees. This guide explains tariffs, customs duty, brokerage, disbursement and processing costs, and why the amount due can vary by product, value, entry type and shipping carrier. A parcel sent from India to the United States can generate more than one type of import charge. A bill may combine government customs charges with courier fees

A U.S. passport for ages 16 and 17 follows different rules from passports for children under 16. Applicants generally use Form DS-11 in person, provide citizenship evidence and photo ID, show that one parent or guardian is aware, and receive a passport valid for 10 years. U.S. passport requirements change once a child turns 16. Applicants ages 16 and 17 generally apply in person using Form DS-11, but unlike children under 16, they do not normally need both parents to app

Parents cannot renew a child’s U.S. passport issued before age 16 through the standard renewal process. A new in-person Form DS-11 application is required. Learn about five-year validity, required documents, current child passport fees and what changes once the applicant turns 16. Parents may commonly refer to replacing an expired child passport as a “renewal,” but U.S. passport rules treat it differently. A passport issued to a child under age 16 cannot be re

A U.S. passport for a child under 16 requires an in-person Form DS-11 application, proof of U.S. citizenship, evidence of the parent-child relationship, parental identification and consent. This guide explains the documents, fees, validity and special cases parents should know. Parents applying for a U.S. passport for a child under 16 must follow a different process from adult applicants. The child must appear in person, and the application requires proof of U.S. ci

RC Diggers & Cafe has opened on Bethel Road in northwest Columbus, combining coffee and desserts with an indoor sandbox where guests can operate remote-controlled excavators, loaders and dump trucks. The construction-themed cafe is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. A new Columbus cafe is pairing coffee and desserts with remote-controlled construction equipment, giving customers an interactive alternative to a traditio

US B1/B2 visa renewal from India remains available, but Dropbox eligibility is limited to qualifying applicants whose prior full-validity visa expired within 12 months. Applicants must still submit a new DS-160, pay the $185 fee and may be called for an interview. Indian travelers can still apply for a US B1/B2 visa after an earlier visa expires, but “renewal” does not extend the old visa automatically. The State Depar

GICs, bank balances and education loans can all support a Canadian study permit application. Indian students should compare accessibility, documentation and total coverage before choosing one method or combining several sources. All three options are accepted IRCC accepts a Guaranteed Investment Certificate from a participating Canadian financial institution, bank statements and proof of a stud

The cost to study in Canada for Indian students includes tuition, living expenses and transportation. Depending on the program, a first-year budget may range from about C$39,000 to more than C$65,000 before travel, books and other personal costs. Minimum funds required by IRCC Indian students applying for a Canadian study permit must prove they can pay tuition, living expenses and transportatio

Indian students can use a bank education loan as part of Canada proof of funds. The application should show the sanctioned amount, disbursement terms, tuition coverage, remaining living costs and any additional support from parents, savings or scholarships. Education loans can support proof of funds Yes. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada lists proof of a student or education loan from a bank as accepted financial evidence. The

The proposed $4,000 H-1B extension fee would not apply to every employer or visa holder. It targets companies with at least 50 U.S. employees when more than half hold H-1B or L-1 status, expanding the surcharge to same-employer extension petitions as well. Which employers meet the threshold? The eligibility rules are part of a broader

A pending DHS rule could extend the $4,000 H-1B extension fee and $4,500 L-1 surcharge to routine stay extensions filed by large visa-dependent employers, increasing retention costs for technology and consulting companies and affecting many India-born professionals. DHS keeps broader surcharge at final-rule stage The Department of Homeland Security proposed the change on June 6, 2024. It would

A US federal appeals court has kept the Trump administration’s $100,000 charge on new H-1B petitions blocked, preserving a lower-court injunction while the government continues its appeal. The Trump H1B fee ruling affects employers, skilled workers and applicants following the wider immigration dispute. H-1B Fee Block Remains in Place On Friday, July 24, the Boston-based First US Circuit Cour

  Indian parents can pay U.S. college fees from India through authorized banks under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Families should understand the $250,000 annual limit, current TCS rules, education-loan exemption, university instructions and currency costs. Parents living in India can send money for a child’s U.S. tuition, housing and other education expenses through authorized foreign-exchange chann

The proposed green card bond has led many applicants to believe it is another government filing fee. However, immigration bonds and green card application fees serve different purposes. Understanding the distinction can help applicants avoid confusion as the proposal continues to receive attention. The Trump administration's reported proposal to require certain green card applicants to post bonds of up to $100,000 has created confusion among p

India’s passport ranking stands at 80th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, giving Indian passport holders access to 56 destinations without obtaining a traditional visa before travel. The ranking, current as of Friday, July 3, 2026, places India alongside Mauritania and Senegal. Henley’s index covers 199 passports and 227 travel destinations and is updated monthly using International Air Transport Association data. India

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding buzz grows after $26M charity donation Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have once again become the centre of global attention after two major developments around their wedding week. According to reports, the couple has donated $26 million to charities ahead of their planned celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York. Another report has claimed that Swift and Kelce may have already married in a private ceremony before the larg

The UAE Green Visa gives qualifying skilled workers, freelancers, self-employed professionals, investors and business partners five years of residency without sponsorship from a single employer. Introduced in 2022, it also permits family sponsorship and provides a grace period of up to six months after cancellation. UAE Green Visa eligibility requirements Skilled workers Applicants must have a valid employment contract and ei

Four July 1, 2026 travel rule changes will affect tourists, business visitors, transit passengers and employer-sponsored workers in the United States, Japan, Vietnam and Australia. The measures include an optional expedited U.S. visa interview fee, higher Japanese visa charges, a Vietnamese health declaration and increased Australian sponsored-work salary thresholds. The rules take effect on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, but eligibility differs by country. What the Jul